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Starbound Stories

Marc Hudson

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Format: CD

Cat No: NPR1256DGS

Release Date:  25 August 2023

Label:  Napalm Records Handels Gmbh / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  810135711081

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Power Metal  

Release Date:  25 August 2023

Label:  Napalm Records Handels Gmbh / Napalm Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  810135711098

Genres:  Hard Rock & Metal  Power Metal  

  • Description

    After 12 years with DragonForce, vocalist Marc Hudson presents his first solo album, entitled Starbound Stories, set for release via Napalm Records on August 25, 2023! Starbound Stories is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests.

    Instrumental album opener "As The Twilight Met The Sea" acts as an introduction to the soundscapes of the album and features samurai metal master Ryoji Shinomoto (RYUJIN, previously known as Gyze) on traditional Japanese instruments. Shinomoto also lends his vocals on the following track, "Freedom Heart", which also features a solo by guitar virtuoso Syu (Galneryus). Explosive power metal anthem "Dracula X" features a guitar solo by Jacky Vincent (ex-Falling in Reverse, ex-Cry Venom) and guest vocals by Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires). Beautifully emotional successor "Stars" features classically trained violinist Mia Asano on electric violin. Energetic "The Siren" is led by a tingling melody and ballad-like vocals, while "Astralive" lures with an undeniably catchy chorus whilst also featuring fast drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful power metal vocals that reach for the skies. "Swansong" starts off with a beautiful keyboard intro that could be pulled from a movie soundtrack. Sentimental vocals approach before the song progresses into a full-blown power metal ballad, with high screams and plenty of effects that further enhance the magical atmosphere while backing up the guitars and drums. Steve Terreberry, known on YouTube as Stevie T. (3.32M subscribers), performs a guitar solo on "Call Of The Martyrs" and is joined by prog guitarist Galen Stapley (Azure). Stapley also provides a solo on the following title track, "Starbound Stories". "One More Sight Of The Sun With You" is sung in Japanese, staying true to the main themes of the album and closing the entire offering on an uplifting note.

    Marc Hudson's debut solo album is an outstanding musical adventure balanced between power metal, video game soundtracks, Japanese music and even pop influences, showcasing virtuosity throughout all of its grand instrumentation.

    Single Blurb 1: Astralive

    Power metal vocalist and guitarist Marc Hudson of massive power metal heroes DragonForce presents the first single "Astralive" off of his upcoming solo debut, Starbound Stories, out August 25, 2023 via Napalm Records! On top of the undeniably catchy chorus, "Astralive" features fast drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful power metal vocals that reach for the skies.


    Single Blurb 2: The Siren

    The second single off of DragonForce singer Marc Hudson's upcoming debut solo album, Starbound Stories, energetic "The Siren", is led by a tingling, uplifting melody and ballad-like vocals. The anime-influences that have heavily inspired the full-length are clearly present on the soundscapes of this track, and the story-like lyrics

    Description

    After 12 years with DragonForce, vocalist Marc Hudson presents his first solo album, entitled Starbound Stories, set for release via Napalm Records on August 25, 2023! Starbound Stories is a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a horde of notable guests.

    Instrumental album opener "As The Twilight Met The Sea" acts as an introduction to the soundscapes of the album and features samurai metal master Ryoji Shinomoto (RYUJIN, previously known as Gyze) on traditional Japanese instruments. Shinomoto also lends his vocals on the following track, "Freedom Heart", which also features a solo by guitar virtuoso Syu (Galneryus). Explosive power metal anthem "Dracula X" features a guitar solo by Jacky Vincent (ex-Falling in Reverse, ex-Cry Venom) and guest vocals by Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires). Beautifully emotional successor "Stars" features classically trained violinist Mia Asano on electric violin. Energetic "The Siren" is led by a tingling melody and ballad-like vocals, while "Astralive" lures with an undeniably catchy chorus whilst also featuring fast drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful power metal vocals that reach for the skies. "Swansong" starts off with a beautiful keyboard intro that could be pulled from a movie soundtrack. Sentimental vocals approach before the song progresses into a full-blown power metal ballad, with high screams and plenty of effects that further enhance the magical atmosphere while backing up the guitars and drums. Steve Terreberry, known on YouTube as Stevie T. (3.32M subscribers), performs a guitar solo on "Call Of The Martyrs" and is joined by prog guitarist Galen Stapley (Azure). Stapley also provides a solo on the following title track, "Starbound Stories". "One More Sight Of The Sun With You" is sung in Japanese, staying true to the main themes of the album and closing the entire offering on an uplifting note.

    Marc Hudson's debut solo album is an outstanding musical adventure balanced between power metal, video game soundtracks, Japanese music and even pop influences, showcasing virtuosity throughout all of its grand instrumentation.

    Single Blurb 1: Astralive

    Power metal vocalist and guitarist Marc Hudson of massive power metal heroes DragonForce presents the first single "Astralive" off of his upcoming solo debut, Starbound Stories, out August 25, 2023 via Napalm Records! On top of the undeniably catchy chorus, "Astralive" features fast drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful power metal vocals that reach for the skies.


    Single Blurb 2: The Siren

    The second single off of DragonForce singer Marc Hudson's upcoming debut solo album, Starbound Stories, energetic "The Siren", is led by a tingling, uplifting melody and ballad-like vocals. The anime-influences that have heavily inspired the full-length are clearly present on the soundscapes of this track, and the story-like lyrics

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. As The Twilight met the Sea
      • 2. Freedom Heart
      • 3. Dracula X!
      • 4. Stars
      • 5. The Siren
      • 6. Astralive
      • 7. Swansong
      • 8. Call of the Martyrs
      • 9. Starbound Stories
      • 10. One more sight of the sun with You

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. As The Twilight met the Sea
      • 2. Freedom Heart
      • 3. Dracula X!
      • 4. Stars
      • 5. The Siren

      Side 2

      • 1. Astralive
      • 2. Swansong
      • 3. Call of the Martyrs
      • 4. Starbound Stories
      • 5. One more sight of the sun with You