Fr Fr. Saw Depeche Mode and the Cure and thought "Ya I doubt it." Wrong. Time Machine right here. Feels like modern 85 if that makes sense. Like what we thought now would feel like back then.
@@colortheoryI remember you from the "Ponytail Girl era. Plenty of Depeche Mode "comparisons." I'm glad to hear you're still writing! I haven't heard you since the sixty one went under.
@@thenimaj I remember when my song “We're Not Getting Any Younger” blew up there. Consider it's from my 2007 album, it's been a while! Glad we reconnected.
Thanks for checking out my new album! It's also available on CD, signed and numbered in a 6-panel Digipak, limited to 300 copies, at colortheory.com. 💿
What I love is that your voice is distinct. I hear a lot of new synth wave retro 80s style music and the voices sound too much alike and too perfect. Yours is so unique and distinct, no one sounds like you, which is something I loved about 80s music! Everyone sounded different and unique 😊
Now you have us who were really there in the early to mid 80's finding you---we who were eschewing American radio music in favor of our DJ-made tapes and import bin records of new wave that we had to find on our own, with no internet, only import magazines from the UK. It was not easy to hear synth pop then if you were not in New York or LA. In Detroit we had 2 short-lived new wave radio stations, thankful at least for that. Most of the time the DJ did not ID the bands, so we had tapes with songs, not band names. These days you get to know what an artist had for breakfast the same day! It was hard work to be a new wave person then, and I have no regrets. I was always drug-free (unlike most people in that world) so I remember it all. We were young, broke and made our clothes from second hand stuff. We sprang for a cool haircut sometimes and maintained it outselves, putting shaving cream, sugar water or cheap gel and spray in it. Most people were fluffy and preppy and 'normal' then and scowled at us. But we knew we were special, holding up our corner of our music-influenced mosaic. Wish I could tell you it was easy being 20 in 1983 but it wasn't. I graduated high school in 1981 and the baby boomers had all the jobs. And there were not the opportunities there are now. We were inspired by entrepreneurs but mobility was scary and you literally had to up and move with your heart in your throat to seek something new, no contacts, no place to live, nothing. What Madonna did was very common. We learned to land on our feet and hide our resentment of these gatekeepers of the jobs. Yes, we were the first to resent the boomers. Get in line! Our generation had no name until recently- Generation Jones. We are the grandkids of men that came home from World War 2 early and started having their families a few years before the grandparents of Gen X. And we are not like the boomers at all. Your music sounds like Martin, Howard Jones, Alphaville, and a few dozen other frosty, detached-sounding vampire styled new wavers. Great job!
I searched Peter Gabriel and this is the top result from youtube. Very glad I clicked. Edit: Okay, THAT'S how you make good music sound effortless. I think "She's Made of Wires" and "Cakewalk" are my favorites. Edit 2: Dude, every song on this album becomes the best song on the album depending on the moment.
Not my usual style but I don’t care - so glad I saw this ad. Fascinating songwriting. I love the vibe - the lyrics, your voice, melody and chord choices. This music is way more real than most of what gets released today, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing
Wow this is great! I graduated high school in 1987 and was into a lot of kinds of music. This reminds me of lots of things, but i am also a musician and i appreciate all the work that went into this music and the care and discernment, the precision, and the persistence. Thanks for sharing your art with the world!
It's a great album. Your songs hit often enough in my playlist that my wife recognizes your voice. I'm definitely jealous of your artistic talents. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!
Considering Depeche Mode lost me after Violator..... this is what a NEW Depeche Mode album SHOULD sound like. This album and artist would of been HUGE in the 80s with all of us NEW ROMANTIC/ NEW WAVE lovers........ COLOR THEORY HAS TRULY PICKED UP THE TORCH FROM THEN...... ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ❤❤❤ Just discovered this artist and now I'm searching for more!! EXCELLENT STUFF!😊❤
Most beautiful music ever was 70s and 80 I listen in Europe on MTV all day long No other program i did watch or listen 😊 ❤🎉❤ Now i listen in Florida USA
This is so underrated 😢I relate and love these songs so much truly such amazing talent!! Oh for the people that don’t know This is definitely actual music 😂🔥
@@joeycredible I appreciate the thought, but I don't really have any way to do that unfortunately. There are only a dozen left before my new CD runs out and then I'll have to change around my bundles anyway!
Just gotta say, IM IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE🤘🗣.. The darkness is impressive. I really appreciate you taking the last 2yrs of your life and sharing them in verses. It's a bigger impact for me🙏🧎🏻
That's very kind of you! We're lucky to live in a world where we're not exposed to mainstream music on a regular basis. For me, pretty much just the gym!
Been loving this for a few months... Thought how did I miss this bc I was a teen in 80s. Thought "this is too good to be New"... happy to be wrong! Thank u, Brian love your Voice, aesthetic and u write lyrics as well? TOOK until age 50 to get the hang of Enjoying Life... This is a Geat Soundtrak to my Story!!
Thanks for the kind words! Color Theory is all me, including lyrics. Glad to hear you've cracked the code on the good life, and I'm delighted my music could play a minor role in it! 🥰
80s music being so freshly made its so calming and peaceful and gives that feeling of a catchy beats and moment of serenity as you close your eyes and listen to the lyrics and beat of the song work in harmony. I love the Depeche mode vibe that stands out as the music works wonders in your ears. My favorite songs of this album are "If you want me too" since it reminds me of "The Promise" by When In Rome to an extent and "Trick of the Light" as well as "Crystal" This is a huge change from modern music nowadays since you can hear the soul and passion and meaning behind the lyrics as they work tandem with the beat and vibe. Thank you for making this Album
Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words! I don't think I've ever been compared to When in Rome before, but I like it. In fact, I knew one (or both?) of those guys back when they were first fighting over who got to use the name.
In walked into the void to find a song style I knew not how to describe and I found this. I just finished Crystal and have peeked at the amount of songs on this list. My heart is open and my judgment is fair. I shall listen CT
@@colortheory I listened to 4 tracks before I started speaking to God. I like how meticulous your sound is. I am going to continue the rest of the album over the week.
@@colortheory This is well deserved✨🔥 Wishing you to stay underrated so we could keep your music secret but also wishing you the success you deserve for your masterpieces :')
So soothing. I love this album so much! I am definitely sharing this with my musically inclined friends! It is so beautiful and touches to the core of the soul. You did the artwork as well? It is so beautiful and harmonious with the sound of the music and the lyrics. Speaking personally, I consider this a masterpiece to treasure for many many years to come.
WOW! How do you keep banging out these albums! I knew it was going to be special when Crystal was the lead track. Maybe my favourite yet?! It's been wonderful to following along and see your craft grow. The songwriting is excellent, your voice is developing into a cool lower register at times and a bit more personality as a singer, and the melodic hooks are all memorable. I love the synth tones in this one. You're excellent in leaving space, having notes fade out.... Just awesome
Thank you for the generous and thoughtful comment! You noticed a sang the lowest ever on The Serious One, which I may or may not repeat 😜. The new stuff takes a different turn as you've probably heard!
Diese Stimme erinnert mich an Alan Parsons Project, vielleicht liege ich falsch? Aber eure Musik berührt mein Herz. Ich fühle mich zurück versetzt in meiner Jugend. Woher seit ihr? Absolut geniale Musik. Hört sich wie in den 80er an, und mit einem hauch futuristisch an. Danke für eure Darbietung.
my god the targeted ads actually got one right, its just like the old saying stick 1000 chimps in a room with a thousand typewriters for a thousand years and eventually one will write Shakespeare.
I’ve always loved your unique voice over the years and grew up with it. I remember hearing one of your songs in Rock Band or Guitar Hero, my mind is fuzzy on which but I was hooked.
I'm glad this came up in my Sponsored videos feed. I just got done with the Soundshapes game on PS4 and this is giving me similar vibes to some of the music in there
The ad was acrually good for once
couldn't agree more
lol frfr
Fr Fr. Saw Depeche Mode and the Cure and thought "Ya I doubt it." Wrong. Time Machine right here. Feels like modern 85 if that makes sense. Like what we thought now would feel like back then.
Holy shit fresh 80s music, outstanding
🤘🏻
Absolutely!!!!🎉
1982 here. The sound is absolutely authentic. Rocks.
And just think this is one man behind the scene, BRIAN IS VERY COOL 😎
Every song is a hit!!!
Definitely a refreshing Depeche Mode vibe. Killer sound.
Thank you! As you'd imagine, I get a lot of Martin Gore comparisons.
@@colortheory Very Martin Gore. There's some Clarke going on here too.
@@colortheoryI remember you from the "Ponytail Girl era. Plenty of Depeche Mode "comparisons." I'm glad to hear you're still writing! I haven't heard you since the sixty one went under.
@@thenimaj I remember when my song “We're Not Getting Any Younger” blew up there. Consider it's from my 2007 album, it's been a while! Glad we reconnected.
This was way better than I expected from an ad.
The soft bigotry of low expectations 😜
Thanks for checking out my new album! It's also available on CD, signed and numbered in a 6-panel Digipak, limited to 300 copies, at colortheory.com. 💿
Trick of the Light reminds me of the New Romantics in the UK.
This is a master piece! Thank you so much for the music!
@@CLS4Real666 Very kind of you to say!
WOO HOO! Getting this. Thanks so much!
@@coral8527 Uh oh, I have some bad news. It sold out a few months ago. 😢
What I love is that your voice is distinct. I hear a lot of new synth wave retro 80s style music and the voices sound too much alike and too perfect. Yours is so unique and distinct, no one sounds like you, which is something I loved about 80s music! Everyone sounded different and unique 😊
I appreciate that! 🥰
Where can I buy a hard copy of this
@@cobeoe Thanks for asking! There are still a couple dozen left at colortheory.com.
Now you have us who were really there in the early to mid 80's finding you---we who were eschewing American radio music in favor of our DJ-made tapes and import bin records of new wave that we had to find on our own, with no internet, only import magazines from the UK. It was not easy to hear synth pop then if you were not in New York or LA. In Detroit we had 2 short-lived new wave radio stations, thankful at least for that. Most of the time the DJ did not ID the bands, so we had tapes with songs, not band names. These days you get to know what an artist had for breakfast the same day! It was hard work to be a new wave person then, and I have no regrets. I was always drug-free (unlike most people in that world) so I remember it all. We were young, broke and made our clothes from second hand stuff. We sprang for a cool haircut sometimes and maintained it outselves, putting shaving cream, sugar water or cheap gel and spray in it. Most people were fluffy and preppy and 'normal' then and scowled at us. But we knew we were special, holding up our corner of our music-influenced mosaic. Wish I could tell you it was easy being 20 in 1983 but it wasn't. I graduated high school in 1981 and the baby boomers had all the jobs. And there were not the opportunities there are now. We were inspired by entrepreneurs but mobility was scary and you literally had to up and move with your heart in your throat to seek something new, no contacts, no place to live, nothing. What Madonna did was very common. We learned to land on our feet and hide our resentment of these gatekeepers of the jobs. Yes, we were the first to resent the boomers. Get in line! Our generation had no name until recently- Generation Jones. We are the grandkids of men that came home from World War 2 early and started having their families a few years before the grandparents of Gen X. And we are not like the boomers at all. Your music sounds like Martin, Howard Jones, Alphaville, and a few dozen other frosty, detached-sounding vampire styled new wavers. Great job!
I appreciate those comparisons! I grew up in LA so we had KROQ and built out teenage identities around that!
Why does your font have a line thru it. It's annoying. Don't do that.
@@arealzero85 i dont understand this line thing! What does it mean?
It means to ignore it like it's filler anime @@felinelove
Deep soul 😮
Tbh, I stumbled on this by accident, what a happy coincidence.
The album cover and title seemed intriguing so I delved in, really enjoyed this.
Thanks for taking a chance on me Jon!
So early 80's. Gives me goosebumps. I've been stating at times, "take me back to the 80's and leave me there"
That would be nice, wouldn't it? I'd want to at least brush up on my breakdancing.
Legit wish every ad was this targeted. This is really solid! I'm glad you came across my feed!
Me too! UA-cam algo ftw! 🙌
Thanks for making this. Listened to it on a night when I was sad and just needed some ethereal 80s synthesizers.
Hope today is better!
LoL same here 😊
downloaded on apple music for the gym , outstanding
Thank you! Oh, I've got a perfect emoji for that: 💪🏻
It's giving me Haken 1985 vibes.
I searched Peter Gabriel and this is the top result from youtube. Very glad I clicked.
Edit: Okay, THAT'S how you make good music sound effortless. I think "She's Made of Wires" and "Cakewalk" are my favorites.
Edit 2: Dude, every song on this album becomes the best song on the album depending on the moment.
Wow, UA-cam honors me! What's especially surprising about that is that my cover of “Mercy Street” didn't show up! Thank you for the kind words. 🙏🏻
Not my usual style but I don’t care - so glad I saw this ad. Fascinating songwriting. I love the vibe - the lyrics, your voice, melody and chord choices. This music is way more real than most of what gets released today, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the kind words Stuart! I'm glad you took a chance on me!
Wow this is great! I graduated high school in 1987 and was into a lot of kinds of music. This reminds me of lots of things, but i am also a musician and i appreciate all the work that went into this music and the care and discernment, the precision, and the persistence. Thanks for sharing your art with the world!
Thanks so much for the kind words! We grew up in the same era!
Every Tear She Cries, The Dragon 🐉🐲❤ 💜❤️💜❤️ Took those Pearls 💔😭 hid from The Man
Glad i clicked the ad! New car song for me 🎉 I hope you and September 87 collab i can hear a epic hit on the horizon!
Glad you clicked the ad too, especially if you got a new car out of it! 😜
It's a great album. Your songs hit often enough in my playlist that my wife recognizes your voice. I'm definitely jealous of your artistic talents. Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!
Thanks for the kind words! And say hi to your wife for me! If that's not too weird... 😅
It's like a spiritual successor to Black Celebration! Nice voice and unique compositions.
That's high praise! 🙏🏻
Holy 80's I love this!
🥰
this music is making me come
I'm jealous
Really was expecting less but the peep went the extra mile kudos 🍻
🏃🏼
Considering Depeche Mode lost me after Violator..... this is what a NEW Depeche Mode album SHOULD sound like.
This album and artist would of been HUGE in the 80s with all of us NEW ROMANTIC/ NEW WAVE lovers........ COLOR THEORY HAS TRULY PICKED UP THE TORCH FROM THEN...... ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ❤❤❤
Just discovered this artist and now I'm searching for more!! EXCELLENT STUFF!😊❤
I'm hugely flattered! Violator is one of my all-time favorite albums as well (of course).
The girl in the album photo reminds me of Alita during the events of The Last Order, and I love it. ^^
I've never read that manga and now I want to!
@@colortheory Please do check out the Alita series. They're amazing! ^^
Im getting definitely a Martin Gore, Erasure, and New Order influence here!!!
I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are all definitely influences!
My my my what have i stumbled acrossss🎉❤... im heart struck 🙏🧎🏻
Love the synth build-up at 5 seconds. Another great track my good man. Love your calming vocals mixed with the retro 80s beats this one has going.
Thanks Kort! 🙏🏻
Most beautiful music ever was 70s and 80
I listen in Europe on MTV all day long
No other program i did watch or listen 😊 ❤🎉❤
Now i listen in Florida USA
I absolutely love this. Thanks so much. Ya literally saved my life tonight. 😢
I'm both flattered and terrified. Stay safe out there!
Love it
THIS IS THE FIRST SONG I HEARD OF YOURS BRIAN, DEFINITELY TOP TEN OUT OF ALL OF THE MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD.
That's quite a generous assessment! I appreciate it!
This is so underrated 😢I relate and love these songs so much truly such amazing talent!! Oh for the people that don’t know This is definitely actual music 😂🔥
That's very kind of you to say! I can confirm that it is, in fact, actual music. 😄
These lyrics are masterfully crafted.
Thanks Joey!
You're welcome. I'd like to order the Mages album. But can I get a raincheck on that price for the bundle?
@@joeycredible I appreciate the thought, but I don't really have any way to do that unfortunately. There are only a dozen left before my new CD runs out and then I'll have to change around my bundles anyway!
Just gotta say, IM IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE🤘🗣.. The darkness is impressive. I really appreciate you taking the last 2yrs of your life and sharing them in verses. It's a bigger impact for me🙏🧎🏻
I appreciate that Adam! My voice can be a love it/hate it sort of thing so it's nice that you fell on the good side. 😜
I love your style. Can' t get out of my head since crystal appear on my facebook videos.
This is fucking awesome, realy into this!
🙏🏻🖤
Mad props ... I am glad you are on this planet...best music imho because mainstream music today is trash...
Awesome work
That's very kind of you! We're lucky to live in a world where we're not exposed to mainstream music on a regular basis. For me, pretty much just the gym!
"Crystal", "Trick of the Light", and "If You Want Me To" are my most favorite songs from this album. >.
Guess I did a good job with the track sequencing then! 😜
Been loving this for a few months... Thought how did I miss this bc I was a teen in 80s. Thought "this is too good to be New"... happy to be wrong! Thank u, Brian love your Voice, aesthetic and u write lyrics as well? TOOK until age 50 to get the hang of Enjoying Life... This is a Geat Soundtrak to my Story!!
Thanks for the kind words! Color Theory is all me, including lyrics. Glad to hear you've cracked the code on the good life, and I'm delighted my music could play a minor role in it! 🥰
Dude...this is really good. I love goth and industrial music, and this compliments my regular albums very well. Glad I saw the ad!
Me too! Thank you! 🙏🏻
80s music being so freshly made its so calming and peaceful and gives that feeling of a catchy beats and moment of serenity as you close your eyes and listen to the lyrics and beat of the song work in harmony. I love the Depeche mode vibe that stands out as the music works wonders in your ears.
My favorite songs of this album are "If you want me too" since it reminds me of "The Promise" by When In Rome to an extent and "Trick of the Light" as well as "Crystal"
This is a huge change from modern music nowadays since you can hear the soul and passion and meaning behind the lyrics as they work tandem with the beat and vibe.
Thank you for making this Album
Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words! I don't think I've ever been compared to When in Rome before, but I like it. In fact, I knew one (or both?) of those guys back when they were first fighting over who got to use the name.
Im so hooked on you my dude❤️🔥. A million encores for you🌒
I appreciate it Adam!
Beautiful and mesmerizing! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words!
Best thing I’ve heard
That's a bold statement - thank you!
Bro “Trick of the Light” gave so many goosebumps I shivered
Glad you could relate!
Love this! Unique & takes me back to the 80's great beats!❤ adding to my play list! And subscribing!
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
May not mean much but made the lights in my eyes sparkle more 🤩
It means the world to me!
This ad is actually pretty good
As ads go, right? 😜
Im 6 months late, this just came up on my list... 😢❤
Blame the algorithm! 😜
In walked into the void to find a song style I knew not how to describe and I found this. I just finished Crystal and have peeked at the amount of songs on this list. My heart is open and my judgment is fair. I shall listen CT
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time.
@@colortheory I listened to 4 tracks before I started speaking to God. I like how meticulous your sound is. I am going to continue the rest of the album over the week.
🤔 a UA-cam recommend that I like noice got something to chill to while Playing SnowRunner 🤗
I love the songs and the bits n it goes w your voice. Good work , keep it up.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Decided to give the youtube ad a chance. Im glad I did.
Me too! 🙌🏻
been lookin for music forever man n this is perfect
Glad we're a match!
I really really like it
🥰
This is really lovely ❤
Love your music.
Found you via your "majesty of our broken past" album.
Been hooked ever since.
Glad you found me! 🙏🏻
great stuff
The Midnight, Gunship and now Color Theory, thank you 80's vibes.
Thanks for putting me in such great company!
@@colortheory This is well deserved✨🔥
Wishing you to stay underrated so we could keep your music secret but also wishing you the success you deserve for your masterpieces :')
@@yourhappygirl.699 My guess is the secret shall live on. 😜
Really amazing!
You have a really unique voice. This is a 💎
I want to drive a NISSAN 200SX and listen to this while night driving on a clear summer road at 3am
I could imagine taking the 395 to Vegas
So soothing. I love this album so much! I am definitely sharing this with my musically inclined friends! It is so beautiful and touches to the core of the soul. You did the artwork as well? It is so beautiful and harmonious with the sound of the music and the lyrics. Speaking personally, I consider this a masterpiece to treasure for many many years to come.
Thanks for your kind and generous words! Yes, I did all the design for the CD release, for the first time.
Lovely stuff! Thanks for putting it out here! 🙂
You bet! I was a little unsure about posting the full album, but I can always delete it if I realize later that it was a mistake!
Damn,thanksfor getting me away from Gunship! Ill support this!
Thanks! I love GUNSHIP! 🤘🏻
god bless you
Gave me those Depeche Mode vibes and I totally love it! Great album 😊❤
Thank you! 🖤
Me chifla , mas temas please ! , suena estupendamente , amo lo retro ❤
Love a good album cover and this one is beautiful
This is good 😊
This was also a fantastic and perfect album. Öcsi from Hungary
🥰
Really dig this album man. Its a nice change of pace from the norm. Totally appreciate your hard work!
Thanks for the kind words Joseph! 🙏🏻
Awesome. Greetings from Germany 🖤🖤🖤
Like a male vocalist version of Chvrches. Love the atmospheric feel.
I appreciate that comparison! 😲
WOW! How do you keep banging out these albums! I knew it was going to be special when Crystal was the lead track. Maybe my favourite yet?! It's been wonderful to following along and see your craft grow. The songwriting is excellent, your voice is developing into a cool lower register at times and a bit more personality as a singer, and the melodic hooks are all memorable. I love the synth tones in this one. You're excellent in leaving space, having notes fade out....
Just awesome
Thank you for the generous and thoughtful comment! You noticed a sang the lowest ever on The Serious One, which I may or may not repeat 😜. The new stuff takes a different turn as you've probably heard!
So relaxiiiiing
😴
So Awesome!!!! ✨✨✨🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼✨✨✨
Masterpiece!!! I love the whole album ❤
I’m sitting through this all in one sitting. I never normally do that 😂
Nice! Well, it's not a long album. I made it short enough to fit on vinyl, though who knows if that'll ever happen.
6:07 this part of the album I like
holy moly you are extremely talented.
That's very kind of you!
Cakewalk is such a cool one. A real swing between tones with that hyper colorful middle part! Awesome.
Thank you! Wild mood swings for sure! 😜
This is all 🎨
this is fire
Holy shit the advert was real
It's only an advert for maybe 10% of listeners, so I've gotta keep it real! 😅
Yooooo this is fire 🔥 just subscribed
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Diese Stimme erinnert mich an Alan Parsons Project, vielleicht liege ich falsch? Aber eure Musik berührt mein Herz. Ich fühle mich zurück versetzt in meiner Jugend. Woher seit ihr? Absolut geniale Musik. Hört sich wie in den 80er an, und mit einem hauch futuristisch an. Danke für eure Darbietung.
Thank you for the kind words! I get compared to APP quite a bit. I'm from Los Angeles.
Love from a DeathSelektor and Vaush fan!
Thank you for this
my god the targeted ads actually got one right, its just like the old saying stick 1000 chimps in a room with a thousand typewriters for a thousand years and eventually one will write Shakespeare.
“Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.” - Hamlet
Crystal 💜
I’ve always loved your unique voice over the years and grew up with it. I remember hearing one of your songs in Rock Band or Guitar Hero, my mind is fuzzy on which but I was hooked.
Probably “If Not Now When” on Rock Band! Thanks for sticking with me. 🖤
Very beautiful
woowwwww, color theory te trasnporta a otros lugares , maravillosa canción. Obligado a descubrir todo el album
🙏🏻
I'm glad this came up in my Sponsored videos feed. I just got done with the Soundshapes game on PS4 and this is giving me similar vibes to some of the music in there
I haven't played it! I'll have to check that out.
@@colortheory "Cities" by Beck is the one that came to my mind if that helps
"Crystal" is giving me a little Daft Punk and i love it
🤖🤖
That's not a comparison I hear often, but I'll gladly take it! 👍🏻
It's the best album of the 80s they forgot to release. What an experience!
🧡🩵💜 Awsome 80s vibes. (ﾉ´▽｀)ﾉ♪
This is amazing!!!