Eric Johnson, John Petrucci, and Kevin Morse are three names who feature on the new Steve Morse Band album Triangulation. With the album set for release on 14 November via Music Theories Recordings, the new single, Break Through, has been shared, marking the first new music since the release of 2009’s Out Standing In Their Field.
“This [Break Through] may start with a guitar riff,” Steve Morse says, “but the bass carries the melody. It’s just a great feel to play over, and a positive vibe to start the album.”
The album finds Steve Morse teaming up with Dixie Dregs and Flying Colors bassist Dave LaRue, and Van Romaine [Steve Morse Band/Enrique Iglesias] on drums.
“Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio,” Steve says, “and this recording shows why. These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. While making the album, we played together, working through parts, riffing off each other, and collaborating on arrangements.
“I’d bring an idea, and hear it instantly — and then hear it improved. We made this album together, and you can hear it.”
On the album you can hear Eric Johnson’s majestic contributions to TexUS and John Petrucci bringing his inimitable Progressive Metal thunder.
Kevin Morse joins his father on the track Taken By An Angel, which you know is going to be a heartfelt piece and a tribute to Steve’s beloved wife, Janine. Steve left the music world behind to care for her, remaining by her side until her final days.
“That song is new territory for me,” Steve says. “It was put together for my late wife’s memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks’ eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life and career.
“People knew her from the Steve Morse Band tours. She was the smiling face opening CDs for me to sign, selling t-shirts, listening to people’s stories in the crowd, and taking photos for VIP visits.”
An impressed Executive producer, Bill Evans, has spoken of his love for Triangulation. “The compositions are among Steve’s best,” Bill said, “and audiences can finally hear every detail of Van and Dave’s performance…the band’s collaborative musicality.”
Steve Morse is excited, too. “Brian captured me brilliantly,” he says, “and Carl Roa created more sonic and performance clarity than we’ve ever had.”
Released on 14 November via Music Theories Recordings, pre-orders are available from here. “The album title Triangulation comes from the concept of aviators, navigators, and sailors looking at two points to pinpoint their exact location at a specific moment in time,” says Steve.
It’s a geographical concept that also applies to human life on a broader level, and given the journey Morse has been on in recent years, it’s only natural that he’s been on a path of self-discovery and reflection.
The Steve Morse Band hits the road in October, bringing the new repertoire to the stage. “Every generation or so, we put out a new album, and the time is now,” Morse says. “We’ll be doing new material on stage, and have enlisted a special guest, Angel Vivaldi, to allow us to better perform some of the layered tunes in concert. Excited to have a bigger sound and new material. See you on tour.”
“I am so thrilled for this brand new major Steve Morse Band chapter,” Van Romaine said, “with new tour dates and an album that was so much fun to record with Steve and Dave LaRue, and a couple of special guests. While music is always subjective, this Triangulation album is such a gem to me on many levels.”
Steve Morse Band – Tour Dates
10/09 – Louisville – KY – Headliner’s
10/10 – Nashville – TN – CMA Theater
10/12 – Charleston – SC – Charleston Music Hall
10/13 – Atlanta – GA – Variety Playhouse
10/14 – Charlotte – NC – The Neighborhood Theatre
10/15 – Raleigh – NC – The Rialto Theatre
10/16 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
10/18 – Elkton – MD – Elkton Music Hall
10/19 – Lititz – PA – Mickey’s Black Box
10/20 – Red Bank – NJ – The Vogel
10/21 – Sellersville – PA – Sellersville Theater
10/23 – Somerville – MA – Somerville Theatre
10/25 – Cohoes – NY – Cohoes Music Hall
10/26 – Ridgefield – CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
Steve Morse Band – Triangulation tracklist
- Break Through
- Off the Cuff
- TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson)
- The Unexpected
- March of the Nomads
- Ice Breaker
- Tumeni Partz
- Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci)
- Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)
