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4.Morse started to play the piano at the age of five and started to learn to play the guitar soon after that.Los Angeles, and recorded a few country and western demos with his brother Richard.Spock's Beard with his brother Alan.Their first album, The Light, was moderately successful.With Transatlantic
While Morse was with Spock's Beard, he also released two solo albums which contain mostly straightforward rock music.Going solo
Morse became a born again Christian in 2002.He left both Spock's Beard and Transatlantic immediately following the release of the Spock's Beard album Snow.Neal says that after prayer, Jayda is now well and the heart is normal.In 2004, Morse wrote and recorded a new concept album featuring Portnoy and Randy George (on bass guitar).The album, titled One, is about man's relationship with God from his Christian perspective and was released on November 2, 2004.In January, Morse recorded Lead Me Lord with the Christian Gospel Temple Choir, his children, and his friends.Morse wrote about half of the tracks.This was released in February and is available for a donation.This is a pop album similar to It's Not Too Late, but with Christian lyrics.Morse mentioned that he was working on a secret project before he had written a note or was convinced that he should do the project, and mentioning it during a radio interview created enough buzz to convince him to make the album.The main band is Neal, Mike Portnoy, and Randy George with guests Mark Leniger, Alan Morse, Roine Stolt, Steve Hackett, and Jordan Rudess.Big) who played guitar parts for a few of the songs from the album.Immediately following the release of "Sola Scriptura", Morse released an acoustic folk album entitled "Songs From The Highway".According to a video clip on Morse's official website; He, Portnoy, and George have finished recording their latest album, due for release in 2008.Neal Morse tracks have also appeared on the CPR Volume 1 (2004), CPR Volume 2, and The Tsunami Projekt anthologies.Morse was also participated in recording the ProgAID single "All Around The World".The profits for both The Tsunami Projekt and the ProgAID single were donated for victims' relief from the 2004 Asian Tsunami.Morse has been a guest musician on several 2005 albums, including Ajalon's Threshold Of Eternity, Roine Stolt's Wallstreet Voodoo, Salem Hill's Mimi's Magic Moment, and Mark Leniger's Walk on Water.Morse was one of several musical guests to appear on Dream Theater's 2007 album Systematic Chaos, on the song "Repentance".Morse provided vocals for the first track on Jordan Rudess' tribute album The Road Home.Discography
See also Spock's Beard (until 2002) and Transatlantic.Acoustic Improvisations (January 2006)
Neal Morse in the 80's!All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.Neal Morse is the first solo rock album by Neal Morse.This page was last modified 21:48, 8 January 2008.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Minutes() * 60 + newCurrentTime.Hours() * 3600 + currentTime.Minutes() * 60 + currentTime.Ships from and sold by Amazon.See all 50 customer reviews...Visit our audio help page for more information.This album is shrouded in mystery.This is a dazzling piece of music that some are already calling Neal's best work yet.Transatlantic, this album is a progressive rock fans dream!Mike Portnoy and the bass of Ajalon's Randy George, this is another instant classic from the creator of "Snow" and "Bridge Across Forever".As for the subject matter of the album: Neal says "If you show someone a door and say 'here's a door, walk through it' they'll probably say 'forget it'!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
a9AdsViewNamespace.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet.The easiest way to shoot video reviews.Could Possibly Be Neal's Best Work, Period!Like many other fans, I too was upset when Neal left SB (and TA) at the height of their popularity because of his newfound embrace of evangelical Christianity.This has been tough for some of the old SB crowd to swallow, but the fact remains that Neal is still putting out some great music (something that even his least religious fans will grudgingly admit).Neal's fanbase will need to reinterpret their position on his entire body of work.It also goes a long way to recapturing the Spock's Beard magic.This is of course largely due to the presence of SB alumnus and brother Alan Morse, whose signature sound is unmistakably present.SB prog albums, "Testimony" and "One".I'll leave it to the listener to make their own interpretation, but suffice it to say that this time the lyrics deal with the ancient Jewish practice of Temple worship, and how the concept was replaced, in evangelical Christian thought at least, by the coming of Jesus.Pretty heady stuff actually, and while it may not be everyone's cup of spiritual tea, even the most heathenistic among Neal's fans will be forced to admit that these lyrics are a quantum leap ahead of any that Neal wrote for SB, in terms of sophistication if nothing else.Steve Hackett from Genesis even makes a brief showing, providing a geneological link to the classic prog efforts of the 70s.Was this review helpful to you?"Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.Neal Morse's new solo album ?It is rich in progressive rock elements reminiscent of his former bands Spock's Beard and Transatlantic; as well as his previous solo works, in that it is a continuation of his spiritual and musical journey.Other than that, the flow from one piece to another is so seamless and natural that some parts of the melodies actually bleed into the following track without the listener noticing it.Furthermore, there are certain themes, melodies or subtle lyrical references used in more than one song to tie each piece together and suggest a sense of wholeness.However, the biggest surprise for me was the addition of Genesis mastermind Steve Hackett, whose unique and easily identifiable phrasing and tone set him apart from pretty much everyone else out there.As usual, there are a good dose of cellos, violins, horn sections, bag pipes, and Mark Leniger's trademark saxophone sounds to enrich the compositional qualities of the songs, interwoven into the mix thanks to Neal Morse's amazing skill for song arrangement and production.For instance, while the opener begins with soft wind effects and indiscernible whispers; the last track ends exactly in the same way.However, the body of the songs are filled with hugely varying elements.His voice is full, strong and incredibly expressive.There is just something in his timbre that makes up for any technical inefficiency he may possess.Spock's Beard type of guitar theme produces immortal melodies that go on and on until they segue into the following track "Another World", only to develop a stronger character and become more intense."In the Fire", featuring a mix of everything that ranges from both a bass and drum solo, harmony vocals, a fantastic lead guitar solo what seems to be Roine Stolt, blues rock meets 70's Hammond sounds, another crazy synth lead by Rudess, and finally a funky bass figure to wrap things up."Outside Looking In", we have an ethereal Steve Hackett solo that is simply out of this world.Morse's vocals at their most fragile yet also emotive state together with jazz piano, counterpoint vocals and glistening cymbals from Mike Portnoy.The piece ends with a cutting instrumental break where I believe Alan Morse and Roine Stolt first solo individually and then meet Rudess' keys as he enters the scene."Inside His Presence" where Neal Morse lets out a fantastic scream towards the end.While he still continues his quest to find God, he also proceeds to write amazing music with moving melodies and numerous dynamics.I'm not even Christian and his lyrics don't bother me at all.Was this review helpful to you?My God, Neal, is there no end to your genius?Morse is a musical genius.Was this review helpful to you?Read the Good as well as the Bad Reviews before buying
Somehow I thought Neal Morse's CD "?"Rick Wakeman, Larry Fast, or even early Alan Parson's theme music.Published 1 month ago by John D.Keeps It Coming With Another Strong Release
Yet another great solo album from Mr.Very Self indulgement But Very Good
Progressive rock's Neal Morse is a very extremly talented dude.I'd write my review on this since I wrote a review on Sola Scriptura today.With this release Neal really isn't trending in any new direction musically.Published 10 months ago by Glenn O.Published 10 months ago by S.Excellent symphonic progressive rock
Don't be misled by religious fanatics who confuse an album review with an opportunity to express their jaded dogma.I'm always amazed at how accepting the world is of every other religion and feel they have a right to...Published 15 months ago by A.Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.BEST OF THE NEW MILLENIUM!Some of the most OVERRATED rock bands of all time Pt.Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Find out in Music You Should Hear, where these and other artists tell you about the music they love.Off Your StairMaster and Nautilus Purchase
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table table td."Are you sure you want to delete this comment?"Thanks for add , wish you a very good year!Sola scriptura is great !My brother and I try to start an evangelism ministry...Hope you all had a great Christmas and new years!You also always welcome to my pages!And Thanks For Transatlantic !!!!!!Morse we are very honoured that you have accepted our friends request.We are a progressive Rockband from Duesseldorf germany and we have always loved your music from the first SP record until your latest solo releases.Neal, thank you so much for your amazing music....CD's and DVD are amazing.The Prog community in Boston really misses you man.All the best on your spiritual and musical quest.Your music is always a great source of inspiration.Hi, thank you for adding me.For me you are one of the greatest progressive artists.Thank you for giving us so beautifull music.Het Neal, thanks for the add!You are an inspiration to us all, thanks bro!Neal, you are a truly great writer.Berklee College of Music would love to pick your brain for a clinic one day!Neal are the musician greatest in the world!Compliments for your music!Hey Neal thanks for being my "virtual friend".Happy Birthday (six months in advance)!!!MySpace loves you and we do, too!!!Peace and many blessings!!!Hi,Thank you for all the birthday wishes, but my birthday is actually in summer.Thanks for the add and Happy New Year!Hope all is well and look forward to your next project.Neal Morse and Burlesque cassett.Happy birthday and New Year!Can't wait for the next one!Thank you for all of my toys.CHEERS FROM MONTREAL CANADA.Just dropping by to wish you a great 2008!"Urgent Security Alert","Warning: You are submitting information to an outside site.Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Yes, they can't reunite soon enough.Only if they can do it well.No, they'll never live up to their glory days.CTI Celebrates 50 Years!Morse's latest is still quite admirable as a complex progressive rock symphony exploring the mystery of God and his holy temple.It's not quite a revival, but the public does seem more receptive to the complexities of prog rock, pioneered by the likes of Genesis, Yes, and Kansas.Which makes this a prime time to discover Neal Morse, an artist too good to be ignored in Christian music.It's remarkable that someone can create three albums in three years with such artistic depth.It confirms that Morse is progressive rock's answer to Michael Card, probing deep biblical topics and theology with intelligence and artistry.The initial premise is that we all long to see "The Temple of the Living God" and be in his presence, yet our imperfection and unworthiness keep us from experiencing communion with him.Clearly God doesn't love me, so I'll just wait outside."Christian prog rock enthusiasts even more so than Testimony and One.All of this performed by a band that's somewhat less orchestrated and produced than Morse's previous two albums, relying on the traditional prog rock base of guitars, keyboards, and rhythm to more closely evoke classic Kansas and Yes.The musicianship remains breathtaking with Morse's amazing vocals, guitars, and keys at the core, surrounded by the equally impressive drums of Mike Portnoy and bass of Randy George.So unless you're already a fan of classic progressive rock, chances are you won't easily latch on to this one as easily as others.Visit the artist pages for related interviews and reviews.Try an Issue of Today's ChristianFree!Click here for International orders.The trial issue is yours to keep, regardless.Give Today's Christian as a gift
Buy 1 gift subscription, get 1 FREE!Or use:Advanced Search to search by major, region, cost, affiliation, enrollment, more!Spocks Beard fans may be dissapointed with this one.Instead, Neil opts to deliver a mellow, almost punchless, release.At times, on such tracks as "Living Out loud," "Nowhere Fast" and "The Man Who Would Be King," the "Spock" in Neil shines through.Unfortunately, this is a good example of the whole missing the sum of its parts.The "A with the arrow logo" is a service mark of ARTISTdirect, Inc. |
