PeacockSunrise Records is ecstatic to share the exciting news of the much-anticipated re-release of “Horizons” by the esteemed US Sophisti-pop band, BlissBliss. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone, and we are thrilled to be a part of it.
The band is comprised of the “incredible former Amy Grant backing vocalist and successful CCM solo artist Renee Garcia (Bliss)..”, and the Grammy-nominated session musician, Lang Bliss, BlissBliss brings a unique and captivating musical experience to the forefront. “Horizons” is a testament to their exceptional talent and musical prowess, and we couldn’t be more proud to showcase their work.
Join us in celebrating this extraordinary journey as we reintroduce “Horizons” to the world. Get ready to immerse yourself in the melodic brilliance and soulful harmonies that define BlissBliss. It’s a musical adventure that promises to captivate and resonate with fans old and new. Stay tuned for an unforgettable experience with BlissBliss and PeacockSunrise Records.
Lang and Renee also brought in friends Scott Bernard (Kenny Loggins, studio) and Kurt Stowe (Juke House Saints, studio) for some special guitar parts, sax player Mark Douthit (Lionel Richie, Elton John, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Vanessa Williams) and friend and vocalist, Irene Kelly Johnson (Bryan Duncan, studio).
Horizons Track-list
1. Your Number’s Up 2. Do or Die 3. Searching For Summertime 4. Drive 5. Talking Through Fences 6. What’s Going On 7. Crimson Love
BlissBliss Is… Lead Vocals: Renee Bliss Guitars: Mark Lee Townsend, Kurt Stowe, Scott Bernard, Lang Bliss Keys: Eric Bikles , Caleb Dinger Drums: Lang Bliss Sax: Mark Douthit Violins and Violas: David Davidson Cello: Paul Nelson Programming: Lang Bliss
Additional Musicians Background Vocalists-Tabitha Fair, Kim Keyes, Soren Wohlers, Irene Kelly, Renee Bliss, Lang Bliss, Kurt Stowe Strings Arranged by David Davidson
Recorded at: S-s-studio Nashville. TN engineered Mark Lee Townsend Different Wirld Studio, Spring Hill, TN engineered by Lang Bliss Strings recorded at Blue Grotto Studio, Brentwood. TN Engineered by Sean Spence Mixed and Mastered by Sefi Carmel at Soundtrack Creation-London
“We are happy to announce that the official re-issue of Horizons on PeacockSunrise Records, will now be available on our new Bandcamp Store (the link will be live come February 9th) with our 3 previous releases as well. As recording artists, we continually strive to not only make the highest caliber of music for you all to enjoy, but we’re also continually looking for ways to make it easier for people to discover our music. Our music will still be available via our website.” – BlissBliss
About Bandcamp Bandcamp is an online audio (physical and digital) distribution platform and is utilized by many artists and record companies. Every purchase of one of our releases includes unlimited streaming of your purchase via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads in MP3, FLAC, and more.
We would like to thank our label for helping us set up our Bandcamp Store. You can always get our music via our website, and soon, Horizons will be available worldwide through all popular online shops and coming to fine retail shops…. maybe near you!
We’d like you to join us on this adventure of which you’d play an important part.
We have a message to get out to the world through our music but we need your help.
Our Horizons album can go places that we only dreamt of with our new relationship with PeacockSunrise Records but we have get the CDs manufactured and we’re looking for your help to do that.
We signed a record and distribution deal and now you’re here checking out the news about it!💥😊👍🏻🙌🏻👏🏻💥 It’s with a small indie label called PeacockSunrise Records.
We heard about the owner of the label through a friend, whose band is on the sister label, Melodic Revolution Records. BlissBliss-Horizons will be re-released officially, in 2024.
EVERY DAY in NOVEMBER is BLACK FRIDAY at MRR & PSR
Yes, it’s that time of the year… and our “Annual Holiday Sale” is back featuring loads of new releases as well as all the classics.
Order early to make sure you get the perfect gift for yourself, loved ones, and friends this includes sale prices on all CDs, LPs, and DVDs.
Take advantage now and save! All physical orders include a free digital copy of the same product plus, you will also receive one of our very cool FREE various artist digital albums and one of our many other random gifts while supplies last. Give the gift of music!
Don’t forget to use the discount code LOVE for each item you purchase.
We understand that many of you live outside of the United States of America and would love to purchase physical products, but are shocked by the cost of shipping we understand and can sympathize with you as we are customers as well. Sadly we don’t set the price for shipping rates that is done by the postal and delivery services.
HOWEVER, THERE IS GOOD NEWS!!!
So how can I get a better shipping rate? It’s actually quite simple, don’t just purchase one item purchase two or more, and save. Every additional CD you purchase up to 5 CDSs is only a few dollars more per disc.
Here is an example: Let’s say you live in the Netherlands and you purchase a CD shipping on that one item can be as expensive as $14 or more, if you purchase more than one CD, you will only pay a few dollars more per each additional item.
Thank you for supporting our artists and their music.
It is always exciting to discover new music and work with bands and artists that create wonderful music. BlissBliss fits the bill. They are a US-based Sophisti-pop band with a blend of Pop, Rock, Jazz and R&B featuring Renee Bliss on Vocals and Lang Bliss on Drums, Programming, Guitar, and Backing Vocals. While the sound of BlissBliss is 100% original they do create the feeling that you’re a fan and have known their music for years, which is no small task. – Nick Katona / PeacockSunrise Records
“If you like Swing Out Sister, Steely Dan, Brand New Heavies, Joe Jackson, Basia, Every Thing But The Girl, or Sade, then you will love this.”-Talk About Pop Music
View the post from the duo’s Facebook page
“One thing I love about Sophisti-pop is how meticulous so many of those bands were in the engineering of their records. To me, many of those records are just sonically untouchable, even to this day. It’s evident that BlissBliss is chasing that same level of fidelity and nailing it. Horizons has the forwardness of modern music, but retains the dimensionality and the space I associate with sophisti-pop albums from the ’80s and early ’90s.” – Jake Jenkins / InSync Magazine
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Steve “Ace” Acker for No. 6 Magnolia AvebySun King Rising
John Blangero – Piano Vocals
George Elliott Willie Ross Steve SchuffertFred DeLu Stevee Wellons Joy Brown Bernice Wilkerson Pete Hewlett Ralph Guzzi Eric DeFadeKevin McManus Kenny BlakeDavud Granati George Perilli Roger Humphries
SUN KING RISING John Blangero – Piano, Keys, Lead Vocals, Orchestral Arrangements George Perilli – Drums on all tracks except 4 and 10 Roger Humphreys – Drums 4 George Elliott – Bass Guitar on all tracks Willie Ross – Guitar 1 2,3 4.5,8 Steve Schuffert – Guitar 6,7 8 9 Ace Acker – Acoustic Guitar 3 Fred Delu – Electric Piano 4
Background Vocal Arrangements by Stevee Wellons and Ace Acker Background Singers: Stevee Wellons – All tracks but 10 Joy Brown – 1,3,4,5,7,8, Bernice Wilkerson – 1,3,4,5,7,8 Pete Hewlett – 6,9 Ace – 2,6,9 Raloh Guzzi – Horn Arrangements Ralph Guzzi, Eric Defade, Kevin McManus – Horn Section Kennv Blake – Saxophone 4
ADDITIONAL CREDIT Engineered by David Granati Recorded at Maplewood Studio, Ambridge, PA Mixed and Mastered by Brian Foraker Produced by Ace Acker Art Direction & Design = Clint English
ABOUT THE ALBUM Signs & Wonder is the second critically acclaimed album by Sun King Rising, the album features a collection of ten Sun King Rising southern noir stories set to music, with a cast of colorful characters, intrigue, tales of sin and redemption, murder without justice, and love without limits.
“QUOTES” “Signs & Wonders” is a satisfyingly psyche-cleansing experience. Dmitry M. Epstein – DMME
He doesn’t need the approval of the establishment to be a star; honestly, he just needs to keep making music like this. Mark Druery – Indie Shark
“Signs & Wonders” is not just about the music; it’s about the experience – the experience of being taken on a musical journey, of feeling the raw emotions, of witnessing the genius of a true artist. It’s about the journey from the first note to the last, and everything in between. Michael Stover – Music Crowns
We recommend listening through the album from start to finish to get the perfect experience but don’t worry, it’ll be the best 42 minutes you’ll ever spend. Board City
There is greatness within, and anyone who enjoys Americana-style rock cannot afford to miss out on what is a true classic of the genre. Accessible from the very first note, it repays repeated plays as there is just so much breadth and depth within. Music rarely gets better than this. Kev Rowland – ReZonatZ
We won the Silver Award for our music video, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue, at the International Singer Songwriters Association 2023 ceremony! Thank you very much to all who voted for us and to ISSA. Special kudos to Dante Ludovici who directed the video, and Ace Acker who produced the record. And thanks to my record company, PeacockSunrise Records, and it’s President, Nick Katona, for believing in me.
Oct 28, 2022, Sun King Rising releases the Short Film, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue based on the Hit Single of the same title from his latest album Signs & Wonders produced and directed by Dante Ludovici, No. 6 Magnolia Avenue is a literal film interpretation of the song’s optimistic, uplifting lyric. It is the story of an unknown, down-and-out musician who attains acclaim and stardom after encountering the beautiful “Girl in China Blue” at a bar gig.
Ludovici’s production ably captures all the emotion, pathos, and humor inherent in the recording. Many of the artist’s New Castle, Pennsylvania friends and family form the colorful cast of characters.
Sun King Rising is the musical moniker and alter-ego of John Blangero, who lives in Port Isabel, Texas. By night, Blangero is Sun King Rising. By day, he is a world-renowned genetic research scientist and professor at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.
Watch No. 6 Magnolia Here
Meghan Greenwood, a popular Pittsburgh choreographer/dancer, plays his love interest in the film. Ludovici also featured her in his first Sun King Rising film production, “Free Will in China Blue.” She has retained her “girl in China Blue” identity in the second production.
In addition to the mostly local Newcastle cast, Ludovici also utilizes multiple Newcastle and nearby Poland, Ohio locations to significant effect.
Blangero wrote the song, and producer Ace Acker completed it with a who’s who lineup of Pittsburgh players and singers at David Granati’s Maplewood Studio in Ambridge, PA. Granati engineered Sun King Rising’s first album, Delta Tales. as well.
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