Acting
Neal Morse
EN, DE, PT cinema · 111 credits
Born
2 August 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace
Van Nuys, California, USA
Also known as Spock’s Beard · Transatlantic · Flying Colors
As a young musician, Neal’s dream was like many others – to find success in the pop music world. But after years of struggling in the Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene, he realized that this dream would not materialize. Rejecting conventional wisdom, Morse took a courageous step: He about-faced and devoted himself to progressive rock, the music truly in his heart. The obscure and fiercely competitive genre held little chance of commercial success. Undaunted, he formed the quirkily-named Spock’s Beard with his brother, Alan. They recorded The Light with what money they could scrape together. Against all odds, it was a breakout success, sending shockwaves through the small genre’s community. Over the next 10 years, Spock’s Beard released 10 critically acclaimed CDs and 2 DVDs, ascending to the top of the prog world. Neal also released 6 CDs and 3 DVDs with Transatlantic, the heralded prog supergroup comprised of the genre’s best musicians. The proverbial wayward son, Neal had finally found the success he sought. On the outside he seemed to have it all. On the inside, however, something was missing. Morse came to realize that for him, embracing the Christian faith was the fulfillment of his spiritual quest. His walk was at once gradual and sudden – and as with so many, completely unexpected. As he continued, his path increasingly revealed more of what his heart had sought all along. Yet he also began to find his career growing at odds with his faith. The rising spiritual tension and increasing commercial success finally came to a head with the release of Snow (2002), the group’s magnum opus... and swan song with Morse. The extraordinary 2-CD rock opera, composed by Morse, was widely acclaimed as the group’s finest. But it was the end of the era. Neal felt God calling him out of his former musical life and into the unknown. He made the agonizing decision to leave both Spock’s Beard and Transatlantic. Despite having finally achieved the success he had long sought, Morse had to begin all over again; musically, emotionally and spiritually.
Known for
Filmography
Neal Morse: Live at Tower Records 2003
2023
Neal Morse: Live at Tower Records 2003
as Self
Spock's Beard: Acoustic SNOW
as Lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards and drums
Spock's Beard: The Early Years Part One
2020
Spock's Beard: The Early Years Part One
as Self
Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 2014
2020
Transatlantic: Live At Sweden Rock 2014
as Self
The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg
2019
The Neal Morse Band – Live In Limbourg
as Self
Neal Morse: Morsefest 2016 Storytellers
2018
Neal Morse: Morsefest 2016 Storytellers
as Self
Neal Morse: Question Mark and Sola Scriptura Live
as Self - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
The Neal Morse Band: The Making of a Dream
2016
The Neal Morse Band: The Making of a Dream
as Self
The Neal Morse Band: Cruise to the Edge
2016
The Neal Morse Band: Cruise to the Edge
as Self
The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
2015
The Neal Morse Band: The Making of The Grand Experiment
as Self, Camera Operator
Neal Morse: The Sola Scriptura Sessions
2015
Neal Morse: The Sola Scriptura Sessions
as Self
Transatlantic: KaLIVEoscope
as Self - Keyboards
Flying Colors: Live in Europe
as Self - Keyboards, Vocals
Yellow Matter Custard: One More Night in New York City
as Self - Keyboards
Spock's Beard: Progfest '97 Raw & Uncut
2011
Spock's Beard: Progfest '97 Raw & Uncut
as Self
Neal Morse: Live in Seattle with Ajalon
2010
Neal Morse: Live in Seattle with Ajalon
as Self
Spock's Beard: The Making of Snow
as Self, Director
Transatlantic - Live in Europe
as Self - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
Yellow Matter Custard: One Night in New York City
as Self - Keyboards
Spock's Beard: Don't Try This at Home
as Self - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Eric Burdon & The New Animals: Live at the Coach House
1999
Eric Burdon & The New Animals: Live at the Coach House
as Self - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
