TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Available Now!!!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (postproggist)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:02:16 GMT

Rose Coloured Glasses is awesome :)

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Duke)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:53:32 GMT

The money shot moment for me on the CD is 3:41-4:2... of VI Rose Colored Glasses.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (WeApOn)

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:29:38 GMT

Just heard it.... Awesome! Love the climax in the 11th movement. Going to take alot of replays to truly appreciate this one. Great album! Thanks!

Are there any discussions on the song meaning?

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Nick3lson)

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:46:05 GMT

I'm going to give it my first spin now

I'll be back with you all in 77 minutes

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (YtsejammersIsrael)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:35:25 GMT

Absolutely Album of the Year. Gonna see them in Europe 2010 :-)

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Arymo)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:51:51 GMT

I'm still trying to take it all in and form a opinion but I'm really liking it and in love with the A Salty Dog cover

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Seacraft)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:36:00 GMT

Great interview, thanks for sharing!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Kurzy)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:24:16 GMT

I haven't followed Dream Theater's tours in the past few years... do they typically visit Seattle? Would it be likely that Transatlantic would play here if they toured? This may be a dumb question, but I've been out of the loop for many years. :)

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (van Furlay)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:43:55 GMT

Nice read... Enjoyed it to get to know how he thinks about his music and how he coped with losing the control and stuff...

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (HomerJ)

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:50:02 GMT

Great interview! Thanks for posting that!

No offense to anyone, but again, I think it is crazy to say that this sounds like a Neal solo album. The bulk of it does not sound like anything off of any of his records. In fact, it is obvious which parts were written by Roine Stolt (Neal pointed out the four movements that are obvious, and they are the same four I would have said, too!) and whatnot, so yeah.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Kyo)

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:46:05 GMT

Some good questions in that interview!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (biomorfo)

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:57:59 GMT

very nice read!!! Neal is a very polite dude and he gave me a nice perspective of his work!!!

thanks for sharing!!!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Progfrog)

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:55:36 GMT

Thanks for that interview! I get so much musical inspiration from Neal.
Progfrog

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Pieps)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:15:50 GMT

Edit: double post due to DSL reconnect, I'm sorry.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Pieps)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:04:48 GMT

Hey guys!

For all that are wondering if "The Whirlwind" is a Neal Morse solo record or not: you are invited to read this interview that we made with Neal some days ago!

We just put it on his official fansite (English and German available) and it deals - among other things - with the new TA in detail: writing of the lyrics, composing process, everyone's contributions and Neal's personal view on all that.
Most of the questions stem from fans, we collected them on our message board, and Neal gave very intimate and detailed answers. We hope you enjoy reading the interview as much as we enjoyed making it!

Kerstin
on behalf of www.nealmorsefans.com

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Duke)

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:11:54 GMT

While most of the time I am listening to the music of i.e. Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Carly Simon with my girlfiriend , she caught a little of the Whirlwind track yesterday. She pointed out Neal Morse's vocals, and characterized his vocals as "soothing."

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Lloyd2112)

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:33:01 GMT

I've been listening to the second disk a lot recently. Spinning is excellent.

I really need to get around to listening to more of Roine's stuff.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Bill87GT)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:02:24 GMT

I finally listened to it several times now in my car. Ok, wow, it's another Neal Morse solo release. I'm having trouble hearing any of the old Transatlantic vibe. It's 98% solo Neal, with a small section that sounds exactly like The Flower Kings.

Don't get me wrong, I love Neal's first 4 solo releases, but I haven't bought any after that because the sound and content is just too similar.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (FrankFogliano)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:17:12 GMT

Hi everyone ! I'm new in the forum 'n I'm italian, so sorry for the language XD !!
Anyway I'm in love of this album !! It's wonderful ! I'm listening it night 'n day !!
Great job !!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (KirksNoseHair)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:15:11 GMT

^I've got to admit, Mike's vocals really surprised me quite a bit. They are very well done.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Mota)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:16:33 GMT

I am really enjoying the album so far, but you're right in that the light heartedness of some of the classic TA albums isn't there on Disc 1. It is a pretty dense album theme wise and a lot to consume. I wish the religious references were a bit more subtle, there's no need to be dropping God or Jesus in a song's lyrics, knowing that a large portion of the audience will be turned off somewhat. I have no problems with the lyrics from We All Need Some Light which is obviously another religious song but it can still be open to interpretation because it doesn't come out and blatanty point out JESUS IS THE LIGHT!

I love Mike's singing on this album. For everybody that complained about his singing on BC&SL, this is a completely different feel. I love the effects on his voice, it really brings out the best in him. Great sounding voice, good melodies and a very strong outing from someone who has put a lot of effort into his vocals over the years. It does pay off ... kudos to Mike!

And I LOVE the 2nd disc, really enjoy the feel of each member's solo contributions. To me they feel like classic Transatlantic, a lot of that Beatlesque feel is present in these songs, one of the things I loved about the first 2 albums with songs like Suite Charlotte Pike and Mystery Train.

Overall I strongly recommend the album. It wouldn't appeal to everybody, you have to have patience and enjoy the journey and not just the destination, but what a journey it is!!!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (kErrY_kOMpOsT)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:31 GMT

Duke1
the only tracks that don't do it for me are...(snip)...last one "Dancing with eternal glory"

Duke, I disliked the chorus of "Dancing" so much I actually rewrote the thing!

Instead of the sanitized Christian Network vibe of the old chorus -- which is, in reality, the only part of the closing track I don't like, the rest of the thing is fine by me -- I overdubbed my own version using the chorus from "Rose Colored Glasses" (transposed to Em and A, like Pink Floyd's "Breathe"), changed a few lyrics around so it still made sense, flew it in over the old chorus, and BAM! It flows perfectly, all without that whole "the Lord's Prayer on a grain of rice" vibe of the original chorus, which -- if I haven't made it clear before -- I absolutely cannot stand to hear. It's too much like solo Neal, too much like "Testimony" disk two.

kErrY
www.myspace.com/marshollow

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Duke1)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:28:20 GMT

Great album. For me 60 minutes is absolutely superb, the only tracks that don'y do it for me are "Lay down your life" (just doesn't seem to go with the feel of the album, just can't get into this one) and the last one "Dancing with eternal glory" agree with Kirk, "Is it really happening" feels like the end for me (Mike's drumming from around the 4 minute mark... brilliant). All 'n all 10/12 tracks (60 minutes) contain some of the best music I've heard in recent times... great stuff!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (BrickGlass)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:46:04 GMT

Hey Taffer, it isn't overdone on the religious lyric thing. It just is something that is getting old from Neal for me. Don't get me wrong, buy the album for sure. It is good stuff without a doubt, and the occasional religious lyrics don't take away too much. I wonder how the other guys in the band feel about the religious lyrics on this album. They must be at least OK with it, I just wonder if it was discussed out of curiousity.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (KirksNoseHair)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:07:59 GMT

Taffer

BrickGlass

Now that I've listened to the album many times I feel like I can comment on it. I don't think it is as good as the first two, but I still enjoy it and will listen to it whenever I'm in a Transatlantic mood. Really good mix on this one. As far as Neal's lyrics, I'm really tired of the religious lyrics. I have no problem with his solo albums having a religious tilt and it is a given now with his solo career. Why he has to bring the same element to TA is beyond me. It is as if he discovered religion and decided he would never have to be creative lyrically ever again. I mean there are dozens of albums worth of lyrics he could write about the Bible or Jesus, so now he knows exactly where his lyrics will start. Seems to take some of the creativity options away IMO. And it isn't like the lyrics on this album are as full on "save me Jesus" as his solo work lyrics are. Just was really hoping not to be hearing that from TA, and I'm certainly a Christian, so it has nothing to do with me disagreeing about his religious take. Musically it is great as usual.

That disappoints me, I still haven't heard this album but I was really hoping it wouldn't get the Morse religion treatment

How much of it is religious exactly?

It's not heavy-handed at all. But there are plenty of passages that are clearly conveying a message. The last track lays it on a bit thick, and personally, I really have to skip it, but as I've mentioned before I really don't mind how the epic ends at the 11th track.....

But as much as I dislike the religious bent to some of the lyrics, if I had it to do over again, I'd definitely buy the album again. I still listen to it once in a while, and I really think you should give it a shot, the majority of the music on disc one is really, really good, and some of the songs are killer, I'm definitely glad I got it.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (MetalliJedi_1)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:19:28 GMT

First listen as I write. I´m on the last third of pieces of heaven.

There´s a Yes/early genesis feel as far as I have listen to.

I´m really liking it.

So far I really like the vocals.

Lyricaly that will come on the second spin. On this first take
I go for the overall feel.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Taffer)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:44:35 GMT

BrickGlass

Now that I've listened to the album many times I feel like I can comment on it. I don't think it is as good as the first two, but I still enjoy it and will listen to it whenever I'm in a Transatlantic mood. Really good mix on this one. As far as Neal's lyrics, I'm really tired of the religious lyrics. I have no problem with his solo albums having a religious tilt and it is a given now with his solo career. Why he has to bring the same element to TA is beyond me. It is as if he discovered religion and decided he would never have to be creative lyrically ever again. I mean there are dozens of albums worth of lyrics he could write about the Bible or Jesus, so now he knows exactly where his lyrics will start. Seems to take some of the creativity options away IMO. And it isn't like the lyrics on this album are as full on "save me Jesus" as his solo work lyrics are. Just was really hoping not to be hearing that from TA, and I'm certainly a Christian, so it has nothing to do with me disagreeing about his religious take. Musically it is great as usual.

That disappoints me, I still haven't heard this album but I was really hoping it wouldn't get the Morse religion treatment

How much of it is religious exactly?

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (musicfan)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:13:33 GMT

Still listening to this on a daily basis. Can't believe how much I love this album. It's gonna be a tossup between this and the new The Tangent for album of the year for me.

Also, finally watched the DVD. Very cool look into their time together. And even on the DVD the bass sound is incredible.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (LucaBlight)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:31:49 GMT

Progemon

I've been listening more of this and watched the bonus dvd, which was great. The more I listen to it the more I like it. My initial impression is that this is the best TA album so far musically and especially sonically. I just love the vibe and groove. I feel that all of them have really progressed as singers and the playing is top notch as usual. Loving Mike's drumming especially.

I can't get over how good this album's sound stage is. Show's how much difference it makes when you don't compress everything to hell and back. The bass tone for example wouldn't sound as great as it does if this had been given a loud master.

I agree with this entirely - one of the best sounding albums I own, and only just bettered this year in sound quality by OSI - Blood.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (HomerJ)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:05:43 GMT

KirksNoseHair

I listened to "?" on the way in to work this morning. I still think that's his best solo release.

Agreed. And I don't think it is close. Some of the others are very good, but he knocked it out of the park with ?.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (BrickGlass)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:55:53 GMT

Now that I've listened to the album many times I feel like I can comment on it. I don't think it is as good as the first two, but I still enjoy it and will listen to it whenever I'm in a Transatlantic mood. Really good mix on this one. As far as Neal's lyrics, I'm really tired of the religious lyrics. I have no problem with his solo albums having a religious tilt and it is a given now with his solo career. Why he has to bring the same element to TA is beyond me. It is as if he discovered religion and decided he would never have to be creative lyrically ever again. I mean there are dozens of albums worth of lyrics he could write about the Bible or Jesus, so now he knows exactly where his lyrics will start. Seems to take some of the creativity options away IMO. And it isn't like the lyrics on this album are as full on "save me Jesus" as his solo work lyrics are. Just was really hoping not to be hearing that from TA, and I'm certainly a Christian, so it has nothing to do with me disagreeing about his religious take. Musically it is great as usual.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (van Furlay)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:56:05 GMT

KirksNoseHair

I listened to "?" on the way in to work this morning. I still think that's his best solo release.

Maybe...
I'm not enough into his stuff to judge.
But I like it better than Testimony. That's for sure...

I enjoy listening to Transatlantic or Spock's Beard more than to listen to Neals solo-records...

Btw: MPs drumming on "?" is awesome imo.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (goncalo_viola)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:49:48 GMT

KirksNoseHair

I listened to "?" on the way in to work this morning. I still think that's his best solo release.

Agree.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (KirksNoseHair)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:28:17 GMT

I listened to "?" on the way in to work this morning. I still think that's his best solo release.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (van Furlay)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02:52 GMT

KirksNoseHair

LucaBlight

KirksNoseHair

My opinion is my opinion. I don't see what the problem is. People need to chill and accept the fact that not everyone is gonna gush about this CD.

The people who 'gush' about this CD do it once or twice. There's nothing wrong with your opinion, it's just that you've basically repeated yourself numerous times over.

Rigghhht...and nobody who likes the CD has done that at all

Oh, and I've had not one good word to say about it either, right?

Like I said, people need to just accept the fact that not everyone is going to gush about this CD.

Calm down, Kirk... Time's not worth such a discussion. I'm not too much enjoying his religious lyrics as well.

I dithered, if I should write my opinion down in this thread, but chose not to do so, since I think that discussion leads to nothing.
But for example I can enjoy Bridge Across Forever, since its lyrics are religious in the figurative sense.

Liked the music on "?" a lot, but I rarely listen to it.
Didn't listen to Sola Scripura up to now...

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (KirksNoseHair)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:57:06 GMT

LucaBlight

KirksNoseHair

My opinion is my opinion. I don't see what the problem is. People need to chill and accept the fact that not everyone is gonna gush about this CD.

The people who 'gush' about this CD do it once or twice. There's nothing wrong with your opinion, it's just that you've basically repeated yourself numerous times over.

Rigghhht...and nobody who likes the CD has done that at all

Oh, and I've had not one good word to say about it either, right?

Like I said, people need to just accept the fact that not everyone is going to gush about this CD.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Progemon)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:37:27 GMT

I've been listening more of this and watched the bonus dvd, which was great. The more I listen to it the more I like it. My initial impression is that this is the best TA album so far musically and especially sonically. I just love the vibe and groove. I feel that all of them have really progressed as singers and the playing is top notch as usual. Loving Mike's drumming especially.

I can't get over how good this album's sound stage is. Show's how much difference it makes when you don't compress everything to hell and back. The bass tone for example wouldn't sound as great as it does if this had been given a loud master.

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (SyStemaTiK88)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:08:34 GMT

I put the deluxe edition on my christmas list..I am a sucker for making of DVDs.
This will also be my first transatlantic album!

Re:TRANSATLANTIC'S THE WHIRLWIND - Coming in October! (Devnoy)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:48:28 GMT

crazyfatkid

Devnoy

So I finally received my copy of The Whirlwind (stupid cdwow and their delays)

i ordered mine and it said expected to ship in 7-10 days, now its on backorder

That's so lame. Mine was backordered as well, but since mine was a preorder placed for a LONG time ago I guess mine was one of the first to get shipped after they got them restocked. Patience dude... it'll be there eventually!