SMPT:e
SMPT:e (; from StoltMorsePortnoyTrewavas) 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 ('Twas) in I" was originally recorded by progressive rock band Procol Harum in 1967 (released on the album Shine on Brightly, in 1968) 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.
Limited edition bonus disc
Personnel
Transatlantic
Roine Stolt — electric and 12-string acoustic guitars, lead vocals (4), Mellotrons, percussion
Neal Morse — keyboards, lead (all but 4) and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Pete Trewavas — bass, lead (all but 4) and backing vocals, Moog Taurus pedals
Mike Portnoy — drums, backing vocals
Production
Arranged & Produced by Transatlantic