Jesus Christ - The Exorcist

Neal Morse's progressive rock opera, ten years in the making! Performances by Morse and an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians.
Jesus Christ - The Exorcist is a monumental project in Neal Morse's already impressive discography. A progressive rock opera ten years in the making, it is written and produced by Morse and includes performances by Neal and an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians.
Neal Morse: "These songs and pieces of music were all written for this rock opera specifically. I wrote the first draft in 2008 and 2009, I believe. Then, last year in preparation for a performance at Morsefest, I rewrote the whole musical again. I couldn't be happier with the final outcome and I am thrilled that it is coming out on Frontiers this June."
When asked about what fans can expect from the album, Morse explains, "Oh, it is completely diverse. There are touching ballads, rousing ensemble pieces, classical elements, and dramatic Broadway musical type songs, as well. It is really meant to be listened and experienced all the way through as you would a play or an opera. I hope that people will experience it in that way because I think that's where they will really find the power in this piece of music."
With a cast of amazing vocalists and musicians like Ted Leonard, Eric Gillette, Nick D'Virgilio, Randy George, Bill Hubauer, Matt Smith, Jake Livgren and others, this progressive rock opera is a landmark event that will leave its mark on every listener.
Cast List:
Ted Leonard - Jesus
Talon David - Mary Magdalene
Nick D'Virgilio - Judas Iscariot
Rick Florian - The Devil
Matt Smith - John the Baptist
Jake Livgren - Peter and 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

Lineup

Neal Morse (Spock's Beard, Morse/Portnoy/George, The Neal Morse Band) - Vocals/Guitar
Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy) - Lead Guitar
Randy George (>Ajalon, The Neal Morse Band) - Bass
Eric Gillette (The Neal Morse Band) - Drums
Bill Hubauer (ApologetiX, The Neal Morse Band) - Keyboards

Guest Artists

Gabe Klein - Vocals
Gideon Klein - Vocals
Jake Livgren (Proto-Kaw) - Vocals
Julie Harrison - Vocals
Mark Pogue - Vocals
Matt Smith (Theocracy) - Vocals
Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard, Tears for Fears, Genesis, Amaran's Plight) - Vocals
Rick Florian (White Heart) - Vocals
Talon David - Vocals
Ted Leonard (Enchant, Thought Chamber, Spock's Beard, Affector) - Vocals
Wil Morse - Vocals