Fallan Soldier

You may remember him from such roles as Hunter “James” Montgomery on Queer as Folk, but at the moment, Harris Allan is Fallan Soldier. Releasing his premiere album, Fallan Soldier combines elements of genres like rock, pop, and electronic into his hip-hop. All lyrical content in the album is written and supplied by Allan himself, an exemplary singer-songwriter. Above The Call Of Duty is a capable first album, with inventive lyrics and unique vocals.

“A Big Front” and “Hands Up High” are the best tracks on the album, because when you are listening to them the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and you can lose yourself in the music. The beat behind them is powerful and matches Allan’s rapping well, which isn’t always true for the rest of the tracks on the album. What is great about the songs are that there is a track for any listener. “At Night” is a mellow, sexy, swingy song that can awaken the night crawler in anyone. If you are political, then “Blood on the Pin” is more your cup of tea, commenting on the state of war today. “Supressed” and “The Edge of Disaster” are songs that will lift your spirits up.

In my interview with Harris Allan, he commented on the veritable amount of genre mixing present on Above the Call of Duty. This is most apparent in the track “Fights”, which combines pop, rock and hip-hop in an eclectic collaboration. For purists, there is “60 in the Tank” and “Fallan Soldier,” the two closest to hip-hop.

Yet to be honest, sometimes the genre mixing was not as noticeable. For instance, the funk beat in “Supressed” could be a little more prominent, even though the song is an enjoyable listen.

Still, the album is one that is worth more than one play, maybe even two. Harris Allan is still in the line of acting, but he most certainly is, the Fallan Soldier. - ANEVIBE.COM by Alex Hutt

Fallan Soldier...is a very talented guy, and last night just proved it. Very personable, friendly, good live vocalls and girls going crazy were only a part of his show. Harris is very conscious of his music, the crowd and being the center of attention, and he carries himself very well on stage. He started with the song FIGHTS which is his new video as well. He really has the talent to become a force in this genre of music. Rap, hip hop, rock and beats can be heard in every song he performs. My personal favorites were 60 In The Tank and Hands Up High. I was impressed with every aspect of...from the moves, to his concentration on the beats and hearing the music to perform the vocals. Jade Sperry - JadedPhotography Blog

It's a soundscape like no other--hard-hitting beats merged with rock and hip-hop rhythms infused with electric-dance sounds.

If you haven't yet heard of Fallan Soldier, you will as the 24-year-old Vancouverite starts travelling the province, promoting his debut album, Above The Call of Duty.

Off stage, he is Harris Allan who, who 16, began writing the creative lyrics for which he's quickly becoming renowned.

His unique lyrics, genre-mixing tracks and distinctive vocals set Allan apart, something he hopes adds to the longevity of his solo music career.

For the full article please see:
www.bclocalnews.com/bc_thompson_nicola/kamloopsthisweek/entertainment/69678582.html - Kamloops This Week

"This album is so hot, I can't even touch it...ouch!" May 27, 2009 - B-Sac

Thursday, July 23, 2009
CD Review - Fallan Soldier, Above the Call of Duty

Fallan Soldier is Harris Allan, a native of the Vancouver area who has a number of acting credits behind him. His debut CD, Above the Call of Duty, is a mixture of pop rock, hip hop, rap and some fused reggae in the mix. It's fresh, upbeat and exceptional for it's sound performance by Harris. His vocals are reminiscent of Eminen but are not quite as controversial. They are more personal and straight up as they hit your ears consistently.

The CD begins with “A Big Front” which starts out in a hip-hop/rap way but then it morphs into pop rock/hip-hop as the chorus starts and goes back to hip-hop/rap. The transition of this is seamless and is very effective not only in this song but in most of the songs on this CD. “The Edge of Disaster” is a pure hip-hop song that speaks about just being on the edge of something that is self-destructive, going down in flames, crashing and burning. I like this song particularly for the layering of 3 sets of vocals which is very effective for the song in its final dying seconds. “60 In The Tank” is a slow 4 beat rap song that talks about sacrifice to get where or what you want. I like the references to pop culture in this song – vampires, were-wolfs and Cyndi Lauper. “Suppressed” clearly reminds me of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, with that funky late 80's early 90's reggae-inspired vibe. It speaks of drug use, making a million dollars and ends suddenly after saying “I know what it's like to be so stressed”. “Fights” starts off strong and has a pop rock feel to it in the beginning and in the chorus, then it goes back to rap. I like this component in Harris' music. This song is basically fighting with your partner or a friend, and how there is a reason for some fights that take place through a lifetime. “Hands Up High” has a mellow slow start and then launches right into some heavy beats of hip-hop/rap. This is a really well constructed song that breaks in the second and third verses. This song is about balance in one's life, and how to achieve that by being yourself and to support your friends and family. “Blood on the Pin” is my favorite song on this CD. It has a real rock pop sensibility mixed in with rap and hip-hop. This is the strongest song in this writer's opinion that moves into heavy guitars, almost like grunge, in the choruses. Harris actually sings very well and this one song really reflects how strong his vocals are. It speaks of the dark side of life and how to try to balance the dark side with the light side, and how we all deal with this issue. “Fallan Solier” has a short dreamy start and hits you with slow rap lyrics in the first verse. It's a song about personal issues on falling from the top and how your urge to succeed in your chosen field motivates you to rise above it again. The music is solid. “Morning” has a darker tone musically and is forlorn by the slow minor keys used in this song. It has a dark overall tone with being sick and tired of life and having no motivation whatsoever, which anyone can relate to. “Against Me” is about pleasing the person you love but having to constantly struggle between the pleasure and the pain of a relationship. This song is musically well put together and reminds me of a pop rap song. The layered vocals work well. “At Night” is a slow beat low tempo song that is haunting musically speaking. The laid back vocals work well and the song speaks about longing for something that you once had but lost. The final song “You Were Alive” is a fast paced, dance along, short song to get up and move to. This song reminds me of feeling helpless and having lost hope in a relationship gone bad but neither person can leave. Tragic lyrics and strong vocals propel this song, and it ends the CD well and leaves you wondering if Harris will pick up with the next CD where this one left off. Overall its a great piece of work and worth at least one listen through.


http://www.nxew.ca/2009/07/cd-review-fallan-soldier-above-call-of.html - NXEW - Jade Sperry