The Official Flying Colors Thread

[Perpetual Change]

Yeah Repentance works really well, thanks mostly to 5'07"

But I think MP does a great job on the vocals, too. I don't remember it sounding quite that good.

[ytserush]

So are you guys happy with the show. From the videos I saw online it seemed very dry, made me less interested in the show.

I'm actually in the same boat. Then again, to be honest, it reflects the live atmosphere reasonably well (I saw them in NYC), because frankly, Casey is a terrible frontman. He looked disengaged most of the time. His constant tuning of his guitar (really a rookie mistake, if you don't let your guitar acclimate) made him look a bit like an amateur surrounded by professionals.

I should point out again that I looooove the album. It's just live it wasn't as good.

I'm enjoying it (finally got around to the DVD.)  I was expecting a little more energy, but based on the lineup it probably wasn't going to be that kind of a show.  I think I enjoyed the New York gig a little more, but we didn't get the Spock's Beard version of Deep Purple's Space Truckin, which was uber cool.

Based on my limited listening/watching experience so far. it may be a toss up between the live and studio versions. Usually 99 percent of the time live wins out, but in this case I'm not so sure.

[Shadow2222]

So, just like Nick, I just received a second Bluray set (with poster and all). At first I thought, "oh cool, they got the replacements out quick," but, alas, it again doesn't work on my PS3. So they are either incompetent and don't know how to press a modern Bluray disc, or they are incompetent and are shipping duplicates of the original set to people 

[Orbert]

Sounds like both, actually.

[Mindflux]

So, just like Nick, I just received a second Bluray set (with poster and all). At first I thought, "oh cool, they got the replacements out quick," but, alas, it again doesn't work on my PS3. So they are either incompetent and don't know how to press a modern Bluray disc, or they are incompetent and are shipping duplicates of the original set to people 

Duplicate here too.

[Nick]

Has anyone had any luck actually contacting them? I tried Mascot Records and got nowhere.

[rumborak]

So, just like Nick, I just received a second Bluray set (with poster and all). At first I thought, "oh cool, they got the replacements out quick," but, alas, it again doesn't work on my PS3. So they are either incompetent and don't know how to press a modern Bluray disc, or they are incompetent and are shipping duplicates of the original set to people 

I don't think it's incompetence. I think they just assumed that you got a faulty copy and thus sent you another one. It's certainly a more sensible way of going about it for them than printing up a completely new BluRay.

[Mindflux]

I don't think it's incompetence. I think they just assumed that you got a faulty copy and thus sent you another one. It's certainly a more sensible way of going about it for them than printing up a completely new BluRay.

I dunno ..... I got a duplicate and it wasn't a BluRay (I ordered a few things).

[Mindflux]

Has anyone had any luck actually contacting them? I tried Mascot Records and got nowhere.

I got a response when I emailed them to let them know my BD didn't work. I emailed: order@mlgmerch.com

[Shadow Ninja 2.0]

And now a word from our record label…

Mascot Label Group here about the Flying Colors Blu-ray. We printed the Blu-ray at 25 frames per second with the understanding that there's one universal system for Blu-ray that could play all frame rates. Unfortunately, selected US Blu-ray players (mainly Sony and Panasonic) can’t play the disc. Sending a replacement now would make no difference, because all discs are the same.

A new pressing, which should play on these players, is being manufactured as we speak. When we receive them, we will send replacement discs to all customers who bought the Blu-ray who and are having problems. This can take about 2 to 3 weeks, so we would like to apologize for the inconvenience.

Please contact order@mlgmerch.com with proof of your order (order confirmation or receipt) and we'll replace your copy. Please note this concerns a select amount of players; most Blu-ray players don't encounter problems whatsoever.

Again, we would like to apologize for the inconvenience.

[wolfking]

That's pretty good service and loyalty if you ask me.

[rumborak]

You would think in this day and age of video compression they would actually be independent of the frame rate. That  is, the player itself should decide whether to play it at 25 or 29 frames per second.

[dparrott]

Are there many differences between the live versions and the studio versions?

[jingle.boy]

Just got mine today and (surprise surprise), it doesn't play in my PS3.     Message sent to order@mlgmerch.com.

[bosk1]

I still havne't watched mine.  I've listened to the audio (CD), and it's great.  Just haven't gotten around to watching the show yet.

[RoeDent]

The main problem I have with this live album (apart from it not being a new studio album *hint hint*) is the fact that nearly every song is played in a different key to the studio versions. It may be a minor issue to most, but to me and others, it completely changes the feel of the song. Morse and Portnoy did the same when they played The Whirlwind live with Transatlantic. I can understand the idea of preserving the singing voice, but if they felt they couldn't perform it live in its original key, they should've recorded it in a key they can sing live on a regular basis.

[Nick]

The main problem I have with this live album (apart from it not being a new studio album *hint hint*) is the fact that nearly every song is played in a different key to the studio versions. It may be a minor issue to most, but to me and others, it completely changes the feel of the song. Morse and Portnoy did the same when they played The Whirlwind live with Transatlantic. I can understand the idea of preserving the singing voice, but if they felt they couldn't perform it live in its original key, they should've recorded it in a key they can sing live on a regular basis.

I completely agree. It's one thing if they are singing live songs they wrote 10 years ago, but it's annoying when bands record something with complete disregard for how it will sound live on the upcoming tour.

[rumborak]

Do they all downtune their instruments for this? I would think solos and stuff aren't easily translated to a different key.

[Nick]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

[jingle.boy]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

Good to hear.  I haven't even gotten a response from my email.

[Nick]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

Good to hear.  I haven't even gotten a response from my email.

Hmm. Before they put out their notice I had emailed them and gotten no response. Then I emailed them again the day they put out the notice (albeit before they actually posted the notice) and got a response either that night or the next day. I'd consider sending another email.

[Mindflux]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

I was just coming here to ask if anyone had gotten theirs yet.

I'll be checking my mailbox intently.

[Shadow2222]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

I was just coming here to ask if anyone had gotten theirs yet.

I'll be checking my mailbox intently.

Mine came today as well!

[Mindflux]

Well I forgot to check on the way home and now it's pouring rain.. doh
 

[jingle.boy]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

I was just coming here to ask if anyone had gotten theirs yet.

I'll be checking my mailbox intently.

Mine came today as well!

Did you guys order directly from the label?  I got mine from Amazon.  Just wondering if they're replacing those sold at other retailers.

[Mindflux]

I got my replacement disc in today, playing fine on my PS3. Good job Mascot.

I was just coming here to ask if anyone had gotten theirs yet.

I'll be checking my mailbox intently.

Mine came today as well!

Did you guys order directly from the label?  I got mine from Amazon.  Just wondering if they're replacing those sold at other retailers.

I forwarded my receipt from Radiant on to mascot with my shipping info and they claimed they would take care of it.

[ytserush]

The main problem I have with this live album (apart from it not being a new studio album *hint hint*) is the fact that nearly every song is played in a different key to the studio versions. It may be a minor issue to most, but to me and others, it completely changes the feel of the song. Morse and Portnoy did the same when they played The Whirlwind live with Transatlantic. I can understand the idea of preserving the singing voice, but if they felt they couldn't perform it live in its original key, they should've recorded it in a key they can sing live on a regular basis.

I completely agree. It's one thing if they are singing live songs they wrote 10 years ago, but it's annoying when bands record something with complete disregard for how it will sound live on the upcoming tour.

Maybe this is what's bugging me and I was never able to identify it.  Admittedly, I've only seen the DVD twice and listened to the CD three times because the new music pipeline is flowing rather heavily these days.

Something just seems "off."

[Mindflux]

I just won a signed CD from a Flying Colors contest on Facebook. Rad!!

Signed by Steve and Mike

[Mindflux]

FC#2 is a wrap

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=710115775672734&l=87ae3765fe

[The Letter M]

FC#2 is a wrap

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=710115775672734&l=87ae3765fe

Well the writing is - I suspect that they will reconvene in the New Years to do the proper recording over in Neal's studio, then the album will probably see a summer release.

With that in mind, Neal will also probably have his new solo album out next fall or winter as well. Another year with another triple-dose of Neal Morse! Woohoo! I do look forward to the new FC though. They set the bar pretty high, for me at least, so I'm hoping their sophomore effort warrants a return to the studio in years to come!

-Marc.

[rumborak]

Wtf, a whole year from now? That's kinda... ludicrous.

[The Letter M]

Wtf, a whole year from now? That's kinda... ludicrous.

Well, I am only speculating. Unless the guys record the whole album proper in January, I doubt we'll see it sooner than summer. Remember, because of various engagements by the band members, the first album took a year between recording and release, so it's possible this could be the same.

Also, you have to take in to account that Neal and Mike will be gearing up for PN14 Cruise and the TA tour, and I'm sure Steve Morse will be getting ready for the Deep Purple tour in February, so I can imagine January being a VERY busy time for them. With THAT in mind, and if Dave and Casey are available, April might be the next best month for them to record TOGETHER (although, with the writing done, they COULD just record separately and send them all in).

But worst case scenario,they all get together again in April to record for a week or two, then it takes 3-5 months for mixing/mastering/producing, leading up to a Fall or Winter release. Just trying to be realistic and not get my hopes up for a Spring or Summer release from them. So while it is a bit ludicrous, I'm ready to wait. I recall reading MP's studio diary for this then-new supergroup, only to find out that the material wasn't going to be released until a year AFTER the studio sessions!!! It was a BIT frustrating, but I think it was worth the wait.

-Marc.

[Nick]

Given their schedules I don't see how that is in any way ludicrous. You also have to consider that, even if the album is completely 100% ready, they could still wait a bit till they can actually start touring in support of it.

[KevShmev]

That is true, but then why say anything about it publicly at all?  Just keep quiet about it on all fronts until the release date is a few months away.  Saying, "The album is a wrap, and hopefully we'll have it out by the end of next year," is nothing but a big tease.

[TheAtliator]

Yea, shame on them for telling us it's done with a nice picture of their rehearsal studio. Who do they think I am? A fan who enjoys hearing updates from them?