TRANSATLANTIC - Overture / Reaching For The Sky (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Taken from ‘The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)’ - Release date Feb. 5th, 2021
Directed by Christian Rios; Featuring the airship by Pavel Zhovba

TRANSATLANTIC - the Prog Supergroup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas – are pleased to announce their fifth studio album ‘The Absolute Universe’, set for release on the 5th February 2021. Representing the band’s first new music since 2014’s ‘Kaleidoscope’, with ‘The Absolute Universe’ the band have done something unique and created two versions of the record: ‘The Absolute Universe: The Breath Of Life (Abridged Version)’ & ‘The Absolute Universe: Forevermore (Extended Version)’.

Mike Portnoy comments: “’Reaching For The Sky’ is the first single off Transatlantic’s latest Magnum opus ‘The Absolute Universe’. It’s a great introduction to this epic album as it sets the tone in traditional TA style: proceeded on the album by an extended Instrumental Overture and then launching into this upbeat first song.

I love that it features one of my favorite qualities of the band in the sharing of the lead vocals...in this case: Neal singing lead on Verse 1, myself singing lead on Verse 2, Pete & Neal sharing the Chorus with myself and Roine on backups and Neal taking the glorious Bridge...all leading to Roine’s distinctive guitar solo.

Also interesting is that this version exclusively appears on the Abridged 1CD Version of TA5 (“The Breath Of Life”) while the Extended 2CD Version of TA5 (“Forevermore”) opens with the alternate version ‘Heart Like A Whirlwind’ which has different lead vocals and lyrics .”

Each album will be available on CD, LP & Digitally. But there will also be what has been called ‘The Absolute Universe: The Ultimate Edition’, which collects both versions together in one lavish package that includes 5LP’s, 3CD’s & a Blu-ray that includes a special mix that combines both versions into a third unique version in 5.1 surround sound with visuals and a behind the scenes documentary. All editions have artwork created by Thomas Ewerhard featuring the airship by Pavel Zhovba.

As Mike Portnoy explains: “We've got two versions of this album. There is a two CD presentation, which is 90 minutes long, and a single one - that's 60 minutes. However, the single CD is NOT merely an edited version of the double CD. They each contain alternate versions and even in some cases, new recordings. We wrote fresh lyrics and have different people singing on the single CD version tracks as compared to those on the double CD. Some of the song titles have also been changed, while others might remain the same, but compositionally what you'll hear has been altered. You must appreciate that what we have done is unique. We revamped the songs to make the two versions different.” Pete Trewavas adds: “We did write some new music for the single CD, what's more, there are also differences in the instruments used on some of the tracks across the two records.”

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[ezemusic]

Pete Trewavas is one of the best bass players ever

[jonswan]

A Neal Morse album without an overture is like thanksgiving without pumpkin pie.

[romanvarady]

"Your heart is like a Whirlwind" <3

[bgendenshtein]

So, the first good news of 2020: my wife is pregnant with our 2nd child. The second good news: Transatlantic recorded a new album!

[renanrossi]

Defining Neal Morse this decade: DOUBLE FEATURE! my god... what a machine!!!!

[dwill]

Let's get this pandemic over so we can get Transatlantic back on tour as soon as possible.

[ShaneCarey]

Transatlantic is the only band that consistently brings tears to my eyes on first listen. Can't wait to hear both versions of this album.

[mikedervos]

They are the new Rush!! for sure! they keep rock prog alive

[edwardheins]

i am so moved by your majesty thats the word id use to describe what this band is what you bring to my life to our lives. i am so happy you continue on together music can save lives in my case it did i was on heroin and homeless .i spent 20 years at the mercy of the devil him self Drs lead me to deaths door. it was a nightmare to behold my daughters three of them fought for my life as i ended it several times . then while sitting in a mission on the darkest worst dopesick days crushed . a light came through the window a beam id say . when id heard you for the first time .you brought hope and understanding to me at my worst i got clean jan 6 2018 and now have a small studio i listen to you every day im a huge fan of each of you together or solo thank you for inspiration light and hope. never stop

[universozero]

This is Progressive Life, not only Progressive Rock!!

[boreanknight]

Big fan since the SMPT:e era which was my introduction to prog rock. All of the Above is still my single favorite song of all times. Cheers!

[burnsams]

This 9 minutes is absolutely all I could ever hope from a new Transatlantic album! I hope time continues flying by until february!!

[humblefaithful]

An impressive experience, between the music and the direction of the video (Christian Rios), delivered by true soldiers of Prog!

[maunayogaterapia]

Roine Stolt as always doing an amazing work

[matthewjohnson]

This has been out for a day but I've already listened to it like 20+ times. I have never been this excited about any album yet to come out.

[terencechaulk]

Isn't it just GREAT. What a Blessing.

[kenderen]

Another great band i just discovered. I like this suff. You can sit back, close your eyes, and drift away from all the tensions in the world. love the videos.

[WillTesour]

Estou internado em um hospital, acabo de ouvir, e já melhorou o meu dia. 🙌🇧🇷

[TheHunter]

How much I really love the sound and pattern drumming of M. Mike Portnoy !!!

[hardrocker]

Roine's guitar solo in the end is something unbelievable! In my opinion, he is the best pearl in the group.
Also, this project is the most successful for Mike Portnoy. Even if to compare with Dream Theater. IMHO.😊