From
Austin, TX comes the latest release from Franky And The Band titled
"Austin, Texas The Rock Opera." Released back in April, lead
singer/songwriter Fehmi Nuhoglu has put together this love story for the
city of Austin. It has been released as an album and a book as it dives
further into the songs and the meaning behind the lyrics as each
chapter is dedicated to a song on the new album.
The
new album features 13-songs, beginning with the piano-ballad tale of
love titled "Austin I'm Flying" as Brian Leach delivers the song's
lyrics with grace and emotion. The tempo picks up with the country
hoe-down "Austin Rodeo" as you are given no excuse to not have good time,
dancing the Texas two-step to this number. Then the guitars come out
for the quick-paced rocker "Live Music Capital," before Franky (Fehmi Nuhoglu) showcases
his love for the blues with "Texas Weather (Shadow Queen)" lead by the
vocals of Lynne Jordan. The fun, up-beat country swing of "Dance With Me
Mom" is highlighted by the sweet vocals of Jennifer Williams, before
Franky's lyrics deliver a special love story in "Austin Holds A Place."
The rock energy builds back up with the guitar-driven "Austin Save My
Love," then the marching rhythm of "Austin Marching" may become the
city's new theme songs. The "Rock Opera" closes with the southern-rock
swing of "Austin Where I Want To Be" as Franky's words and Lynne Jordan
Back's vocals make this song undeniable fun.
The
accompanying book, titled "A Love Like Texas Weather" came about as
Franky was writing the album and had more to say about the city that has
inspired his latest release. The book expands upon the "Rock Opera"
album with the characters of Travis and Texy, using their love story to
portray Franky's love for the city of Austin. A musical play is also in
the works, but has not been completed at this time. To find out more
about Franky And His Band and their latest release "Austin Texas The
Rock Opera - A Texas Love Story," please visit frankyandtheband.com.
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