![]() ![]() ![]() The idea appeared in 2008 by the executive Together to make new fashioned music in the old fashioned way. The formation of the group started with the idea of having several virtuoso musicians and a pop singer joined This super group is formed by Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Steve Morse, Dave LaRue and Casey McPherson. "Flying Colors" is the eponymous debut studio album of the American super group Flying Colors and was released Posted Sunday, Janu| Review this album | Report (Review #2677772) Part of my listening diary from my facebook music blog - social review comments | Review Midsection of "Cosmic Symphony" is genuinely touching, something neither Morse nor Portnoy have ever trulyĪchieved in their other bands, no matter how often they try. Point of being unbearable in his own music to a singer like MacPherson, and they can turn to pure gold. But give those sorts of melodies which are often cheesy to the Yesterday about how Morse often fires and misses at some kind of spiritual depth - his roots in ChristianĬontemporary Music often undermine these attempts. "Peaceful Harbour" might be one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard on a live record. Spellbinding performance of Alpha Rev's "Colder Months" by Casey - and the moment where he transitions into This live recording also contains the best of their quite underrated debut record, and most importantly a Had as songwriters coalesced into a genuinely exceptional achievement, entirely bound together by Casey ![]() Second Nature is a momentous aligning of the stars, as somehow all the potential they've Potentially the pinnacle of the careers of both Morse & Portnoy, although I might be one of the only ones on the Listening diary 22nd March, 2021: Flying Colors - Second Flight (progressive rock, 2015) ![]() The result is an energetic and eclectic rock album from some of progressive rock's most renown musicians.Īlso, some of the members evidently watched Family Guy during the sessions. After a second and final session in March, the band brought in Michael Brauer (who had worked with Bob DYLAN, THE ROLLING STONES, COLDPLAY and John MAYER) to mix the album. In nine days in January 2011, FLYING COLORS crafted the foundation of their first album. Well known musicians Kerry LIVGREN (of KANSAS) and Brian WILSON (of THE BEACH BOYS) were also asked to participate but were unfortunately unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Despite looking at over 100 well known pop singers, PORTNOY suggested that they bring in pop singer Casey MCPHERSON (of ALPHA REV). Initially, EVANS put together Steve MORSE and Dave LARUE (of the DIXIE DREGS), Neal MORSE (of SPOCK'S BEARD), Mike PORTNOY (of DREAM THEATER) and producer Peter COLLINS, with the vision of a virtuoso band fronted by a pop singer to create accessible yet complex songs. Producer Bill EVANS had a vision of creating a rock band. ![]()
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