Mike Florio
Arisen
© 2006 Mike Florio (643157373506)
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A potent blend of Symphonic Progressive Rock and Classic Melodic Rock. Huge Arrangements, Big Vocals, Immaculate Production.
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Mike's debut album contains songs written over a span of many years, dating back to his earliest musical influences and creative inspirations. Featuring a refined blend of progressive and classic rock, Arisen has been receiving great reviews and is being played on many progressive rock stations.
"Each of the seven tracks are well written and executed... Wonderful vocals from Mike, signing in a style that will bring to mind an era long gone for many younger listeners, but for myself, simply a reminder of how far the current music scene has lost the art of good vocals. This guy can sing!" - ProgGnosis
"Virtuoso keyboards and great vocals plus top notch production equals best new artist of 2006!... Florio weaves songs of richness and lyrical depth, oozing with subtle spirituality... Florio uses his faith as a fulcrum to comment on society, without beating the listener over the head with dogma... Arisen is a well crafted and recorded progressive rock gem..." - Virtuosity
"...this album deserves to be in many a collection for prog fans that like their music beautiful and well constructed. I simply have to give it top rating!! ...this is top notch Progressive/art rock music!! The production is superb, with every instrument and voice clear in the overall picture, and nicely balanced too." - Prog Planet
"Arisen is an album with a '70s soul and an '80s attitude. If that makes any sense, go buy this album, you'll enjoy every second of it. Mike Florio has mastered that art of making songs that are both musically interesting and emotionally involving..." - Dutch Progrock Page
"...tastefully composed, carefully arranged and truly professionally executed. ...many would envy the coherency that Mike Florio and his colleagues have achieved... lyrics which are fully meaningful, on various topical themes, and are delivered with a deliberate passion." - Progressor
"Supported by a formidable cast on guitar, bass, and drums, Mike keeps things clean and punchy, alternating between passionate vocal sections and dramatic instrumental passages. Florio's voice also is a cut above; his clear, resonant sound fluid and effortless."
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Progressive Rock
author: AngelicWarlord.comWestchester county New York is the home to a very talented vocalist and keyboardist by the name of Mike Florio. Recognizing that music was his calling when he joined his first band at age 15, Florio went on to study music formally but always considered himself a rock musician at heart. Hence, he went on to spend several years playing in numerous local bands but, as a result of experiencing countless frustrations and disappointments, decided to put together his first solo album. The outcome is his 2006 full length debut "Arisen", a very fine effort that is made up of compositions written over a period of time spanning many years. What "Arisen" brings to the table is progressive rock with symphonic touches all the while reflecting an occasional classic rock or AOR leaning. The album can best be described as a compelling blend of Kansas and Styx that is certain to appeal to fans of Neal Morse, Tiles, Flagship and AD. While by no means metal, Arisen features enough guitar driven momentum to attract those who are into Shadow Gallery and Dream Theater as well. CLICK ON LINK ABOVE TO READ REST OF REVIEW
well written symphonic rock
author: Robert SvilpaSimply put, this is a solid CD of great songs with excellent musicianship and good production. I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to the CD and it'll stay in my collection for a long time to come...
A perfect combination of nice melodys and all ingredients of prog.
author: patrick vogelaar"Arisen" is the first masterpiece from a newcoming, in my view soon a well known, artist. Nice prog with the accent on keys (excellent playing!), great vocals, uplifting lyrics from a christian world view, and very strong songs. A perfect combination of melody lines that stay in your head, and yet unexpected rythms, syncopes, changes, solo's etc. Highly recommended music that begs for being performed live!
Nicely produced and technically inspiring
author: Bob Washington, Hartford Conn.I enjoyed this album. A true progressive rock effort with well executed complex musical arrangements as well as being lyrically substantive, I recommend this CD.