Flower Kings Appreciation Thread

Roland113 wrote: dennismoore wrote: P.S.  How did you know of Heinz beans, and that they were in Pittsburgh?  The USA has a million companies that make baked beans and Heinz isn't even close to being one of the good ones. (we do not speak negatively of our Heinzy Overlords)

 
When compared to the other baked beans available in Blighty, Heinz stand out as clearly the best.  Also, they have a huge factory close to Manchester too, leading me to believe they were a UK company when I was a young 'un.

So I may be remembering this wrong, but I thought someone said the Flower Kings were going into the studio without anything written and were just going to wing it. I know that sounds like a joke, but I could swear I read that somewhere (Hasse?).  Somehow, I doubt that it's true though.  Although I know Roine has been trying for years to get the other guys to contribute more (they just find it easier to record Roine's stuff since he writes constantly and always has something they can do).

As to the lack of a US tour, I'm sure "time" isn't the only factor, but probably is one.  It DOES seem odd that they would fly over for 3 shows, which are all spread out in time (meaning, they'll be flying over more than once it sounds like).  Anyway, it sucks I'm not going to get to see them again.

Hopefully, the new album will be better than Banks.  Which shouldn't be hard   I will once again remind folks that I don't think it's a bad album at all, just a disappointment as far as TFK go for me....it seems stripped of most of what I love about the band.  A friend said he thought it had the feel and atmosphere of the early albums.......but that is exactly what is missing for me (along with the quirkiness and "filler" that I love so much).


Edited by infandous - March 26 2013 at 08:41

AlexDOM wrote: Just listened to Garden of Dreams. WOW!!!

zumacraig wrote: Got the inner circle newsletter from Neal today.  TA sessions are set for May and he says they WILL happen.  He also said that he's already written a bunch of 'cool prog' stuff for the album.  They he has his little sermon...this time about god's economy.  So much naivety and delusion, i wouldn't know where to begin.  I guess the fact that there is no GOD would be a good place to start.

dennismoore wrote: zumacraig wrote: Got the inner circle newsletter from Neal today.  TA sessions are set for May and he says they WILL happen.  He also said that he's already written a bunch of 'cool prog' stuff for the album.  They he has his little sermon...this time about god's economy.  So much naivety and delusion, i wouldn't know where to begin.  I guess the fact that there is no GOD would be a good place to start.   My dear Craig, blasphemy is never a good start to a relationship with the Lord.  God has a plan and a place for you, if you are ready and open he will reveal his plans to you and you will be fine, in fact right after he straightens out your sorry ass, he will head across the pond and deal with that character Barney...   Right!   Ok, seriously....   Thanks for the TA update, it will be interesting to see if Neal can offer anything more than his usual musical preaching routine.  As a recovering Catholic it bores me to tears, which brings up a question:  What does a Jew or Muslim prog fan think when he hear's Neal's preaching in his music?  This is a serious question.  Is it the same as what a Christian or Jew feels when an Islamic artist preaches we must all convert to Islam in their music?   Serious question #2:  Who is Neal Morse to give sermons to anybody?  What qualifies him?  Are we that lost as a people that we need entertainers to teach us moral lessons???   If you guys are that hard-up spiritually I would be happy to guide you.  There will be a lot of Chicken Farmer Song playing and listening, so be forewarned!

Edited by AlexDOM - March 26 2013 at 12:35

Roj wrote: zumacraig wrote: Got the inner circle newsletter from Neal today.  TA sessions are set for May and he says they WILL happen.  He also said that he's already written a bunch of 'cool prog' stuff for the album.  They he has his little sermon...this time about god's economy.  So much naivety and delusion, i wouldn't know where to begin.  I guess the fact that there is no GOD would be a good place to start.   Craig, what's this "Inner Circle Newsletter" you speak of, good man.  Me want it me want it.  How do I subscribe to said newsletter?

dennismoore wrote: zumacraig wrote: Got the inner circle newsletter from Neal today.  TA sessions are set for May and he says they WILL happen.  He also said that he's already written a bunch of 'cool prog' stuff for the album.  They he has his little sermon...this time about god's economy.  So much naivety and delusion, i wouldn't know where to begin.  I guess the fact that there is no GOD would be a good place to start.   My dear Craig, blasphemy is never a good start to a relationship with the Lord.  God has a plan and a place for you, if you are ready and open he will reveal his plans to you and you will be fine, in fact right after he straightens out your sorry ass, he will head across the pond and deal with that character Barney...   Right!   Ok, seriously....   Thanks for the TA update, it will be interesting to see if Neal can offer anything more than his usual musical preaching routine.  As a recovering Catholic it bores me to tears, which brings up a question:  What does a Jew or Muslim prog fan think when he hear's Neal's preaching in his music?  This is a serious question.  Is it the same as what a Christian or Jew feels when an Islamic artist preaches we must all convert to Islam in their music?   Serious question #2:  Who is Neal Morse to give sermons to anybody?  What qualifies him?  Are we that lost as a people that we need entertainers to teach us moral lessons???   If you guys are that hard-up spiritually I would be happy to guide you.  There will be a lot of Chicken Farmer Song playing and listening, so be forewarned!

dennismoore wrote: Roland113 wrote: dennismoore wrote: P.S.  How did you know of Heinz beans, and that they were in Pittsburgh?  The USA has a million companies that make baked beans and Heinz isn't even close to being one of the good ones. (we do not speak negatively of our Heinzy Overlords)   Ha!  I knew I would draw you out with that one.   Actually I wanna learn how to make my own baked beans, they are my favorite kind of beans.

On the Neal debate:

He [God] always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money!
-George Carlin

Ah Dennis, I miss you when you're not here.  What an entertaining last couple of pages, beans, religion and a bit of TFK.  What more could you ask for?

I totally misread that post about the "inner circle", I thought it was Roine's .  I need to concentrate more or get down to Specsavers.  I won't be bothering with that, I'll just wait for snippets from my trusted sources here.

On the new TFK I really hope Tomas brings something to the table.  I always love his songs, and when he's in the zone his collabs with Roine have been amazing, Garden of Dreams for example.  He used to have a pretty big input and as he's not put out any solo stuff lately he should have some material in the locker.

It's nearly easter weekend and I wonder what that will bring for you all.  For me it's a few days off work and the chance to listen to some of my new cds in peace, watch a couple of concert DVDs I've not seen yet and generally take it easy.  I've just got the new Amplifier cd which I'm looking forward to, along with a few albums of that weird electronic music that I love by artists nobody else has probably heard of......

Enjoy.