Players
Steve Morse - guitars
Dave LaRue - bass (on tracks 1,2,6,7,8,9)
Van Romaine - drums (on tracks 1,2,6,7,8,9)
Mike Portnoy - drums (on track 3)
Billy Sheehan - bass (on track 3)
Brendt Allman - rhythm guitar (on track 3)
James Murphy - ending guitar solo (on track 3)
David Townson - rhythm guitar (on track 3)
Jordan Rudess - keyboards (on track 5)
Terry Bozzio - drums and percussion (on track 5)
John Petrucci - guitar (on track 5)
Mark Wood - electric seven string Viper violin (on track 5)
Mark Gage - remix (track 7)

A collection of Steve’s finest work from his Magna Carta sessions Bonus: 11 minute video interview with Steve. Steve Morse performing with Terry Bozzio, Dave LaRue, James Murphy, Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Van Romaine, Jordan Rudess, Billy Sheehan and Mark Wood.

Take almost anything Morse does on these compositions, whether it’s the ever-darting, constantly modulating ostinato on "Heightened Awareness", or the thematic line from "Busybodies", or perhaps the dense layers of "Wooden Music". You will notice that melody always takes precedence. Mind you, you’ ll also get a good dose of speed and heightened articulation: Perhaps this is what happens when a left-handed player turns the guitar around and plays it the "right" way. It places his stronger hand on the neck, promoting dexterity—and adding a certain "meat" to the tone. Morse’s lines don’t whither or trail off. Of course, this is very much a conscious effort and has much to do with his right hand picking virtually every note—not a lot of slurring going on! Also key to his unique sound is the design of his instrument, one that has evolved from the early years when he employed multiple pickups to catch every string nuance.