Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse is joined by Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Casey McPherson and Dave LaRue in a show that was shot during their appearance in the Netherlands in September last year. They performed their full self-titled album, along with classic tracks from their own current and previous bands including Dream Theater, Spock’s Beard and Dixie Dregs.
Steve Morse says: “This is an uplifting tune from our last Flying Colors show. Everybody is having a great time because it is such a unique and talented group. Have a listen – I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we did making it.”
Flying Colors Live In Europe is released on October 14 via Music Theories Recordings. It will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD, limited-edition triply vinyl and digital. The DVD and Blu-Ray editions include a 45-minute documentary and there’s a bonus track on the 180g coloured vinyl version, which is available for pre-order now.
Tracklist
Blue Ocean Shoulda Coulda Woulda Love Is What I’m Waiting For Can’t Find A Way The Storm Odyssey Forever In A Daze Hallelujah Better Than Walking Away Fool In My Heart Spur of the Moment Repentance June All Falls Down Everything Changes Infinite Fire
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Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse is joined by Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Casey McPherson and Dave LaRue in a show that was shot during their appearance in the Netherlands in September last year. They performed their full self-titled album, along with classic tracks from their own current and previous bands including Dream Theater, Spock’s Beard and Dixie Dregs.
Steve Morse says: “This is an uplifting tune from our last Flying Colors show. Everybody is having a great time because it is such a unique and talented group. Have a listen – I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we did making it.”
Flying Colors Live In Europe is released on October 14 via Music Theories Recordings. It will be available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 2CD, limited-edition triply vinyl and digital. The DVD and Blu-Ray editions include a 45-minute documentary and there’s a bonus track on the 180g coloured vinyl version, which is available for pre-order now.
Tracklist
Blue Ocean Shoulda Coulda Woulda Love Is What I’m Waiting For Can’t Find A Way The Storm Odyssey Forever In A Daze Hallelujah Better Than Walking Away Fool In My Heart Spur of the Moment Repentance June All Falls Down Everything Changes Infinite Fire
I might have to get this. That album is something i have enjoyed repeatedly.
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MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:05 am
MetalGuy71 wrote:
This sounds slightly more interesting to me than the Adreneline Mob project, but nothing knocking my socks of either. Sorry Mike, strike 2
I'm going to adjust that previous statement.
Having now heard the full album and not just a track or 2, I can say that this is a very enjoyable listen. Still not knocking my socks off, but I like it. More than I thought I would anyway. So for the record...
What else does Portnoy have in the works that we can dissect?
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This sounds slightly more interesting to me than the Adreneline Mob project, but nothing knocking my socks of either. Sorry Mike, strike 2
I'm going to adjust that previous statement.
Having now heard the full album and not just a track or 2, I can say that this is a very enjoyable listen. Still not knocking my socks off, but I like it. More than I thought I would anyway. So for the record...
FLYING COLORS — the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals), Dave LaRue (bass), Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals), Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar) — will release its second album, "Second Nature", in Europe on September 29 via Mascot Label Group's Music Theories label.
"Second Nature" track listing:
01. Open Up Your Eyes 02. Mask Machine 03. Bombs Away 04. The Fury Of My Love 05. A Place In Your World 06. Lost Without You 07. One Lost Forever 08. Peaceful Harbor 09. Cosmic Symphony I. Still Life Of The World II. Searching For The Air III. Pound For Pound
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I thoroughly enjoyed the debut, so this will be a certain purchase. I just hope it gets a US distro/release date.
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I just saw the debut at the used store for $5.95...not sure about grabbing it.
For $6 bills, it's definitely worth it. On the more mellow side of prog, but an enjoyable listen all the way through. Nice vocal harmonies too. I just played it over the weekend in the car with the wife and she never even objected once.
Of the multiple projects Portnoy has been involved in since his departure from Dream Theater, this one has been my favorite by far.
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I just saw the debut at the used store for $5.95...not sure about grabbing it.
Not sure? Why not? It's a damn fine album, man. I'm actually surprised you don't already own it.
ken is totally right. I know people were expecting a prog fest but the album is great rock.
The second one is a blind buy for me.
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Eyesore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:24 am
The new album is really great. Better than the debut, I think.
New video.
chewie Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:18 am
Not a bad little ditty!
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:39 am
I've been hearing that the new album is a definite improvement over the debut. A lot of the guys on this prog board I frequent that didn't like the first album, say they really like Second Nature. I'm going to check it out this weekend on Spotify and see how it strikes me.
MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:07 am
I really enjoyed the debut, so I'm greatly looking forward to getting this new one. I thought I might have a copy this morning, but I got outbid in the last few seconds on ebay. Oh well. I'll get this sooner than later.
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:52 pm
I like the album slightly better than the debut, but it's still not really my cup of tea despite the amount of obvious talent on display.
It's well-executed American Prog, but my preferences have always leaned toward the European variety.
MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:11 pm
I just got a copy this week, so I haven't had a chance to let it really sink in yet, but first impressions were promising.
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exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:07 pm
I love it. I loved the first one and this is a more proggy dose of the same.
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:19 pm
exact33 wrote:
I love it. I loved the first one and this is a more proggy dose of the same.
The longer tracks that bookmark the album were the ones I liked the most.
MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:04 am
exact33 wrote:
I love it. I loved the first one and this is a more proggy dose of the same.
Yea, I think this 2nd one is just as good as the first one. It just seems like a natural progression. The longer, proggier songs aren't a distraction or overly indulgent. The whole album has a nice flow to it. It makes a nice companion piece to the first and overall a very pleasant listen.
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exact33 The King
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:11 pm
MetalGuy71 wrote:
exact33 wrote:
I love it. I loved the first one and this is a more proggy dose of the same.
Yea, I think this 2nd one is just as good as the first one. It just seems like a natural progression. The longer, proggier songs aren't a distraction or overly indulgent. The whole album has a nice flow to it. It makes a nice companion piece to the first and overall a very pleasant listen.
yep. I cannot wait for the next release!
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MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Flying Colors Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:09 am
Anyone seen my copy of their s/t debut? I've seemed to misplace mine.
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