Lovers of keyboard-solo's don't have to fear: Frank plays some great ones, especially in the title-track!

I believe the LP-version will be out somewhere in March.

On the PE-forum David explains what went wrong with the credits:

Hi everyone! As I assisted the band with getting the files ready, I should have noticed that the art and photography credits were missing when I submitted the final files. They were there in earlier versions, so it's a mystery how they disappeared. They'll appear on future CD pressings and do already appear on the LP. Given the detail of the painting, the LP is really where the art will shine anyway!

I am truly honored to have my art appear on the new Oblivion Sun album. Being a fan of HtM, PGA and the first OS, I knew that whatever Frank & Stan had brewing would be more than worthwhile. Frank sent me lyrics to help inspire the painting, so I knew what to expect in that regard and have been very excited to finally hear the music. I received my CD copy two days ago and listened to it four times in the first day! The music is exceptional. The new rhythm section is top notch, Stan has plenty of room to shine on guitar, and Frank proves he's no slouch on the keyboards. The writing, arranging, performances, recording, mastering...everything...it's all great. I can't wait to play it again today. I am very happy to be connected to the album through my artwork.

A few things about the art: I will be preparing posters of the album art during the next few weeks, so you can check my site for updates soon www.michaelphipps.net . I also took pictures of the painting every few minutes as I painted (using a camera mounted above me). That way I can create a stop motion movie of its creation. The band has kindly offered to edit part of the title suite to go along with the short video, so I hope to have the files to them in the next few weeks. The hope is that it will be interesting enough that it will get some good Youtube exposure for the new album. You never know- sometimes these things can really go viral. Finally, the painting itself is still in my hands (as is the PGA poster artwork). If anyone is interested in purchasing either original, please contact me.

Now go get the music if you haven't already. You won't regret it!

"Flowing dreamlike, milky white, a cape flows out behind her" (The High Places, part 1. My Eyes)

When I heard Stan singing this phrase I knew you had seen the lyrics, Michael.

The band just posted a video on youtube from the second song on The High Places, March Of The Mushroom Men: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=VZuLy76eA6E

Only got time to listen once and first impression is that - for me - the 20 minute piece stands out from the other songs. Have to wait to next listen for more impressions.

Will the subtitle from the Oblivion Sun-section ("We are waiting for the new album!") change when you've listened to the whole album into "We're enjoying the new album!"?

New vid, this time from the rework of the Pedal Giant Animals-track Everything: www.oblivionsun.com/

steamingears said: " Will the subtitle from the Oblivion Sun-section ("We are waiting for the new album!") change when you've listened to the whole album into "We're enjoying the new album!"?

LMAO

It's on Progstreaming right now!: www.progstreaming.com/_wb/index.php Enjoy.

On Progressive Ears Bill explains a bit about the reason why this track was re-recorded for this album:

Bill's got a point there, always good with dynamics on a album. A very good example is Jethro Tull's Minstrel In The Gallery which has a good variety of acoustic and electric music. When it comes to ELP's Lucky Man I dont think it worked well - too far away from the ELP sound and also because I dont like Lake as a musician, but that just my opinion.

I like the new album but I thought I saw in earlier comments that the High Places suite part of the record was partially based on the HTM tune Merlin of the HIgh Places, did I miss something? I didn't hear that at all...

Maybe they just went on where the old tune ended. But it's also possible that the internet-forums misunderstood a quote from Stan. The source on this site came from www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=73464

So it's based on, not a rerecording of that old song which I thought when reading that post. I can't really hear any similar melody from the old version.

I wrote The High Places for Happy The Man, the reunion version back in 2000. It was never performed by HTM and so I am really happy that it finally was recorded with OS. The thinking that it was based on Merlin, of the High Places is accurate in that my theme for both pieces revolves around the concept that Magick is now missing from the world, replaced by tech and more painfully, by a lot of apathy. A lot of folks have lost respect for the natural procession of the stars, the movement of the winds and the sea...Majick ya know? Anyway...thematically note wise there is no overlap, but concept is of the same inspiration.

OS one was recorded at Paul Reed Smith's Dragon Crossing Studio, with some overdubs at Crafty Hands Studio, not at BP's house.

We all wanted to do a better version of "Everything" due to some interest shown by our friend at Universal Studios for possibly placing the song in some kind of film. No word on that as of yet.

Thanks to everyone for the keyboards kudos...it's the first time I have had all the keys on my own and I know I can never play up to Kit Watkins' level, I mean hes the best Mini player ever in my mind. Still I am giving it my best shot and really appreciate the support.

Deckard is from another three movement suite called "Tyrell's Nieces" and is based on the best sci fi movie ever...Blade Runner! The other two mvmts are "Rachel" and "Tyrell". We may get to playing them someday....so much music, so little time. We are working on the video for Deckard.

Thanks guys for all your interest, patience and support for so long. Now can anyone here translate the Progwereld.com review for me???

Thanks!
Frank

Thanks a lot, Frank for taking the time to answer some questions and shine a lot of light on other mysteries!

Yeah, thank's Frank for the info about the great song.

The album just made it to Featured Album on Progressive Ears.

It's been a while since I listened to this album, and just wanna say that the last epic tune High Places is not just a great song - it's a prog masterpiece. I wanna give Frank a prog diploma for making such a great piece of music - and also to the guys in the band who perform it so bloody well. Hats off and cheers from a prog freak

If you haven't got it yet and want it badly, you can own the LP-version if you participate with the Kickstarter-project Frank started: