heavyharmonies Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Every now and then a track hits you, not sure why, but it just has "it". Nothing terribly innovative here, but damned does it sound good, especially once you hit the chorus. Might be a tad light for some folks, but if you like traditional/vintage AOR, this will be right up your alley. The rest of the album thus far is just as solid. (Please don't give away who it is until people have had a chance to listen...) http://www.heavyharmonies.com/audio/samplesong.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Little Pony KarpetRydOFunk Posted August 14, 2013 My Little Pony Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Is there a file embedded here? My phone isn't displaying anything. I'll listen when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 You're right. Nothing that hasn't been done before but damn that does sound good. Especially the chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Is there a file embedded here? My phone isn't displaying anything. I'll listen when I get home. I'm guessing your phone doesn't support Flash. When you post a link to an mp3, the board automatically converts it to an embedded mp3 player, which unfortunately is Flash-based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Little Pony KarpetRydOFunk Posted August 15, 2013 My Little Pony Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Good track, though not one that grabs me. I'm not even sure why certain songs stand out to me while others don't. There doesn't appear to be a surefire formula. As an example, some AOR tracks that grabbed me, and still haven't let go are: Alias - True Emotion Bad English - Don't Walk Away H.E.A.T. - Who Will Stop the Rain Mariah - You Should Know By Now Think Out Loud - Raise You Up West of Sunset - Homeward Bound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC_AOR Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Very nice tune, the vocals sound familiar but I can't put my finger on who this is...but yeah as Dan says don't spoil it just yet, let others have a listen first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC_AOR Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Actually, I think I've just put my finger on it....95% sure I know who this is... (-: Could still be very wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Little Pony KarpetRydOFunk Posted August 15, 2013 My Little Pony Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Okay, the second listen is much better than the first. I love the laid back, spacious drum beat. The guitar work is very nice. That pad just fills in all the gaps. Great voice, but what's killing it -- in a bad way -- is that line, "take me away, and help me out of insanity." 'Insanity' isn't a word that should be used in AOR. It's too unusual to sing. AOR shouldn't be unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I'm holding my breath, so who was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sounds good. I did start a thread 'bout this release, didn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC_AOR Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I agree KarpetRydOFunk there are a few strange lyrics in this song... musically I like it though and I am keen to hear more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrain Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yeah quite solid AOR. Is this new release ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have no idea who it is either. I like it, but gotta say I'm not testicle-tied over it. Curious to know who it is, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyharmonies Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sounds good. I did start a thread 'bout this release, didn't I? If you did, I missed it. The band is "The Theander Expression" and the album title is "Strange Nostalgia". It comes out on Avenue of Allies on Sep. 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sounds good. I did start a thread 'bout this release, didn't I? If you did, I missed it. The band is "The Theander Expression" and the album title is "Strange Nostalgia". It comes out on Avenue of Allies on Sep. 20. Well it seems I didn't. I thought of a different release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 So this is the right one. The Theander Expression:Andrée Theander - GuitarsChristian Hedgren - VocalsGöran Edman - VocalsMichael Ottosson - KeyboardsLinus Abrahamson - BassHerman Furin - Drums Tracklist: 1. Conception of Life2. Strange Nostalgia3. Insanity Cell4. Like A Chameleon5. Sanguine6. Feelings of Luxury7. Mr. Know-It-All8. Masterpiece in the Dark9. Meet Me There Tonight10. Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Heard this over at Glorydaze and am waiting in eager anticipation for it's imminent arrival. Along with the Sparklands disc, this is gonna be a good one me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Heard this over at Glorydaze and am waiting in eager anticipation for it's imminent arrival. Along with the Sparklands disc, this is gonna be a good one me thinks Actually, Sparklands was the one I thought of at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrain Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wow never heard of the band before but looks interesting to check out, thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Planet Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah its okay but rather light for my tastes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesEagle Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I agree KarpetRydOFunk there are a few strange lyrics in this song... musically I like it though and I am keen to hear more... Agree with all of this. Not the sort of thing I usually listen to, but this is a nice tune. Really like the guitar solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Howdy Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Nothing wrong with the song really, just seemed very bland to me. Not a band I will be seeking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrain Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Dan or somebody should change the thread title to THE THEANDER EXPRESSION - Strange Nostalgia (2013) for easier search. I get to take a quick glance at this album and I must say that this one put a smile to my face, something pretty standard and usual but yeah I bet this one's what those AOR fans always wanted. First track, 'Conception of Life' steals my attention and I'm in love with this track I gave it an absolute 9/10. Then, 'Strange Nostalgia' and 'Insanity Cell' proved to also be a very good track. 'Like A Chameleon' is a nice slow tune, 'Feelings of Luxury' is a westcoast-ish tune and even better, and they have another one called 'Meet Me There Tonight' which is the pinnacle of the slow ballads here, worth a 9 for me. 'Sanguine' is also among the better tracks here but 'Masterpiece In The Dark' is a slightly pale Toto-ish track, not my fave, and the closer 'Champagne Wishes and Cavier Dreams' is quite okay but not really great. Production-wise, looks like a winner to me. A solid backvocal harmonies and some killer guitarworks there. Overall, replay value is quite high for me, thanks Dan for introducing this, I guess most of you will agree that this is an enjoyable disc. 84% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesEagle Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Dan or somebody should change the thread title to THE THEANDER EXPRESSION - Strange Nostalgia (2013) for easier search. I get to take a quick glance at this album and I must say that this one put a smile to my face, something pretty standard and usual but yeah I bet this one's what those AOR fans always wanted. First track, 'Conception of Life' steals my attention and I'm in love with this track I gave it an absolute 9/10. Then, 'Strange Nostalgia' and 'Insanity Cell' proved to also be a very good track. 'Like A Chameleon' is a nice slow tune, 'Feelings of Luxury' is a westcoast-ish tune and even better, and they have another one called 'Meet Me There Tonight' which is the pinnacle of the slow ballads here, worth a 9 for me. 'Sanguine' is also among the better tracks here but 'Masterpiece In The Dark' is a slightly pale Toto-ish track, not my fave, and the closer 'Champagne Wishes and Cavier Dreams' is quite okay but not really great. Production-wise, looks like a winner to me. A solid backvocal harmonies and some killer guitarworks there. Overall, replay value is quite high for me, thanks Dan for introducing this, I guess most of you will agree that this is an enjoyable disc. 84% Sounds good. I read a review that said the album is okay, not great, but has some killer guitar solos. Re thread title, maybe you could just start a new one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrain Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I could do so but I just thought it's easier to edit the title to avoid redundancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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