Artist: NEAL MORSE
Album: TESTIMONY VINYL RE-ISSUE (3LP BLACK)

Release date: 2003/ 2017
EAN/UPS: 039841550917
Media type: LP

From one of the most respected and prolific contemporary rock composers, comes a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Neal Morse delivers an undeniably dramatic and powerful account of his journey to salvation on Testimony.

With this release, Neal embarked upon the most ambitious project of his career: recording his personal testimony in words and music. Spanning two hours is one continuous piece of music. Stylistically, it ranges from a full gospel choir to hard rock; from a symphony orchestra to contemporary pop. Neal deftly weaves an epic musical tapestry, taking the listener on a fascinating journey as unique as the man behind it.

Testimony is a uniquely solo achievement, with Neal not only writing, arranging and producing; but singing the lead vocals and performing most of the instruments. Recognized as a master multi-instrumentalist, Neal wasn’t alone in the undertaking. He was joined by artists ranging from legendary drummer Mike Portnoy to members of the Nashville Symphony. One special guest was one of Neal’s musical heroes; Kansas guitarist/songwriter Kerry Livgren.


Side A (21'20):
01 The Land Of Beginning Again ---------- 3'11
02 Overture No 1 ------------------------ 5'58
03 California Nights -------------------- 5'47
04 Colder In The Sun -------------------- 6'25

Side B (19'58):
05 Sleeping Jesus ----------------------- 5'38
06 Interlude ---------------------------- 1'56
07 The Prince Of The Power Of The Air --- 2'43
08 The Promise -------------------------- 2'44
09 Wasted Life -------------------------- 6'57

Side C (19'36):
10 Overture No 2 ------------------------ 2'30
11 Break Of Day ------------------------- 6'56
12 Power In The Air --------------------- 5'04
13 Somber Days -------------------------- 5'07

Side D (24'04):
14 Long Story --------------------------- 5'36
15 It's All I Can Do -------------------- 6'24
16 Transformation ----------------------- 3'00
17 Ready To Try ------------------------- 4'17
18 Sing It High ------------------------- 4'47

Side E (19'32):
19 Moving In My Heart ------------------- 3'06
20 I Am Willing ------------------------- 6'28
21 In The Middle ------------------------ 2'27
22 The Storm Before The Calm ------------ 7'31

Side F (19'18):
23 Oh, To Feel Him ---------------------- 6'17
24 God's Theme -------------------------- 2'30
25 Overture No 3 ------------------------ 1'05
26 Rejoice ------------------------------ 2'28
27 Oh Lord My God ----------------------- 3'54
28 God's Theme 2 ------------------------ 2'10
29 The Land Of The Beginning Again ------ 0'54


LINE-UP:

Neal Morse: Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
Mike Portnoy: Drums, Vocals
Kerry Livgren: Guitar
Nashvile Symphony