Well, the "lips sealed"-smiley wasn't the right one, but because a fitting "SSSSStttt"-smiley (that makes you silent) wasn't available....

Beautiful piece of music, and I can hear what was meant when someone said that Stan's voice had grown a lot. The remarkeble thing is this doesn't sound like HTM at all, which seems quite hard for Frank & Stan who've been working on the Muse for so long in the same period. Even the warm keys haven't got those jumpy chords and patterns, but create a quiet, introvert sphere. I wonder if this will be the ballad of the album, or that the whole CD will be a relaxed one? And is there any Christian theme I heard in this one?

Not a Christian theme so I understand. Not speaking for Stan, but I've always thought that he's more into a general spirtual mindset, encompassing many religious assets into his view of faith.

Thanks Bill for letting us listen to this PGA tune, very much appreciated. This is a fine and beautiful piece with nice atmospheric piano by Frank and Stan´s voice sounds really great these days. But in the end I really wonder what "audience" they are aiming at here...Happy The Fans?

Hey there everyone. I thought I would jump in and clarify some points on this one<g>. Stan and I are both of a more metaphysical mindset, which certainly encompasses some of the beliefs of Christianity, but is not restricted to the teachings of that dogma. This one sample is simply the first rough out of the mix, but does not represent the style or the flavor of the whole project. PGA is a very diverse collection of eleven compositions, which will appeal (hopefully) to a broard spectrum of listeners. There are some rockers, some prog tunes, some ballads, some experimental music....really a "chop suey" of styles. We are really happy with the way the album has come together, as it represents some of the other sides of our musical interests, and we hope to get it released for everyone soon. Frank

Nice ballad... At places Stan’s voice reminds me of Steve Walsh! Cool. Thanks for sharing it.

Thanks for this information and clarification. I've got nothing against Christianity as long as it serves a better world for everyone, so I wasn't concerned when I heard the name of God mentioned a couple of times in this track. I just wondered...
The mentioning of the other styles on the album makes me very curious... I can't remember, but will it be a private release or something like your "A Certain Whisper", which was more or less released in co-operation with MP3.com?

steamingears wrote: Beautiful piece of music...The remarkeble thing is this doesn't sound like HTM at all...

Actually the track reminds me a lot of HTM's "Third, Better late" stage. Great tune. I am looking forward to GPA.

The Hat Guy

Listened to this tune again. Stans voice sounds better than ever...just thought how good On Time As A Helix Of Precious Laughs would sound with the todays voice of Stan´s. That tune is a kick ass progtune! Maybe its included on the forthcoming Live album. I wish hehe!!!

Well, this post is just to get this piece of music back in top of the section and maybe I can influence some people with it (WE DIDN'T FORGET YOU )

The differens beetwen Stan´s voice now and then is that on the two first albums he sounds like "he tries to sing" now he sounds like "a singer" he he.

At Orion, Stan put some more intensity into vocals. If one gets a chance to hear Stan in his acoustic solo shows which happen every week, except during the heavy Happy tour (like now), you'll hear alot more of Stan on great cover music. Including an incredible performance of part of Suppers Ready from Foxtrot by Genesis (as if I really have to spell it out for you guys). I hope Stan isn't embarassed by this revealing of his pop potential. His Crowded House, Peter Gabriel, and Squeeze are great too.