Flying Colors - New album featuring Steve Morse

[AdamCook]

I just wanted to highly recommend this new "supergroup" release featuring Steve Morse on guitar:
Band | Flying Colors

Steve has always been one of my favorite guitar players and it is great to hear him in this context where he's really playing "for the song" so to speak.

Plenty of chops and flash but so incredibly melodic and such a signature sound.

 

[Manning]

Morse is a god, no doubt about it. I must go and find my old Dixie Dregs albums while I'm at it.

 

[Phostenix]

Where have you found clips?

 

[Jul]

I used to dig the Dix Dregs back in late 70's / early 80's. If Steve Morse is playing something new I'd like to check it out. Thanks for the pointer!

 

[EdgE]

Flying Colors EPK - New band of Mike Portnoy, Steve Morse, Casey McPherson, Dave LaRue & Neal Morse - YouTube

 

[jefferski]

Sweet. Neil Morse and Portnoy have been playing together for years. And now they've hooked up with Steve Morse??!!

Ordering.CD.now.

 

[xrist04]

Cant wait to hear this!

 

[Manning]

Yes, I'll definitely be having me some of that.

 

[CodePoet]

Got it this week - it's good.

 

[Rhiza]

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up

 

[elchampion]

Love it! Been listening to it nonstop! Highly recommend it!

 

[jleader]

I've had it for close to 2 weeks now, and it's probably what I've listened to most during that time. The opening track is pretty stellar... Heck, IMO, there isn't a clunker on the album, period. There's plenty of great playing without overplaying (again, IMO), and Casey was a pretty awesome choice for the vocals.

 

[yesfan]

Pop Prog at it finest. Havent listened to anything else all week. Larue does his usual great bass playing. Its nice to hear slap bass besides in funk.

 

[Manning]

Here's some vintage Dregs which I just found on YT and thought I'd share.

From 1978, with Steve playing the famous Frankentele (tele body, strat neck, 335 pickups)

Dixie Dregs - The Bash (Live 1978 ) - YouTube

 

[BenLevy]

I gotta say, was underwhelmed by this. There's a lot of positives here, but overall just didn't get it for me.

PROS:
Great vocals and harmonies. Was surprised how vocal-centric it is.
Fantastic production.
Portnoy and LaRue do a great job.

DISAPPOINTMENTS:
Song writing was weak IMHO.
Steve Morse's playing was, I don't know, just didn't seem to fit the music. Don't hate, I'm a big S Morse fan.
Would've liked to hear some keyboard solos

 

[scottburrow]

Hey Adam, thanks for suggesting this, I can stop listening to this album.It reminds me of why I love music, there is a little something for everyone on this album. What I like is that you can tell these guys are holding back serving the song, not their egos. They are trying to get to a wider audience with their lyrical content and simplicity of melody, brilliant. We are living in a world of club music at the moment, so getting an album like this at a time like this is a breath of fresh air. Thanks again Adam.

 

[AdamCook]

You're welcome Scott. I agree with all of your points!

 

[Frozen]

I love the song "Kayla", especially the vocals on it. Such a catchy and great melody! Other than that i totally agree with BenLevy.

 

[scottburrow]

I love that they left in the producers statement, From the topping no stopping.

 

[immortal_soloist]

What a record,
Bought it the first day it came out.
Flying Colors Self Titled Album Review

Here is my review of the album
Enjoy!