THE NEAL MORSE BAND - Bird On A Wire (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@ofenblase3713]

I am not a Christian. But a life without Neil Morse's Music would be empty for me. SB, Transatlantic, NMB!

[@danielwarton5343]

Imagine knowing the God who inspires him, that’s got to be even better

[@binhomouracaldas]

What is SB?

[@ofenblase3713]

@@binhomouracaldas Spock's Beard.

[@dudydude3287]

​@@danielwarton5343Don't even start.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Eric Gillette is freakishly gifted. Jaw-dropping. Then you have MP on drums. Also one of the best drummers breathing. Too much awesome.

[@eelecurb]

Randy's bass sounds so good. If only Rich Mouser would mix the next Dream Theater album we might finally hear John Myung like he was meant to be heard.

[@r.a.fiallos234]

I don't understand how some really good bands continue to bury the bass in the mix...makes no sense to me. I agree--love how Rich makes the bass POP. Same with Pete's bass in Transatlantic and Dave's bass in Flying Colors. It just makes a huge difference!

[@AlexisGitarre]

honestly I have to disagree with you. The Dream Theater albums you're talking about are very well mixed. Just not ideal for cheap consumer products like earbuds for 30 bucks or some cheap home theater speakers. they used the frequency band to the lowest lows you can get. If I listen on my cheap AKG headphones or some wireless buds I agree with you but as soon as I fire up my studio Monitors (Focal Twin Be in a treated room) or my Shure SE846 I can hear the Bass extremely well. It just sits really low. A Smartphonespeaker can't even produce those frequencies. The standard of audio Equipment rose dramatically in the last decade and so the mix of Dream Theater changed with it to use this broader frequency board. But blatantly saying you can't hear the bass is just wrong. You can't hear it on your LISTENING DEVICE! So therefore for your taste the bass has his dominant area placed in a wrong spot. I just want to make things clear here because lots of people just repeat what's on the internet. I have regular listening parties where friends came over and especially with dream theater, all of them were surprised how powerful the bass is in the recordings. They never heard it like that before because they never were interested in investing more than a 100 bucks in good earphones or speakers + sub

[@Fullmoonlightt]

@@AlexisGitarre Hey, that's actually a piece of info that I didn't know, thanks for that! (although you don't have to be all smug about it) You just renewed my willingness to buying fancy headphones, I totally want to listen to Dream Theater the way it's meant to be

[@r.a.fiallos234]

@@AlexisGitarre I'm sure you're right, but you can probably make any sub-par mix sound good if you compensate with a great system. I think a good mix sounds good on most systems, not just high quality ones.

[@eelecurb]

@@AlexisGitarre I appreciate your detailed reply and, yes, honestly Randy and John Myung's bass tones are completely different. But dissatisfaction with the ability to hear Myung on the DT records is a widespread complaint.

[@denverdave12]

Randy & Mike are so freaking in synch......one of the best rhythm sections in rock today.

[@TeddyKish]

Eric's vocals and guitar parts are absolutely amazing!

[@mikem.7921]

Best band in the world

[@brosphbehemoth6141]

Such an amazing player. Other than Petrucci you can definitely tell he’s influenced by Steve Morse. There’s parts in the new record where I could swear it’s Steve playing!

[@williamjordan811]

@@mikem.7921 ABSOLUTLY!!!

[@ivanyiattila3547]

I see Neal Morse teaching him to singing. Very Neal Morse like stlye.

[@healyf52]

Kid's a monster!

[@omarmunozcastorena4466]

Neal morse is like the cool dad everyone wants to have

[@andriyguitar9408]

Definitely! :)

[@professorcranium4792]

DAD PROG!

[@morenoharjoyudanto8889]

my cool dad would be mike, but hell yea i would be still stoked to have neal as a dad

[@grahamkey8496]

Eric Gilette is spoilt for choice for "cool dad" options in this band! :) I think he's learned a few things from Neal about vocals in particular, as well as spurring Neal on to greater things on guitar, which we don't get to see much of in this song - but check Neal's soloing in the cover of Baker Street. Amazing!

[@gregchapman3519]

G'wed lads, pick ya favourite dad. It's like Dad trumps.

[@felmac83]

A re-listening in 2024 and it brings more joy and hope....the guitar-keyboard solo part is sublime!!

[@AM-rw2xz]

Indeed for the solo part. I just wish it were longer.

[@hichaelhyers]

Randy is a beast! For years now he's been delivering only absolutely STELLAR basstracks for Neal. Kudos to the man.

[@scottmartin6594]

WTF! This is incredible! My mind is seriously blown away right now. That solo section from 3:44-5:25 has been on steady repeat for an hour. It's the most incredible, musical composition I've heard in ages. Reminds me a lot of old school DT with 1970's era Rush! I don't know what else to say... speechless!

[@ketchasketch]

lots of Styx in there as well...

[@teunsegersofficial]

Yes it's so good! The whole album is fantastic.

[@odmusicman]

@@ketchasketch Yep

[@GamesRuleDoctor]

@@ketchasketch interesting... the lead sound patch reminds me of the Rush song "Losing It" electric violin sound on the album Subdivisions.

[@mistermuso2734]

Interesting since most of the band admire Rush, although Neal himself is more a Yes/ELP/Deep Purple kinda guy

[@take2visualmedia]

Another stellar track! NMB, Spock’s Beard, Transatlantic…everything Neal touches is gold!

[@teunsegersofficial]

Yeah especially these last few years he's on a roll. So many great albums, many of them double albums. All having something very unique, but still Neal.

[@diogolopes8486]

Flying Colors too

[@pauljsmith2113]

Nice to know that Neal air drums to Mike's fills, too.

[@jmvm31]

He been doing the same fills for over 10 years

[@r.a.fiallos234]

@@jmvm31 Nick Mason has been doing the same fills for even longer and they still sound amazing because that's Pink Floyd's music. People have been running track and field the same way for years--one foot in front of the other! How boring! When are people going to think of a better way to run? like sideways or something! See what I mean? I gauge great playing with these factors: is the tone/touch good? Dynamics? tastiness? Groove? And does it make you feel emotion? That's what matters.

[@jmvm31]

@@r.a.fiallos234 that's what I mean, it doesn't for 10 years. The last album Mike P. played with feel and originality for me was Octavarium. As for Nick M. He's not even in the same league and besides he has barely played for about 30 years anyway.

[@r.a.fiallos234]

@@jmvm31 Ok, that's your opinion. MP doesn't need me defending him--he's a legend, a phenomenal drummer, and I enjoy his work (not just drumming) very much. His drumming on this song is awesome--it's like The Who meets Dream Theater meets LTE meets Kansas and Neal Morse. \m/

[@BrainiacFingers]

@@jmvm31 All musicians repeat themselves endlessly. Some have a greater variety of "licks" and combine them more inventively than others but it's still repetition. For instance, John Bonham had a limited stock of fills compared to Portnoy but is still rightly regarded as one of the greatest rock drummers ever.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Superb track, got it all, melody, harmony, guitars, the lot!!!

[@soundsymmetrystudioGR]

DIRECTOR: Neal, this is a video clip, not a rehearsal,ok? NEAL: Yes, sure. ALSO NEAL: 03:45

[@desistindo1]

🤣

[@neilmorgan9819]

😂😂😂😂

[@lbcake5420]

This song makes me feel good.

[@progleader]

I like the way Neal gives everyone a chance to show how fantastic they are. It's only getting better! Rock on...

[@peevee605]

I absolutely love this. Not one unnecessary note in this performance. It’s perfect.

[@Serfo_]

Loved so much the flow of the instrumental section, full of joy.

[@TheRKae]

Very fun how they passed it off from one musician to the next like a relay baton.

[@Inf1ltr81]

What a spectacular song! Everything a prog song should be...and more.

[@PatientCommenter]

Neal is so sincere in his works. We can see that he is 100% focused and feeling what he says.

[@profilercms]

Got to tell you that Gillette dude is a great all around musician.

[@daty2k1]

Dude's incredible

[@AlexisGitarre]

have you seen him drumming???

[@daty2k1]

@@AlexisGitarre yeah he can do everything

[@soculese]

He’s a hell of a musician.

[@profilercms]

@@AlexisGitarre yes, in one of his self made videos. I just can’t imagine being that talented.

[@Arkadius500]

Do It All Again and now Bird On A Wire, both amazing songs from the Innocence side of the album! It makes me wonder even more about the epics on the Danger side... Can't wait for the official release!

[@RickydeCamargo]

That feeling of another Neal's Masterpiece coming !!!

[@brentheathersimons7042]

I can't wait! From what I've seen in video previews most of the ideas for this album came from Bill?

[@morenoharjoyudanto8889]

@@brentheathersimons7042 they even jokes to name this is a bill hubauer band album

[@h.i.5280]

@@morenoharjoyudanto8889 Nothing wrong with that. The "new" discoveries Bill and Eric are really top quality musicians. This is a hell of a band. I took a flight to see Transatlantic in Paris in 2010 and it was fantastic. This band is on that way, Similitude of a Dream seems to me one of the greatest albums of all time!

[@arnoldlayne2042]

The transition from solo project to band was very smart. These guys are able to shine but still within the parameters of the band and only serve to make it better. Eric's high tenor is killer. I do wonder if Neal has ultimately just recreated (and upgraded tbf) what he left behind when he left Spock's though.

[@kago1084]

at 3:15 This awesome bass and the bright voices going upwards, simply absolutely the best compositional work. But this is one of the best bands of this time.

[@cajunvikingrecords]

This song is truly a masterpiece.

[@ConceptJunkie]

I finally got the album a couple days ago, and it is consistently great through-out. Neal and his friends (NMB, Transatlantic, etc) have been on fire this year. So much amazing and uplifting music.

[@phantomechelon3628]

Whoa! An amazingly uplifting song. Plus the power and technical virtuosity just blows you away...

[@neilmorgan9819]

It's a stunning song, this album has just blown me away. Such talented individuals, and they combine to make extraordinary music.

[@r.a.fiallos234]

NMB is such a great BAND. These guys are taking it up a notch! We all know Neal and Mike’s heavy influence on the band, but it sounds like the rest of the guys are coming through with great musical ideas. Love this track, as I did Do It All Again.

[@lifeisajourney5789]

This band displays all the talents of his members. Pure bliss. Special thanks for Neal, the Mozart of our times. And for MP, the puzzle-master...

[@peterbluewin2460]

Hammer, one of the best compositions I've heard for some time. Neal Morse Band is one of the best bands I know.

[@brianbaker2759]

Neal's air drums at 1:31... Awesome!

[@Overteylingen]

Pre-ordered it blindly,.. talent needs to be supported! Powerfull music, strong messages and seemingly endless talent, what a breath of fresh air amidst the muzak trashbin pulp! CU guys in Tilburg NL. God Bless!

[@joselares9031]

Just one word...¡¡¡ Just one...YEAH...

[@quentingibson520]

Why am I only finding out about this now? This is beyond awesome.

[@marekjanovsky2819]

Perfect music. Perfect words. Thanx :-)

[@ChrisHaspeck]

I can hardly wait to hear the rest of this album.

[@michaelradu4313]

LOVE this song so much! Another NMB classic!

[@MrBlond777]

This band is incredible! Neal’s energy is contagious…lol. I can’t wait for their new album! I love the vocals by all and man…Mike’s drumming is freaking crazy 😜 Neal’s keyboard solo around the middle is jaw dropping 🎹 I’m so excited!

[@olavin43]

The last word "band" in the name is really telling the truth of this. It looks, feels and sounds so "solid" and/or uniform (like a puzzle where every piece is in a right place)

[@Imparatu]

Can't stop listening. Huge, mindblowing. Great harmonies. Special mention for the bass tone ! Kicks ass

[@Dswks]

When Randy George and Portnoy fired off those synchronized double bass kick drum and bass lines it gave me chills.

[@mmklassen]

Those harmonies are magical. Love it!!

[@fhdrummer8739]

Neal's music never fails to make me feel absolutely overwhelmed, making it almost unbelievable that music can be THIS good! Has anyone really heard a "bad" song from this band? Neither have I!

[@SinNick03]

I didn't like some songs from the Great Experiment, like Agenda, but I love The Call. Every album made after that is pure gold. Also the last album by Transatlantic is a masterpiece.

[@connyschilling4199]

NO ever heard a bad song Yet

[@micharosinski4812]

They really don't know if they want to be a Dream Theater, Marillion or anything else. The same patterns since years, boring to tears.

[@leandronc]

@@SinNick03 Man, a lot of people diss on Agenda, but after watching the great music video that doesn't take itself seriously at all and also watching it played live, I can appreciate that song's place in Neal's catalog.

[@desistindo1]

Even their bonus tracks are masterpieces that could be on any major prog band album. Doomsday Destiny is a beautiful example

[@Eincrou]

Another great song! Hopefully we'll get another single before the full album release. The compositing errors in the music video, such as the head of Eric's guitar at 1:49 and 6:03, prove that the performers were not captured at the same time. But the clever way the men were filmed at similar camera angles creates a feeling that they really are standing and playing together.

[@spartitude1207]

J'ai ressenti des frissons ! quelle belle chanson !

[@pedroavex]

Apart of the song, which is a flawless piece of art and a lesson from amazingly skilled musicians, what amazes me is the humble nature of Mr Neal Morse sharing the videoclip space with all other musicians of the band, making them appear much more time than himself, making the name of the band very proper: "The Neal Morse Band", not "Neal Morse & his band". Congratulations Mr Morse for being this awsome human being, besides being the special muscian you are.

[@derluke9674]

Such a great mix! Obviousely each one is loving his instrument. And even better to see that they have fun playing together as band.

[@RobsonCurvello]

- Dad!, Look of this band of Grandpas... (my youngest son with 6 years old) - Yeah boy! Respect the gray head of prog rock!

[@martingimenez339]

Tell him Eric is 15!

[@jpmojojack]

Randy tearin' it up! i LOVE this band. Neal - you are a genius! Waiting for your visit to CA.

[@seancheek6196]

Flying through space with Neal Morse Band blasting!!!!

[@just82much51]

As Scott Martin (the comment before mine) said, I am SPEECHLESS!!!! LITERALLY BLOWN AWAY!!!!!! I found this band on a search for "Christian Progressive Rock". This is the second song that I listened to from the Neal Morse Band and they are incredible! So talented and their music is sophisticated yet completely relatable. As Scott said in his comment, the instrumental solo part of this song is off the charts and I went back and listened to it a couple of times which is what I am going to do again right now! I can't wait to listen to more from these guys! What a GREAT discovery!!!!!!! Truly blessed with talent!!!!

[@Lladorfo]

Este tema me voló la cabeza, funciona muy bien.

[@MW-pv7rm]

Only one word. Goosebumps.

[@bahritkharakor9257]

Wow..no doubt another great album from NMB! Can't wait..

[@rebeccacussen3150]

WOW... This band NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!

[@midnightrocket64]

Absolutely Fantastic! (no surprise there)

[@inflames2112]

Love it. Nice to hear something different that isn't from that 70s that sounds great. They all have good voices too lol

[@fandecanard3878]

Hi all, Such a power band, incredible musicians guys - Eric Gillette has an amazing epic voice... Nothing else to say, near to prefection as always, whatever the band is (Transatlantic, Neal Morse band etc). Reguards

[@MadGladiator-_]

Eric is not in Transatlantic tho…….

[@fandecanard3878]

@@MadGladiator-_ I never write he was in, you're in luck.

[@biranicolella3509]

Great composition, the best musicians on planet.

[@jetydosa1]

Yet another masterpiece. I think they put out masterpieces about every 18 months by my count. This is right up there with 70s Rush, ELP, Genesis and Yes

[@ricklabonte4144]

great job 👏

[@TFMD_]

been in the concert and... holy f*** they play really good

[@marviosouza2228]

Neal Morse nunca decepciona. Que banda!!!

[@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk]

Awesome! 💕💙❤️😍🔥💙💕❤️😍🔥💙💕❤️😍🔥💙💕😍🔥💙💕😍😊🔥

[@stevenbarnes4002]

Love it! The instrumental section in the middle is awesome.

[@diegoq8417]

Yes

[@tixximmi]

One of the best bands since Zappa. And I don't say that lightly.

[@PaerryMasongs]

This is above worldclass. • Inspiring • Encouraging • Soulsoothing • Craftmanship XXXL • A Masterpiece The NMB keps delivering songs/music that lifts my spirit & make my day considerably better. It/You also makes me want to write better songs & become a better musician. Thank You; Neal, Mike, Randy, Eric & Bill, for delivering epic & positive hiclass artwork, again & again & again..!! Be Blessed!! (From Sweden with Love!) ••• (P.S.) Read all the comments. Mostly merry, thankful & proper cheers. Sadly some people time to post simple & uninteresting crapreporting. -> Why? If it’s not making You feel good; -Go somewhere else. (!) Haters are gonna hate & mediocre people are gonna be mediocre (at best). X(

[@michaelradu4313]

I've said it many times....if the NMB was around in the seventies (when people appreciated great musicianship and songs) they would've been just as big as YES, ELP and the other great prog bands.

[@kees-jankok3728]

Not as big as.. but bigger!!

[@taurus4205]

Yeah cause no one likes music now? 😂 jk

[@fierovalentine8326]

I was going to say the same. 70s Kansas with a total modern twist. This is a lost art of music. These guys look like me, lol

[@josephferraro6149]

Absolutely agree

[@Rupfer79]

the question is, if the NMB would sound as it does without the bands of the 70ies ...

[@wellingtonqueiroz480]

MEU DEUS DO CÉU, DEMAIS, OTIMAMENTE ÓTIMO..... COMO TUDO QUE O NEAL MORSE É BANDA PRODUZEM, GLÓRIA A DEUS...

[@bobbieglendinning3510]

Wonderful! I love how many different projects Mike Portnoy is involved in, and they never disappoint! Next album to buy - sorted.

[@pirylocks]

Love that solo section. Video has cool effects too. Keep up the great work guys!

[@kraighaviland9020]

You guys always leave me wanting more! That 7 minute song felt like 3 minutes! Bravo!

[@dregs28]

Always Epic Songs .....Genius !

[@just82much51]

I didn't even realize that it was a 7 minute song until I read your comment. When listening to the song, I didn't want it to end!!!

[@robbiethebassplayer9178]

For me this is far better than anything on the last album , of which I only enjoyed some tracks ... great great stuff guys . I have the utmost love respect and admiration here . Randy , monstrous bass tone !!! Just killer !

[@erikleenhouts834]

The instrumental section is great! 👍

[@doddyznp518]

Maestro maestro prog rock dunia ini memang yahud.... Enggak ada kendor nya,

[@adrianmilford9316]

Great Song.All the instrument 's compliment each other.

[@jlozanohomemademusic]

It’s been a while since a song made smile like this…thanks

[@josejunior2031]

Fantastic, 👏👏👏👏 🇧🇷 Love is Band

[@Julione7]

Thanks for the great music!!!

I can barely wait for the full album release. This is going to be EPIC

[@drouilletarnaud7860]

Man... The way your voices all blend together :3 Also, is that me or Mike's set got bigger 😍

[@LongLiveThe70s]

These guys go from strength to strength with each album they release. Some other internauts have already commented on how much NMB remind of the best Dream Theater and I couldn't agree more. In general, this entire album, Innocence & Danger, is a masterpiece, really enjoyable to listen to. Kudos, guys!!

[@alfredoluisnordio157]

Absolutly love Mike s new drum kit,similar to old D.T. era.

[@TheCountofToulouse]

The drummer does one heck of a Mike Portnoy impersonation. Gotcha! I love this band.

[@JanJaapBats]

The synth sound as well as the graphics reminders of the good old ‘80ies!

[@2112musician]

All the band members are extremely talented, but the drummer is incredible.

[@yoshiki.g1450]

Now this is the ultimate bass tone. The one we can hear clearly.

[@samrizzardo]

This is such a SPECIAL Band I cant wait to go se them in a couple months Great Seats!!

[@robertholmes7467]

it needs to be heard by everyone! it will take just the one listen to grab you...."Magnificent"

[@thomaskutikstudios]

Good job guys!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alandunst5521]

The new material is certainly sounding more commercial than usual, a little more in the Flying Colors vein, but the instrumental capped by Mike's punctuation at 5:26 is everything one could hope for from NMB. Great video! Can't wait for the release!!

[@Lance37a]

A commercial song that's over 7 minutes long.

[@michaelpolese3440]

@@Lance37a He said it sounds commercial. Learn how to read!

[@juliusalbe2070]

The two songs were of the 'Innocence' side of the album though which i guess is more poppy/shorter songs. Iam excited for the 'danger' side which could be more the long proggy epics.

[@Lance37a]

@@michaelpolese3440 well here's the thing tough guy, it doesn't sound commercial. It sounds like a song from NMB.

[@Lance37a]

@@juliusalbe2070 both songs they have released are over 7 minutes long.

[@carlehuston]

Great song, great production...love that bass sound (full, clear, but not aggressive). Top tier musicianship by all! Peace...

[@themobseat]

Great video, added points fo making the bass clear in the mix!

[@robertholmes7467]

I keep on coming back to this.... love it!

[@DaryllHurst]

Music sounds masterful. Video production looks like dad rock.

[@ProgSnob14]

Could be way worse especially considering budgets, look at Iron Maiden's new video... yikes!

[@papunAlicea]

Always amazing Neal and the Band....great Progresive...... Thanks for share.. God bless

[@Chopchopchunez]

Talented musicians having fun! Love it!!

[@chrisvalverde8288]

Smoking incredible!!

[@nickucera205]

This is awesome. Can't wait to hear the whole album (which comes out on my birthday!!).