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Progression Magazine Review (issue 50, Summer/Fall '06)Transformation is Tim Morse's two-year labor of love, an unabashedly intense progressive rock album that draws inspiration from the classic masters (Rush, Yes, Kansas, et al.) but stays rooted in the contemporary melodic prog ethic of Magellan and Spock's Beard. The latter also means strong production values, and Transformation's bright, technically pristine sound is a notable asset...As the title suggests, Transformation is a concept work tracing a series of events ultimately transforming the protagonist's life. Along the way we're treated to some densely arranged and accessible yet challenging music, including the Yes-like opener "Present Moment," the ornately pleasing instrumental "Prelude" and a sprawling 16 minute opus "Apocalyptic Visions." Morse's wide-ranging progressive palette also includes an ambient track, the closer "Ascension." If you're looking for a modern prog-rock album, nothing gets proggier.John Collinge (editor)

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Member Since: 1/20/2007
Band Website: www.timmorse.com
Band Members: Transformation: Mark Dean (guitar, bass, drums), Richie Zeller (lead vocals)Parallels: Jason Reed (guitar), Jim Hefter (drums), Jay Leek (bass)The Jerry Jennings Band: Jerry Jennings (guitar), Moss Hudson (guitar), Sean McMillin (bass), Gordon Stizzo (drums)Transformation is available on itunes and CDbaby at:http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tmorse
Influences: David Sancious, Yes, Genesis, Keith Jarrett, Mike Oldfield, Kate Bush, Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Bjork, The Beatles, XTC...
Sounds Like: Transformation features layers of keyboard textures, soaring guitar lines, intricate drum performances and passionate vocals. It combines the musical experimentation of seventies progressive rock groups like Genesis, Yes, U.K., Kansas, ELP, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd with the modern edge and production of bands such as Dream Theater and Spock's Beard.
Record Label: Amethyst Edge
Type of Label: Indie

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Updates...

I thought I'd give you a quick update on my musical activities. I am working on my second album (tentatively entitled "Faith/Science" with a release date of Spring '08)....
Posted by on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:49:00 GMT

Expose Review

Expose (issue 34/March 2007) Tim Morse is the author of Yesstories, a compilation of interviews from Yes band members past and present. One might therefore expect his debut CD to have Yes' stamp...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 18:15:00 GMT

Final copies of Yesstories for sale

Hi Everyone, My book Yesstories (published by the St. Martin's Press) is now officially out of print. The book is a musical biography of the progressive rock band Yes an...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:29:00 GMT

Song Notes

Some notes on the songs from Transformation. (The following is excerpts from an interview conducted by freelance writer Kevin Peterson that appears on www.timmorse.com). PRESENT MOMENT: "Presen...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:41:00 GMT

Reviews:

An interesting and expansive collection of symphonic prog songs&It not only rewards repeated listening, it demands it. DPRP It clearly can be noted the enormous work that went into composition...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:47:00 GMT