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Seven-piece Texan group Alpha Rev meld classical instrumentation with rock. They were formed in 2005 by singer-songwriter Casey McPherson after the break-up of his previous band Endochine. The band also comprises Derek Dunivan (guitar), Tommy Roalson (drums), Dave Wiley (cello), Alex Dunlap (bass), Brian Lewis Batch (violin) and Derek Morris (keyboards)
Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art. While McPherson’s songwriting and rock-inspired vocals form the core of Alpha Rev’s music, he is supported by a unique cast of musicians that fill Alpha Rev’s songs with as much classical beauty as American rock. In addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, Alpha Rev boasts a violin and cello that add brilliantly to the band’s sound. Together, Alpha Rev offers up layered, orchestral, melody-driven masterpieces able to turn strangers to super fans in a single listen.
Home schooled in small town Texas, frontman Casey McPherson studied classical piano for 12 years and learned to play guitar left handed after figuring out it only worked when he played it upside down.
Frontman Casey McPherson’s gripping, emotional songwriting dares others to search out hope in the bleakest of circumstances and the unique instrumentation pays homage to the classical music that gave him his love for the art. While McPherson’s songwriting and rock-inspired vocals form the core of Alpha Rev’s music, he is supported by a unique cast of musicians that fill Alpha Rev’s songs with as much classical beauty as American rock. In addition to the typical guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, Alpha Rev boasts a violin and cello that add brilliantly to the band’s sound. Together, Alpha Rev offers up layered, orchestral, melody-driven masterpieces able to turn strangers to super fans in a single listen.
Home schooled in small town Texas, frontman Casey McPherson studied classical piano for 12 years and learned to play guitar left handed after figuring out it only worked when he played it upside down.
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ProgShine wrote:
http://progshine.com/2012/01/20/flying-colors-conheca-o-novo-supergrupo-de-neal-morse-e-mike-portnoy/
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kluk_jako_buk wrote:
decent band... they sound a little bit too much like Coldplay at times, but being unknown makes them cool... :D
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amylaurenalb wrote:
i never realised how much I like these guys until I synced all my iTunes history to Last Fm. There my number one currently. some truly beautiful songs.
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Shade32 wrote:
Just got the album yesterday, and I just want to say that more new music needs to be like this.
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vein666 wrote:
wow, New Morning is Mike Portnoy's favourite album of 2010!
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Panda_Claws wrote:
Awesome band <3
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NYgr8 wrote:
I agree with everyone else...New Morning such a great song!! Has anyone heard about the VH1 Best Cruise Ever that Alpha Rev is performing on? Its in April of 2011 with a bunch of other artists playing on the cruise too. Anyone planning on going?? Check out the website vh1bestcruiseever.com
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The-Youngblood wrote:
"New Morning" is just the song that brightens my day everyday.
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mushopea wrote:
Get Out is the best song ever.
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primusroad wrote:
I Love New Morning, that's all.
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Joshmcbong wrote:
new morning is a masterpiece best album i heard for a long time
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BenjiMozart wrote:
awesome!
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comastar wrote:
Can't we try and get a picture of the actual band on front rather than album artwork? [4] i dont get it anyway how this pic can have so many thumbs up
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Empty_Skies wrote:
Can't we try and get a picture of the actual band on front rather than album artwork? [3] I just voted in an attempt to make this a reality, lol. These guys are actually amazing. It's hard to believe that they haven't taken off yet. They're measurably better than most of the artists who've already gotten huge.
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End3rliN wrote:
i accidentaly saw them on Greek and now think they're f*ckin awesome
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beaugoss123 wrote:
best artists ever !!!
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RooseyJ wrote:
Can't we try and get a picture of the actual band on front rather than album artwork?
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KissTheMoment wrote:
Win an Alpha Rev CD/DVD! See them at Brooklyn Bowl this Wednesday. http://www.starbeatmusic.net/2010/06/contest-win-alpha-rev-cddvd.html
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o_OKaliaO_o wrote:
Have you heard my mone lisa??. Love them.
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aleromero wrote:
Beautiful album, New Morning.
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The Rock Boat XII
Carnival Elation, New Orleans, United States
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SXSW Music 2012
Austin Convention Center, Austin TX, United States
342 going
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ALPHA REV'S ROCK SOLID HOLIDAY PARTY DEC 3RD
9 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/alpharev
Hey there. As some of you know, we are big supporters of
mental health organizations. Every year we do a Holiday party at
Antones in Austin, Tx and ask our friends to come out and sing with
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Br0t88 tagged Alpha Rev with alternative rock, indie rock, alternative and one other tag. Tuesday evening
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