Frontiers Records is truly excited to announce the European release of the debut album "Now Is The Hour" by PLACES OF POWER on January 23rd, 2009.
While the moniker Places of Power is brand new, this name conceals the fresh collaboration between two superb artists who are no strangers to the concept of hard work and quality music. Bruce Turgon and Philip Bardowell can indeed boast about their pedigree, having collaborated with bands and artists such as FOREIGNER, SHADOW KING, LOU GRAMM, UNRULY CHILD, MAGDALEN, and Peter Criss of KISS.
Both have also released highly regarded solo albums for Frontiers Records in 2005, which received excellent reviews and great interest from press and fans alike. "Our collaboration started at the urging of Serafino Perugino, who felt that Bruce and I would work well together," states singer Philip Bardowell. "I guess Serafino would be the 'spark'! The flame was then ignited when Bruce and I started throwing around tunes and discovered that we shared a passion for strong melodies and hooks." Bruce Turgon also recalls, "Philip came back with powerful ideas and performances that made me feel that we were on the same page. I knew that this would be a strong collaboration from the start. I tend to 'live' a record and dwell on every aspect of it, so it was very important to me that we share a common vision, and we have."
The production process of "Now Is The Hour" then began and took some time to be completed, due to the enthusiasm and care that both Philip and Bruce put into the album's writing and recording. "I love the integrity of this record," continues Bruce. "There are no 'and also' tracks - every song is a work of substance," with Bardowell adding that every track "is also crafted in the 'pop' sense, and the songs are catchy and accessible."
With the help of Scott McKinstry, who contributed lead guitars to the album, Philip took care of all lead vocals while Bruce played all the backing tracks. The tapes were then sent to the famed studio guru Dennis Ward (of Pink Cream 69 and producer of Place Vendome, Sunstorm, Bob Catley, Angra, Krokus, etc.) in Germany, who mixed the album in the summer of 2008.
"We were able to deliver a product that we're both very proud of," adds Bardowell, while Turgon concludes, "This is an album that deserves to be played live. We've created a strong foundation for Places Of Power to build upon, and everything is possible..."
The result is a jewel, one of those rare releases that grabs your attention from the very first to the last second - splendid performances, killer production, and marvelous songs: that's what "Now Is The Hour" is all about!
"Now Is The Hour" final tracklisting includes:
In Your Wildest Dreams; Make Me Believe; Desires of Our Hearts; One Day; I Live For You; Secrets; The Passage; Always; Hard To Love You; Light of My World; Path of Least Resistance; Places of Power - In Your Wildest Dream (bonus videoclip).
Weblinks: www.myspace.com/placesofpower - www.frontiers.it - www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords.
Glossary
- Moniker: An alternative name or alias used by someone.
- Pedigree: An individual's record of ancestry or the background of a person.
- Pop Sense: Crafting music in a way that appeals to popular taste, with catchy and accessible elements.
- Backing Tracks: Recorded musical accompaniment, excluding the lead vocals or solo instrument.
- Studio Guru: A highly skilled and experienced professional in the field of studio recording.
- Bonus Videoclip: An additional video, often included as a special feature.
