The new Neal Morse CD "?" is coming out in a few weeks. Anyone else excited? I'm still not done absorbing all of One, and a new one is already on the way!
The description on his web page is interesting, particularly with the list of guest musicians (Steve Hackett for one!):
"For Morses third progressive rock album, he took a new approach, artistically. With a pared down sound, this is Neals most focused album, musically; yet he retains his trademark compositional style and virtuoso performances. Joining Neal are more of progs brightest stars, including Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Roine Stolt (Flower Kings, Transatlantic) and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
"Lyrically, the narrative is spiritual and mysterious. Morse creates a compelling 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, ?, the album is as much a testament to his consummation as an acknowledgement of the mysteries that remain ; the next remarkable chapter in Neal's musical and spiritual journey."
Cheers,
Ken
The description on his web page is interesting, particularly with the list of guest musicians (Steve Hackett for one!):
"For Morses third progressive rock album, he took a new approach, artistically. With a pared down sound, this is Neals most focused album, musically; yet he retains his trademark compositional style and virtuoso performances. Joining Neal are more of progs brightest stars, including Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Roine Stolt (Flower Kings, Transatlantic) and Steve Hackett (Genesis).
"Lyrically, the narrative is spiritual and mysterious. Morse creates a compelling 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, ?, the album is as much a testament to his consummation as an acknowledgement of the mysteries that remain ; the next remarkable chapter in Neal's musical and spiritual journey."
Cheers,
Ken
