Author Topic: The Official Flying Colors Thread (Read 391079 times)

Mladen · « **Reply #840 on:** March 30, 2012, 05:05:04 AM »

Then you're fine.

unklejman · « **Reply #841 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:00:48 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 30, 2012, 04:50:24 AM

Quote from: Priest of Syrinx on March 29, 2012, 10:18:10 PM
Quote from: wolfking on March 29, 2012, 08:21:31 PM
Does the album feature extensive Morse shredding?

Not really.

Quote from: pogoowner on March 30, 2012, 12:37:36 AM
Quote from: wolfking on March 29, 2012, 08:21:31 PM
Does the album feature extensive Morse shredding?
Not at all.

Damn.

It's true he doesn't do any over the top shredding, just some shreddy fills, and a shreddy section in the last track.

I will say this though. I've listened to the Dregs, and several of his solo albums. This album by far contains some of the most fulfilling playing I've heard from him.

wolfking · « **Reply #842 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:04:37 AM »

Fair enough, I can't wait to give this a listen.

Elite · « **Reply #843 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:13:17 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on March 30, 2012, 06:04:37 AM

Fair enough, I can't wait to give this a listen.

You haven't done this already? Go ahead, it's awesome.

snapple · « **Reply #844 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:34:15 AM »

People on the mp forums are silly. "50+ listens omg it's the best thing evar!!!!!@" it's good, but Jesus Christ. People here were pretty tempered with their adtoe reactions saying "it's good but i give it a few more spins"

I like the album, but I don't feel the need to excessively stroke one's ego for them.

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #845 on:** March 30, 2012, 09:11:32 AM »

Quote from: snapple on March 30, 2012, 08:34:15 AM

People on the mp forums are silly. "50+ listens omg it's the best thing evar!!!!!@" it's good, but Jesus Christ. People here were pretty tempered with their adtoe reactions saying "it's good but i give it a few more spins"

I like the album, but I don't feel the need to excessively stroke one's ego for them.

Yeah, well, remember that after MP left Dream Theater, and in the succeeding months as MP made increasingly bitter/hostile/jealous statements regarding DT, many of the DT fans & even general music fans fled that forum, so what's left includes a disproportionate amount of MP groupies, many are looking to praise anything MP does.

Heck, I've read a couple posts congratulating Mike for assembling this particular group of musicians...

iamtheeviltwin · « **Reply #846 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:05:30 AM »

With the release of AM and FC I finally had to unfollow MP's twitter feed. He was retweeting so much over-the-top praise for the albums that it was spamming my feed something fierce.

As for the album itself, it is good. However, it is very forgettable. I have it in my rotation, but there is not a single bit of the music that sticks in my head beyond the enjoyment of listening to the track at the time.

KevShmev · « **Reply #847 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:01:38 PM »

Quote from: The Curious Orange on March 29, 2012, 05:48:11 AM

Got this yesterday. First thoughts after one listen - it's good, with flashes of brilliance, but it's just not great. With this level of musicianship it should have blown me away. I really hope it grows on me with succesive listens. McPhearson's voice is OK on the softer, popier songs, but on the heavy parts, well, it just isn't suited.

After one listen, this is my impression as well. I liked most of it, and there were some definite flashes of greatness (Everything Changes really stood out to me). I agree that the singer's voice sounds much better on the mellower stuff. I wasn't keen on tracks 9 or 10, but it was only one listen, so time will tell. Although he isn't up front a lot, it is nice hearing Neal Morse do something that isn't all-out prog for once.

unklejman · « **Reply #848 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:12:36 PM »

I really like McPherson's voice on this. To me it's what really makes this album stand out. The juxtaposition of the more classic sounding instrumental arrangements with his modern poppy voice just really works some how.

Also I did not find this album at all forgettable, in fact, these songs are always getting stuck in my head.

tofee35 · « **Reply #849 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:59:44 PM »

I've listened to it twice through (the second more as background music). I really like it. I get a Transatlantic feel from it so far. I actually dig MP's vocal song. He sounds good and reminds me a little bit of Phil Collins' vocals (I really don't know why). I like the combination of Neal, MP, and Casey's vocals as a whole. They sound tight. I'll have to listen more closely.

The sound and dynamics of the mix are very soothing. It's a great mix.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #850 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:33:13 PM »

IT'S IN!!

I'll play it a thousand times working on the bathroom tomorrow.

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #851 on:** March 30, 2012, 05:30:08 PM »

YAY!

Ben_Jamin · « **Reply #852 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:45:27 PM »

I really love the messages of the songs. They speak from the heart and will be good to hear when in troubled times.

Nekov · « **Reply #853 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:49:08 PM »

One of the things I like the most about this album is that I sort of feel that the guys were having fun while recording it. It's so happy but still very good at a musical level.

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #854 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:21:00 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on March 30, 2012, 07:49:08 PM

One of the things I like the most about this album is that I sort of feel that the guys were having fun while recording it. It's so happy but still very good at a musical level.

I agree, I feel a joy in their playing... I wasn't sure if it was just me projecting, so I'm glad to see someone else feels this way.

Orbert · « **Reply #855 on:** March 30, 2012, 10:16:51 PM »

Better Than Walking Away hit me pretty hard one morning as I was driving to work. I was listening to the words and it was a lot of stuff I'd thought about before, a lot. I think overall it helped me with the whole "get over yourself" issue. There are times when walking away is the right thing to do, but I think I've allowed myself to come pretty close for the wrong reasons, and the lyrics helped me see that. It might sound hokey, but I actually think I'm a better person now that I understand that.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #856 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:10:19 PM »

I love this album, I've been listening to it quite obsessively the past few days! I simply love all the songs on it. I particularly enjoy the Steve Morse-led bits and it has also put me onto a later Deep Purple and Dixie Dregs binge too, that man is such a god!

KevShmev · « **Reply #857 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:19:13 AM »

After two listens, the ones I am liking the most are Blue Ocean, The Storm, Forever in a Daze, Everything Changes and Infinite Fire.

Everyone seems to talk about Kayla possibly being a big single, but that song seems like it just barely misses the hook. Not a bad song, but the hook just isn't there.

Shoulda Coulda Woulda is easily the clunker of the bunch. Very generic and mediocre.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #858 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:06:01 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on March 31, 2012, 12:19:13 AM

After two listens, the ones I am liking the most are Blue Ocean, The Storm, Forever in a Daze, Everything Changes and Infinite Fire.

Everyone seems to talk about Kayla possibly being a big single, but that song seems like it just barely misses the hook. Not a bad song, but the hook just isn't there.

Shoulda Coulda Woulda is easily the clunker of the bunch. Very generic and mediocre.

I agree completely, Kayla is fun but IMO "love is what I'm waiting for" would make a much better single. Its the perfect combo of queen, ben folds and take that

Clunkers for me are shouldawouldacoulda and all falls down, this band suits the lighter stuff so much better

Mosh · « **Reply #859 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:12:49 AM »

Fun album. Proper promotion could make it a hit I reckon. It gets better after every listen. I can see it becoming a favorite.

Sketchy · « **Reply #860 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:15:08 AM »

I have to say I do like it. It's more of a "commercial" styled album to what I usually listen to, I will admit, but Blue Ocean and Infinite Fire, I thought, were really good, and the rest of it wasn't bad.

Also: dat bass solo

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #861 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:26:49 AM »

I am thrilled that they will be touring, but I'm also resolved to the fact that it will probably be NY, LA, Chicago, and Philly. And that's it.

The Letter M · « **Reply #862 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:30:38 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on March 31, 2012, 07:26:49 AM

I am thrilled that they will be touring, but I'm also resolved to the fact that it will probably be NY, LA, Chicago, and Philly. And that's it.

Well, if tickets are fairly cheap (i.e. under $100), I may make the trek out to Philly to see them as it's only 3 hours away from here. Although I will hold out hope for a Baltimore or DC show.

-Marc.

unklejman · « **Reply #863 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:51:44 AM »

I wouldn't rule out a Nashville show, or maybe a Texas show.

KevShmev · « **Reply #864 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:18:02 AM »

Quote from: TimmyHiggy on March 31, 2012, 01:06:01 AM

I agree completely, Kayla is fun but IMO "love is what I'm waiting for" would make a much better single. Its the perfect combo of queen, ben folds and take that
Clunkers for me are shouldawouldacoulda and all falls down, this band suits the lighter stuff so much better

Agreed all-around. Love Is What I'm Waiting For is the single, not Kayla (if there is one).

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #865 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:59:20 AM »

Quote from: KevShmev on March 31, 2012, 12:19:13 AM

After two listens, the ones I am liking the most are Blue Ocean, The Storm, Forever in a Daze, Everything Changes and Infinite Fire.

Everyone seems to talk about Kayla possibly being a big single, but that song seems like it just barely misses the hook. Not a bad song, but the hook just isn't there.

Shoulda Coulda Woulda is easily the clunker of the bunch. Very generic and mediocre.

I agree that Kayla doesn't have a big hook, but plenty of rock songs have been successful without one. Also, I've been told every chick named Kayla is gonna want this song

"Love ignites when we are here / Kayla, Kayla" that's pretty hot, according to my g/f (not named Kayla

)

The little interlude with Neal Morse would probably get cut for radio play.

KevShmev · « **Reply #866 on:** March 31, 2012, 11:57:11 AM »

We shall see.

Threw the whole thing on my iPod for my hour of cardio a bit ago (except for track 2, which I am already ready to chuck), and several of them popped up on shuffle when I was running (I usually have about 60+ songs on there for such purposes); they sounded good in that context, although a few of them I can tell will be a bit too mellow to become regular workout tunes, but some of the more upbeat, rocking ones should work nicely.

ThatcrazyKISSfan · « **Reply #867 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:06:43 PM »

I don't think there is a single on here. I played The Storm for a friend last night, she wasn't digging it. I am though, don't think I enjoy quite the enthusiasm so many are having for it, but it is a solid album and I'm glad I picked it up. Hopefully they'll tour somewhere close to me.....

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #868 on:** March 31, 2012, 01:42:48 PM »

Quote from: ThatcrazyKISSfan on March 31, 2012, 01:06:43 PM

I don't think there is a single on here. I played The Storm for a friend last night, she wasn't digging it. I am though, don't think I enjoy quite the enthusiasm so many are having for it, but it is a solid album and I'm glad I picked it up. Hopefully they'll tour somewhere close to me.....

I'm not a big fan of The Storm (its OK), nor of it's radio potential. It's a little bland. I think Forever In A Daze would go over better with it's prominent bassline and the crescendo of a chorus.

antigoon · « **Reply #869 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:03:59 PM »

I don't think any of the songs have radio potential.

Nick · « **Reply #870 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:23:43 PM »

Quote from: antigoon on March 31, 2012, 02:03:59 PM

I don't think any of the songs have radio potential.

Same here. It's great stuff, but it's just not very radio friendly.

j · « **Reply #871 on:** March 31, 2012, 03:02:33 PM »

Quote from: Priest of Syrinx on March 31, 2012, 09:59:20 AM

I agree that Kayla doesn't have a big hook, but plenty of rock songs have been successful without one. Also, I've been told every chick named Kayla is gonna want this song

"Love ignites when we are here / Kayla, Kayla" that's pretty hot, according to my g/f (not named Kayla )

Kayla is the name of a fat chick that I work with. Ruined.

-J

snapple · « **Reply #872 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:28:15 PM »

Kayla is a magical song.

Priest of Syrinx · « **Reply #873 on:** March 31, 2012, 05:17:55 PM »

Quote from: snapple on March 31, 2012, 04:28:15 PM

Kayla is a magical song.

Can it magically make J's fat chick thinner?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #874 on:** March 31, 2012, 05:29:04 PM »

Why is everybody worried about a radio song? A band like Rush who is a staple in the music community only gets one song on the radio and then they disappear.

Radio is obsolete.

Also after 2 listens this album is great!!

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