Melodic Revolution Records recording artist, John Orr Franklin returns with a highly anticipated new science fiction-based, progressive rock concept album.

Packaged and distributed in four album sides. “Reaching Ground” is accompanied by an e-book filled with artwork, lyrics and the albums credits.

There is also an interactive website at www.reachingground.com

The 5 track download is comprised of the "Reaching Ground Sampler" as well as one track for each of the four album sides.

Digital singles sold separately:

"Alpha & Omega (digital single)"
johnorrfranklin.bandcamp.com/track/alpha-omega-digital-single-2012

"Soldier On (digital single 2012)"
johnorrfranklin.bandcamp.com/track/soldier-on-digital-single-2012

"Vanishing Umbra (digital single)"
johnorrfranklin.bandcamp.com/track/vanishing-umbra-digital-single


The album tells the tale of one man's journey through a world on the brink of universal evolutionary change. After first contact with beings from another dimension, the planet descends into a world of distrust and discord. In this landscape of division between those that believe, and have made contact with this new race, to those that cannot or refuse to believe, one man comes forth to fulfill his destiny.
His hope to bring harmony back into a world struggling to rebuild a bridge into a truth that was abandoned many millennia ago, is encapsulated in “Reaching Ground” and is the beginning of his story.

The John Orr Franklin Project Is:
John Orr Franklin - vocals, keyboards, lead & rhythm guitars
Chris Cribb - keyboards & vocals
Ryan Redfern - bass guitar & backing vocals
Reagan Redfern - drums & percussion

Special guest musicians include drummer Victor Tassone of Unified Past and drummer Gavin Harrison from multi-platinum British prog giant Porcupine Tree.

Track Listing:

One of Four
01. Incoming
02. Without a Sound
03. Battle Scars

Two of Four
04. Soldier On - part 1 - connection
part 2 - soldier on
part 3 - alone
part 4 - stick to your guns
part 5 - soldier on (reprise)
05. Resuscitation
06. Reaching Ground

Three of Four
07. Outpost Down
08. Stars Are Falling
09. Light it Up!
10. Sanctify

Four of Four
11. Vanishing Umbra
12. Your Own Worst Enemy
13. Prelude
14. Alpha and Omega