Fly To The Sun – Fly To The Sun
The debut release from this project spearheaded by Universal Records producer/vocalist/flutist Ray assembles an impressive array of musicians, creating an equally splendid collection of song. Mostly in the prog-to-art rock mid-ground but with more depth than that, the songs have a quirky vibe with pop sensibilities melded with plenty of musical intrigue. The name-sake song has a comforting groove that one minute may have the feel of a modern day orchestra and the next a hard rocking guitar driven band. Ray’s vocal talents are on full display on the feel-good hooky “Colorado You.” “Taj Mahal” is a mesmerizing journey to a faraway land with plenty of instrumental prowess guiding you. “Soaring With Angels” has a subtle intensity and intoxicating groove, and is both catchy and fresh. It is not surprising that there is some excellent musicianship throughout this album when you have players including Jennifer Batten, Billy Sheehan, Andrew Giddings, Gregg Bissonette, Joe Deninzon, and many others involved with it. While it may not be hard rock like people are used to hearing from those musicians, the talent that flows through this music makes it nonetheless enjoyable and intense in its own wonderful way.- MW
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