Michael-Alan Taylor is releasing his debut solo album “Avalonia (The Sonnets of Guinevere)” today via Melodic Revolution Records
Michael is best known for his work as frontman for UK’s progressive heavy rockers Nth Ascension which has released three highly acclaimed albums to date, In Fine Initium (2016) Ascension Of Kings (2014) and Frequencies Of Day & Night (2011) Michael has also appeared on No More Time (2016) by Darrel Treece-Birch
Avalonia (The Sonnets of Guinevere) is a truly cinematic and sonic masterpiece and tells the story of the last days of the brave Knight Lancelot who recalls the battles for Camelot, his devotion to his King and his love of Lady Guinevere. Sweeping orchestral passages mix with resonant vocals that carry you directly to Camelot. The album is limited to only 200 copies worldwide, the LP on heavyweight Vinyl housed in a beautiful full-color gatefold sleeve plus a special storyline insert to spark the imagination; a soundtrack for your mind. To complete this special package the album is delivered on an aquamarine clear vinyl, a visual representation of the lake where the beautiful Lady resides with Excalibur, kept safe until it is once again needed in this realm.
Release Details
All Music composed & Performed by Michael-Alan Taylor
Recorded at Talylormade Studios, Lytham, UK. The War Room Fleetwood UK
Production and Engineering by Darrel Treece-Birch, The War Room Fleetwood UK
Mixed and Mastered by Darrel Treece-Birch, The War Room Fleetwood UK www.darreltreece-birch.com
Album Art Design Darrel Treece-Birch
Photography by Adrian-Paul (the Viking) Ashworth on location at Dunnottar Castle Scotland, UK.
Release Date: June 29th, 2018
Catalog No. MRRLP-12-005
Label: Melodic Revolution Records
Format: LP & Hi-Resolution Digital
1. Guinevere
2. Final Battle
3. Death of Arthur (Song of Argante)
4. Lady of the Lake
5. Avalon
6. Land Without A King
7. Discovery
8. The Dance of Love
9. Epilogue
The Cast
Michael-Alan Taylor (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards)
The Supporting Cast
Darrel Treece-Birch (piano, additional keys, and guitar) Guinevere, Final Battle, Lady of the Lake, Land Without A King
Craig Martin Walker (low flute) Guinevere
David Austin Taylor (spoken word) Final Battle
Melissa Brown (spoken word) Lady of the Lake, Land Without A King
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Nth Ascension front man Michael-Alan Taylor is set to releases his debut solo album, Avalonia (The Sonnets of Guinevere) on June 29th. The album is a truly cinematic and sonic masterpiece and tells the story of the last days of the brave Knight Lancelot who recalls the battles for Camelot, his devotion to his King and his love of Lady Guinevere. Sweeping orchestral passages mix with resonant vocals that carry you directly to Camelot.
Avalonia (The Sonnets of Guinevere) will be available as a limited edition (250 copies) LP on heavyweight Vinyl housed in a beautiful full-color gatefold sleeve plus a special storyline insert to spark the imagination; a soundtrack for your mind. To complete this special package the album will be delivered on aquamarine clear vinyl a visual representation of the lake where the beautiful Lady resides with Excalibur safe until it is once again needed in this realm.
The Cast
Michael-Alan Taylor (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards)
The Supporting Cast
Darrel Treece-Birch (piano, additional keys and guitar) Guinevere, Final Battle, Lady of the Lake, Land Without A King Craig Martin Walker (low flute) Guinevere
David Austin Taylor (spoken word) Final Battle
Melissa Brown (spoken word) Lady of the Lake, Land Without A King
Release Details
Artist: Michael-Alan Taylor
Album Title: Avalonia (The Sonnets of Guinevere)
Release Date: June 29th, 2018
Catalog No. MRRLP-12-005
Label: Melodic Revolution Records
Format: LP & Digital
Track List
1. Guinevere
2. Final Battle
3. Death of Arthur (Song of Argante) 4. Lady of the Lake
5. Avalon
6. Land Without A King
7. Discovery
8. The Dance of Love
9. Epilogue
During Pre-Orders June 1-June 29, 2018 all albums can be signed and can be personalized by Michael-Alan just for you. Please indicate in the “comments to Michael-Alan Taylor” box of your pre-order how you would like your album personalized!
Melodic Revolution Records Is Thrilled To Announce A Second Video Release, Avalonia Teaserfor the upcoming Limited Edition LP & Hi-Res Digital Download Album by Nth Ascension front man Michael-Alan Taylor
The debut solo album by Nth Ascension frontman Michael-Alan Taylor is tentatively set for worldwide release on June 29, 2018. Michael-Alan has chosen to release the album on aquamarine Vinyl the watery home of Excalibur, it will also be available as a Hi-Res Digital Download. The lush landscape of the Arthurian Romance could only be captured in this format, complete with gatefold sleeve and a special storyline insert to spark the imagination; a glimpse through his eyes into this cinematic landscape, a soundtrack for your mind.
This video sets the stage through classical imagery, harkening to the days of chivalry, honor, quests, and loss all in the name of love, a timeless constant. Nine tracks, from Lancelot’s perspective for the King he served, and the Lady he loved. A story told in magnificent sweeping passages that cut with the ferocity of “The Final Battle”, soothe as “The Lady of The Lake” and bear witness to “The Dance of Love”.
The new solo album by Nth Ascension front man Michael-Alan Taylor will be released in 2018, Guinevere is the first video from his upcoming album Avalonia (The Chronicles of Guinevere), being released on Melodic Revolution Records Summer of 2018. We are pleased to give you a peek inside this stunning album revolving around the Arthurian Romances.
The video was shot completely on location at Pendragon Castle, Cumbria UK. It is a heartfelt tribute to Guinevere the Queen, from the heart of Lancelot. As he returns from battle to the castle where it all started, his memories of Guinevere flood back as he looks upon the ruin, battle weary and mortally wounded.The lush orchestration meets the beautiful landscape giving rise to a cinematic delight that draws you in and leaves you begging for more.
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