Prog multi-instrumentalist Tim Morse will be releasing his new album \u201cThe Fourth Crossing\u201d on September 7, 2026! \u201cThe Fourth Crossing\u201d is primarily instrumental electronic music, in the tradition of such artists as Synergy, Vangelis, Tangerine Dream and Brian Eno. Most of the music on The Fourth Crossing came out of improvisation and often was directly inspired by the sounds used on the recording, with the emphasis being on emotion expressed through ambience, melody, harmony and sonic textures. The compositions are primarily keyboard driven, with percussion and occasional guitars making an appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Fourth Crossing\u201d mirrors Tim\u2019s first recording experience. When he was 16 years old, he had saved up enough money to buy a Mini-Moog synthesizer. Completely entranced by this extraordinary instrument, he squirreled himself away recording music with the Moog, a couple of guitars and a piano using a reel-to-reel tape recorder. Says Tim, \u201cI have fond memories of that era and The Fourth Crossing is the updated version of the music I created all those years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fourth Crossing isn\u2019t a concept album per se. Instead, it is a collection of musical vignettes – each one exploring a different emotional journey. While the title of the album has a specific meaning to him, Tim would rather not share it with the audience and instead let them create their own meaning from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Says Tim, \u201cI had decided that my next CD would be an instrumental, electronic music album and at the beginning of the year I started working on ideas. Most of the initial composition came from improvisation, and in many cases the sounds I was working with inspired a piece of music. In fact, I\u2019d say on The Fourth Crossing that the timbre chosen is nearly as important as the music performed on these pieces. I also found inspiration came from different sources\/places. On one song entitled \u2018Space Station Lounge\u2019 I used the Brian Eno technique of creating music for a particular environment – in this case, Sci-Fi 50\u2019s space station. I\u2019m very pleased with the hypnotic and spacey atmosphere it conjures and look forward to creating a video for the composition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI recorded most of the music in my home studio, and for the first time I wrote and played everything on my own. I spent a wonderful afternoon in Los Angeles at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum playing old analog synthesizers and recording important parts of the album. It was only in postproduction that I brought in another person (Craig Long of Paradise Studios) to help with the final mixing and mastering.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prerelease publicity for the new album recently caught the attention of Doug Helvering (of The Daily Doug podcast, with over 500,000 subscribers). After he viewed The Fourth Crossing’s video trailer, he reached out on social media to enthusiastically comment that he ‘enjoyed your track!’ Check out The Fourth Crossing trailer here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eBaY9G1tXjc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Track list:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Submerged<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Vibration<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Assembly Line<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Dreamcatcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Hieroglyphics<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Eternal<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Confusion in Aisle 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. The Fourth Crossing<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Zephyr<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Space Station Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12. The Celestial Cathedral<\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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, \u201cThe Archaeology Project\u201d and “Soundtracks” were also warmly embraced by critics and fans alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2026 the 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch Tim Morse\/Parallels ‘Awaken’ cover version:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ay1N95FqXWM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what the press has said about Tim Morse\u2019s previous albums:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Transformation, 20th Anniversary Edition)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “For those with an appetite for classic progressive rock in the vein of Yes, Genesis, ELP and Rush and missed out on Transformation first time around, there is much to appreciate on this highly recommended remastered reissue.” \u2013 Geoff Feakes, DPRP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of the best of 2025.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 <\/em>Preston Frazier, Slang of Ages<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs the title implies, it’s focused on capturing and delivering positive energy and perspectives to the listener. It’s compelling stuff fans of classic art rock are guaranteed to dig.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 <\/em>Anil Prasad, Innerviews<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Transformation (and its accompanying extras) is a must-have for any fan of classic or modern prog, and can serve as a wonderful bridge between the two. There’s something for everyone on this album.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 <\/em>Progwereld<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSounds fresh and plugged in…reminiscent of early Yes and King Crimson.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 Jazzweekly.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cImpressive in its symphonic heaviness and wondrous scope.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 DMME.NET<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTransformation, the debut album by progressive rock multiinstrumentalist Tim Morse, has returned with renewed clarity, expanded depth, and a generous helping of bonus material. Remastered in 2025 to mark its 20th anniversary, Transformation 20th Anniversary Edition is both a time capsule and a fresh statement of purpose from an artist whose devotion to craft has never wavered.\u201d <\/em>\u2013 ProgressiveRockCentral.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Soundtracks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA kaleidoscopic recording that seamlessly shifts from anthemic rock to buoyant Beatles-esque pop to sweeping and swirling kinetic instrumentals to ethereal soundscapes. Soundtracks features literate, observational songwriting that explores the complexity of modern society and relationships, and offers a hopeful view that the positive elements of this species will eventually triumph.\u201d \u2013 Anil Prasad, Innerviews <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI find I want to listen more and more. Soundtracks is a very engaging album and Tim Morse is a writer and player with lots to say. Buy this right now!\u201d \u2013 John Wilcox, Progsheet<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA pleasant album that offers a lot for fans of progressive rock that\u2019s on the mellow and melodic side.\u201d \u2013 Jon Davis, Expose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTaken as a whole, Soundtracks is a pure joy. I can’t wait to play it again.\u201d \u2013 Michale Popke, Sea of Tranquility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis album could appeal to fans of Barclay James Harvest, Strawbs, Anthony Phillips, Ken Baird or even Tim Bowness (sans the breathy vocals). I also hear vague but reminiscent snippets here and there from The Beatles which is fine by me.\u201d \u2013 Greg Cummins, DPRP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen the piano-encrusted \u201cDeidra\u201d and \u201cLullaby\u201d arrive at the scene with a six-string lace in tow to wind things down in the most tender manner, the glacially romantic, yet robustly dynamic, \u201cVortex\u201d is left hanging in the ether to finally suck the spectator in Tim Morse\u2019s universe. It\u2019s the place to be.\u201d \u2013 Dmitry M. Epstein, DME<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s high quality and works well. It would probably be a highlight of many artists\u2019 catalog.\u201d \u2013 Gary Hill, Music Street Journal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Prog Magazine chose the first single from Soundtracks, “Blueberry Way” as one of its tracks of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (The Archaeology Project)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA well rounded retrospective and a fitting showcase for his musical inspirations and talents.\u201d \u2013 Geoff Feakes, DPRP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA great way to discover Tim Morse!\u201d \u2013 Music in Belgium <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis release is an ideal place to start your exploration of his material.\u201d \u2013 Anil Prasad, Innerviews<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA magnificent fourteen song retrospective of Morse\u2019s music from 2005-2020.\u201d \u2013 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 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 \u2013 PROG Magazine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRecommended for fans of melodic rock with some progressive touches.\u201d \u2013 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 \u2013 John Bollenberg, iO Pages<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA smartly arranged, melodic-symphonic opus.\u201d \u2013 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 \u2013 Kinesis<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Transformation, original 2005 release)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSounds great…unbelievably proficient.” \u2013 Bill Bruford<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Deftly bridges classic and modern prog.” \u2013 Sea of Tranquility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Transformation 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><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tim will be creating videos and doing PR to support the release of The Fourth Crossing. He is also working on a new album that he aims to release in 2027. Tim is also planning a one-off concert with special guests for the summer of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In closing, Tim has this to impart: \u201cI hope that fans of electronic music will check out my new album The Fourth Crossing as I\u2019m very proud of it! Also, I\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<\/p>\n\n\n\n Release date: September 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Label: Cymbalick Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pre-order \u201cThe Fourth Crossing\u201d:<\/strong> https:\/\/timmorse.bandcamp.com\/album\/the-fourth-crossing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tim Morse website: https:\/\/timmorse.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/timmorsemusic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n