New Release Jan. 2007 - Progressive acoustic rock carrying a fresh tone throughout. A heartfelt, insightful collection of songs examining life experiences to which everyone can relate. Each song is a lyrical picture framed by a unique musical idea.

10 MP3 Songs
POP: Folky Pop, ROCK: Acoustic



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Recent Press:

--- Jeff Maisey, The Virginian-Pilot, Jan. 19th, 2007---

"Virginia Beach singer/songwriter Skip Friel uses his ten-track CD, "Twilight Red Sky," to take listeners down the back roads of Americana. .... Friel's guitar work is exceptional. His voice recalls the tone and phrasing of Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen and, at times, Van Morrison. The mix of guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, pedal steel and violin is nearly perfect .... If radio station The Coast were still around, "Twilight Red Sky" would be a natural for heavy play list rotation."

Recent Radio Play:

Song 'The Universe Changed' was put into play list rotation starting Jan. 21st, 2007 at WHRV FM 89.5, Sunday evening program "Acoustic Highway" with host Barry Graham.

Song 'Virginia Beach Blues' was featured on WNIS AM 790, Tony Macrini's morning show, Jan. 16th, 2007.

Press Release: Jan. 8th, 2007

New Moon Music announces the release of Skip Frielâs debut album, Twilight Red Sky. The album is a heartfelt, insightful collection of songs examining life experiences to which everyone can relate. Tracks include âJump in Nathanielââa moving âwelcome to the worldâ from a father to his young son and âThe Universe Changedââa powerful account of hurt, hope and forgiveness. Each song is a lyrical picture framed by a unique musical idea, and Frielâs brand of progressive acoustic rock carries a fresh tone throughout.

Best known for his emotion-filled vocal performances and innovative guitar techniques, Skip has been a popular mainstay at Eastern Virginia venues. He is the brother of New Moon Music founder, Randy Friel, who produced this album. This recording reunites the musical brothers who last performed together more than two decades ago.

We are very excited about releasing these compositions. The lyrics are richly layered and supported by sublime instrumental accompaniment. Perhaps the albumâs most striking sonic trademarks are seamless harmonies and vocal blends. Skip's compositions draw inspiration from a deep well of American music. Elements of blues, nuevo-folk and rock come alive in a journey across fresh, yet familiar musical landscape.

From the opening track's infectious melody to the final track's instrumental refrain, this dynamic album has the spirit to catch your interest and hold your heart.

CD Credits:

All songs written by Skip Friel

Skip Friel - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, background vocals.

Randy Friel - keyboards, background vocals, percussion.

Michael Maiorano - bass guitar.

Bill Trueluck - drums, background vocals.

Ernie Triomfilo - pedal steel guitar on âTwo Step Tooâ and âSherryâs Other Song", slide guitar on âJump In Nathaniel.â

John Workman - electric guitar on âVirginia Beach Bluesâ and âYour Fun.â

Sharon Sable - background vocals on âJump In Nathaniel,â âTwilight Red Sky,â âTwo Step Tooâ and âThe Universe Changed.â

Drew Dillard - bass guitar on âSherryâs Other Songâ and âVirginia Beach Blues.â

Larry Larrabee â Harmonica on âVirginia Beach Bluesâ

Lew London â Violin on âResonate.â

Recorded & mixed at Scullville Studios, Scullville, NJ.

Produced by Randy Friel.

Cover Design by Bart Morris.