From before the dawn of time to a future beyond space,

enter the world of Vertical Alignment


Welcome to our brand new web house. There's much to see and do that's new, but the most exciting thing is our brand new VA Free! section. There, you can sign up and receive music of Vertical Alignment both old and new for free! See the details and sign up under the VA Free! tab above. Available now are the advance single from “The Trail of Tears Suite,” “Land and Sky Single”. Stay tuned for even more.


Now in 2011 we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vertical Alignment! Here's to many more years of meaningful music.


Vertical Alignment Discography:


May 2006 - web release of “Signposts”
January 2007 - CD release of “Signposts”
January 2009 - CD and web release of “Lost In Space”
May 2009 - web release of “Promises and Tales”
June 2010 - web release of “Land and Sky”
July 2010 - CD release of “Land and Sky”

coming in 2011 - “Spot Upon the Sun Single”
coming in 2011 - “Lost In Space Special Edition”
coming in 2011 - “The Trail of Tears Suite”


The music of Vertical Alignment and more is available at ThunderSongs!


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The Trail of Tears Suite
Land and Sky

Vertical Alignment is pleased to release our first advance single from “The Trail of Tears Suite.” The song is “Land and Sky” which tells the story of the Cherokees just before and through their contact with white Europeans. Penned by Peter J with vocals by Mike Florio, it captures a time that is forever lost. The song also features members of Ajalon as guest musicians along with former Glass Hammer guitarist, David Wallimann. Enjoy the song that started “The Trail of Tears Suite” almost four years ago.


“Land and Sky” features:


Mike Florio - lead vocals
Peter J - backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, Cherokee flute
David Wallimann - guitars
Randy George - piano, bass
Dan Lile - drums

Native Son

“Native Son,” the second advance single from “The Trail of Tears Suite,” is an unusual look at Cherokee humorist, writer, radio personality, and actor Will Rogers. This man carved a place in the early 20th century with his homespun wit and wisdom along with a healthy dose of finely barbed political commentary. This song was written by Mike Florio with a little help from Peter J and is beautifully sung by Mike. Kevin Thomas (Salem Hill) joins the band on drums.


Vertical Alignment is indebted to America's premier Will Rogers impersonator, Randall Reeder, who added pithy quotes that you'll hear sprinkled through the song. Randall, along with the Will Rogers Museum, verified that all quotes used are the genuine words of Will.


“Native Son” features:


Mike Florio - lead vocals, keyboards
Randall Reeder - narration
Peter J - backing vocals, guitars, keyboards
Jaymi Millard - bass
Kevin Thomas - drums




Going a step beyond the original, “Lost In Space Special Edition”


Lost In Space Special Edition

Vertical Alignment is excited to release “Lost In Space Special Edition.” The album includes all music remastered from “Lost In Space” along with new music including “Spot Upon the Sun” featuring vocals by Mike Florio.


“Lost In Space Special Edition” features:


Mike FitzPatrick - lead vocals
Mike Florio - lead vocals, keyboards
Peter J - backing vocals, guitars, keyboards, sequencing
Jaymi Millard - bass