British Lion (Steve Harris)
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EMI Music are proud to announce the release of Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris’ debut solo/side project album. Entitled ‘British Lion’ and comprising ten songs that Steve and his collaborators have been working on for the past few years be...tween Iron Maiden tours and releases, it is an album that will surprise and delight music fans the world over.
With a decidedly heavy rock-vibe this roaring debut paints with a full palette of sounds; brooding, melancholic, righteously indignant and exuberantly heavy. With Kevin Shirley at the mixing helm – whose credits include Iron Maiden as well as Led Zeppelin, Journey and Rush among many others – this is an album to sink your teeth into.
From the growling riffage of opening salvo This Is My God to the heavy forlorn balladry of follow-up Lost Worlds which showcases Richard Taylor’s soaring vocals, it’s clear that ‘British Lion’ is an altogether different beast from Maiden.
Karma Killer, with its dirge-like muscularity, and Us Against The World, with its massive chorus, demonstrates just how far ‘British Lion’ has flexed Steve Harris’ considerable musical muscle. Dovetailed with guitarist David Hawkins’ positively gargantuan lyrical guitar melodies, it’s a mere hors d'oeuvre ahead of the epic, riffing-feast of The Chosen Ones, with its swaggering bravado.
A World Without Heaven, at a breathtaking seven minutes and infused with progressive elements without ever teetering into self-indulgence illustrates perfectly these songsmiths’ colossal abilities to create a mood and stay there. Supercharged by Steve Harris’ inimitable style, there’s an un-cynical vibe here that’s as refreshing as it is out of place in today’s all-too-categorised music industry.
And as far as the name ‘British Lion’; “I’ve always been proud to be British,” explains Steve, “I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t be. It’s a massive part of being me. It’s not like I’m flag-waving or trying to preach, this is not a political statement at all. It’s like supporting your football team, where you come from. I just think it lends itself to some really strong imagery too, and to me it fits in with the sound.”
With Iron Maiden, Steve Harris has become one of the most recognised and successful ambassadors for British music on the world stage. Having released 15 studio albums, sold over 85 million records worldwide and played more than two thousand gigs in 58 countries in the band’s thirty-five year career, his appeal is truly global.
And now with ‘British Lion’, Steve steps out from Iron Maiden’s illustrious shadow to present a different side of his musical visions.
The tracklisting for ‘British Lion’ is as follows:
1.This Is My God
2.Lost Worlds
3.Karma Killer
4.Us Against The World
5.The Chosen Ones
6.A World Without Heaven
7.Judas
8.Eyes Of The Young
9.These Are The Hands
10.The LessonAfficher la suite
With a decidedly heavy rock-vibe this roaring debut paints with a full palette of sounds; brooding, melancholic, righteously indignant and exuberantly heavy. With Kevin Shirley at the mixing helm – whose credits include Iron Maiden as well as Led Zeppelin, Journey and Rush among many others – this is an album to sink your teeth into.
From the growling riffage of opening salvo This Is My God to the heavy forlorn balladry of follow-up Lost Worlds which showcases Richard Taylor’s soaring vocals, it’s clear that ‘British Lion’ is an altogether different beast from Maiden.
Karma Killer, with its dirge-like muscularity, and Us Against The World, with its massive chorus, demonstrates just how far ‘British Lion’ has flexed Steve Harris’ considerable musical muscle. Dovetailed with guitarist David Hawkins’ positively gargantuan lyrical guitar melodies, it’s a mere hors d'oeuvre ahead of the epic, riffing-feast of The Chosen Ones, with its swaggering bravado.
A World Without Heaven, at a breathtaking seven minutes and infused with progressive elements without ever teetering into self-indulgence illustrates perfectly these songsmiths’ colossal abilities to create a mood and stay there. Supercharged by Steve Harris’ inimitable style, there’s an un-cynical vibe here that’s as refreshing as it is out of place in today’s all-too-categorised music industry.
And as far as the name ‘British Lion’; “I’ve always been proud to be British,” explains Steve, “I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t be. It’s a massive part of being me. It’s not like I’m flag-waving or trying to preach, this is not a political statement at all. It’s like supporting your football team, where you come from. I just think it lends itself to some really strong imagery too, and to me it fits in with the sound.”
With Iron Maiden, Steve Harris has become one of the most recognised and successful ambassadors for British music on the world stage. Having released 15 studio albums, sold over 85 million records worldwide and played more than two thousand gigs in 58 countries in the band’s thirty-five year career, his appeal is truly global.
And now with ‘British Lion’, Steve steps out from Iron Maiden’s illustrious shadow to present a different side of his musical visions.
The tracklisting for ‘British Lion’ is as follows:
1.This Is My God
2.Lost Worlds
3.Karma Killer
4.Us Against The World
5.The Chosen Ones
6.A World Without Heaven
7.Judas
8.Eyes Of The Young
9.These Are The Hands
10.The LessonAfficher la suite
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Tu ma devancé de peu , quelqu'un sais qui sera au micro? et quel sera le style
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Y'a leurs trombines sur son site : http://www.steveharrisbritishlion.com/
Il me semble reconnaître personne.
Il me semble reconnaître personne.
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C'est pas un fake ?
Non parce que Harris hors de Maiden, c'est vraiment bizarre... Il va composer des choses radicalement differentes ou faire un Maiden bis, ce qui serait totalement superfaitatoire...
Non parce que Harris hors de Maiden, c'est vraiment bizarre... Il va composer des choses radicalement differentes ou faire un Maiden bis, ce qui serait totalement superfaitatoire...
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Je suis très surpris! Et j'ai vraiment très hâte d'écouter ça. Je me demande quel sera l'orientation musicale (dans une veine classic rock 70's, ou dans une veine épique que même Maiden n'en voudrait pas?)... en tout cas, ce line-up avec d'illustres inconnus c'est encore plus intriguant, c'est peut-être vraiment un album sans ambition, juste pour se faire plaisir....
- kingdavid of steel
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quoi qu'il fasse ça aura des relents de Maiden,les chiens ne font pas des chats.
si alors ça pouvais sonné comme du Maiden 80,81 je dis amen !
si alors ça pouvais sonné comme du Maiden 80,81 je dis amen !
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- kingdavid of steel
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les morceaux ne sont pas chiants,ils demande de l'attention de la part de l' auditeur c'est tout.
franchement,si c'est pour faire du Maiden actuel,je vois pas l'intérêt d'un album solo.
franchement,si c'est pour faire du Maiden actuel,je vois pas l'intérêt d'un album solo.
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- kingdavid of steel
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pourquoi ?
en plus ils avait eux aussi annoncés leur retraite a plus ou moins long terme.
en plus ils avait eux aussi annoncés leur retraite a plus ou moins long terme.
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- Gandalf
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Bah, des groupes comme ça ne s'arrete jamais finalement... On le voit avec tous nos vieux combos de Metal. La zik c'est leur vie.
Le seul benefice d'un tel projet, serait que Harris reviennent à des morceaux plus directs, et que ca influe de même sur le prochain Maiden.
Le seul benefice d'un tel projet, serait que Harris reviennent à des morceaux plus directs, et que ca influe de même sur le prochain Maiden.
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Que ce soit du vieux ou du récent, je ne vois pas l'intérêt de faire quelque chose qui pourrait sortir sous le nom de Maiden. Je sens bien aussi un album de heavy/rock, sa petite pouvant lui avoir donner envie de composer dans le style depuis qu'elle est dans 6 Hrs Sundown.
Personnellement, j'aimerais bien quelque chose de complètement différent, plutôt jazz/blues ou blues/rock mais je crois qu'on ne doit pas être beaucoup à attendre ça
Personnellement, j'aimerais bien quelque chose de complètement différent, plutôt jazz/blues ou blues/rock mais je crois qu'on ne doit pas être beaucoup à attendre ça

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- kingdavid of steel
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Harris c'est ça !weik a écrit :Ouais mais Maiden c'est Harris !
C'est lui qui donne la ligne à suivre !
A moins qu'il nous ponde un autre registre musical ....

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