The Grand Experiment

The Grand Experiment
Studio album by Neal Morse
Released	February 10, 2015[1]
Recorded	2014
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	52:44
Label	InsideOut Records Radiant Records[2]
Neal Morse chronology
Songs From November (2014) The Grand Experiment (2015)

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The Grand Experiment is a progressive rock album by Neal Morse and his solo band. The album was composed and recorded over a short period of time, with no preparation work before entering the studio. This is the first time Morse has recorded this way, with no pre-prepared material (and as a completely collaborative effort with his new band), hence the album's title.^[4][5][6] It was released on February 10, 2015, in three formats: single CD edition, a special edition which includes the album plus a bonus CD and DVD, and a double CD and vinyl edition.^[7] A music video for the title track was released on January 7, 2015.^[4]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Randy George, Bill Hubauer and Eric Gillette. 

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Call"	10:15
2.	"The Grand Experiment"	5:30
3.	"Waterfall"	6:32
4.	"Agenda"	3:45
5.	"Alive Again"	26:42
Total length:		52:44

Bonus Disc
No.	Title	Length
1.	"New Jerusalem (Freedom Is Coming)"	7:12
2.	"Doomsday Destiny"	5:27
3.	"MacArthur Park" (Arranged by Bill Hubauer (original version written by Jimmy Webb with vocals by Richard Harris))	10:52
4.	"The Creation" (Live at Morsefest)	18:55
5.	"Reunion" (Live at Morsefest)	10:22
Total length:		52:48

Personnel

• Neal Morse - vocals, keyboards, guitars

The Neal Morse Band

• Mike Portnoy - drums, backing vocals
• Randy George - bass, backing vocals
• Eric Gillette - guitars, lead & backing vocals
• Bill Hubauer - keyboards, lead & backing vocals

References

1. "Radiant Records. The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment". Radiant Records. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
2. "INSIDE OUT MUSIC -: The Neal Morse Band announce 'The Grand Experiment';European tour dateswith Beardfish confirmed". InsideOut Records. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
3. Saraco, Bert. "Neal Morse Band, The - The Grand Experiment". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
4. Munro, Scott. "Neal Morse Band launches Grand promo". Classic Rock. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
5. "Randy George talks about The Grand Experiment".,Published Feb 10, 2015
6. "Neal Morse Interview With The Prog Report".,Published Jan 25, 2015
7. Kielty, Martin. "Neal Morse Band reveal Grand Experiment". Classic Rock. Retrieved 10 December 2014.