Neal Morse - Testimony Live
	Released: 2004 Label: Radiant Records Cat. No.: Total Time:
	Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, May 2005 This DVD brings Neal Morse’s personal and professional sojourn to complete fruition. His journey is one of a lifetime and although his music is big part of the entire picture, it is only one piece of the equation in the grand scheme of things. Morse took his Testimony album to the masses in 2003 and the complete performance is documented over the course of this two DVD set. He had a fine cast of musicians to back his project and he takes full advantage of all their various talents in a live setting, bringing his life story to light before his appreciative fans. The audience seemingly becomes one with Neal and his band and not a stone is unturned during this fantastic performance. His brand of progressive Christian rock appeals to a broad base of listeners. It rocks progressively and very tastefully. There is a strong definitive message here; however, the music is what sets the precedence then everything falls in line right behind it. The music is so good it is hard not to like. Morse pours his heart and soul into this performance and you know that it is a genuine thing for him and his band. Never was there a time where I felt complacent or bored watching this DVD. Morse is a vibrant entertainer and what makes it so enjoyable to view is his incredible energy and enthusiasm for his music and beliefs. He is a gifted vocalist, guitar and keyboard player and never is it more obvious than during this concert. Yes, this certainly is a Testimony and in many ways. Rating: 4.5/5 More about Testimony Live: Track Listing: DVD 1: Part One: The Land Of The Beginning Again / Overture No. 1 / California Nights / Colder In The Sun / Sleeping Jesus / Interlude / The Prince Of The Power / Of The Air / The Promise / Wasted Life Part Two: Overture No. 2 / Break Of Day / Power In The Air / Somber Days / Long Story / It's All I Can Do Part Three: Transformation / Ready To Try / Sing It High Part Four: Moving In My Heart / I Am Willing / In The Middle / The Storm Before The Calm / Oh, To Feel Him / God's Theme Part Five: Overture No. 3 / Rejoice / Oh Lord My God / God's Theme 2 / The Land Of The Beginning Again DVD 2: We All Need Some Light / The Light / Stranger In Your Soul / Tour Documentary & Phone Gallery Musicians: Neal Morse - vocals, guitar, keyboards Eric Brenton - guitar, violin, flute, pedal, steel guitar, mandolin, vocals John Krovosa - electric cello Bert Baldwin - keyboards, backing and lead vocals Rick Altizer - guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing and lead vocals Randy George - bass, keyboards and backing vocals Mark Leniger - percussion, saxophone, backing vocals Mike Portnoy - drums and backing vocals Contact: Website: www.nealmorse.com Note: will open new browser window Discography Spock's Beard: The Light (1991) Beware of Darkness (1995) The Beard Is Out There Live (1995) (cd/vid) Official Live Bootleg (1996) The Kindness of Strangers (1997) From The Vault - 1995-1998 (1998) Day For Night (1999) Live At The Whiskey and NEARfest (1999) Don't Try This At Home (2000) V (2000) Snow (2002) Solo: Neal Morse (1999) Merry Christmas From The Morse Family (2000) It's Not Too Late (2001) Testimony (2003) One (2004) Lead Me Lord (Worship Sessions Volume One) (2005) Testimony Live (2004) (DVD) with Nick D'Virgilio: Two Separate Gorillas - Live In Europe (2000) Transatlantic: SMPTe (2000) Live In America (2001) (vid) Live In America (2001) (cd) Bridge Across Forever (2001) Bridge Across Forever - Special Edition (2001)
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