The next section, “Desolation Days,” is a Neal Morse acoustic section where he repeats the chorus from “Ride the Lightning” in a more subdued manner and sounding like a completely new part.
The middle section, around the 4 minute mark, is where the band does their best impression of Genesis’ “The Colony of Slipperman.” From there, the song gets a bit heavier and really never lets up until the end.
Mike Portnoy has not had a chance to let out his Prog mastery in a while, and it’s nice to hear him as sharp as ever on this song and album. Musically, it would be a great fit for The Whirlwind. What started as a side project more than 10 years ago has evolved into a full-fledged band that ranks at the top among all the Prog greats. Albums include Bridge Across Forever, SMPTe, and The Whirlwind. Beginning of dialog window. Genres: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog.
The opening verses of “Ride The Lightning” are upbeat and carried by Mike’s drumming, such as in the opening verses on “The Whirlwind.” “Black Gold”, on the other hand, is pure Roine Stolt, a bit darker in tone and features some intense strings, as if a theme to a movie. And with only a few listens you can tell is was worth the wait. Yet it all sounds as fresh and vital as ever, taking us on a musical journey that only Transatlantic can do.It was 2009 that Transatlantic last released a new studio album.
In the years to follow Morse continued to collaborate with Portnoy both in the studio and on stage. Fans can support the band and appreciate the entire experience by purchasing this album. “Walking The Road” is Pete Trewavas’s turn at the wheel, where he takes over lead vocals. He shines on this song, adding an exciting vocal element that could only fit his voice. Albums include Bridge Across Forever, SMPTe, and The Whirlwind.
Transatlantic discography and songs: Music profile for Transatlantic, formed 1999. Find Transatlantic bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - Prog rock supergroup featuring members of Dream… This immensely strong song is as perfectly constructed a 25 minute epic as you can hear. They then reunited in 2009. One of Neal’s strength is singing with just an acoustic, and it is a perfect fit here. A nod has to be made to the album’s design and packaging. In Kaleidoscope, the band returns to their prior album format, bookending the disc with 2 Prog epics and including 3 shorter length songs. … They have proven that even their shorter ballads are to be treasured. Recalling “We All Need Some Light” from the band’s first album, the song is a nice contrast from the 30 minute epics.
The band has also released several live albums and live videos, ... three by THE NEAL MORSE BAND and seven Morse solo albums.
This album is a musical experience, and there is not one minute worth skipping.Kicking off the album with the brilliant “Into The Blue” is the personal highlight for me. Morse' concerts frequently included one or more Transatlantic songs. A three-quarter reunion took place on August 23, 2008, when Stolt and Portnoy joined Morse at the Three Rivers Prog Fest in Pittsburgh for "We All Need Some Light" and "Stranger In Your Soul. Transatlantic discography and songs: Music profile for Transatlantic, formed 1999. "The name of the group was originally planned to be "Second Nature," but was changed to Transatlantic at the suggestion of the cover artist Per Nordin.
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The opening “Overture” boasts some incredible musicianship by each band mate, while also introducing the main theme of the song as only Transatlantic can do. While most of the bands fans will point to the epics as the their favorites, the ballads are necessary for the album and appreciated just as much.There is a special edition, which includes some amazingly well produced covers, including “And You and I”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Night in White Satin”, among others. bands all seem to get into cycles.