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Flying Colors

"It started with a simple idea: virtuoso musicians and a pop singer joining to make new-fashioned music the old fashioned way. A band followed, evolving into Flying Colors: Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals), Dave LaRue (bass), Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals), Casey McPherson (vocals, guitar), and Steve Morse (guitar). Together, they create a unique fusion of vintage craftsmanship, contemporary music and blistering live performances."

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The world would be better if more pop music was like this. This a great blend of proggy and catchy. It's great to see Portnoy play both sides of the spectrum with both this and Adrenaline Mob. -TC
- 2012-03-26 23:13
Sorry (TC)Didnt hit well with me at all ,,For all the talent in this so called "'Supergroup"", I had High hopes for this..Fell quite short IMO.nothing ground breaking,,willspin later..joins my pile of ( Ill get to it again later on) B.R.
- 2012-04-02 12:30
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