Neal Morse & Band Live - Sola Scriptura & Beyond (full show in HD)

Neal Morse & Band - Sola Scriptura & Beyond (full show in HD)
This video is uploaded with the permission of Neal Morse.
The band:
Neal Morse - vocals, keyboards & guitars
Collin Leijenaar - drums
Jessica Koomen - vocals, keyboards & percussion
Paul Bielatowicz - guitars & vocals
Wilco van Esschoten - bass & vocals
Henk Doest - keyboards
Read below chapters for the story behind this recording.
Chapters:
00:00:00 1. The Creation
00:18:26 2. The Good Don't Last / Open Wide The Flood Gates
00:28:06 3. The Door
00:58:40 4. The Conflict / The Conclusion
01:34:38 5. Question Mark Medley
• The Temple Of The Living God
• Another World
• The Outsider
• 12
• Entrance
• Inside His Presence
• The Temple Of The Living God
02:04:00 6. Testimedley
• Overture No. 1
• California Nights
• Colder In The Sun
• Somber Days
• Sing It High
• The Storm Before The Calm
• I Am Willing
• Oh, To Feel Him
• Rejoice
• God's Theme
02:38:43 7. We All Need Some Light
02:41:54 8. Wind At My Back
NOTES FROM NEAL MORSE
Several years ago I felt to come to Europe to have some church services. A friend who was helping me asked if I would mind if a percussionist joined me. I was skeptical at first but my friend talked me into it. This, of course, was Collin. So, we began playing together at these acoustic gatherings around Holland and Germany and one day he said "you know, we could do a full band thing, I could put a band together and we could rehearse before you come over and we could do some prog gigs if you want." It seemed very unlikely to me that a bunch of unknown guys could play this kind of music convincingly. And I had only heard Collin play his box thing... (whatever it's called). But later, as I prayed about it, I felt very strongly that we should do it! It was a bit frightening... especially the first time. I had booked gigs without us even really playing together! But, as you have now seen or are about to see, these people are INCREDIBLE! Each one so unique and gifted... and they really worked hard to make sure everything was right. I'm grateful for them.
Paul came in a bit later. I had been in Barcelona and a friend there was telling me about this amazing guitarist from The Carl Palmer Band. I took note in my mind but that was about it. Then, out of the blue, I got an email a few months later from Paul saying he played guitar with Carl and that he was a big fan of my work and if lever needed a guitarist... so, when this Zoetemeer thing was on the table and Elisa couldn't make it I thought of Paul, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Many thanks to all the people who worked really hard on this DVD. A special thank you from me to Collin and also to John Vis who made the Bonus disc. Many blessings to you all,
Neal Morse
NOTES FROM COLLIN:
Although progressive rock is my main thing, l've done many bands and projects in all kinds of musical flavors. I play with my own bands Dilemma and Affector and do a lot of session work. I also run a music school: Novae Popschool.
As Neal's bandleader, it was my job to oversee the process of rehearsing, and making sure everybody did their parts as close to what is presented on the CD. So when Neal would come in, all was in place, set and ready to go. But without proper rehearsals, that seemed impossible!
Everybody studied at home, and two weeks before the first gig Paul came over to my studio for a two-day rehearsal. Just a few days before the first gig everybody came together for a day and a half of full band rehearsals, and it all fell together beautifully.
The DVD you are holding in your hands right now is very special for me, because I can now share the hard work we put into the performance, and all the fun we had, with all of you who could not be with us. It's a tough job having to fill in the shoes of some of the amazing musicians that grace Neal's CD's. But I think the band rose to the occasion! hope you will enjoy watching this as much as I do, and I hope to see you on tour sometime.
Collin Leijenaar

[@cil56nz]

I brought the question mark album and it saved my life and changed my eternal destiny, through the song Outside Looking In, I ended up saying my first ever prayer asking God to reveal himself to me, ended up becoming a Christian, thank you Neal Morse look forward to telling you the story one day in heaven, thank you Lord for using music to save me

[@SpriteAndCoke]

Stayed up in bed till 3am to listen to this all. Wow. What an amazing performance. I would kill to see him live! So rare to find artists willing to perform for so long!

[@helgeheggset3335]

Great times, great concert, great musicians. An experience for life! Thank you Collin! 👏👏

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks! Yes, very dear memories!

[@aaa-kw9sh]

Neal Morse ist der mit Abstand beste Musiker. NIEMAND sonst ist in der Lage, dermaßen komplex zu komponieren, zu texten, keyboard und Gitarre zu spielen UND dann sogar noch zu singen. Ich hab ihn schon sehr oft live erlebt und bin immer wieder völlig geflasht.

[@aaa-kw9sh]

hey lieber Collin, ich bin''s, der Armin aus Kelsterbach. Dankeschön für dein "Daumen hoch".

[@sebavitali]

Thank You so much for sharing! Epic AF! BEST regards from Argentina! I still remember You in the front row next yo the stage when they filmed Transatlantic in Europe...I realized it was You immediately! What a Dream come true playing witb NEAL!!!! HAVE A GREAT 2023!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

You are welcome! Yes that was me. :)

[@patbierman1261]

And so the circle tightens , the message gets clearer . I love it

[@fml169]

I remember to see in youtube the trailler, shots from the dvd..it took me more then a couple of years to access it, since was not avaialable in my region. Until today is one of my favorites, today i have two kids, and they love neal morse...and this band is one of my favorite, this dvd for me until today is the best from neal morse, and i am a big fan of portnoy and gillete...lol... i love the set list, the energy, the history behind how you bring everybody together Collin.. is amazing... this show is so unique.. greeting from Brazil.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you for your kind words Felipe!

[@Mag777Nus]

Hello, Collin! Thanks for sharing this treasure for us! God bless you and the others of the team!

[@groentebroer9752]

I think this is Neal's best concert ever. It's so pure, I love it and listen it a thousand times.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@maxpin63]

Unreal….. a stellar performance from all you guys!!! Thaaaaaaaaaaanx,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@othmanebourhil]

That part when Neal plays the nylon classic guitare, u guys can you notice how clean and perfect ? what a talent dude cuz this instrument is a whole school of music!

[@othmanebourhil]

Paul Bielatowicz is a young legend.

[@cjcox]

Ranks easily in the top 5 of all Neal Morse live videos, maybe even my number one. Great filming, great emotion, no silly overlays.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks Chris!

[@hectoraragon4402]

this is the best formation of "neal morse band" of all of times, thanks for that music, i feel it every time that ear.

[@gordonicus4637]

Brilliantly done Collin!! Great to see Neal collaborating with excellent musicians like yourself and the other guys. ❤

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@antonio2461]

Masterpieces....

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Yeah!

[@adamjj85]

Very cool you have the HD version! Thanks for the upload!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

More than welcome! Enjoy

[@elementq]

are you kidding me? amazing playing!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks!

[@JeffBurkettmusic]

Wow!! Absolutely amazing performance!!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@tascman54]

"But, as you have now seen or are about to see, these people are INCREDIBLE!" Neal Morse I can only AGREE! This European Neal Morse is pure pleasure! I especially enjoy Jessica's contributions! All in all the energy flows!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks! And I ALWAYS enjoy Jessica's contributions! :)

[@othmanebourhil]

My god, THANKS for this upload bro, the quality is amazing and this was much needed!!

[@xiusstak8898]

you all talented musicians who blessed .....praise the Lord..from Indonesia

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@williambaldridge1203]

Reminds me a lot of King Crimson. I Mean that as a compliment. I had never heard of them until this video. Now, I want to hear more

[@davas3864]

Uuuufff amazing concert, thanks for sharing 😎😎 I have the original DVD too and its my favorit concert of NM

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@simonerattazzi2164]

Great drumming. Greetings from Italy ;)

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you! ❤

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@CollinLeijenaar You're a drumming monster, Colin and Americans don't know who you are. I'll never forget.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

@@RockinRobbins13thank you so much! Do you know my band Dilemma? I think you will love it.

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@CollinLeijenaar No I don't know it. I'll check it out! Thanks.

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@CollinLeijenaar Holy cow! That is absolute quality. Too bad all we get to listen to without actively searching is pop: empty narcissistic unfulfilling simplistic drivel. That music of this quality is out there in the wild and is very difficult to find is a terrible injustice. Salute to you! I love Dilemma.

[@jasrox]

Thanks Colin! Amazing!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

More than welcome! Enjoy!

[@TheGijsB]

Wat gaaf dat je dit online hebt gezet! Genieten geblazen! Bedankt!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Top, geniet er van!

[@georgebarabas]

Thanks for the upload! I have the original DVD too... Love that show & this special lineup!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks!

[@esanchez47]

Thanks for uploading this Collin!

[@MauricioRizzo]

GREAT!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thanks!

[@sauloportomusic]

Hey Collin, you guys did a great job. 🔥🔥

[@SoyElZeta]

I didn't know Laurence Fishburne could play drums.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Hahahaha. You are not the first who is making the comparison :) “that one has a beard” as we say here in The Netherlands. 😂

[@manuelhuijboom2526]

I was there! Great gig! Somewhere around that time we teamed up to sell some whirlwind vinyl to some dutch guys online :-) Great to have seen you on the Morsefest Europe edition! Cheers.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

:)

[@love_kobaia]

You the man, Collin! YOU DA MAN! 🙌

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!!

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@CollinLeijenaar All that hidden organizational skill to put this together so Neal could just fly the Atlantic and play is as amazing as your drumming.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

@@RockinRobbins13thank you!

[@carpette80]

J'adore

[@antoniocorrea7464]

magistral como tocan !!!!

[@jenniferrueger1694]

Love this! ❤️ ❤❤❤❤

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Thank you!

[@franco_99]

thanks you !!! amazing

[@SeanMitchell4574]

Awesome show! You make it look easy, like all great ones do

[@rodrigorosas5467]

gracias!! saludos desde Mexico ;)

[@rickvenlo1362]

🌼The girl adds such flavor and charm🍀

[@CollinLeijenaar]

I know! that's why I married her ;)

[@rickvenlo1362]

@@CollinLeijenaar How wonderful!! ✌️💯🍀

[@davidwaller2218]

Got the DVD!

[@MrBassfreaq]

Onlangs nog de dvd bekeken, maar ja, dvd... Fijn, nu in HD kwaliteit.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

yeah!

[@OursDéplumé]

god has no religion and the hatred that you bear me is proof of that, fabulous music

[@williambaldridge1203]

Please come to the clearwater florida area. Ruth Eckert hall would be a great place to perform. If you're there , I'll be there

[@MiltonJBSobreiro]

Excelência... Isso é o que devemos buscar para agradar a Deus. Mas é nítido como ele bebeu água em Rick Wakeman e Kate Emerson...

[@GabrielNardinMusic]

Collin, which date does this show belongs to?

[@CollinLeijenaar]

May 26, 2007 - De Boerderij, Zoetermeer (NL).

[@GabrielNardinMusic]

@@CollinLeijenaar Thanks!

[@davesowden4907]

Hi Collin, I’ve just come across this! Absolutely fantastic stuff! Christian progressive rock… superb! I love Neal’s work with Transatlantic, and I love your work on Dave Bainbridge’s Celestial Fire. And then I spotted another familiar face. Paul Bielatowicz! He looks young even now, but he doesn’t half look young back then. Fabulous stuff!

[@CollinLeijenaar]

@@davesowden4907 Awesome! Thank you for your kind words!

[@williambaldridge1203]

sola scriptura means scipture only. Is that correct ?

[@mikehutton3937]

Yes. A movement started in about the 14th century which looked to the Bible alone as authoritative, rejecting the use of tradition and church theology in formulating Christian doctrine. It came to prominence in the Protestant movement with Luther and Calvin.

[@williambaldridge1203]

@mikehutton3937 I agree with that position, However most of the people who say they do, really don't.

[@mikehutton3937]

@@williambaldridge1203 I kinda grew up with that position, but now realize I can't view things as simplistically as that.

[@RockinRobbins13]

@@williambaldridge1203 And many who say they don't, really agree! It's a complicated situation.

[@shaunsteele6926]

what band is this? none of the usual people we're used to seeing with Neal... I'm especially missing Mike Portnoy on these songs lol

[@jonchan1327]

do mike portnoy still on NMB?

[@esanchez47]

I was gonna explain but Colin did it in the description, and my english isn't the best so... there it is ahhaha

[@vladimirsandtner4438]

Collin is better than Portnoy here ! 😎

[@user-am3mh3jk3t]

Музыка -- классная (супер), но вокал... у меня сосед кричит с перепю -- лучше.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Aah! That's what we should have done then! More beer ;) Thanks for the tip! 😀

[@user-am3mh3jk3t]

@@CollinLeijenaar Я на английском не понимаю, но я понял ваши душевные чувства. Могу ответить -- да -- да -- да.

[@CollinLeijenaar]

HAHAHA

[@CollinLeijenaar]

Ааа! Вот что нам следовало сделать тогда! Еще пива ;) Спасибо за совет! (Google Translate)

[@user-am3mh3jk3t]

@@CollinLeijenaar Я не спорю: у них музыка -- это техника игры на гитаре... это просто спорт -- кто кого переиграет. И сверху -- стандартные тексты.