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One of rock guitar's most respected — yet seemingly ofttimes overlooked — players is certainly Steve Morse. While he's best known for his stints with such bands as the Dixie Dregs, Kansas, and Deep Purple, Morse has also issued albums on his own, as well as a multitude of collaborations and appearances on tribute albums — quite a few of which are collected on the 2009 compilation, Prime Cuts, Vol. 2. Now, don't be fooled — this is not a proper career-encompassing "Morse best-of," as it merely collects standouts from recordings he's done over the years for the Magna Carta label. But for a taster of modern-day Morse, Prime Cuts, Vol. 2 certainly contains some technique-heavy six-string work, especially on such tracks as "Zig Zags" and "Portrait," and how about a tribute to the undisputed forefathers of prog metal, Rush, with a reading of "Red Barchetta" (which features Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie behind the mike)? For a potpourri of modern-day Morse, Prime Cuts, Vol. 2 is certainly worth a listen.

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Steve Morse "Prime Cuts 2" (NOTE: No Video on this volume) Steve Morse is recognized as one of the world's premier rock guitarists. Currently a member of Deep Purple, Steve's instrumental abilities know no boundaries in terms of genre or technique. He is a master of any style from hard rock to fusion to acoustic to bluegrass or flamenco. Prime Cuts 2 displays all of Steve's vast musical arsenal. Drawn from Steve's Magna Carta recordings such as Major Impacts 1 and 2, Steve Morse Band's Split Decision, (Rush Tribute) Working Man, School Of The Arts and (Yes Tribute) Tales From Yesterday, Steve's brilliant performances are captured on Prime Cuts 2. 1) “Zig Zags” - 0:00 – Artist: Steve Morse – Album: Major Impacts 2 - Steve Morse: Guitars; Dave LaRue: Bass; Van Romaine: Drums. 2) “On Fire” – 4:54 – Artist: School Of The Arts – Album: School Of The Arts - Steve Morse: Acoustic Guitar; T Lavitz: Piano and Bass; Dave Weckl: Drums and Percussion. 3) “Bar Hopping With Mr. Picky” – 4:36 – Artist: Jordan Rudess - Album: Rhythm Of Time - Steve Morse:Guitar Solos; Jordan Rudess:All Keyboards; Rod Morgenstein: All Drums; Daniel J: Guitar; Dave LaRue: Bass. 4) “Ghost Of The Bayou” – 0:00 - Artist: Steve Morse – Album: Major Impacts 2 - Steve Morse: Guitars; Dave LaRue: Bass; Van Romaine: Drums. 5) “Mood For A Day” – 2:50 – Album: Tales From Yesterday (Tribute To Yes) – Steve Morse: Acoustic Guitar. 6) “TruthOla” – 5:30 - Artist: Steve Morse – Album: Major Impacts - Steve Morse: Guitars and Extraneous Overdubs; Dave LaRue: Bass; Van Romaine: Drums. 7) “Portrait” – 6:19 - Artist: School Of The Arts – Album: School Of The Arts - Steve Morse: Acoustic Guitar; T Lavitz: Piano; Dave Weckl: Drums and Percussion; John Patitucci: Acoustic and Electric Bass. 8) “Great Mountain Spirits” - 4:22 - Artist: The Steve Morse Band - Album: Split Decision – Steve Morse: Guitars; Dave LaRue: Bass; Van Romaine: Drums. 9) “Midnight Daydream” - 5:18 - Artist: The Steve Morse Band - Album: Split Decision – Steve Morse: Guitars; Dave LaRue: Bass; Van Romaine: Drums. 10) “Red Barchetta” - 6:13 - Album:Working Man (Tribute to Rush) – Steve Morse: Lead Guitar; James LaBrie: Lead Vocals; Sean Reinert:Drums; Sean Malone: Bass; Richard Chycki: Rhythm Guitars; James Murphy: Rhythm Guitar and Keyboards; David Townson: Rhythm Guitar

Biography

Born: July 28, 1954 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Although Steve Morse enjoyed a healthy following among guitar players, his name was never a household commodity, and he remained a cult figure who earned his greatest success in the readers' polls held annually by musicians' magazines. Although initially inspired by the Beatles as a teen, Morse began to expand his listening to include the Yardbirds, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. Although he played a little piano and some clarinet, he became fascinated with guitar after seeing a concert by classical...
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