Testimony 2 is a progressive rock concept album by Neal Morse, his eighth studio album. It was released on 23 May 2011 as a continuation of his first Christian prog album (Testimony) and contains three sections detailing the composer's life and conversion to Christianity. Morse 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 Morse's past with his original band.
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 Morse'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
Disc Two
Disc Three (Special Edition)
Personnel
Neal Morse - producer, composer, guitars, synth, piano, organ, vocals Mike Portnoy - drums Randy George - bass
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 - vocals on "Time Changer" Alan Morse - vocals on "Time Changer" Dave Meros - vocals on "Time Changer"
Technical personnel Rich Mouser - mixing (CD1) Jerry Guidroz - mixing (CD2)
Charts
Chart (2011) Peakposition
References