Symphonic Prog
USA
SPOCK'S BEARD was formed by Neal Morse, who writes all the band's material and contributes lead vocals, piano, synth and guitars. This is a superb Progressive rock in the Seventies' spirit, full of contrated climates, breaks and complex compositions based on tortuous, audacious and elaborated instrumental developments. They combine strong melodies with intricate arrangements and superb musicianship. SPOCK'S BEARD should appeal to fans of the FLOWER KINGS and UK.
This adventurous band has built a solid and loyal following with their first two releases. "The Light" received rave reviews across the globe and "Beware of Darkness" was by far the best progressive rock album of the decade. The next releases ("The Kindness...", "Day For Night" & "V") were issued to insatiable fans world wide. "Snow" is SPOCK's BEARD best work, a classic CD-set that will be a treasured magnum opus for years to come. This release is a double CD concept album in the vein of GENESIS' The Lamb. This is a musical masterpiece that will appeal to many people also beyond the Progressive community. FANS of YES, ELP, GENESIS, MARILLION, PINK FLOYD and newer "Neo-Prog" groups like DREAM THEATER or PORCUPINE TREE will savor this lavish concept album.
With Neal MORSE's departure, "Feel Euphoria" marks a fresh new beginning for the band. This is a solid album full of fresh musical ideas and prove that the BEARD is here stay with great lyrics and great inspiration. One thing's for sure, The BEARD is out there and you WILL believe!
ALBUMS:
1995 - The Light
Musicians
- Neal Morse / lead vocals, mellotron, Hammond organ, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar
- Alan Morse / lead electric guitar, cello, mellotron & vocals
- Dave Meros / bass, French horn
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussions, vocals
Tracks Listing
1. The Light(15:33)
a) The Dream b) One Man
c) Garden People
d) Looking Straight into the Light
v) The Man in the Mountain
vi) Senor Valasco's Mystic Voodoo Love Dance
vii) The Return of the Horrible Catfish Man
viii) The Dream
2. Go the Way You Go(12:03)
3. The Water (23:14)
i) Introduction/The Water
ii) When It All Goes to Hell
iii) A Thief in the Night
iv) FU/I'm Sorry
v) The Water (Revisited)
vi) Runnin' the Race
vii) Reach for the Sky
4. On the Edge (6:11)
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1996 - BEWARE OF DARKNESS
Musicians
- Dave Meros / bass, vocals
- Nick D'Vigilio / drums, vocals
- Neal Morse / piano, guitar, lead vocals
- Ryo Okumoto / keyboards, vocals
- Alan Morse / guitars, vocals
1. Beware of Darkness (5:41)
2. Thoughts (7:10)
3. The Doorway (11:27)
4. Chatauqua (2:49)
5. Walking on the Wind (9:06)
6. Waste Away (5:26)
7. Time Has Come (16:33)
Total Time: 58:12
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1997 - THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
- Neal Morse / lead vocals, piano, all synths, acoustic and occasionnal electric guitar
- Alan Morse / main electric guitar, cello, mellotron and vocals
- Dave Meros / bass and vocals
- Ryo Okumoto / Hammond organ and mellotron
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussions and vocals
Tracks Listing
1. The Good Don't Last (10:02)
a) Introduction
b) The Good Don't Last
c) The Radian Is
2. In the Mouth of Madness (4:44)
3. Cakewalk on Easy Street (5:01)
4. June (5:26)
5. Strange World (4:18)
6. Harm's Way (11:03)
7. Flow (15:48)
a) True Believer
b) A Constant Flow of Sound
c) Into the source
Total Time 56:35
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1999 - DAY FOR NIGHT
Musicians
- Neal Morse / vocals, piano, synths, acoustic and some electric guitar
- Alan Morse / electric guitar, cello, mellotron, vocals
- Dave Meros / bass, vocals
- Ryo Okumoto / Hammond, mellotron
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussion, vocal
1. The Good Don't Last (10:02)
b) The Good Don't Last
c) The Radian Is
2. In the Mouth of Madness (4:44)
3. Cakewalk on Easy Street (5:01)
4. June (5:26)
5. Strange World (4:18)
6. Harm's Way (11:03)
7. Flow (15:48)
a) True Believer
b) A Constant Flow of Sound
c) Into the source
Total Time 56:35
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1999 - DAY FOR NIGHT
Musicians
- Neal Morse / vocals, piano, synths, acoustic and some electric guitar
- Alan Morse / electric guitar, cello, mellotron, vocals
- Dave Meros / bass, vocals
- Ryo Okumoto / Hammond, mellotron
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussion, vocal
Tracks Listing
1. Day for Night (7:34)
2. Gibberish (4:18)
3. Skin (3:58)
4. The Distance to the Sun (5:11)
5. Crack the Big Sky (9:59)
7. Can't Get It Wrong (4:12)
THE HEALING COLORS OF SOUND - 21:44
8. The Healing Colors of Sound Part 1 (2:22)
9. My Shoes (4:16)
10. Mommy Comes Back (4:50)
11. Lay It Down (3:18)
12. The Healing Colors of Sound Part 2 (3:17)
13. My Shoes (Revisited) (3:54)
14. Urban Noise (0:40)
15. Hurt (3:09) - European bonus track
Total Time: 75:18
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2000 - V
Musicians
- Neal Morse / lead vocals, all synths, acoustic guitar
- Ryo Okumoto / Hammond organ, Mellotron
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussions, vocals
- Dave Meros / bass, Stand-up bass, French horn
- Alan morse / electric guitar, vocals, cello and sampler
1. At the End of the Day (16:30)
2. Revelation (6:04)
3. Thoughts (Part II) (4:41)
4. All on a Sunday (4:12)
5. Goodbye to Yesterdays (4:40)
6. The Great Nothing (27:18)
a) From Nowhere
b) One Note
c) Come Up Breathing
d) Submerged
e) Missed Your Calling
f) The Great Nothing
Total time: 63:29
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2002 - SNOW
Musicians
- Neal Morse / lead vocals, piano, all synth, acoustic guitar
- Ryo Okumoto / hammond and mellotron
- Dave Meros / bass, vocals, French horn
- Alan Morse / electric guitars, vocals
- Nick D'Virgilio / drums, percussion, vocals
GUEST MUSICIANS:
- Chris Carmichael / violin, viola and cello
- Jim Hoke / sax, clarinet and autoharp
- Neil Rosengarden / flugelhorn, trumpet
- Molly Pasutti / backing vocals 'Open the gates part 2'
CD 1
1. Made Alive / Overture (5:32)
2. Stranger in a Strange Land (4:29)
3. Long Time Suffering (6:03)
4. Welcome to NYC (3:32)
5. Love Beyond Words (3:24)
6. The 39th Street Blues (I'm Sick) (4:05)
7. Devil's Got My Throat (7:17)
8. Open Wide the Flood Gates (6:14)
9. Open the Gates Part 2 (3:02)
10. Solitary Soul (7:33)
11. Wind at My Back (5:12)
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CD 2
1. Second Overture (3:47)
2. 4th of July (3:11)
3. I'm the Guy (4:48)
4. Reflection (2:49)
5. Carie (3:06)
6. Looking for Answers (5:17)
7. Freak Boy (2:12)
8. All Is Vanity (4:35)
9. I'm Dying (5:09)
10. Freak Boy Part 2 (3:01)
11. Devil's Got My Throat Revisited (1:55)
12. Snow's Night Out (2:04)
13. Ladies And Gentleman, Mr. Ryo Okumoto on the Keyboards (2:40)
14. I Will Go (5:08)
15. Made Alive / Wind at My Back (8:27)
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Total Time: 114:32
CD 2
1. Second Overture (3:47)
2. 4th of July (3:11)
3. I'm the Guy (4:48)
4. Reflection (2:49)
5. Carie (3:06)
6. Looking for Answers (5:17)
7. Freak Boy (2:12)
8. All Is Vanity (4:35)
9. I'm Dying (5:09)
10. Freak Boy Part 2 (3:01)
11. Devil's Got My Throat Revisited (1:55)
12. Snow's Night Out (2:04)
13. Ladies And Gentleman, Mr. Ryo Okumoto on the Keyboards (2:40)
14. I Will Go (5:08)
15. Made Alive / Wind at My Back (8:27)
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Total Time: 114:32
