The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1
{{Infobox album
| name = The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1
| type = compilation
| artist = Rise Against
| cover = The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol 1.jpg
| alt =
| released = July 27, 2018
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio = The Blasting Room, Fort Collins, Colorado
| genre = Acoustic
| length = 37:10
| label = Virgin
| producer = {{flatlist|
- Bill Stevenson
- Jason Livermore
- Chris Beeble
- Andrew Berlin
}}
| prev_title = Wolves
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = Nowhere Generation
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Rise Against compilation album
| type = compilation
| prev_title = Long Forgotten Songs: B-Sides & Covers 2000–2013
| prev_year = 2013
| title = The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1
| year = 2018
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|last=Yeung|first=Neil Z.|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-ghost-note-symphonies-vol-1-mw0003171914|title=Rise Against - The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1|publisher=AllMusic|date=n.d.|accessdate=July 27, 2018}}
| rev2 = Alternative Addiction
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/Review/1728|title=Rise Against - The Ghost Symphonies, Vol. 1|work=Alternative Addiction|date=n.d.|accessdate=June 20, 2019}}
| rev3 = Kerrang!
| rev3Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine|last=Ruskell|first=Nick|title=Rise Against The Ghost Note Symphonies Vol 1|magazine=Kerrang!|date=August 2018|page=71|issn=0262-6624 }}
}}
The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1 is a compilation album by American rock band Rise Against. It was released on July 27, 2018. The album features reimagined versions of previously released Rise Against songs, with acoustic orchestration and alternative instrumentation.
Rise Against recorded songs for The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1 at the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.{{cite web|last=Childers|first=Chad|url=http://loudwire.com/rise-against-ghost-note-symphonies-vol-1-house-on-fire-video/|title=Rise Against Strip Down Familiar Favorites With 'Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1,' Unleash 'House on Fire' Video|work=Loudwire|date=May 20, 2018|accessdate=May 20, 2018}} To promote the album, the band released an acoustic rendition of their 2017 song, "House on Fire" on May 18.{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/rise-against-announce-the-ghost-note-symphonies-vol-1/|title=Rise Against Announce The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol 1|work=Kerrang!|date=May 18, 2018|accessdate=May 20, 2018}}
On June 8 the band released an acoustic rendition of Like the Angel, promoted by the related videoclip.{{Citation|last=RiseAgainst|title=Rise Against - "Like the Angel" (The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol 1)|date=2018-06-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfeHzVBnEyI|access-date=2018-07-18}} On July 13, an acoustic rendition of the song Voices Off Camera was released.{{Citation|title=Voices Off Camera - Ghost Note Symphonies|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/7dc2uLex93LEqCJBJNHjpX?si=at1nCcMmQYOATD9nEdCAfQ|language=en|access-date=2018-07-18}} The original version of this song is also part of the album Revolutions per Minute and was announced via a video trailer on the band's Facebook page.
Background
In a 2018 interview with HMV, singer Tim McIlrath noted how Rise Against fans had been asking for an acoustic album for several years, and although the band considered recording one, they did not have enough time in their schedule to properly record one.{{cite web|last=Goodwyn|first=Tom|url=https://www.hmv.com/music/rise-against-ghost-note-symphonies-interview|title='I want these songs to become new again...' - Rise Against talk new collection The Ghost Note Symphonies Vol. 1|work=HMV|date=August 1, 2018|accessdate=June 23, 2019}} After the release of Wolves in June 2017, the band members had some free time to record new material, and they decided to record a couple of acoustic bonus tracks.{{cite web|last=Heidemann|first=Michael|url=https://wgnradio.com/2019/04/23/rise-against-straps-up-their-acoustic-guitars-to-headline-chicago-theater-with-the-ghost-note-symphonies-vol-1/|title=Rise Against Strap Up Their Acoustic Guitars To Headline Chicago Theater With 'The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1'|work=WGN|date=April 23, 2019|accessdate=June 23, 2019}} Rise Against booked a twelve day long session at the Blasting Room with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
The album's title is derived from a lyrics from "Parts Per Million," a song from Wolves.
Track listing
All lyrics written by Tim McIlrath; all music composed by Rise Against.
{{Track listing
| title1 = The Violence
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Audience of One
| length2 = 4:08
| title3 = Faint Resemblance
| length3 = 2:22
| title4 = House on Fire
| length4 = 3:24
| title5 = Like the Angel
| length5 = 3:15
| title6 = Miracle
| length6 = 4:02
| title7 = Savior
| length7 = 4:54
| title8 = Wait for Me
| length8 = 3:51
| title9 = Far from Perfect
| length9 = 3:53
| title10 = Voices Off Camera
| length10 = 3:01
| total_length = 37:10
}}
Personnel
Credits adapted from Allmusic{{cite web |title=The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1 - Rise Against {{!}} Songs {{!}} Reviews {{!}} Credits {{!}} AllMusic.html |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-ghost-note-symphonies-vol-1-mw0003171914/credits |website=Allmusic |access-date=26 March 2021}}
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;Rise Against
- Tim McIlrath – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele
- Zach Blair – acoustic guitar
- Joe Principe – acoustic bass guitar
- Brandon Barnes – drums, percussion
;Additional musicians
- Chris Beeble – string arrangements
- Andrew Berlin – acoustic guitar, piano, string arrangements
- Jeb Bows – violin
- John Grigsby – upright bass
- Phil Norman – cello
- Adrienne Short – violin
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;Production
- Bill Stevenson – production, engineering
- Jason Livermore – production, engineering, mixing, mastering
- Chris Beeble – engineering, production
- Andrew Berlin – engineering, production
;Additional personnel
- Nicole Frantz – creative director
- Ryan Del Vecchio – A&R
- David Wolter – A&R
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Charts
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scope="row"| Australian Albums (ARIA){{cite web|url=https://www.auspop.com.au/2018/8/aria-chart-watch-484/|title=ARIA Chart Watch #484|publisher=auspOp|date=August 4, 2018|accessdate=August 4, 2018}}
| 72 |
{{album chart|Austria|29|artist=Rise Against|album=The Ghost Note Symphones, Vol. 1|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 8, 2018}} |
{{album chart|Flanders|66|artist=Rise Against|album=The Ghost Note Symphones, Vol. 1|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 3, 2018}} |
{{album chart|BillboardCanada|22|artist=Rise Against|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 7, 2018}} |
{{album chart|Germany4|9|id=365057|artist=Rise Against|album=The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol. 1|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 3, 2018}} |
{{album chart|Scotland|86|date=20180803|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 4, 2018}} |
{{album chart|Switzerland|39|artist=Rise Against|album=The Ghost Note Symphones, Vol. 1|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 8, 2018}} |
{{album chart|Billboard200|55|artist=Rise Against|rowheader=true|accessdate=August 7, 2018}} |
References
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