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  • Artist: Neal Morse
  • Rating: StarStarStar
  • Release Date: November 01, 2005
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

On the continuation of 2003's Testimony Neal Morse further explores his spirituality and pushes his musical abilities to the hilt with the enigmatically titled ?. This 12-song offering surrounds itself thematically around the Tabernacle, the biblical dwelling place of God. Drawing from references of mythology, Christianity, archeology, and history, Morse weaves a captivating narrative that is complemented by a solid stable of some of prog rock's elite. Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, Steve Hackett, and fellow Spock's Beard alumnus and sibling Alan Morse all make guest appearances and contribute outstanding performances to a score that is complex in technicality and a rich tapestry of cultural vocabulary. It's a refreshing release in a CCM genre filled with formulaic, pedestrian music and trite songwriting. ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
The Temple of the Living God Neal Morse Neal Morse (6:13)
Another World Neal Morse Neal Morse (2:36)
The Outsider Neal Morse, Randy George, Mike Portnoy Neal Morse (2:21)
Sweet Elation Neal Morse Neal Morse (2:32)
In the Fire Neal Morse Neal Morse (7:24)
Solid as the Sun Neal Morse Neal Morse (6:12)
The Glory of the Lord Neal Morse Neal Morse (1:41)
Outside Looking In Neal Morse Neal Morse (4:19)
12 Neal Morse Neal Morse (6:46)
Entrance Neal Morse Neal Morse (6:22)
Inside His Presence Neal Morse Neal Morse (5:30)
The Temple of the Living God Neal Morse Neal Morse (4:27)

Credits

Jerry Guidroz (Engineer), Thomas Ewerhard (Design), Neal Morse (Vocals), Debbie Bresee (Vocals (Background)), Steve Hackett (Guest Appearance), Jim Hoke (Saxophone), Revonna Cooper (Choir, Chorus), Jay Dawson (Bagpipes), Neal Morse (Keyboards), Randy George (Bass), Neal Morse (Choir, Chorus), Mark Leniger (Guest Appearance), Neal Morse (Guitar), Alan Morse (Guest Appearance), Ken Love (Mastering), Joey Pippin (Choir, Chorus), Chris Carmichael (Violin), Mike Portnoy (Drums), Wade Jr. Brown (Choir, Chorus), Amy Pippin (Choir, Chorus), Debbie Bresee (Choir, Chorus), Rachel Rigdon (Violin), Chris Carmichael (Cello), Jordan Rudess (Guest Appearance), Roine Stolt (Guest Appearance), Michael Thurman (French Horn), Neal Morse (Producer), Richard Mouser (Mixing)
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?
Studio album by Neal Morse
Released 1 November 2005
Recorded The Morse House, Nashville 2005
Genre Progressive rock
Length 56:23
Label InsideOut Music
Producer Rich Mouser
Professional reviews
Neal Morse chronology
Inner Circle CD #3
(2005)
?
(2005)
Hit Man
(2005)

? (or sometimes Question or Question Mark) is a progressive rock concept album by Neal Morse. Released in 2005, this single-CD album is about the tabernacle in the wilderness. Morse has stated that this album should be considered one long epic track rather than twelve separate tracks.

The main band is Neal, Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), and Randy George (Ajalon) with guests Mark Leniger, Alan Morse (Spock's Beard), Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings), Steve Hackett (Genesis), and Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater).


Track listing

All songs written by Neal Morse except where noted.

# Title Length
1. "The Temple of the Living God"   6:13
2. "Another World"   2:36
3. "The Outsider" (Randy George, Morse, Mike Portnoy) 2:21
4. "Sweet Elation"   2:32
5. "In the Fire"   7:24
6. "Solid as the Sun"   6:12
7. "The Glory of the Lord"   1:41
8. "Outside Looking In"   4:19
9. "12"   6:46
10. "Entrance"   6:22
11. "Inside His Presence"   5:30
12. "The Temple of the Living God"   4:27
56:23

Personnel

Band

Special Guests

Additional Musicians

  • Chris Carmichael - violin, cello
  • Michael Thurman - French horn
  • Rachel Rigdon - violin
  • Jim Hoke - saxophone
  • Debbie Bresee - background vocals
  • Jay Dawson - bagpipes

Choir

  • Revonna Cooper
  • Amy Pippin
  • Debbie Bresee
  • Wade Brown
  • Joey Pippin
  • Neal Morse

Release details

  • 2005, USA, Inside Out Records SPV08548622, Release Date 1 November 2005, CD

 
 

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