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Op dit moment strelen de klanken van dit album de vliezen..... ;)

 

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Lees hier maar even hoe je dit album plaatsen moet..

 

 

As you may or may not know, Transatlantic is a side project group formed by Mike Portnoy, the insanely talented drummer of Dream Theater. A huge Beatles fan, Mike decided to bring along three other musicians from three very different prog. rock bands to come together and make some music which sounds like The Beatles playing the complex but equally melodic progressive rock of bands like Yes, Genesis, and Kansas. The other three musicians are: Neal Morse, the singer/keyboardist/main songwriter of Spock's Beard; Roine Stolt, the guitar player of The Flower Kings; and Pete Trewavas, the bassist of Marillion. Together, these multitalented guys have created some truly amazing music. I wanted to get their debut SMPT:e, but the record store didn't have it. They did have their second album BRIDGE ACROSS FOREVER and I gladly picked it up and bought it. This is definitely one of the best albums I've ever heard.

 

There may be only four tracks on this album, but they total to over 76 minutes worth of great music. In particular, the two 26-minute epics go by so fast you feel kind of upset that the time passed you by. Where do I start with BAF? The melodies are memorable, the harmonies are gorgeous, the arrangements are ambitious yet not overbearing, and the musicianship is off the charts. Portnoy is probably my favorite drummer, and he showcases his jazz and pop influences on this album. Plus, his drumming is textural and more restrained, unlike the hyperactive stuff he does for DT (which I love as well). Trewavas is an awesome bass player-heavy and melodic all at once, kind of like Geddy Lee and Paul McCartney rolled into one. I didn't like Neal Morse's voice all that much on the Spock's Beard album V, but I'm surprised that he loses that annoying whine and sings very soulfully and powerful, especially on the title track. His piano melodies and keyboard solos are great. The standout for me however is Roine Stolt. What a talent! This guy is really something. He sings the best out of the four of them (even if his Swedish accent is thick) and his guitar solos just soar. Very technical, too.

 

Here are the four tracks on the album, in order:

 

1. "Duel with the Devil"-One of my favorite songs ever. Truly one of the greatest progressive rock epics ever recorded. 26 minutes of pure genius. How many influences can you name? Jazz, folk, hard rock, more jazz, and a children's choir to name a few. I can't praise this song enough. Stolt's guitar solo is amazing. Very Pink Floyd. Check out Portnoy's short but sweet drum solo about 11 minutes in. It's a major highlight.

 

2. "Suite Charlotte Pike"-A 14-minute tribute to the Beatles. The lyrics don't make much sense, but the Beatles were like that anyway. Great singing by Morse and Stolt and I like the part where all four of them sing a line of the song.

 

3. "Bridge Across Forever"-A slow, delicate, and moving ballad that gives you a rest after the first two monster tracks. Just Neal and his piano. This is a really beautiful song. It could've won a Grammy. Neal's voice is tender and emotional. Is this the same man that sung on V?

 

4. "Stranger in Your Soul"-The final track and the second 26-minute piece on the album. Just as diverse as "Duel." There's even a heavy metal part called "Hanging in the Balance." That's my favorite part. You don't even see it coming...until that heavy riff smacks you across the face. Whoa! Pete's harmony ("But I can't hear it now...") is beautiful, and the last 5 minutes of this epic make this the ultimate grand finale.

 

There you have it. Four epic songs that make up one unforgettable album. BRIDGE ACROSS FOREVER is one of a kind. Mike said that it's going to be a while until the next Transatlantic record comes out. Hopefully these guys will come back together and stir up another bag of musical tricks.

 

 

Was this review helpful to you? ;)

 

--Hans.

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Orphanage - By Time Alone

 

De betere Nederlandse metal :)

Mwoah - ik heb wel eens beter gehoord.

 

Momenteel:

 

Flight Of Torek - Aina

Ja, er zal vast wel betere zijn, vooral wat zangeressen betreft. Maar ik vind deze toch nog altijd zeer goed te pruimen... :) Hun laatste (?), Inside is wel mooier vind ik... Ga die dan ook maar weer eens draaien... :)

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Zoiet staat wel voorop de box, maar de inhoud verschilt iets :rolleyes: In mijn box zitten 4 cd's.

 

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Ah! Dit is 'm:

 

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Led Zeppelin's primary method of artistic expression was their albums. Although they had a handful of hit singles and selected album tracks were played endlessly on the radio, the true range of their music is only evident on the original albums, which were carefully sequenced and assembled. Consequently, the notion of a Led Zeppelin anthology is a bit strange

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Op dit moment,en uiteraard live,The Gathering......Sleepy Buildings.

 

Geen plaatje gevonden,maar daar gaat iemand anders wellicht een tip voor geven ;)

 

Even een kleine huishoudelijke mededeling:

Seamless gemaakt met Nero,niet helemaal,maar voldoende :D;)

 

--Hans.

Hoe doe je dat dan, seamless maken? Is dat tijdens het branden of zo?

 

Plaatjes staat nog niet op AMG, weet ik. Heb er wel eens een hier neergezet, vanaf een andere site. Ff zoeken...

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Je schakeld de optie van de stilte tussen de tracks gewoon uit.....

Heb het gewoon eens geprobeerd,en het is aardig gelukt, op een klein tikje na dan,omdat het aplaus nu eenmaal niet vloeiend blijft lopen :(

Mij stoort het verder niet,en dus.....

 

mag het de pret verder niet drukken ;)

 

--Hans.

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Beurs in Deventer ff bezocht

 

en wat zag ik daar "ome henk" cee dee tjes

toen moest ik wel ff lache ,is dat de OME HENK ????

 

en dvd gekog"delicate sound of thunder" Pink floyd c 1989

long island New York

 

en nu ben ik aant luisteren naar ON THE DOUBLE

the grand piano

wat een lekker nummer van die rinus toch..

dan delicate sound ...eten ook nog

en dan Fawlty towers weer ff lache

 

dan denk ik de stones ....MSG

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Dit schijnt kat in het bakkie te zijn. :D

 

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Gitaarwerk klinkt zeker overtuigend. (Met bassist Pekka Pohjola)

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Ik heb een andere:

 

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Dan zal dat wel een Japanse uitvoering zijn ,met een andere cover. Maar de nummers zullen wel het zelfde zijn. ;)

 

BTW: Vertel eens wat meer over die cd,s waarvan je de covers vrij klein en onduidelijk hebt afgebeeld. Anders weten we nog niet wat jij ons nou wilt laten zien, lees horen. ;)

 

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BTW: Die Finse gitarist Ilkka Rantamaki klinkt best wel spannend ,heb een paar samples kunnen beluisteren van enkele nummers.

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Estatic Fear

 

 

Een van de allerbeste CD's ooit

Ik zal je op je woord moeten geloven,

want nergens kan ik er wat van luisteren.

 

Zelfs op de site van het label niet... :blink:

 

En dus zal het een plezier voor jou blijven ;)

 

--Hans.

Dan ga je deze cd toch in de winkel beluisteren. ;) Maar volgens mij is dat hardrock/metal, dus jij bent gewaarschuwd. :D

 

Klink maar eens HIER voor Estatic fear samples.

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Wat een prachtig album....

 

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Magellan - Hundred Year Flood

 

"Magellan is a group named for the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. With a name like that, one expects their albums to take you on a journey, and this one does not disappoint. The group is composed of Trent Gardner, Wayne Gardner, and Joe Franco. Together with some notable guests, they have produced a CD that both captures elements of classic progressive rock and carves out its own niche in the musical landscape. The disc contains only three songs, one of them the album opener, a 35-minute opus (divided into 13 CD tracks) entitled "The Great Goodnight." The album deals with the personal loss of the Gardner brothers, that of their brother, Jack Elroy, in the Vietnam war. The piece is an appropriately emotional one that covers a lot of musical ground. Indeed, the composition pulls you in and gets you so wrapped up that it really does not seem like 35 minutes have passed. The second number on the album is an instrumental entitled "Family Jewels." If you think that one sounds like Jethro Tull, a lot of it probably has to do with the presence of Tull's Ian Anderson playing flute on the number. Other guests on the album include Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) and Robert Berry. The final cut, "Brother's Keeper," does not refer back to the opening magnum opus, but instead speaks to the brotherhood of man and questions whether humankind lives up to their responsibilities in that relationship. The disc is a very strong one of which the band should be quite proud. This one should appeal both to current fans of the group and to those hard-edged prog fans who have yet to check them out. Magellan, as their namesake, have shown a new and previously undiscovered world"

 

Bron: allmusic.

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Dan ga je deze cd toch in de winkel beluisteren.  ;)

Bovenste beste Qwert,

 

En ik bedoel dat in de meest positieve wijze........

 

Het blijkt dat je maar[helaas]bitter weinig gelezen hebt van al mijn bijdragen hear :o;)

 

Anders zou je zulk een opmerking achterwegen laten... ;)

Dat neemt niet weg dat ik je dankbaar ben voor het opzoeken van de clips

 

en dan nu,om in de schrijfwijze te blijven van een aantal [fusion]leden hear:

 

weer opgehoepeld naar je eigen hoekie... :lol::lol:;)

 

--Hans.

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Dan ga je deze cd toch in de winkel beluisteren.  ;)

Bovenste beste Qwert,

 

En ik bedoel dat in de meest positieve wijze........

 

Het blijkt dat je maar[helaas]bitter weinig gelezen hebt van al mijn bijdragen hear :o;)

 

Anders zou je zulk een opmerking achterwegen laten... ;)

 

Derhalve beschouw ik 'm als niet gepost,

en in de schrijfwijze te blijven van een aantal [fusion]leden hear:

 

en nu weer opgehoepeld naar je eigen hoekie... :lol:;)

 

--Hans.

Als je 'm wilt luisteren kan ik 'm wel voor je downloaden... :rolleyes:

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