Black Swan - “Make It There” (Official Music Video)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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Black Swan:
Robin McAuley - Lead Vocals & Background Vocals
Reb Beach - Guitars and Background Vocals
Jeff Pilson - Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Keys & Background Vocals
Matt Starr - Drums and Percussion
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Video by NLIGHT PRODUCTIONS
Produced by Enzo Mazzeo
Filmed & Directed by Federico Janni
Editor: Federico Janni
#BlackSwan #ShakeTheWorld #MakeItThere
The genesis of Black Swan was sparked by a conversation between Jeff Pilson and Frontiers' President & Head of A&R, Serafino Perugino, who wanted a project that would not only showcase McAuley's vocal prowess, but have a mighty musical backbone to stand skyscraper tall behind him. Thus, the initial seeds were planted and Pilson ran with it from there. "Shake The World" was tracked at Pilson’s home studio in Los Angeles, “Shake The World” is a showcase of both the musical talents of the instrumental players in the band as well as McAuley’s powerful voice. The four members got Black Swan off the ground by exchanging ideas back and forth and then bringing all the songs together. The final result is something fresh, very heavy, but still intensely melodic and it’s certainly not Dokken, nor Winger, nor MSG, or some combination thereof, but it’s own unique animal. As an example, one of the songs was written by Jeff Pilson right after seeing the Queen movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. "I came home and I sat down at the grand piano and pretty much wrote exactly the chorus that we have, just coming straight [from] the movie. It is a bit Queen-like." Continues Pilson, "It's amazing, incredible music. Wait until you hear everybody's playing and singing. It's beyond - way beyond."
Adds Robin McAuley, "This is really exciting for me to read: Black Swan announces the release of “Shake the World," the first offering from the band on the Frontiers' label." I’ve known Jeff for some thirty years and we have a history of performing together on MSG Unplugged, in addition to being great friends, musically and socially. When he asked me to do this and collaborate with Reb, I didn’t have to think too long with my response. Initially he wasn’t going to play bass on this, but Reb and myself soon changed his mind, lol!!! Bringing Matt into the mix was a great decision. His powerful energy and style is unmistakable on this album. Overall, it is a very powerful blend of styles and writing. Reb is truly an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Jeff captured my vocals the way I like to sound. Probably the best vocal sound I’ve had... ever!!!! Such a great and creative studio experience for me. This is kick ass, powerful music on an album full of great songs. If you love strong melodies and BIG choruses, BLACK SWAN won’t disappoint!! It’s time...”SHAKE THE WORLD!!!"
Guitarist Reb Beach says, "When Jeff approached me to do this, I was so excited because I loved writing “Erase the Slate” with him for Dokken. I also played in the band with Jeff for four years, and we worked so well together, writing and live too. He is as good as it gets when it comes to a rock musician, a great songwriter and an absolute joy to work with. I came in with riffs, Jeff arranged them into a song by adding his own parts, and then Robin wrote the lyrics, and knocked it out of the park with the vocals. I am pretty particular about singers, and Robin’s voice is so slammin' that I wouldn’t want anyone else. Matt came in with his huge drum sound, and we had a great sounding band. Very exciting stuff!!"
"Shooting the video was a blast," says drummer Matt Starr. "Shot in Los Angeles over the course of two days, it was similar to recording the record, everything was very organic and comfortable. That’s the advantage of working with guys who have so much experience. There’s not too much discussion going on. Everybody knows what to do, we just get to work and do it. That leaves more time for hanging out, chatting and smoking cigars!"
The album is a killer slice of melodic hard rock & heavy metal from seasoned players who have gelled musically. Whether you are a fan from “back in the day” or brand new to the scene and just diving in, the album is essential listening!
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering, USA
This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the band's "Shake The World" and "Big Disaster" videos, set to the awesome ballad on their debut album, "Make It There". Enjoy!
Spetacular job, Frontiers! I would like see some great project with the great and forgotten vocalist, John West, too. A band a la Badlands sound! He perfectly fit in... Thank You, Mr. Serafino for keep the Rock'n Roll Alive and Well. Greetings from Brazil!
This whole album is phenomenal. What more can I say?
Love this band and their music!
Really great band....Ty!
thank you this is such a breath of fresh air. they really did hit it out of the park with this one. every one of these guys matt,reb,robin,jeff. excellent job great album. hope to see you out on the road some day!!! \m/
This could've been in Billboard top 10 in the late 80's.
Robin's voice is fantastic and the band is brilliant.
ok why does this band remain a mystery to the rock n roll community? that voice-that voice just takes me personally
back to the late 80's and i'm grateful for it
Jeff pilson on bass reb beach on guitar and Matt Starr on drums all from other successful bands
Trivia question what bands do you think they are from?
@@jamesbjmbjda123 Whitesnake/Winger, Dio/Foreigner/Dokken and Mr. Big.
Yes 🎶 Robin's vocals and Reb's solo and riffs 💥 !! Aww, I simply love it 💞
How sad is it, that talent like this goes virtually unseen? Reb Beach is a monster on guitar, and Robin McCauley is an amazing singer! And well written and constructed songs to boot! Let's not forget that rhythm section either! The world owes a debt to Jeff Pilson for bringing together so many great musical projects. Just follow his output and you'll see what I mean! WELL DONE BOYS!!
i'm so glad that Robin has been given this extra opportunity to share his talent
Amazing voice ! Robin MacAuley rules !
Oh man, that voice of Robin Mcauley.... the time hasn't passed by. It's amazing, just as good as 30 years back.
He was always one of my fave voices of the 80s.
Sounds like yestrday!
The vocalist here is simply magnificent, the voice is magic!
💜🕊💜🕊💜🕊💜🕊💜
I so needed to hear this song tonight! Gorgeously sung by Robin!
Many Thanks To
FRONTIERS MUSIC! YOU
ROCK! 💜
robin's voice is like pure energy
Reb Beach sounds fantastic . It’s nice to see a player who has more than just speed in his repertoire .... solo in this song is heavy .
Damn ! Thats a solo!
MC Auley your voice brings back the sweet memories of MSG songs which were played by my elder brothers in my childhood.
Robins voice sounds no different than when he was with MSG 30 years ago .... amazing .
Thank you for bringing me back to the 80's. Great music!!
Lyrics :
How many times have you heard the story
Rolled your eyes at me and said
I know all of the parts yeah
Specially the one about my broken heart
How many times have you said you're sorry
Bought me a car and apologized
Flew me to New York on my birthday
When I laughed so much that I almost died
So why don't you answer I'll joking aside
What could it be that you're trying to hide
Cos I don't know where this is going
And I don't know if you really care
But this road we're on is narrow and broken
And I don't know if my heart can make it there
I could just whisper or I could just sing
I could just sit here and do absolutely nothing
But that's not who I am that's not what I do
My future plans have always included you
It's mind over matter and what matters is this
My world has been shattered and I'm falling to pieces
It's a head on collision it's a meteor storm
Just right down impossible to let go or to you carry-on
No more conversation and no sleepless nights
I should've known better should've done what is so right
Cos I don't know where this is going
And I don't know if you really care
But this road we're on is narrow and broken
And I'm not sure if my heart can make it there
Take all the pieces of this broken glass
There's still one piece missing that sets us apart
Can't put it back together it's all jagged and torn
The old for the new it's time to move on
I don't know where this is going
And I don't know if you really care
But this road we're on is narrow and broken
And I don't know if my heart can make it
I don't know if my heart can make it there
Make it there
Yeah I don't know
If I'll make it there
Oh I don't know
(I don't know if my heart can make it)
If I'll make it there
(I don't know if my heart will break)
If I'll make it there
(I don't know if my heart can make it there)
Yeah I don't know if my heart can make it there
Love it. Really good "melodic" rock song. Those are rare these days.
Vocals on this song kick ass. Might be my fav jam on the album... Vocals great on the entire album, but this one takes the cake
I almost loosing my mind when see there are the tumbs down there.. What they are looking for.. These guys are amazing..
This makes me smile and gives me a little hope for Rock.....
Yes !!! Agreed !
Robin has the Midas' touch in his voice!
A great back story for this is: Robins wife Gina was in the video, it is perfect for a Valentines release for them... Robin and Gina have twins that turned 21 today also...
Robin has always been the best singer Schenker has ever worked with in my opinion. In Black Swan he once again shows us why. Brilliant voice! The whole album is awesome. And now go on a tour guys!
One of the best songs on the album. Great song and album!
Reb Beach rocks! Great solo!
Owwww man this is so 80s roxx ballads..... Hello where have you been i miss you so much???
I Black Swan sono una vera rilevazione. Bravi, concreti e diretti.
Superb superb !
It amazes me at how much of the youth even the younger generation of metal heads have no idea how much talent is within this little project.
This band makes me back on 80'-90's❤️
To all those that brought up the '80's - + reference etc., ....YES~! ....And I like it~!
Got the album the day it came out.... Been playing it multiple times each day..... DEFINITE CANDIDATE FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just an awesome line up. Robin Mcauley shows no hint of slowing down and his vocals are just as great as they were in the 80's. Robin Mcauley and Michael Schenker need to do an MSG -The Second Coming. Thanks for keeping the 80's Metal music alive.
actualy they did..i saw and got to meat robin and Michael in anchorage alaska..when a show they were supposed to play at one place..dropped the ball and no backline..so they called the famous i bar i owned a business in and moved the show there no problem...was a great chance to see em and meet em in a small club gig..good old MSG.
Robin has been a part of the last few Schenker albums, but IMO sounds much better here. Better songs.
agreed..he has never sounded better..
What a beautiful voice ♥️♥️♥️
Absolutely brilliant and the album is just fantastic.
I can't believe how well Robin's voice has 'aged' over the last 30 years. I mean it somewhat sarcastically cuz his voice has not aged one bit! 🤘🏼
I just now got turned on to these guys, and my buddy said "They're getting it together". ...So I listen to the song and I said "they sound together right now in my book"!
This is a really beautiful song and I don't know why but it make me feel really comfortable. What a lovely song
glad to hear reb got another ballad to solo on! he's amazing! this whole band is great!
Reb kills on this one but Robin's voice is the best on Make It There.
A band of LEGENDS making some fine ass music!
Makes me fall in love all over again!!! Keep rock'n 💋❤
Love it...that bass sound 😍
sutch guitars Spector!
That Bass sound is what wins it for me !
This song and Big Disaster immediately grabbed me, Fantastic! Takes me back a few years!
Its wonderful to hear Robins voice again after all these years. Gold.
Great song. The whole album is fantastic
One of the greatest songs ever written I think it's hall of fame stuff ❤😂🎉😢
WOW Robin still has it. Outstanding
This freaking band can do no wrong. OK this decides it, I'm ordering the vinyl.
I RAN to get this album...beyond a masterpiece. I was not familiar with Robin before this, I'm regretting that! Pilson and Beach- thats pure heaven! This saved 2020 musically. I really hope another album is coming along with a tour!
These dudes remind me that they have the right young person’s power to make move the shine in a meaningful worthwhile life I move rock on 🤟
I can't think of any 80s band who sounds as closest to the 80s as Black Swan.
Harem scarem?
Def leppard
I love this band and everyone in it! All top notch musicians! This is a great song! I have seen everyone of these guys live in the not to distant past, except Matt.
Love it. The album is looking amazing so far
Didn't like this song on first listen, now after a few beers and paying attention to the words, i love it.
Best part of the guitar solo was at the end....when it actually sounded like a part of the song. Awesome song!!!
Man did I get just get a multitude of chillbumps....then the chillbumps got chillbumps.....stellar legendary performance in this great video....love the way he sings on this!! Floored!
This is my favorite song off the new CD, which is great by the way. Robin's voice is top notch! He sounds great. I would love to hear this song done acoustically. I believe they should have included an acoustic version of this song as a bonus track. I think it would make this song even more better than it already is. Great job guys.
Acoustic version on the Japanese release
Album of the year!
Great modern day Rock Ballad :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
Album of the Year!!!
Sounds like a ballet of the 80s. Great song
Sounds like a hit to me. Great song, Awesome band. Just discovered them 20 minutes ago.....lol.
A wondelful song.....
Robin is back.....with a big vocal job.
Love this song, we got a chance to see him and Micheal Schenker a couple of yeras ago. I will never foget it.
I like the feeling of the almost of the songs of the album. Another frontiers records to my collection. Thank you
Love all the tracks so far...but this is my fav as of yet!!! Cannot wait to get the album. Powerhouse group!!! 🤘🎸🎶
Amazing Voice...
That's hell of a song! Bravo!
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Song of the year for me. Brilliant
2:46. She looks at him with such love.
Robin has the voice of an Angel. One of the best on the planet. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world
Every song I've heard is just fantastic! Music, Lyrics, Compositions...really impressive
I've heard 3 cuts from this and have to say that it is pretty fantastic!
Really loved MSG with Robin, but, I think this eclipses that stuff. Very well put together!
The music from this cd is pretty damn great!
Especially great considering Robin's age! I've heard other great singers at his age and have been disappointed, but, Robin can STILL bring it as good as ever!!! Pretty amazing!!!
Hopefully a tour is in order for these guy.
I WILL be there!
Yeah, Robin is an amazing vocalist for sure! He has taken good care of himself and sounds great... even at 67 years young !
I grew up listening to the Schenker bros, Michael and Rudy and they both formed extraordinary bands with MSG and Scorpions.
Man, what a great chorus. Truly meaningful and relatable lyrics
Fantastic song...it has a great rock vibe, which is well delivered...repeat play magic.
Best music I've heard in ten years. Absolutely love it.
Love these guys!!! Robin still has it, he's such an awesome singer and the band sounds killer!!!!
Great band; the voice is impecable 👍
...4:02 😜🤙the photograph he lost the Moment😱📸❗Was the Best Shot ever😜🤙....So a Great Song Best Congrat.👏👏👏🎶🎵❗
Awesome song i can relate to the words great vocals Robin fine Rock still lives
Brilliant Robin ❤❤❤❤
Such an Awesome band!! I can’t find a single flaw !!
Saw MSG when Robin was with them a couple of times here in Florida. Seeing them play on the beach at Daytona during spring break back in 1990 will always be with me. Great times, great music.....then adulthood happened.
Really love Reb's guitar strap!
What a band. Robin's voice is the same after all these years and for Reb Beach, he is a guitar 🎸 master. Not forget about Jeff Pilson.
Robin, your voice is still phenomenal. A class act Rocker.
fantastic song, a huge band soooooo great
Absolutely stunning song.
Great!!!
By the way !!!!!
Has anyone heard how Robin's doing after being hospitalized for a serious infection ( Sepsis )on the 9th of this month ?
I wish him well !!! Dude's got a beautiful voice ...
Saw on Blabbermouth that he's fine now. :)
That sux. Sepsis is usually a condition that is caused by something else..
Great song from fantastic band. Very talented guys 🤘🎙🎸🥁
I love everything about this song forever your awesome legends ♥️💯🎸♥️💯🎸
Love, Love Love :)
very awesome guys
I love your music Robin! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love the behind the scenes, making of ‘Make It There’ 👊
Smokin song 🔥🔥🔥
Love this band and his voice is amazing. Better with age.
Wew..This Granpa can sing better than any young generation singers.
Awesome song classic rock always 🤟