Time for a little-known progressive rock gem. Transatlantic was a supergroup in that genre, formed in 1999. They disbanded in 2002, but reformed some years later, and have put out several albums since then.
Their second album, Bridge Across Forever, released in 2001, contained only four tracks. Here's the longest, "Duel With The Devil", a free-form 26-minute piece in five movements.
It's certainly very different from the mainstream pop and R&B music of its time. I'm not sure I'd regard it as "pure" progressive rock, as there are many other influences to be heard in it: but it bears listening carefully to see how the musicians, already seasoned performers in their own right and their own groups, combine their talents in weaving something new to all of them. That's the essence of a supergroup, after all, isn't it?
Peter
2 comments:
I've come to appreciate prog-rock over the years. Porcupine Tree is my favorite band, and a best-of by King Crimson is on its way to my house courtesy of Amazon. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dang Peter I am an old progster (Gentle Giant anyone?) and am familiar with Mike and Neal's efforts in other projects (Dream Theater Winery Dogs Flying Colors Spock's Beard) and saw Mike with Dream Theater Winery Dogs and our Blue Thunder drum corps here in Seattle. But dang it these guys Transatlantic completely escaped my orbit. Thank you thank you thank you thank you Peter! Cheers! Steve Miller
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