The Fray

[paramitan]

the fray too..

especially the song "look after you"...



heard they have their newest single out already, called "Syndicate"...

[martin_gorgeous]

BY ED CONDRAN



In the world of music, much has changed in the last four years. So, in 2005, when Denver's The Fray emerged, radio helped establish the pop-rock act, which won over fans with an energy that recalls U2 and a songcraft reminiscent of Maroon 5.

The title track from "How to Save a Life" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 back then; it also went top five in Britain, Australia and Sweden thanks to radio's loving embrace. The catchy song "Over My Head (Cable Car)" became a top 10 hit in America, and that buoyed the group's initial album to double platinum.

"That was a great start for us," vocalist-guitarist Isaac Slade says in a call from Holmdel, N.J. "We were really fortunate that things worked out the way they did for us. Everything fell into place for us and we just ran with it."




Since then, the group has toured extensively and released a live album, 2006's "Live at the Electric Factory: Bootleg No. 1." The band, which includes guitarists Dave Welsh and Joe King and drummer Ben Wysocki, has built a strong fan base.

One of the things The Fray is doing to build on success is to be as accessible as possible, and that means figuring out the new electronic avenues to success. That's why they let the ABC drama "Lost" use a snippet of the single "You Found Me" during a promo. The move helped bolster sales.

"TV is the new radio," Slade says. "We're just trying to stay ahead of the curve and keep things going. You have to keep your fingers on the pulse of the changing media or you'll be left behind."

Still, The Fray hasn't changed much with its second album. That isn't a bad thing. The band, continues to primarily craft consistent midtempo pop-rock. Some songs are a bit more muscular and some of the ballads are a bit softer, but the group hasn't altered its sonic formula much.

[martin_gorgeous]

The Fray will be re-releasing their latest album on November 10th as a limited deluxe edition with a bonus disc




Disc 1 is the original album, but here’s the track list for disc 2:

1. Heartless [Swinghouse Session]
2. Never Say Never [Live with the London Quartet]
3. You Found Me [Live with the London Quartet]
4. Where The Story Ends [Piano Version]
5. Fair Fight [Live Version]
6. Be The One [Demo Version]
7. Uncertainty
8. How To Save A Life [Live From Webster Hall]

[JM4ever]

^ Be The One demo? Anu yun? Yung sa The Ting Tings? However I will not buy it. Ok na sa akin yung una kong binili. May DVD pa nung making of the album.

[martin_gorgeous]

The Fray got Grammy noms for Best Pop Vocal Album(The Fray) and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals (Never Say Never)

[boynextdoor27]

bump!

sobrang nabaon na tong thread na 'to!

[martin_gorgeous]

any news about new music from them? I know they opened up for U2 during U2's show last May..

[TheYoungblood]

any news about new music from them? I know they opened up for U2 during U2's show last May..

Really? They are fronting U2 now? Which is epic. Two of my favorite acts in events like this.

[lieh_chloe]

me The Fray

[TheYoungblood]

Any news all of a sudden to one of favorite piano rock bands? Probably a new album to be recorded or what?

[gotta lick it]

^^ up this thread ^^

Scars & Stories Album 2011

Epic Records will release the critically acclaimed Denver-based foursome The Fray’s third album Scars& Stories February 7. The band’s 2005 double-platinum debut, which featured the hit single “How to Save a Life,” garnered critical praise from People Magazine, who called the album “addictive.” The Fray, who received a 2010 Grammy nomination for their self-titled release have made numerous television appearances including “The David Letterman Show,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “The Tonight Show” and many more. The first single off the new album “Heartbeat” is now available for download on iTunes. The band will premiere the new single on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” October 27 kicking off the first night of sweeps.

Scars & Stories leads with “Heartbeat,” of which lead-singer Isaac Slade notes, “That song came out of a period of my life when I was trying hard to be open to whatever came my way. I traveled through South Africa and Rwanda with a buddy, and at first it was really hard to stay open in the face of so much pain and heartache. But then I ended up meeting so many cool and inspiring people, and all these ideas for lyrics and melodies just started rushing in.” The inspiration specifically came from a chance meeting with an expatriate woman. Speaking of the miracle of the capital city overcoming such remarkable odds, the two held hands and Slade reveals “I felt so connected to her. I couldn’t tell if it was her pulse or mine.”

The album was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville. The Fray was able to hone their sound with the help of producer Brendan O’Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Neil Young). On the new recording, the band transforms their real life experiences into a collection of songs that are reflective, but still maintain a pop sensibility. The making of Scars and Stories fostered the most evolution the band has ever experienced, both lyrically and musically. “On our first record, we didn’t quite trust ourselves yet,” says Slade. “We loosened up on the second album, but there was still some element of restraint. But on this one, we just stepped up to plate and swung as hard as we could....”

for the full article: http://blog.thefray.net/us/news?page=0%2C

[gotta lick it]

Scars & Stories Songlist


1. "Heartbeat"
2. "The Fighter"
3. "Turn Me On"
4. "Run for Your Life"
5. "The Wind"
6. "1961"
7. "I Can Barely Say"
8. "Munich"
9. "Here We Are"
10. "48 to Go"
11. "Rainy Zurich"
12. "Be Still

[gotta lick it]

http://www.youtube.com/v/hp0_2fjPlbM...el_video_title


Heartbeat - The Fray

[rokrok]

I love their songs.

[gotta lick it]

http://www.youtube.com/v/6jr11VZl1so&feature=related

[Uinen]

Guys sa wakas magcoconcert na sila sa pinas! I didn't expect it! pumunta tayong lahat!

The Fray Live in Manila
June 21, 2012 - 8:30pm - Thursday
Mall of Asia Arena



Ticket Prices (with tax included):
VIP - Php 6,340(Reserved Seats)
PATRON - Php 5,280(Reserved Seats)
LOWER BOX - Php 3,700(Reserved Seats)
UPPER BOX Php - 2,640(Reserved Seats)
GENERAL ADMISSION - Php 1,060(Reserved Seats)

Reserve your tickets now: https://smtickets.com/event/view/757

TV ad for The Fray concert:

[newsonthedot]

http://newsonthedot.blogspot.com/201...ays-video.html

[Uinen]

They moved the date of the Fray concert on Nov.10, 2012, Saturday.

I don't know why they moved the date, probably due to lack of publicity, campaign. There are a lot of complains from the people who already bought the tickets.

According to ManilaConcerts:
"The Fray postpone June 21 concert in Manila and cancel June 22 concert in Cebu City.The Fray and their Manila promoters have mutually agreed to re-schedule the Manila concert date from June 21, 2012 to November 10, 2012.

The November 10 Manila concert will transfer its venue to Smart-Araneta Coliseum as the MOA Arena (the original June 21 venue) had prior confirmed bookings for most of November. All tickets for the June concert will be honored. Ticket holders for the current Manila show.

The Manila promoters will soon announce and publish guidelines on how concert tickets already bought for June 21 can be exchanged for tickets to the re-scheduled date. Details will be posted at www.thefray.com we look forward to seeing you in The Philippines in November and are very sorry for this delay.
Tickets will be ON SALE ON TICKETNET NEXT WEEK "

[Ruthay]

Hey guys! Who among you have watched the concert? Twas amazing!! Words cannot describe!