THE EVOLUTION OF “EVOLUTION”

The story of Evolution is one of moving past one’s doubts and fears.  “We all have dreams – and we all have obstacles that get in the way of them,” says Alan.  “I wanted to show people that it is a great thing to pursue your goals – no matter what.”  But with that in mind, the title track of the album took on a very different feel after September 11.  “Like most people, I had a really tough time dealing with the attacks.  I had stopped writing songs and working on the album – it was so difficult to work at all…  But the song “Evolution” is about people rising above even the worst circumstances…  We can all evolve – and we can all still celebrate life…  And as much as we should remember those who sacrificed so much on that day, this song is for those who remain - a reminder that we should still celebrate life and honor those who were lost – by being alive and living as fully as possible…  In a way, you could say that this song is not about September 11, but rather - about September 12…”

The tracks on Evolution reflect those same ideas.  From the hopeful pop of Forever Your Angel and Let Them Say to the aggressive power of On The Prowl and Dragonslayer – to the stirring emotions of The River and The Things I Need to Say – Alan’s debut album reflects life as the adventure it should be!