Mascot Label Group has revealed the cover artwork and the
Monday 14th October release date of
Flying Colors: "Live In Europe" on the
Music Theories Recordings Label on Blu-ray, DVD, 2CD, Limited Edition 3LP Vinyl and Digital download (iTunes, Mastered for iTunes, Amazon MP3).
Flying Colors features
Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),
Dave LaRue (bass),
Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),
Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and
Steve Morse (guitars).
Photo Credit: © Darko Böhringer
The concert release captures the band live in
Tilburg, Netherlands at
013 on
September 20, 2012.
Directed and edited by Bernhard Baran (Guns 'n' Roses, The Cure,
Porcupine Tree) with Bill Evans as executive producer, the concert
presents the entire studio album, alongside popular favorites performed
by the individual members of the band.
The Limited Edition Vinyl Set includes 3 LPs on 180gr colored
vinyl, a LP sized booklet and an exclusive bonus track. The Blu-ray and
DVD include stereo and 5.1 surround mixes. Every effort has been made
to assure the highest audio quality. All Blu-ray audio being
uncompressed, mastered for iTunes is prepared from a 96KHz/24-Bit
master, and the vinyl edition spans 3 audiophile-grade LPs. The vinyl
edition can be exclusively pre-ordered
here.
Photo Credit: © Bert Treep
The Blu-ray and DVD includes the 45-minute documentary ‘First
Flight’ featuring exclusive interviews with the band members, meet &
greet footage and candid moments on the road captured backstage, in
the dressing rooms, the band bus, and during tour rehearsals.
The documentary also features excerpts from songs recorded during the
band's very first show (LA, USA), first show in Europe (Hamburg,
Germany) and final show (London, UK) of the tour.
The Tilburg concert includes song performances of "Blue Ocean,"
"Shoulda Coulda Woulda," "Love Is What I'm Waiting For," "Can't Find A
Way" (Endochine / Casey McPh erson), "The Storm," "Odyssey" (Dixie
Dregs), "Forever In A Daze," "Hallelujah" (Cohen), "Better Than
Walking Away," "Kayla," "Fool In My Heart," "Spur of the Moment" (Dave
LaRue), "Repentance" (Dream Theater), "June" (Spock's Beard), "All
Falls Down," "Everything Changes," and "Infinite Fire."
FLYING COLORS - BIOGRAPHY
The band originally launched in 2012 with a simple idea - virtuoso
musicians and a pop singer joining together to make new-fashioned
music the old fashioned way. Refreshing, classic, old and new, the
recordings are saturated with the many styles, tones and hues of the
players who in becoming a band delivered a unique fusion of vintage
craftsmanship and contemporary music.
“The magic that we captured on the debut album was only further
developed and cemented on Flying Colors' 2012 Tour,” says the band’s
drummer Mike Portnoy. “Each night on stage I felt like I was part of
something very special and cherished every moment of it. As it was
such a brief and limited tour, I am so glad we captured it here to now
share with fans all around the World that didn't get to see this
special band in person...enjoy!"
In 2008, executive producer Bill Evans brought the idea to the
world renowned musicians and legendary producer Peter Collins (Rush,
Bon Jovi, Elton John). Intrigued by the idea, and the prospect of
working together, the four signed on to form a band and record a first
album. Steve Morse and Dave LaRue have developed a magical musical
chemistry over the years, which began early in their careers as
partners in Dixie Dregs.
Morse subsequently became a member of Deep Purple in 1995, while
LaRue’s ongoing musical adventures include Joe Satriani, John Petrucci,
Jordan Rudess, Steve Vai, and the aforementioned Portnoy.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer Neal Morse is one of the
leading figures in progressive rock, whose significant notoriety follows
his co-founding of the seminal band, Spock’s Beard in 1995, recordings
as a solo artist, and contributions to the super-group Transatlantic.
Mike Portnoy is one of the most popular and respected drummers in
both metal and rock, and an accomplished writer and producer. He is
the recipient of numerous industry accolades, including 26 Modern
Drummer awards, Revolver Magazine’s Golden God award for “Best Drummer"
and Drum Magazine's "Drummer of the Year". He rose to prominence as
the leader, drummer, producer, and co-writer for metal/prog juggernaut
Dream Theater, before moving on in 2010. That same year, he worked on
Avenged Sevenfold’s #1 album Nightmare and their subsequent tour.
McPherson, whose 2010 Hollywood/Disney album New Morning debuted
in the Top-5 on two Billboard charts, enjoyed major success at radio
with multiple hits. The track “New Morning” spent 17 weeks in the
Top-10 on Triple A Radio, and enjoyed a run on Vh1’s Top-20 Countdown
for months.
Flying Colors convened for nine days in early 2011, composing
their debut album during a short, intense session. Dave LaRue shared,
"It was quite an experience. The band moved at a fast pace, with ideas
flying around the room. Sections of tunes were arranged, and
re-arranged. Ideas were tried every which way until we made them work,
or, in some cases, discarded them altogether. Just keeping track of
everything was a challenge!" McPherson adds, "This record is filled
with trial and triumph. It's been such an inspiring challenge melding
folk, prog, pop, and metal all into one big recording."
In the fall of 2012, the band toured in Europe and the United
States, electrifying audiences, performing the entire first studio album
and a selection of favorites from their member's other musical
endeavors. The group's September 20th concert in Tilburg, Holland, was
captured for what was to become
Flying Colors: Live in Europe.
The epic live album was released October 14, 2013 by Mascot Label
Group on Blu-ray, DVD, CD, Mastered for iTunes, MP3, and as a limited
edition 3-vinyl disc set.
Flying Colors returned to the studio on May 12, 2013 to begin
writing and recording their second studio album. They are continuing
work throughout the year and beyond for an expected 2014 release.
Photo Credit: © Joey Pippin
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