Forum Home Forum Home > Progressive Music Lounges > Prog Polls
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - The Absolute Universe
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

The Absolute Universe
 Post Reply Post Reply
Poll Question: Which version do you prefer?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
5 [41.67%]
7 [58.33%]
You can not vote in this poll

Author
Message
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Hrychu View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: November 03 2013
Location: poland?
Status: Offline
Points: 4116 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Hrychu Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: The Absolute Universe
    Posted: June 24 2021 at 07:23
The new Transatlantic album came out in 2 versions. Personally, I like the extended version more cause there is more Roine Stolt on it. ;) But I'd love to know which one do YOU guys like better.
Bez pierdolenia sygnał zerwie, to w realia wychodź w hełmie!
Back to Top
miamiscot View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: April 23 2014
Location: Ohio
Status: Offline
Points: 3418 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote miamiscot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 07:58
I've gone back and forth a few times on this. At first I was all about the Roine version but after a while I started preferring the Neal version. It flies by so quickly that it kind of makes my head spin. I like that. The longer one drags just a bit in the middle.

Both are 10/10 so don't get it twisted!!!
The Prog Corner
Back to Top
chopper View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Honorary Collaborator

Joined: July 13 2005
Location: Essex, UK
Status: Offline
Points: 19942 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote chopper Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 08:28
I've got both but haven't really listened to them enough to decide yet.
Back to Top
Grumpyprogfan View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: July 09 2019
Location: Kansas City
Status: Offline
Points: 10032 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Grumpyprogfan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 09:12
Forevermore, because, as you said, there is more Stolt's guitar work. Great album.
Back to Top
Progfan1958 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: July 18 2005
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 541 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Progfan1958 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 10:03
Both fine interpretations, but over-all I prefer the (slightly ) abbreviated version, specially the finale and end section. Breath Of Life get's my choice.

Edited by Progfan1958 - June 24 2021 at 21:00
Progfan1958
"Peace to you all"
"La paix est avec vous"
"Pax vobiscum"
"Al salaam a'alaykum"
"Vrede zij met u allen"
"Shalom aleichem"
Back to Top
AlanB View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member


Joined: January 19 2013
Status: Offline
Points: 1133 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AlanB Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 12:54
I only bought the extended version but I listened to the abridged version on Spotify. I think I prefer the full version but I need to listen to the Breath Of Life a few more times before deciding.
Back to Top
Catcher10 View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar
VIP Member

Joined: December 23 2009
Location: Emerald City
Status: Offline
Points: 17490 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Catcher10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 12:58
Only own the Forevermore version 3-LP set. Streamed the Breath of Life version, and agree I like more Stolt.....so
Back to Top
progaardvark View Drop Down
Collaborator
Collaborator
Avatar
Crossover/Symphonic/RPI Teams

Joined: June 14 2007
Location: Sea of Peas
Status: Offline
Points: 48652 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote progaardvark Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2021 at 15:59
I actually like the The Breath of Life better. The extended version feels like a chore to get through.
----------
i'm shopping for a new oil-cured sinus bag
that's a happy bag of lettuce
this car smells like cartilage
nothing beats a good video about fractions
Back to Top
Mormegil View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 03 2010
Location: NE PA
Status: Offline
Points: 6438 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mormegil Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2021 at 04:37
Can't define a clear pick on this one - interesting poll.
Welcome to the middle of the film.
Back to Top
Manuel View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: March 09 2007
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 12352 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Manuel Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2021 at 06:55
Forevermore. I like both versions though, each one having it's own flavor, but is the Roine Stolt version that gets me deeper.
Back to Top
Cristi View Drop Down
Special Collaborator
Special Collaborator
Avatar
Crossover / Prog Metal Teams

Joined: July 27 2006
Location: wonderland
Status: Offline
Points: 41264 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Cristi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2021 at 08:48
I haven't listened to the album yet, I've got to brace myself for the... triple album. LOL
Back to Top
iluvmarillion View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: February 09 2010
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 3236 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote iluvmarillion Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 28 2021 at 00:54
I can't vote because I don't have the extended version. I gather Breath of Life is more of a Neal Morse album than the Roine Stolt, Forevermore album. That's fine by me because I have an aversion to long Transatlantic albums. I'll stick to Breath of Life for a while because in my opinion it's a masterpiece and when I eventually get to listen to Forevermore my fear is I may find fault with it and that will diminish my enjoyment of Breath of Life.
Back to Top
geekfreak View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: June 21 2013
Location: Musical Garden
Status: Offline
Points: 9872 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote geekfreak Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 26 2022 at 02:02
Forevermore
Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake."



Music Is Live

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.



Keep Calm And Listen To The Music…
<
Back to Top
Jared View Drop Down
Forum Senior Member
Forum Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: May 06 2005
Location: Hereford, UK
Status: Offline
Points: 17530 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jared Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 26 2022 at 08:39
I only own Forevermore which is fine... so I can't vote.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.200 seconds.
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.