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''Midheaven'' is The Human Abstract's second full-length release on Hopeless Records. It was released on August 19, 2008. The album was originally recorded with producer Toby Wright,however the band has "wiped off all credits" of his effort.〔(THE HUMAN ABSTRACT To Release 'Midheaven' In August ) Retrieved on June 11, 2008〕 The record was later re-worked and finished by Leonard Simone and Jesse E. String. A studio journal has been posted on YouTube documenting the progress of Midheaven. The studio journal was shot and edited by Nick Guillen. Four video teasers have been made by the band's director Michael Grodner (The Human Abstract, Planes Mistaken For Stars, The Briggs, Chiodos) for the band's first music video from ''Midheaven'', "Procession of the Fates". The video was shot months before the song was written and recorded to generate the overall concept of the entire record. The album debuted at #163 on The Billboard Top 200 with first week sales of 4,100. == Sound and theme == Before recording the album, The Human Abstract departed from its founding member A.J. Minette, who wished to pursue other musical goals outside of metal. Minette was replaced by Andrew Tapley, and at this time the band had also adopted a new member, Sean Leonard, playing various keyboard instruments.〔("The Human Abstract Announces New Members" ) ''metalunderground.com''. Retrieved on August 22, 2008.〕 These changes allowed a change in musical style for the band. The production of the album also saw a change while recording. Producer Toby Wright (Korn, Slayer, Alice in Chains) had initially been brought in to work on the record, however Wright "was wiped off of all the credits" due to musical differences, and the band finished the album with Leonard Simone, Jesse E. String co-producing the album.〔 After the new band line up was set, Nathan Ells reassured fans that, "The Human Abstract has always been, and will continue to be, a heavy band.〔" However, ''Midheaven'' departs from the hardcore sound found on The Human Abstract's debut release ''Nocturne''. Although the album does feature heavy parts, it focuses more on the alternative and progressive side. It also contains more singing than screaming when compared to ''Nocturne''. One reviewer said, "You definitely need to have an open mind going into ''Midheaven''. Don't expect ''Nocturne'' Pt. 2; you will be sorely disappointed if you do."〔Marsicano, Dan. ("The Human Abstract - Midheaven Review" ) ''411mania.com''. Retrieved on August 22, 2008.〕 ''Midheaven'' is a concept album that tells the story of one unnamed man. The Human Abstract tried to create a story that is "something with a storyline that tells real stories about real people, something that tells a story that lies so deeply within the human cycle of being, that it has always been, and may always be within the recesses of our conscious thought."〔 To effectively create the concept the band created a theme, unique to each song, that tied into the overall concept. From there the band would, "try to capture the mood musically for what each theme represents."〔 Ells stated that the story "follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and greed."〔 The cover art theme and style is heavily influenced by Robert Parke-Harrison.〔(The Artist who influenced the cover - Robert Parke-Harrison ) Retrieved on August 19, 2008〕 The album artwork was done by original bassist Kenny Arehart. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Midheaven (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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