Year : 2025
Style : Melodic Rock , Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 102 mb
Bio:
Don Felder, the iconic guitarist best known for his time with the Eagles, is set to release his highly anticipated fourth solo album, The Vault (Fifty Years of Music), following the success of American Rock 'n' Roll in 2019. This new album marks a unique milestone in Felder’s storied career, offering a stunning collection of newly recorded versions of songs originally demoed over a span of five decades.From the album opener, “Move On,” a song from 1974, to “I Like the Things You Do,” written as recently as 2023, The Vault offers a comprehensive look at Felder’s rich musical history. The album’s title reflects this expansive journey through time, blending timeless rock anthems with heartfelt ballads in a way that only Felder can.What sets The Vault apart is the incredible roster of musical giants that have come together to lend their talents to the project. Felder is joined by true rock royalties including David Paich, Steve Lukather, Joseph "Joe" Williams, and Greg Phillinganes of Toto, renowned drummers such as Greg Bissonette, Brian Tichy, Todd Sucherman, plus Timothy Drury, Nathan East, Nina Winter and Lenny Castro, among others. Their contributions bring a fresh, dynamic energy to the music, enhancing Felder’s signature sound and bringing new life to these songs.In addition to the previously unreleased material, The Vault also includes a newly re recorded version of “Heavy Metal,” Felder’s classic hit from his 1983 debut album Airborne and the soundtrack of the 1981 animated film of the same name.With its perfect blend of high-energy rockers and introspective, emotional ballads, The Vault (Fifty Years of Music) is an impeccable, melodic rock release that showcases Don Felder’s enduring legacy as one of rock’s most influential and skilled guitarists.Fans of Felder’s remarkable career and music lovers alike will find The Vault to be an essential addition to their collection. Stay tuned for its upcoming release and prepare to experience the sound of a musical journey that spans half a century and don’t miss Don Felder live in his up-and-coming tour with Styx and Kevin Cronin aptly named “The Brotherhood of Rock” starting on May 28th in Greenville, South Carolina.Don Felder is a legendary American musician, proud, longstanding member of the RnR Hall of Fame, best known as the lead guitarist for the iconic rock band Eagles. Felder's virtuosity and distinctive guitar playing were integral to the Eagles' sound, contributing to some of their greatest hits, including "Hotel California," which he co-wrote with Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The song, released in 1976 as part of the Hotel California album, is one of the Eagles' most famous and enduring tracks. Joining the band in 1974, Felder played a pivotal role in their rise to fame, blending technical skill with emotional depth in his solos and riffs. After his time with the Eagles which ended in 2001, Felder concentrated on his solo career, releasing albums that showcase his personal blend of rock, blues, and Southern influences. Felder's music remains influential, and his contributions to rock history continue to resonate with fans worldwide.
Album:
Renowned guitarist and songwriter Don Felder – best known for his role with the Eagles – is pleased to announce the release of his highly anticipated new studio album “The Vault – Fifty Years of Music”, set for release on May 23rd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.As the title suggests, the forthcoming album, his first for the Frontiers label, finds the former Eagles guitarist looking back on his long history in music, but with a unique twist. "I have, I'd say, hundreds of ideas....going back into the '70s. For every Eagles song, I would write and record 15 to 17 song ideas," he tells UCR. "One became 'Hotel California,' one became 'Those Shoes' and another one became 'Victim of Love,' so I was always writing.""I went back and started listening to some of these older demos of mine and found what I think are some magical gems that I've re-recorded and reproduced," he explains. "I also wrote some new songs to go with it as well. The recordings came out amazing and I'm really excited about it.""Free at Last," he describes as "a heartfelt tribute to the freedom that awaits us beyond this life. It's about shedding the burdens of this world and finding peace in the promise that one day, we will all be free at last."Felder is joined on the upcoming collection by a number of guests, including David Paich, Steve Lukather, Joseph Williams and Greg Phillinganes from Toto, plus Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr, David Lee Roth), Todd Sucherman (Styx) and others. The album opener "Move On" is an example of one of the songs that comes from the earlier part of his career, dating back to 1974. Other tracks, including "I Like the Things You Do," were among the new material Felder wrote especially for this project. The Vault also features a fresh recording of Felder's "Heavy Metal," the title track for the '80s animated film of the same name.Fans will have ample opportunities to see Felder on the road this summer. He'll be sharing the stage with Styx and the Kevin Cronin Band as part of the Brotherhood of Rock tour, which kicks off May 28 in Greenville, SC. The 40 date outing is presently set to wrap up Aug. 24 in Milwaukee, WI. "The amazing thing about this tour, to me is the catalog of all three of these bands," Felder told UCR. "It's going to just be hit after hit after hit. [In the past], we've had a little grand finale on some of the nights that we were feeling up to it, to kind of button up the very end of the show. So it's going to be a lot of fun."
Line Up:
Guitar and Lead Vocals: Don Felder - see also: ex-Eagles
Guest Guitar: Steve Lukather (track 5)
Lead Vocals: Nina Winter (track 10)
Bass: Nathan East (track 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), Matt Bissonette (track 2)
Drums: Brian Tichy (track 3, 4, 5, 7, 8), Jim Keltner (track 10), Gregg Bissonette
(track 1, 2), Todd Sucherman (track 6), Chad Cromwell (track 9)
Percussion: Lenny Castro (track 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
Piano: David Paich (track 10), Alex Alessandroni (track 1, 2)
Keys/B3/Synths: David Paich (track 1 [+Horns], 3, 4, 5, 7), Greg Phillinganes (track 3, 4, 7, 8)
Strings: Joe Williams (track 10)
Additional Keys: Alex Alessandroni (track 10)
Synths: Julian Chan (track 2, 9)
Bass Keys: Alex Al (track 7)
Guest Vocals: Leah James & Eva Jenner (track 8)
String Quartet: Orchid Quartet (track 11)
String Arrangement: Kim Bullard (track 11)
Background Vocals: Brett Simons (track 1, 2, 6, 10), Timothy Drury (track 10),
Don Felder (track 3, 6, 7), Joe Williams (track 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9), Jaden Osborne (track 2),
Conesha Ms Monet Owens (track 3, 4, 7), Riley Nicholson (track 7), Windy Wagner (track 5), Nathan East (track 5), David Paich (track 5), Orchid Quartet (track 11)
Tracklist:
01. Move On
02. Free At Last
03. Hollywood Victim
04. Last All Night
05. Digital World
06. I Like The Things You Do
07. All Girls Love To Dance
08. Together Forever
09. Heavy Metal
10. Let Me Down Easy
11. Blue Skies
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