Testimony 2
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Testimony 2 is a progressive rock concept album by Neal Morse. It was released on 23 May 2011. The album is a continuation of his first solo Christian Prog album (Testimony) and contains three sections detailing the composer's life and conversion to Christianity. Neal returns with his normal solo-album bandmates Mike Portnoy and Randy George, but he also features many guests, including a vocal reunion of Spock's Beard in the song "Time Changer", which focuses on Neal's past with Spock's Beard and features a return of their multi-vocal parts that the band was known for.
The album comes with a second disc of unrelated original songs, one of which is the epic "Seeds Of Gold", featuring a guitar solo by Steve Morse. The Special Edition includes a third disc, a Making Of DVD which runs over 60 minutes and chronicles the writing and recording of this album.
Also released with the album is Neal's first book titled "Testimony - The inspirational and spiritual journey of a prog rock musician."
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Neal Morse.
Disc One
| 1. |
"Mercy Street" |
5:12 |
| 2. |
"Overture No. 4" |
5:26 |
| 3. |
"Time Changer" |
6:08 |
| 4. |
"Jayda" |
6:05 |
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Total length:
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22:51 |
| 1. |
"Nighttime Collectors" |
4:26 |
| 2. |
"Time Has Come Today" |
4:55 |
| 3. |
"Jesus' Blood" |
5:27 |
| 4. |
"The Truth Will Set You Free" |
8:07 |
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Total length:
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22:55 |
| 1. |
"Chance of a Lifetime" |
7:02 |
| 2. |
"Jesus Bring Me Home" |
4:59 |
| 3. |
"Road Dog Blues" |
3:07 |
| 4. |
"It's for You" |
5:42 |
| 5. |
"Crossing Over/Mercy Street (Reprise)" |
11:46 |
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Total length:
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32:36 |
Disc Two
| 1. |
"Absolute Beginner" |
4:41 |
| 2. |
"Supernatural" |
6:12 |
| 3. |
"Seeds of Gold" |
25:59 |
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Total length:
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36:52 |
Disc Three (Limited Edition)
| 1. |
"The Making Of Testimony 2 DVD" |
64:28 |
Personnel
Additional Musicians
- Steve Morse - guitar solo on "Seeds Of Gold"
- Paul Bielatowicz - guitar solo on "Overture No. 4" and "It's For You"
- Matthew Ward - background vocals and soulful wailing
- Debbie Bressee, April Zachary, Mark Pogue, Mita Pogue - background vocals
- Jim Hoke - saxophones
- Mark Leniger - solo saxophone
- Kenny Barnd - violin on "Jesus Bring Me Home"
- Chris Carmichael - violin, viola and cello on all of Disc One
- Eric Brenton - electric violin solo on "Time Changer"
- Nick D'Virgilio, Alan Morse, Dave Meros - vocals on "Time Changer"
Release details
References
- ^ Heaney, Gregory (2011 [last update]). "Testimony Two - Neal Morse | AllMusic". allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/album/testimony-two-r2181164. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
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