[News] James LaBrie published the “Making Of” video for new album “Beautiful Shade of Grey”

James LaBrie, known internationally as the vocalist for Progressive Metal icons Dream Theater, just released his fourth solo album, titled “Beautiful Shade Of Grey” via InsideOut Music. To celebrate the release a special 30min look at the making of the album, has been unveiled. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:

James comments: PaulChanceMarco and Christian. Can you feel the magic!!! Man, I can’t believe it’s been two years since Paul and I hooked up on this thrilling journey. Paul’s musicality and his innate understanding of what I wanted to create in making these songs what they are, is simply a whole new experience for me. Being on the same page from the moment we put this into motion and concluding with such results, I’m speechless. Seamless and enlightening, undoubtedly one of kind this beautiful human being.”

Chance, working with you has been immeasurable beyond words and in no conceivable way would they do justice in conveying all I feel. I’m soaring with pride Son. You rose to the occasion and some. Marco what a treasure you are. I am constantly reminded and humbled by your command on your respective instrument. So immense my appreciation for you.
Can’t imagine anyone else being in your integral role. You are gem. Thank you”

Christian, Wow!! Knowing your style as a keyboardist, and having worked with Paul for many years, you brought exactly that.The depth, feel and soundscape surrounding these songs was so damn beautiful and on the mark, thank you!!! “
 
“Lastly, you the fans are the reason any of this exists or is a subject of conversation. I am forever indebted to your support, dedication and love.  Enjoy!!”
 
Paul Logue adds: “Two years in the making and the day is finally here! James, Chance, Marco, Chris and I put our hearts and souls into this record, leaving no stone unturned. It shows a new side to James’ solo work with a collection of some of the most personal lyrics and songs he has written. His sense of melody and collaborative nature made writing with him an absolute joy … beautiful in fact! I have never been prouder in my musical career. Crank it and enjoy!

A lot of these lyrics are dealing with the beauty of human beings, and a lot are dealing with the grey areas of the in between,” James says. “You’re not exactly happy, but you’re not exactly sad either.

The record starts off (and ends) with the track “Devil In Drag”, which emerges as a wall of synthesizers and acoustic strumming before exploding into a full-blown ensemble. LaBrie expresses that the song was written about “someone who started out as a decent human being, but along the way lost touch with their roots — over time becoming self-serving, narcissistic and devoid of principles or values.” Going on to say, “‘Devil In Drag’ is written from the perspective of someone who’s known them all their life and, seeing them now, asking ‘what happened?‘”

“Beautiful Shade Of Grey” will be released as a limited CD digipak, 180-gram LP, CD and as a digital album, with artwork by Thomas Ewerhard.

Preorder available at this link: https://jameslabrie.lnk.to/BeautifulShadeOfGrey

Tracklist:

01. Devil In Drag
02. SuperNova Girl
03. Give And Take
04. Sunset Ruin
05. Hit Me Like A Brick
06. Wildflower
07. Conscience Calling
08. What I Missed
09. Am I Right
10. Ramble On
11. Devil In Drag (Electric Version)

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