The Official Flying Colors Thread

[TioJorge]

WAITWUTHOW?

[ReaperKK]

Made smaller for spoilers.

Giving this a listen now, first song is pretty good, on to number two.

I'm kinda mixed on the vocals, I don't like them but Shoulda Coulda Woulda gives a little bit of a Chris Cornell feel to it which I like.

[Ben_Jamin]

Think we need spoiler tags because I'm waiting till it's released.

[GunsOfThePatriots]

Think we need spoiler tags because I'm waiting till it's released.

You Wont Be Disapointed that's For Sure  !!!!

[bss4life15]

It's really good, but Casey's voice really starts to grate on me after a while.

[glaurung]

I can't get over how good the bass on that album cover is!

[Jamesman42]

So those with a copy can talk about it?

[Dimitrius]

So those with a copy can talk about it?

As long as you aren't advertising WHERE to get it, I don't see why the mods would have a problem with that.

[Jamesman42]

I don't want to assume, though...

[Dr. DTVT]

FWIW, I reported this thread to the mods a few days ago because I didn't want to see anyone get in trouble or banned, and no one said anything, so I guess this is implied:

As long as you aren't advertising WHERE to get it, I don't see why the mods would have a problem with that.

[Jamesman42]

FWIW, I reported this thread to the mods a few days ago because I didn't want to see anyone get in trouble or banned, and no one said anything, so I guess this is implied:

As long as you aren't advertising WHERE to get it, I don't see why the mods would have a problem with that.

Well, I can trust DTVT for that then.




3 listens in, and it's really great. I think it will make my top 10 for 2012. Solid songwriting. Bass tone is excellent.

[TL]

For the record, I pre-ordered the album a couple of weeks ago.

After the initial listen, I liked it.
After a few spins, I'm really digging it. There are a few songs that I'm really liking, and I'm really enjoying the overall vibe. I would be 5000% in favor of MP dropping Adrenaline Mob and making Flying Colors his main priority.

[ReaperKK]

I agree with TL, I see a lot more potential for Flying Colors than I do with Adrenaline Mob, I'm biased though because I do like Flying Colors.

My only complaint is Casey's voice but I think I can learn to like him, I've learned to like singers who bothered me a lot more upon first listen.

[MondayMorningLunatic]

I think the album is excellent but the production is really bugging me. The vocals seem too loud and the instruments are really over-compressed; very "commercial" sounding mix. Nonetheless, the songwriting and musicianship shines through. This album really drives home what an influence Morse was on Petrucci.

[unklejman]

Guys just FYI it clearly states in the rules that leaked material of bands other than DT and DT side projects is fair game as long as no one asks about or talks about where to get it.

I'm really liking Casey's voice on this. I think it's a nice change from all of NM and MP's other projects.

[Jamesman42]

Guys just FYI it clearly states in the rules that leaked material of bands other than DT and DT side projects is fair game as long as no one asks about or talks about where to get it.

I'm really liking Casey's voice on this. I think it's a nice change from all of NM and MP's other projects.

You're right, good refresher on that rule...I guess I wasn't totally sure since MP was a member of DT.


And yeah, I am really digging McPherson's voice, it fits really well.

And I can't shake what someone said, that in the track with MP vocals, NM sounds like Weird Al. Cannot be unheard.

[unklejman]

Sorry bout that. 

[Jamesman42]

Haha, it's cool, it doesn't sound bad, but that may be my least favorite on the album thus far.

[Dr. DTVT]

I guess I wasn't totally sure since MP was a member of DT.

Not only that, but MP is also a member of the forum, so I was trying to cover Bosk's ass as well.  Don't want this place shut down.

That said, I really enjoy it.  For a guy who is trying to be all metal, I have to say MP's best projects are the ones where he isn't very metal (this, Transatlanic)

[TL]

For the production, I'll reserve judgment until I hear the final album (which I've pre-ordered). I only really noticed a dropoff in production quality in the last few songs.

I'm really glad they brought in McPherson. I like the exclusive little club good prog has developed, but it's always good to bring in new talent.

[TioJorge]

Hey, TL, I wonder...



Did you pre-order the new Flying Colors album?

[Dr. DTVT]

Cut him some slack.  I pre-ordered it as well.  It helps alleviate any guilty feelings.

[TioJorge]

Aw, I'z just playin'. Reiteration is good. He's safe if MP has a bad day and goes on a rampage on this site.

[TL]

Hey, TL, I wonder...



Did you pre-order the new Flying Colors album?

For the record, I've pre-ordered this album which I've pre-ordered (which I've pre-ordered). But to clarify, the pre-order that I pre-ordered was a pre-order for the pre-order, of the pre-order for this album.

Pre-order.

[unklejman]

I pre-ordered whilst listening the first time through.

[TioJorge]

 

[Jamesman42]

I preordered it as well

[Ħ]

Is 'Infinite Fire' what I thought it would be?

[fibreoptix]

Hey, TL, I wonder...



Did you pre-order the new Flying Colors album?

For the record, I've pre-ordered this album which I've pre-ordered (which I've pre-ordered). But to clarify, the pre-order that I pre-ordered was a pre-order for the pre-order, of the pre-order for this album.

Pre-order.

Who you callin' a pre-order? *maniacal laughter*

[Jamesman42]

Is 'Infinite Fire' what I thought it would be?

You said this:

Lots of cut-and-paste overtures: Testimony, Testimony 2, The Whirlwind.

Lots of reprises, whether they are in the album or an individual epic: Testimony, Testimony 2, ?, The Whirlwind, One (kind of), All of the Above, Stranger in Your Soul, Duel with the Devil, So Many Roads, Seeds of Gold.

And from the looks of it, it seems like 'Infinite Fire' is along the same lines.

The beginning and end have the same feel and melody guitar line from what I recall. I'd have to listen again more intently, but nothing like what you said.

This album is very song-oriented. No real theme that pops out at you. If there is a theme or concept here, it isn't readily discernible. Do consider, you have other people besides NM and MP, and those others shine just as well (the guitar, bass, and vocals mesh VERY well with NM and MP, as does the apparent songwriting).

Edit: Infinite Fire approaches 12 minutes in length. To have a same intro and outro (basically) is pretty common in songwriting in most genres, and especially for a longer song, that isn't bad.

[ariich]

Haven't heard anything from the album yet other than the EPK but that sounded really promising, and I'm liking the initial thoughts people are having, very excited for the album!

And yeah, what Dimi said is broadly correct, just keep discussion to the music itself and there shouldn't really be any problems.

[majo]

i really like it. casey's singing is great. not a big fan of sound though - very vocalocentric, not very detailed sound - great for background listening though. 

[skydivingninja]

Dave LaRue lays down some fucking tasty licks on this album, I tell you what.

[King Postwhore]

Dave LaRue lays down some fucking tasty licks on this album, I tell you what.

Man I am dying to hear this.  I love the idea of a non prog singer singing on prog music and the guys sound like he can sing!!

[Dimitrius]

Kayla is fucking great!!