Neal Morse - Jesus Christ The Exorcist (2020, Blu-ray)

Acclaimed prog rocker Neal Morse returns with a new live set, "Jesus Christ The Exorcist (Live At Morsefest 2018)" on December 4, 2020. As the title suggests, this new live album and DVD/Blu-ray was captured at the annual Morsefest in 2018, where Neal and band performed his then new album, "Jesus Christ The Exorcist" in its entirety.
"Performing "Jesus Christ the Exorcist" with this extraordinary cast of singers and musicians was an absolute dream come true for me as a composer and musician. The way it came together was nothing short of miraculous! One of the greatest events of my life," says Morse of the performance.
Whether or not an audience member knows or appreciates the subject matter might influence their opinion on the show, but it is impossible not to be impressed by the spectacle of this performance. What Neal Morse was able to write and produce with limited time and rehearsals is nothing short of amazing. The music is the definition of epic prog and certainly will delight any Morse fan

Act One:
Introduction
Overture
Getaway
Gather the People
Jesus' Baptism
Jesus' Temptation
There's a Highway
The Woman of Seven Devils
Free at Last
The Madman of the Gadarenes
Love Has Called My Name
Better Weather
The Keys to the Kingdom
Get Behind Me Satan

Act Two:
He Must Go to the Cross
Jerusalem
Hearts Full of Holes
The Last Supper
Gethsemane
Jesus Before The Council and Peter's Denial
Judas' Death
Jesus Before Pilate and the Crucifixion
Mary at the Tomb
The Greatest Love of All
Love Has Called My Name (Reprise)
End Credits

Extras:
Jesus Christ The Exorcist: Behind the Curtain

Line-up:

Musicians:
Neal Morse: Guitars, keyboards
Paul Bielatowicz: Guitars
Bill Hubauer: Keyboards
Eric Gillette: Drums
Randy George: Bass

Cast:
Ted Leonard: Jesus
Talon David: Mary Magdalene
Nick D'Virgilio: Judas
Rick Florian: The Devil
Matt Smith: John the Baptist
Jake Livgren: Peter
John Schlitt: Caiaphas
Neal Morse: Pilate, Demon 1, Disciple 1
Mark Pogue: Israelite 1, The Madman of the Gadarenes, Pharisee 2
Wil Morse: Israelite 2, Demon 3, Pharisee 1
Gabe Klein: Demon 2, Pharisee 4
Gideon Klein: Demon 4
Julie Harrison: Servant Girl

Additional musicians:
Wil Morse: Percussion, keyboards
Gabriel Klein: Percussion
Violin I: Laura Epling
Violin II: Jake Tudor
Viola: Michael Lucarelli
Cello: Maggie Chafee
Double Bass: Gideon Klein
Horn: Holly Smith
Trombone: David Cooper
Trumpet: Dominique Caster
Sax/Flute: Gabriel Collins
Choir director: Gideon Klein
Background vocals: Amy Pippin, April Zachary, Debbie Bresee and Julie Harrison
Choir: Bill Gilliam, Lisa Gilliam, David Klein, Laurie Klein, Jerry Klein,Rosie Klein, Robin Hanloh, Martin Wilde, Joanie Howard, Kathy O'Keefe, Brant Pippin, Levi Pippin, Josh Turrentine, Trevor Larkin, Elizabeth Turrentine, Pamela George, Dominic D'Virgilio and Marie-Claire Toussaint