I've just had a listen to the Frontiers clips on MR front page for Issa's new album covering some lesser known but excellent AOR songs, they really do sound superb. Great vocals, meaty production and some tasty lead geetar.http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913282#msg-913282Wed, 22 May 2013 18:13:16 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913753#msg-913753 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913753#msg-913753 Chazz NoticeboardTue, 02 Oct 2012 00:23:15 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913571#msg-913571 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913571#msg-913571
Look out for an interview in the next Fireworks magazine.

Paul]]> pjs NoticeboardSun, 30 Sep 2012 03:02:17 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913556#msg-913556 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913556#msg-913556 Steve_Roamer NoticeboardSun, 30 Sep 2012 00:26:12 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913552#msg-913552 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913552#msg-913552 Chazz NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 23:29:10 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913544#msg-913544 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913544#msg-913544-------------------------------------------------------
> And i thought it was her second album that was
> dull and lifeless Petata!


To be clear, my "soulless" comment wasn't aimed specifically at Issa herself, but the album's overall feel. It was an empty listen for me...]]> Pelata NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 22:35:46 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913529#msg-913529 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913529#msg-913529 Ydde NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 20:34:27 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913514#msg-913514 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913514#msg-913514 stryper NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 17:37:59 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913512#msg-913512 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913512#msg-913512


NP HALESTORM...A STRANGE CASE OF...]]> stryper NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 17:30:57 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913479#msg-913479 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913479#msg-913479-------------------------------------------------------
> You're not exactly Marvin Gaye yourself.


You are not incorrect.]]> Pelata NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 06:54:14 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913478#msg-913478 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913478#msg-913478 Duncan NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 06:43:40 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913463#msg-913463 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913463#msg-913463 Pelata NoticeboardSat, 29 Sep 2012 03:51:28 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913420#msg-913420 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913420#msg-913420
Not for me.]]> NIK WILSON NoticeboardFri, 28 Sep 2012 06:31:48 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913410#msg-913410 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913410#msg-913410 Peter M. Bietenholz NoticeboardFri, 28 Sep 2012 04:30:48 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913373#msg-913373 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913373#msg-913373I was all prepared to hate the new Pride Of Lions after hearing Delusional, but you take that song out of the equation and it's a great album, so i'm all ears!
Jimi, Rick and Issa... good crop that month!
Niv]]> nivjourney NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 23:18:48 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913370#msg-913370 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913370#msg-913370 blm NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 22:53:49 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913367#msg-913367 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913367#msg-913367But as it's been pointed out, if Frontiers are paying the publishing, then just get Jimi to record the fucking song already!
I love the Atlantic album, and the demo's I heard of Jimi singing a few songs off it were great. I'd be much more interested in that than yet another Erik Martesson project.
In fact, get Jimi with Steve Newman (who re-mastered the Atlantic album) and Phil Bates (who wrote, played and sang on it) together for a few writing sessions...
Niv]]> nivjourney NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 22:42:05 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913352#msg-913352 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913352#msg-913352-------------------------------------------------------
> > If Frontiers have the rights to the Atlantic
> songs, then please finally have Jimi release his
> versions
>
> Anyone can release a cover of a song that has
> already been released, as long as the publishing
> is paid. Has nothing to do with 'who has the
> rights' (hence why Dream Theater can release a
> full version of Maiden's 'Number of the Beast'
> etc)
Absolutely right. One thing is having the rights for reissuing and album by a label, another thing is making a cover... everyone can do it.]]> Zorro11 NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 21:50:06 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913345#msg-913345 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913345#msg-913345 melodicmole NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 21:25:59 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913344#msg-913344 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913344#msg-913344
Anyone can release a cover of a song that has already been released, as long as the publishing is paid. Has nothing to do with 'who has the rights' (hence why Dream Theater can release a full version of Maiden's 'Number of the Beast' etc)]]> blm NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 21:23:42 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913316#msg-913316 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913316#msg-913316
Personally whilst i have liked Issa's previous work, i think the style of the new album will appeal to me more. I also think Issa's vocals suit a straight ahead commerical rock sound rather than the dark edged stuff she has been doing.

I know she's gonna get grief for doing a covers album, something i think she's already preapred for. If you listen she is working on material for a new orignal album and i hope this album is a pointer in the direction of where she is going musically.

It's gonna be really interesting seeing how she does on some of these songs, most of these songs are already well beloved by the melodic rock community.....can't what to hear her versions' of 'Power Over Me', 'Surrender', 'State Of Love' & 'Wherever You Run'.

Woody]]> Woody NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:56:54 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913313#msg-913313 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913313#msg-913313But, I still really want to hear Jimi Jamison singing Power Over Me! If Frontiers have the rights to the Atlantic songs, then please finally have Jimi release his versions (or re-record them for his next album).
But yeah, the Issa album is another must for me. Looks like November is going to be expensive too!
Niv]]> nivjourney NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:43:56 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913301#msg-913301 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913301#msg-913301
From the samples it seems she's done them a decent amount of justice, although it'd be asking a lot for anyone to get near the versions of Free, LaVerdi etc..]]> the ORIGINAL brent NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:11:38 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913298#msg-913298 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913298#msg-913298 Ydde NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 19:07:53 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913294#msg-913294 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913294#msg-913294
I'm not sure of the marketing strategy, but Frontiers did well with the "From The Inside" albums with Danny Vaughn singing lesser known covers. The main commercial markets would probably react better to a better known cover for a lead single and judging by the ease with which Issa sails through these songs, her technique could probably handle just about anything.]]> Chazz NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 18:52:57 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913292#msg-913292 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913292#msg-913292 Andrew NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 18:50:41 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913289#msg-913289 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913289#msg-913289 cookie NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 18:41:39 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913287#msg-913287 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913287#msg-913287
I viewed the promo clip on YT though and am puzzled! Issa is Norweigian but she speaks English with a "North of Watford gap" accent, generally means (i) she's spent significant time there or (ii) has a Geordie (? not terribly good with accents...!) partner (lucky them!). Can anyone enlighten?!]]> Steve_Roamer NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 18:32:55 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913282#msg-913282 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,913282,913282#msg-913282 Chazz NoticeboardThu, 27 Sep 2012 17:39:05 +1000