FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE JOHN ORR FRANKLIN PROJECT REACHES NEW GROUND WITH A MUSICAL JOURNEY IN FOUR PARTS.

Melodic Revolution Records recording artist, John Orr Franklin returns with a highly anticipated new science fiction-based, progressive rock concept album, “Reaching Ground” under the name of The John Orr Franklin Project.

“Reaching Ground” will be released in four parts starting with the unveiling of the 1^st part on October 9^th and over the course of the coming weeks, culminating in the availability of the full digital album release on November 6^th 2012. “Reaching Ground” will be accompanied by an e-book filled with artwork, lyrics and the albums credits.

The album tells the tale of one man’s journey through a world on the brink of universal evolutionary change. After first contact with beings from another dimension, the planet descends into a world of distrust and discord. In this landscape of division between those that believe, and have made contact with this new race, to those that cannot or refuse to believe, one man comes forth to fulfill his destiny.

His hope to bring harmony back into a world struggling to rebuild a bridge into a truth that was abandoned many millennia ago, is encapsulated in “Reaching Ground” and is the beginning of his story.

Special guest musicians include drummers Gavin Harrison from multi-platinum British prog giants Porcupine Tree, and Victor Tassone of Unified Past.

For more details about this album and John’s other releases please visit
www.johnorrfranklinproject.com
www.reachingground.com

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Newly signed, Melodic Revolution Records recording artist, John Orr Franklin from Austin, TX releases new digital single “Alpha and Omega”.

Nearing completion of his third full length album, John has begun releasing a series of digital singles to determine the best possible format and packaging for the new release. Ultimately, feedback from the fans will determine the final format for the album. The band would very much like to see the project fully realized on a double vinyl LP with professional cover artwork and digital downloads. The band plans to use the proceeds from sales of the albums first digital singles and they are also planning a fan-based fundraiser on Kickstarter.com in order to see this dream into reality.

The new album entitled “Soldier On” is a science fiction based story that follows one soldier through his personal trials as he discovers his true identity within the grandeur of a universe that has suddenly gotten much smaller.

In an effort to take the first single “Alpha and Omega” to the next level, John brought on Gavin Harrison, drummer from the band Porcupine Tree, as a special guest on the song. Gavin is the drummer I had in mind when I was writing the demos for this album, so naturally the end result is a perfect fit that stays true to my original vision and then some.

Johns live group, the John Orr Franklin Band, is currently booking live shows in the US and aspires to play for audiences in Europe

and South America. Keep an eye out for this awesome live show when it comes to your town! – ΔΩ