NOISE AND FLOWERS

Neil Young + Promise Of The Real announce a new live album, Noise & Flowers, that captures the group in all their glory on their 2019 European tour. The release will be accompanied by a similarly titled concert film that s included in the album s 2xLP+CD Deluxe Edition. Noise & Flowers documents a 9-date tour that began just two weeks after Young s lifetime friend and manager of more than 50 years, Elliot Roberts, passed away at age 76. Performing alongside a photograph of Roberts taped to his road case, Young approached each show as a celebratory memorial service to honor his late friend. It s a trek the legendary singer/songwriter describes as wondrous.'Playing in his memory [made it] one of the most special tours ever, Young says in the album s liner notes. We hit the road and took his great spirit with us into every song. This music belongs to no one. It s in the air. Every note was played for music s great friend, Elliot. In paying tribute to the manager who guided Young s career for over a half-century, Noise & Flowers explores all corners of his vast discography. It balances all-timer anthems ( Mr. Soul,'Helpless,'Rockin in the Free World ) with rarely aired 70s deep cuts ( Field of Opportunity,'On the Beach ) and 90s gems ( From Hank to Hendrix,'Throw Your Hatred Down ). His frequent backing band since 2015, Promise of the Real effectively bridges the extremes in Young s sound, infusing his raging rockers and country serenades with their casual brilliance and telepathic intuition.'