{"id":25843,"date":"2024-11-25T00:42:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T00:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=25843"},"modified":"2024-11-25T00:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T00:42:38","slug":"prog-multi-instrumentalist-tim-morse-to-release-new-album-soundtracks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2024\/11\/25\/prog-multi-instrumentalist-tim-morse-to-release-new-album-soundtracks\/","title":{"rendered":"Prog Multi-Instrumentalist Tim Morse To Release New Album \u201cSoundtracks\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Prog multi-instrumentalist Tim Morse will be releasing his eagerly awaited new album \u201cSoundtracks\u201d on November 12, 2024! The title of the album comes from each song being its own musical vignette or individual mini-soundtrack. Tim decided to play all of the instruments on \u201cSoundtracks\u201d by himself – for the first time creating a true solo album. In addition to singing all of the vocal parts, he played: keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, ebow guitar, mandolin, banjo, other stringed things, bass guitars, drums and hand percussion

Says Tim, \u201c\u2018Soundtracks\u2019 isn\u2019t a concept album, although I\u2019m sure you could find a theme or concept if you wished. The main thing that was important for me was to follow my muse and record music that truly moved me. Even when writing the lyrics, the words I chose were more for the emotion they evoked rather than their meaning. I decided with this project that I\u2019d write everything from scratch, giving myself a couple of months to create the music needed for the album. There were no rules about the music itself, so Soundtracks is a diverse, eclectic mix of styles and genres. On this album you\u2019ll find a Beatles homage (\u2018Blueberry Way\u2019), instrumental electronic music (\u2018Cityscape\u2019), a ballad (\u2018Lullaby\u2019), and so much more. It was a blast to roll out of bed and think, \u2018I feel like recording bass this morning…\u2019 and not depend on anyone else to complete the project. It brought out a fun aspect of experimentation, especially with instruments I\u2019d never played in the past. Lastly, I gave myself the challenge of recording\/mixing\/mastering the album within six months to keep the project fresh and immediate for me. Overall, I\u2019m very pleased with \u2018Soundtracks\u2019 and feel it\u2019s one of the best things I’ve ever done.\u201d

The first single \u201cBlueberry Way\u201d features a stunning A.I. video created by Doug Reid (Augwolf). Says Tim, \u201cWhen I wrote the music to the song \u2018Blueberry Way\u2019 I noted that the harmonic structure had a mid-sixties British pop feel and leaned into it. The original lyrics were more of a parody, and I felt they didn\u2019t really fit and so I wrote an idealized version of childhood with the refrain \u2018Blueberry Way\u2019 being a magical, loving, idyllic place. It\u2019s been great to see that the people who’ve heard it respond enthusiastically to the song and its message.\u201d\u00a0
Watch the video:<\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Cuyualo8q7g<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Morse began his instrument instruction at a young age and started composing immediately upon picking up the guitar. He later moved onto the piano and studied as a music composition major, writing extended pieces such as a string quartet and two piano sonatas. During this time Tim performed with various rock and fusion bands and played on many recording sessions. Tim\u2019s first album of original music was entitled \u201cTransformation\u201d and was released in 2005. The album was well received by the Progressive Rock community and was recognized as keeping in the tradition of seventies prog-rock yet recorded and performed with a modern edge.

His second album \u201cFaithscience\u201d was released in 2012 and musically it picked up where \u201cTransformation\u201d left off, continuing to explore the best of Progressive Rock. In addition to this release Tim became a member of the Jerry Jennings band and formed The Mangoes with Bret Bingham. The Mangoes released their debut album in 2014 and it was appreciated for its pop sensibility and quirky humor. His more recent solo releases \u201cIII\u201d and \u201cThe Archaeology Project\u201d were also warmly embraced by critics and fans alike.

Tim\u2019s cover version of the classic Yes song \u201cAwaken\u201d has received the ultimate compliments from members of Yes \u2013 Rick Wakeman enthused, \u201cBest YES cover I\u2019ve heard \u2026well done to everybody\u201d and Jon Anderson said, \u201cGreat job with \u2018Awaken\u2019\u2026the fact you sat around and decided to perform it is a treat\u2026. not an easy work!\u201d Composer\/musician Adam Holzman was so impressed by this performance of it that he offered to do his own remix of the song (both versions can be found on Tim\u2019s Youtube channel).

Watch Tim Morse\/Parallels ‘Awaken’ cover version:<\/strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ay1N95FqXWM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what the press has said about Tim Morse\u2019s previous albums:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(The Archaeology Project)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTim Morse has a new compilation out titled \u2018The Archaeology Project\u2019 that covers a diverse range of his work, including expansive art rock, intelligent melodic pop, ambient explorations, and elegant acoustic guitar instrumentals…This release is an ideal place to start your exploration of his material.\u201d – Anil Prasad, Innerviews<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA well rounded retrospective and a fitting showcase for his musical inspirations and talents.\u201d -Geoff Feakes, DPRP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA great way to discover Tim Morse!\u201d -Music in Belgium <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA magnificent fourteen song retrospective of Morse\u2019s music from 2005-2020.\u201d -Exclusive Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClassy…that speaks to both the quality and the consistency of Morse\u2019s music. I can\u2019t think of a better introduction to his music than this CD.\u201d -Gary Hill, Music Street Journal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Tim Morse III)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no doubt fans of symphonic prog will find much to enjoy. Recommended.\u201d – Jerry Lucky, The Progressive Rock Files<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMusically, \u2018III\u2019 is enjoyable \u2013 occupying the lighter end of the Yes style spectrum.\u201d – PROG Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRecommended for fans of melodic rock with some progressive touches.\u201d – Jon Davis, Expose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Faithscience)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTim Morse deserves to make it into the mainstream, as he surely one of the greats of the genre.\u201d – John Bollenberg, iO Pages<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA smartly arranged, melodic-symphonic opus.\u201d – John Collinge, Progression Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cProbably the biggest surprise of the year\u2026and highly recommended to fans of classic prog.\u201d – Kinesis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Transformation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTransformation is a work truly realized, an impressive work of creativity that grows on one even more after repeated listening.\u201d \u2013 Andres Valle (Mellotron)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn interesting and expansive collection of symphonic prog songs\u2026it not only rewards repeated listening, it demands it.\u201d \u2013 DPRP<\/em>

Tim is also a published author and his book \u201cYesstories\u201d has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. His book \u201cClassic Rock Stories\u201d was published by the St. Martin\u2019s Press and was featured on the Howard Stern show and VH1. He has also written for music magazines over the years including Mix, Guitar World, Keyboard and Bass Player.
Tim will be doing videos and PR to support the release of \u201cSoundtracks.\u201d He\u2019s also working on a duets project that should be released in the New Year. As for live performance, that is completely up to what happens with interest\/demand for shows.

In closing Tim has this to impart, \u201cI\u2019m always grateful when anyone takes the time to listen to my music. In this modern age of endless distractions, it is a lovely thing when someone will truly listen to music.\u201d
Release date: November 12, 2024

\u201cSoundtracks\u201d is available for preorder on Bandcamp:<\/strong>https:\/\/timmorse.bandcamp.com\/album\/soundtracks<\/a>14 track album<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information:<\/strong>
Tim Morse website:\u00a0https:\/\/timmorse.com\/<\/a>
Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/timmorsemusic<\/a>
YouTube channel:\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/TimMorseProgRock<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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