RISER: Resurrection

Riser

Resurrection

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If you loved groups like Boston, Styx, Jethro Tull and Yes you'll love this...

tracks

1 They've All Come Out To Fight
2 Never Get To Heaven
3 Was It The Last Time
4 Where We Will Be Tomorrow
5 Tin Shield
6 Through A Fawns Eye
7 Music Man
8 Story In Your Eyes
9 Listen Son
10 C'est Goodbye

notes

Riser Returns Triumphant!



Monday June 4, 2001 marked a significant event in Boston's

rock history. The long awaited reunion performance of Full House

recording artists Riser took place at Mount Blue in Norwell, Ma, a

club owned by Aerosmith, before a packed house. The news had

spread that this multi talented group was reuniting to perform some of

the great songs that are featured on their CD release "Resurrection".

The audience was full of many past, and present, dignitaries of

the area's musical scene including popular rock DJ Harvey Wharfield,

Bellevue Cadillac Guitarist and Founder Doug Bell and former Johnny

Barnes drummer Artie Plummer. They, and the many friends and fans,

came to see if the boys could still Rock The House. Well, that question

was answered immediately after the group hit the stage.

Their opening tune "C'est Goodbye" immediately established the

fact that time had not diminished this bands talents. The powerful John

Kalishes guitar introduction soon led to the soaring vocals of lead

singer Tom Fey accompanied by the tremendous background

harmonies that are part of the Riser trademark. They followed with

"Never Get to Heaven", a fan favorite written by multi instrumentalist

John Garr and bassist Steve Assad, a song with a distinct R & B

flavor and a spectacular lead vocal performance.

The next two songs "Was It The Last Time" and "Tin Shield",

both written by Keyboardist Adrian Medeiros, displayed the

magnificent vocal and musical arrangements that everyone had come

to hear. Drummer Larry Dalton played with the same power and

precision that are his trademark and provided the inspiration for the

rest of the band to soar on the wings of the music. The final song

"Listen Son" showcased the amazing lead and background vocals that

are part of the Riser legend.

The crowd in attendance was thrilled to hear the live renditions

of the songs played, and sung, with the same majestic spirit as always.

There was nothing watered down about this performance. These guys

haven't missed a step! The band is looking forward to a September

concert in Boston where they will perform all of the songs on the

current CD. There is also speculation that work will begin soon on a

new CD of current material.

Riser has returned and their performance at Mount Blue leaves

no doubt that the Magic is Back!





The musicians on this CD include: Tom Fey, lead vocals; Adrian Medeiros, keyboards;

John Kalishes, guitar; John Garr, sax,

flute, guitar and keyboards; Steve Assad, bass; and

Larry Dalton, drums.

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  • Vocals, Harmony, Arrangements = Priceless
    author: Stash

    Loved listening to the music in the 70's & still enjoy listening to it now!

  • author: Bruno

    Great Pomp prog'70 like the first STYX'albums. Very good music.

  • I suggest you get this album ASAP
    author: Juha Harjula

    RISER "Resurrection" 2001 (Full House Records) This was a pleasent surprise, Riser is a act that has been around for a long time but this is the first thing I hear from them. Riser delivers superb late 70´s and early 80´s AOR/Pomp in a great way and they even use flutes on some of the tracks so you might imagine how good this is. This is as good as many of the early classic acts. The production is like it sounded back in the heydays of AOR/Pomp. The 10 tracks on the album are all filled with great melodies and the harmony vocals are awesome. If your into Pomp and acts like Stonebolt, Yes, Styx, Saga and Roadmaster mixed with more AORish acts like Kansas, Boston and Foreigner you just got to have this. "Never Get To Heaven" is a classic pomp song with everything a classic pomp song should have. "They´ve All Come Out To Fight" is Kansas meets Stonebolt and the chorus contains wonderful harmony vocals in the best Pomp mood. Take and listen to "Through A Fawns Eye", it´s a over 6 minutes of pomp heaven, do I have to say more. "Story In Your Eyes" is my favourite song of the album, the pre-chorus is fantastic and is followed by a great chorus with brilliant background vocals. Well if your a fan of AOR/Pomp then this is something you should get because Risen has done a very strong album in the best 70´s and 80´s spirit. So I suggest you get this album ASAP. www.fullhouserecording.com Juha Harjula

  • Sounds like the70's but still a fresh sound
    author: Gabor Kleinbloesem/strutter 'zine

    This is an outstanding classic piece of late70s early 80s classic rock in the style of STYX and STARCASTLE. There are some great songs on the RISER CD and the vocals are quite impressive.With a fantastic lead singer Tommey Fey

  • Great music and arrangements. Lead and harmony vocals are outstanding
    author: Margi Bova

    Resurrection is a real tribute to the remarkable abilities of these multitalented performers. All of the songs feature wonderful arrangements,great musicianship, soaring vocals and rich harmonies. This is a CD that will deliver a new thrill with each listening and make you hungry for more. A joy to own!

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