The Grand Experiment Explained

The Grand Experiment
Type:	studio
Artist:	The Neal Morse Band
Cover:	NealMorse-TheGreatExperiment-cover.jpg
Released:	February 10, 2015^[1]
Recorded:	2014
Length:	52:44
Label:	Metal Blade/Radiant, InsideOut^[2]
Next Title:	The Similitude of a Dream
Next Year:	2016

The Grand Experiment is the first album by the progressive rock supergroup The Neal Morse 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.^{[3] [4] [5]} 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.^[6] A music video for the title track was released on January 7, 2015.^[3]

Personnel

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

Technical personnel

• Rich Mouser - mixing

Critical reception

Stereoboard named The Grand Experiment album of the year in 2015.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Radiant Records. The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment. Radiant Records. December 10, 2014.
2. Web site: INSIDE OUT MUSIC -: The Neal Morse Band announce 'The Grand Experiment';European tour dateswith Beardfish confirmed. InsideOut Records. December 10, 2014.
3. Web site: Munro. Scott. Neal Morse Band launches Grand promo. Classic Rock. January 15, 2015.
4. Web site: Randy George talks about The Grand Experiment., Published February 10, 2015
5. Web site: Neal Morse Interview With The Prog Report., Published January 25, 2015
6. Web site: Kielty. Martin. Neal Morse Band reveal Grand Experiment. Classic Rock. December 10, 2014.
7. Web site: Stereoboard Albums Of The Year: The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment . 11 April 2022.