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Topic: Why Neal Morse? Posted: May 30 2012 at 17:03
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I always tought Neal Morse was a very overrated vocalist. I made this thread so you can make me discover why do you like his music and his voice by sending me songs I should listen to and things you noted in his music. Thanks a lot!
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 17:16
Well, I like him because of Transatlantic, then I eventually checked out Spock's Beard and his prog solo albums.
I got into his music because of the uplifting nature of the music, but
also the powerful symphonic sound he has. I like his voice most of the
time, when he is doing those soaring vocals, especially during climaxes
of his epics (which are usually some of his best moments). I also like
his compositional style; though not as varied as say, The Flower Kings,
he still keeps putting out exceptional work.
Maybe this might interest you. One of Neal's heavier songs (he doesn't have many), but also has a nice section when the vocals come in.
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 17:31
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I must admit that it's groovy and very well done but the voice isn't it's best attribute. I'd like to see a song where he sing his soul out of him. Like Peter Gabriel in many Lamb songs.
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 21:00
I quite enjoy Spock's Beard and some Transatlantic, but sometimes his voices is hard to take. It just sounds whiny to me
(not in terms of mood, obviously his many upbeat songs are the furthest thing from whiny)
That's not a criticism of his singing ability at all. Just how it rings to my ears.
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 21:03
Monadology wrote:
I quite enjoy Spock's Beard and some Transatlantic, but sometimes his voices is hard to take. It just sounds whiny to me
(not in terms of mood, obviously his many upbeat songs are the furthest thing from whiny)
That's not a criticism of his singing ability at all. Just how it rings to my ears.
I think I know what you mean. Morse sounds amazing when he overdubs/harmonizes with himself. But when he's singing solo, his voice is sometimes a little weak. I wouldn't go so far as to call it "whiny," but I see where you're coming from. Most of the time, though, I think he's a fine singer.
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 21:13
On Bridge Across Forever (song) his vocals are so powerful and moving.
Plus I love him because he is so passionate about Christ, his music, and his fans. Very nice guy and humble. Met him twice, he's funny too. His testimony is amazing too as detailed in his autobiography.
And on top of all that an extremely talented multi instrumentalist and song writer. Very entertaining live too!
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 21:47
he also has a good ear for production. all of his work is warm and immediate. the bass on those early SB records is incredible..as is the drums. he's also a great arranger dropping little synth lines between memorable melodies. i didn't like his voice initially, but i grew to enjoy it. one thing that i still have a rough time with is the 'praise' aspect of his music as well as the musical theater tendencies. beginning of the light is a good example. praise music to me is rarely authentic. he's hitting the right nerve with me lately though. been listening to the light so much lately. love the water and that tack piano on the FU part. the other three tunes are classics.
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Posted: May 30 2012 at 23:20
zumacraig wrote:
he also has a good ear for production. all of his work is warm and immediate. the bass on those early SB records is incredible..as is the drums. he's also a great arranger dropping little synth lines between memorable melodies. i didn't like his voice initially, but i grew to enjoy it. one thing that i still have a rough time with is the 'praise' aspect of his music as well as the musical theater tendencies. beginning of the light is a good example. praise music to me is rarely authentic. he's hitting the right nerve with me lately though. been listening to the light so much lately. love the water and that tack piano on the FU part. the other three tunes are classics.
I love the Water too, the FU section (which I actually love and in the story of the song makes sense musically and lyrically) which it's kinda hard to digest ha ha (although he was a different person when he wrote that- still was a musical master then like today) in light of where he is now.
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Posted: May 31 2012 at 07:38
AlexDOM wrote:
On Bridge Across Forever (song) his vocals are so powerful and moving.
Plus I love him because he is so passionate about Christ, his music, and his fans. Very nice guy and humble. Met him twice, he's funny too. His testimony is amazing too as detailed in his autobiography.
And on top of all that an extremely talented multi instrumentalist and song writer. Very entertaining live too!
His passion for Christ is what turns me off, but other than that I like most of what he has done (I usually don´t pay much attention to lyrics, so it´s not the biggest issue to me). Especially the Spock´s Beard albums he has contributed to. A skilled musician/composer. As for why I think he is a great singer, it´s first and foremost that he is passionate in the way he sings. He has a pretty "ordinary" voice that probably won´t offend anyone (and I usually like to be offended) but his harmonies are just yummi.
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Posted: May 31 2012 at 08:41
UMUR wrote:
AlexDOM wrote:
On Bridge Across Forever (song) his vocals are so powerful and moving.
Plus I love him because he is so passionate about Christ, his music, and his fans. Very nice guy and humble. Met him twice, he's funny too. His testimony is amazing too as detailed in his autobiography.
And on top of all that an extremely talented multi instrumentalist and song writer. Very entertaining live too!
His passion for Christ is what turns me off, but other than that I like most of what he has done (I usually don´t pay much attention to lyrics, so it´s not the biggest issue to me). Especially the Spock´s Beard albums he has contributed to. A skilled musician/composer. As for why I think he is a great singer, it´s first and foremost that he is passionate in the way he sings. He has a pretty "ordinary" voice that probably won´t offend anyone (and I usually like to be offended) but his harmonies are just yummi.
yeah, his harmonies are so great. i don't know what he does...maybe double track? add in a fist pumping chorus and i'm in heaven.
of course the jesus thing has been discussed so much. at least he's not preachy, just confessional. the buzz about this new album is growing :)
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The_Jester wrote:
(not in terms of mood, obviously his many upbeat songs are the furthest thing from whiny)
) but his harmonies are just yummi. 
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