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Transatlantic: SMPT:e

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On March 21, 2000, “Metal Blade” label released “SMPT:e”  (StoltMorsePortnoyTrewavas), the debut Transatlantic studio album. It was recorded June – July 1999, at “Millbrook Studios” in New York, and was produced by  Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Pete Trewavas and Roine Stolt.

Personnel:

  • Roine Stolt — lead vocals, 12-string acoustic and electric guitars, Mellotrons, percussion, arrangements
  • Neal Morse — lead and backing vocals, keyboards, acoustic and electric guitars, arrangements
  • Pete Trewavas — lead and backing vocals, bass, Moog Taurus pedals, arrangements
  • Mike Portnoy — drums, backing vocals, arrangements
  • Chris Cubeta – engineer
  • Stewart Every – additional engineering
  • Rich Mouser – mixing
  • Vlado Meller – mastering
  • Per Nordin – cover art, additional booklet

Track listing:

All songs by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Pete Trewavas, and Roine Stolt, except where noted.

  1. All of the Above
  2. We All Need Some Light – Neal Morse
  3. Mystery Train
  4. My New World
  5. In Held (Twas) in I – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Keith Reid

Big Country: Why The Long Face

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On June 12, 1995, “Transatlantic” label released “Why the Long Face”, the seventh Big Country studio album. It was recorded 1994 – 1995, and was produced by Chris Sheldon, Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson, Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki.

Personnel:

  • Stuart Adamson – lead vocals, guitar, e-bow, slide guitar, B-Bender guitar
  • Bruce Watson – guitar, e-bow, mandolin
  • Tony Butler – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Mark Brzezicki – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Josh Phillips – keyboards
  • James McNally – low whistle

Track listing:

All tracks by Stuart Adamson, except where noted.

  1. You Dreamer
  2. Message of Love
  3. I’m Not Ashamed
  4. Sail into Nothing
  5. Thunder & Lightning
  6. Send You
  7. One in a Million
  8. God’s Great Mistake – Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler
  9. Wildland in My Heart
  10. Take You to the Moon
  11. Far from Me to You
  12. Charlotte – Stuart Adamson, Bruce Watson
  13. Post Nuclear Talking Blues – Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler, Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki
  14. Blue on a Green Planet – Stuart Adamson, Tony Butler, Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki

Mick Farren: Mona -The Carnivorous Circus

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In March 1970, “Transatlantic” label released “Mona—The Carnivorous Circus”, the debut Mick Farren album. It was recorded in December 1969, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Mick Farren.

Personnel:

  • Mick Farren – vocals, effects, arrangements
  • Steve Hammond – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Pete Robinson – organ, piano
  • Johnny Gustavson – bass
  • Twink – drums, vocals, percussion
  • Shagrat the Vagrant (Steve Peregrin Took) – vocals, percussion
  • Raul – conga
  • Paul Buckmaster – cello
  • Victor Gamm – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Mona (a fragment) – Ellas McDaniel
  2. Carnivorous Circus, Part 1 – Mick Farren
  3. The Whole Thing Starts
  4. But Charlie, It’s Still Moving
  5. Observe The Ravens
  6. Society of the Horsemen
  7. Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart
  8. Carnivorous Circus, Part 2 – Mick Farren
  9. Don’t Talk to Me Mary
  10. You Can’t Move Me
  11. In My Window Box
  12. An Epitaph Can Point the Way
  13. Mona (The Whole Trip) – Ellas McDaniel

Transatlantic: The Absolute Universe

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On February 5, 2021, “Inside Out” label released “The Absolute Universe”, the fifth and final Transatlantic studio album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Neal Morse, Roine Stolt, Pete Trewavas and Mike Portnoy.

Personnel:

  • Neal Morse – vocals, piano, Hammond organ, mini Moog, mellotron, acoustic guitars, churango, arrangements
  • Roine Stolt – vocals, acoustic 6 & 12 strings guitars, electric guitar, ukelele, keyboards,  percussion, arrangements
  • Pete Trewavas – vocals, bass, arrangements
  • Mike Portnoy – vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Gideon Klein – viola, cello, string bass
  • Josee Weigand – violin, viola
  • Rich Mouser – mixing
  • Thomas Ewerhard – artwork
  • Pavel Zhovba – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt and Pete Trewavas.

  1. Overture
  2. Heart Like a Whirlwind
  3. Higher Than the Morning
  4. The Darkness in the Light
  5. Swing High, Swing Low
  6. Bully
  7. Rainbow Sky
  8. Looking for the Light
  9. The World We Used to Know
  10. The Sun Comes Up Today
  11. Love Made a Way (prelude)
  12. Owl Howl
  13. Solitude
  14. Belong
  15. Lonesome Rebel
  16. Looking for the Light (reprise)
  17. The Greatest Story Never Ends
  18. Love Made a Way

Gryphon: Midnight Mushrumps

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In April 1974, “Transatlantic” label released “Midnight Mushrumps”, the second Gryphon album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Chipping Norton, England, and was produced by Graeme Taylor, Richard Harvey, Philip Nestor, Brian Gulland and Dave Oberlé.

Personnel:

  • Graeme Taylor – vocals, acoustic, semi acoustic, classical, twelve string and electric guitars
  • Richard Harvey – vocals, recorder, crumhorn, harmonium, organ, grand piano, harpsichord, electric piano, toy piano, glockenspiel, mandolin
  • Brian Gulland – vocals, keyboards, bassoon, crumhorn, recorder
  • Philip Nestor – vocals, bass guitars
  • Dave Oberlé – lead vocals, drums, timpani, percussion
  • Dave Grinsted – engineer
  • Ann Sullivan – art direction
  • Richard Rockwood – design
  • Clive Boursnell – photography

Track listing:

  1. Midnight Mushrumps – Richard Harvey
  2. The Ploughboy’s Dream – traditional
  3. The Last Flash of Geberdine Taylor – Graeme Taylor
  4. Gulland Rock – Brian Gulland
  5. Dubbel Dutch – Graeme Taylor
  6. Ethelion – Graeme Taylor, Richard Harvey, Philip Nestor, Brian Gulland, Dave Oberlé.

Gryphon: Same

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In June 1973, “Transatlantic” label released the self – titled, debut Gryphon album. It was recorded March – April 1973, and was produced by Lawrence Aston and Adam Skeaping.

Personnel:

  • Graeme Taylor– vocals, guitars, keyboards, recorder
  • Brian Gulland – vocals, bassoon, crumhorns, recorders, keyboards
  • Richard Harvey- recorders, crumhorns, keyboards, guitar, mandolin
  • Dave Oberlé– vocals, drums, percussion

 Track listing:

  1. Kemp’s Jig – unknown author, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  2. Sir Gavin Grimbold – traditional, arranged by Brian Gulland
  3. Touch and Go – Richard Harvey, Graeme Taylor
  4. Three Jolly Butchers – traditional, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  5. Pastime with Good Company – Henry VIII, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  6. The Unique Grave – traditional, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  7. Estampie – Graeme Taylor
  8. Crossing the Styles – Graeme Taylor
  9. The Astrologer – traditional, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  10. The Wrecks – unknown author, arranged by Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  11. Jumper Suite – Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland, Richard Harvey, Dave Oberlé
  12. The Devil and the Farmer’s Wife – traditional, arranged by Brian Gulland

The Pentangle: Same

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On May 17, 1968, “Transatlantic” label released the self – titled, debut Pentangle (The) album. It was recorded February – March 1968, at “IBC Studios” and “Olympic Sound Studio” in London, and was produced by Shel Talmy.

Personnel:

  • Jacqui McShee– vocals
  • Bert Jansch– vocals, acoustic guitar
  • John Renbourn– vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Danny Thompson– double bass
  • Terry Cox– vocals, drums

Track listing:

  1. Let No Man Steal Your Thyme – traditional
  2. Bells – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox
  3. Hear Mt Call – The Staple Singers
  4. Pentangling – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox
  5. Mirage – Bert Jansch
  6. Way Behind the Sun – traditional
  7. Bruton Town – traditional
  8. Waltz – Jacqui McShee, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox

 

Bert Jansch: Birthday Blues

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In January 1969, “Transatlantic” label released “Birthday Blues”, the sixth Bert Jansch album. It was recorded October – November 1968, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Shel Talmy.

Personnel:

  • Bert Jansch – vocals, guitars
  • Duffy Power– harmonica
  • Danny Thompson- bass
  • Terry Cox- drums
  • Ray Warleigh- alto saxophone, flute
  • Damon Lyon-Shaw – engineer
  • Hans Feurer- cover photography
  • Heather Jansch – design
  • Gordon House – graphics

Track listing:

All tracks by Bert Jansch except where noted.

  1. Come Sing Me a Happy Song to Prove We All Can Get Along the Lumpy, Bumpy, Long and Dusty Road
  2. The Bright New Year
  3. Tree Song
  4. Poison
  5. Miss Heather Rosemary Sewell
  6. I’ve Got a Woman
  7. A Woman Like You
  8. I Am Lonely
  9. Promised Land
  10. Birthday Blues
  11. Wishing Well – Bert Jansch, Anne Briggs
  12. Blues

Pentangle: Cruel Sister

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On November 27, 1970, “Transatlantic” label released “Cruel Sister”, the  fourth Pentangle album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.

Personnel:

  • John Renbourn– vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, sitar, recorder
  • Bert Jansch– vocals, acoustic guitar, appalachian
  • Jacqui McShee– vocals
  • Danny Thompson– double bass
  • Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion, dulcitone, glockenspiel
  •  dulcimer, recorder, concertina

 Track listing:

  1. A Maid That’s Deep In Love
  2. When I Was In My Prime
  3. Lord Franklin
  4. Cruel Sister
  5. Jack Orion

 

The Pentangle: Basket of Light

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On October 26, 1969, “Transatlantic” label released “Basket of Light”, the third Pentangle (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at”IBC Studios” in London and was produced by Shel Talmy.

Personnel:

  • Terry Cox– lead and backing vocals, drums, glockenspiel, hand drum
  • Bert Jansch– lead and backing vocals, guitar, banjo
  • Jacqui McShee– lead and backing vocals
  • John Renbourn– lead and backing vocals, guitar, sitar
  • Danny Thompson– double bass
  • Damon Lyon-Shaw, John Pantry– engineer
  • Diogenic Attempts Ltd. – design
  • Peter Smith – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox and Jacqui McShee, except where noted.

  1. Light Flight
  2. Once I Had a Sweetheart – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
  3. Springtime Promises
  4. Lyke-Wake Dirge – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
  5. Train Song
  6. Hunting Song
  7. Sally Go ‘Round the Roses – Lona Stevens, Zell Sanders
  8. The Cuckoo – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
  9. House Carpente – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee