SMPT:e
SMPT:e is the first album of the progressive rock supergroup Transatlantic. The title is a play on words: it's both a combination of the band members' initials and a reference about SMPTE, a type of time code used in recording technology.
The song "In Held in I" was originally recorded by progressive rock band Procol Harum in 1967 and was widely regarded as the first progressive rock epic.
Track listing
All songs by Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Pete Trewavas, and Roine Stolt, except where noted.Personnel
Transatlantic- Roine Stolt — electric and 12-string acoustic guitars, lead vocals, Mellotrons, percussion
- Neal Morse — keyboards, lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Mike Portnoy — drums, backing vocals
- Pete Trewavas — bass, lead and backing vocals, Moog Taurus pedals
Production
- Arranged & Produced by Transatlantic
- Engineered by Chris Cubeta
- Additional Engineering by Stewart Every
- Mixed by Rich Mouser at The Mouse House, Los Angeles, CA November 1999
- Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios NYC January 2000
- Cover art and additional booklet art by Per Nordin. The reason for 2 different covers was that the European company InsideOut was tired of so many blue covers. The artist therefore made this cover for the European edition.
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