Black Mesa.....Like the video game? Does this mean that the 2nd album is a remake of something?
Posted Jun 14, 2019 11:32:49 AM
State Of The Band 2019
Jun 14, 2019 | HANSON
Every year alongside the celebration of HANSON Day and the anniversary of our band we share our plans for the coming year, and increasingly the future of our music, but this year is special because it marks a big change.
The success of String Theory, along with the corresponding world tour brought us face to face with two hard realities. 1) Despite how daunting it may seem, everything is possible. 2) We need to look even further out ahead if we are going to continue to tackle big projects, and live up to the spirit of the I Was Born Challenge, so for the first time ever, we want to share not just what we are planning for 2019, but what we hope to do in 2020, and even… 2021
We want to share not just what we are working on now, but what we are working towards so that all HANSON Fans can share excitement and join in the anticipation of what comes next, the way Hanson.net members currently look forward to new music every year.
2019 is a year for making, and we hope to make a lot. In addition to laying the ground work for projects that will be coming out between now and our 30-year anniversary in 2022, we are planning to record not just one, but two album length projects this year.
- The first project we are calling “Against the World” planned for release in 2020
- The second project we are calling “Black Mesa” planned for release in 2021
We are looking forward to sharing more as we begin writing and recording, and with any luck playing some of this music live on stage for the first time this fall.
-Isaac Taylor and Zac
Forum Comments
gmreynarivera0326
Gloria Reyna-Rivera / Columbia, Sc, US
Black Mesa........very interesting I look forwarding to learning more about you alls project!
Posted Jun 14, 2019 11:44:52 AM
domebaby319
Lisa Dobbs / LaVergne, Tennessee, US
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That's exciting new, I can't wait for the next chapter.
Posted Jun 14, 2019 12:44:45 PM
i am incredibly excited about these projects. INCREDIBLY.
hanson, let's get it!
Posted Jun 14, 2019 01:41:17 PM
killin it! Looking forward to all of this. And loved reliving this night through this video. Take me back .
Posted Jun 14, 2019 02:12:41 PM
Saveme97
Candice Lynch / auburn, ga, US
You guys are killing it!! I can not wait for 2020 :) I will be here every step of the way, it does not matter how long it takes! Keep kicking *** and taking names!!!
Posted Jun 14, 2019 02:15:20 PM
jasmine84
Jennifer McWilliams / Toronto, Ontario, CA
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Thank you for sharing this on Youtube. I am very excited for what's to come!
Posted Jun 14, 2019 02:29:38 PM
MissyKrissy
Kristina Cummings / Hummelstown, PA, US
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I am so excited for this!!! See you all soon! :-) <3
Posted Jun 14, 2019 02:56:13 PM
eek_a_mouse
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"Black Mesa" sounds surprisingly specific, especially for an album that won't see the light of day until 2021. Does this mean some songs may have already been written for it? I see that the title (intentional or not) is the same as a video game remake. All very mysterious.
"Album length projects" make me happy (for the record). ;)
Thanks for posting the video. It was fun watching it again. I'm really looking forward to everything -- the whole enchilada...
Posted Jun 14, 2019 04:19:59 PM
We are looking forward to sharing more as we begin writing and recording, and with any luck playing some of this music live on stage for the first time this fall.
Yesssssss! These are the goods I am here for THANKYOUVERYMUCH.
Posted Jun 14, 2019 04:53:04 PM
It would be cool if they were releasing a new Black Mesa game and Hanson was creating the soundtrack for it. However, I have a feeling it is more to do with Oklahoma.
Posted Jun 14, 2019 05:13:25 PM
blueskyjudy
Judy Ferrante / Conklin, NY, US
Wow! Can you say "super busy"? Thank you for the update.
Really looking forward to hearing music from In Real Life and - maybe - more acoustic numbers in upcoming Hanson shows.
Posted Jun 14, 2019 08:33:31 PM
singer_inside
Selene Ainsworth / Adelaide, SA, AU
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Wow. This sounds amazing!
Posted Jun 14, 2019 09:25:00 PM
thinkofbroadway
Ashley Wool / NEW YORK, NY, US
we severely need official "Blame Taylor" merch
Posted Jun 15, 2019 10:53:21 AM
shell_fair
Michelle Fair-Williams / Newcastle Upon Tyne, na, GB
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Can not wait for all the fun of 2020!
Posted Jun 15, 2019 03:32:18 PM
MusicFreakITZ
Megan Kyle / China Grove, NC, US
So excited. Love the album titles as well. I hope you guys plan to do more string theory shows because I'm dying to see that show.
Posted Jun 15, 2019 05:24:31 PM
Teeny
Christine Crawford / Braybrook, VIC, AU
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So a quick google tells me that Black Mesa is a fan-made video game. I'm feeling a theme. If you need a fan to help make your album, my hand couldn't be any higher.
Posted Jun 16, 2019 03:08:09 AM
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Andie55
Thanks for sharing. So exciting ❤️
Posted Jun 14, 2019 04:22:41 PM