Byrd - Flying Beyond The 9 (2001)

Гитарист-виртуоз James Byrd известен как участник группы Fifth Angel, которая к сожалению выпустила всего один альбом. С начала 90-х выпускает сольные альбомы при участии приглашённых музыкантов и вокалистов. Очень красивый альбом с сильной прогрессивной составляющей

Guitar Virtuoso James Byrd (Fifth Angel) returns with a powerful new project for the new Millennium. In fact, the CD Cover literally says "Symphonic Metal For The New Age". Byrd never quite achieved the notoriety of peers like Yngwie Malmsteen or Michael Schenker, but listening to him play makes you wonder why. One reason might be the progressive nature of the music isn't as listener friendly or as commercial as some other guitar greats. On this project he is joined by vocalist "Michael Flatters" who does a fine job with the intricate song structures and melodies that Byrd has written.

Tracklist:

01. Flying Beyond The 9 (4:17)
02. Dark Heart (5:02)
03. W.T.O (We Took Over) (4:59)
04. Nevermore (5:12)
05. Everything To Me (6:22)
06. Unity (while you were sleeping) (6:00)
07. Paradise Tonight (5:05)
08. All Of Me (an allegory) (5:00)
09. Avianti Suite Op. 1 No. 63 (4:15)


James Byrd - All Guitars + Backing Vocals.
Michael James Flatters - Vocals.
Brian Hutchinson - Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Backing Vocals

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