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progrock.co.uk | Progressive Rock | Morse Neal
 Neal MorseNeal Morse formed Spock's Beard with his brother, Alan, and they recorded 'The Light' with what money they could scrape together. Against all odds, it was a breakout success. Over the next 10 years, Spock's Beard released 10 critically acclaimed CDs and 2 concert DVDs, ascending to the top of the Prog world. Neal also released 6 CDs and 3 DVDs with Transatlantic, the heralded prog "supergroup" with Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas & Mike Portnoy. Neal began to find his career growing at odds with his faith - the rising spiritual tension and increasing commercial success finally came to a head with the release of Snow (2002), Spock's Beard's (with Morse) magnum opus...and swan song.
Neal then embarked upon the most ambitious musical project of his career. Entitled 'Testimony' (2003), it chronicles his spiritual and musical journey in words and music. The 2 CD set (3 CDs for the Special Edition) spans over two hours as one continuous piece of music. It ranges in style from a full gospel choir to hard rock; from a symphony orchestra to contemporary pop. A deftly woven musical tapestry, the album takes the listener on a fascinating journey as unique as the man behind it.
Artistically, 'Testimony' was a remarkable solo achievement, with Neal not only writing, arranging and producing; but singing the lead vocals and performing most of the instruments. Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy performed on drums, with guest guitarist Kerry Livgren ( Kansas) on several tracks.
The ensuing world tour was captured on one unforgettable night at the beautiful Dutch concert hall 013, during his European tour. Released as a 2-DVD set, 'Testimony Live' (2004) showcases Neal Morse as a remarkably passionate and engaging live performer, taking on lead vocals, guitar and keyboards.
Morse's next studio album was a conceptual, progressive rock album entitled, 'One'. Mike Portnoy returned to perform on drums. They were joined by guitarist Phil Keaggy on several tracks. The result was more of a band-focused, straight-ahead sound than on 'Testimony', harkening back to Neal's Transatlantic work. Continuing in the tradition of 'Snow' and 'Testimony', 'One' is epic in scope and sublime in nature.
Neal's third progressive rock album was steeped in mystery. Morse weaves a storyline that owes as much to C.S. Lewis as Indiana Jones. Its presented as one continuous story, as the listener journeys in search of the Tabernacle, the biblical dwelling place of God. Entitled simply, '?', Neal is joined by Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Roine Stolt (Flower Kings, Transatlantic), Steve Hackett (Genesis), and Randy George (Ajalon).
Neal's newest prog epic 'Sola Scriptura' is as thrilling as it is controversial. Morse tells a compelling and sometimes macabre tale of the darkness that inevitably follows when Man elevates himself to God. On another level, the album presents a fast-paced account of Martin Luther's dangerous reformation of the Church in the Middle Ages. Bursting with emotion and thrills, Morse is unflinching in his description of the Church's abuses, and profound in his respect for anyone who rises up against tyranny. The album closes not with an end but a beginning his sublime conclusion to how anyone of us can bring salvation to humanity. |
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progrock.co.uk | Progressive Rock | Morse Neal