Transatlantic Live at Morsefest 2022: The Absolute Whirlwind CD

Morsefest, the festival put on by Neal Morse annually in Nashville, Tennesse has been in existence since 2014. Typically, the weekend-long event celebrated music from Neal’s solo work and other bands from his career. But with each passing Morsefest, there had been one question lingering among the faithful audience that returned every year…when will Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt & Pete Trewavas perform at Morsefest. In 2022, at the 9th Morsefest, it finally happened and in epic Transatlantic fashion.In 2021, Transatlantic released The Absolute Universe, the band’s 5th album since forming in 2000. However, as the band’s motto is “More Is Never Enough,” ‘The Absolute Universe’ was released as two different versions – ‘The Breath of Life (Abridged version)’, and ‘Forevermore (Extended version)’. In addition, the band combined those two versions for an Ultimate Edition of the album. With touring restrictions due to the pandemic finally lifted, the band finally started their tour in April 2022 ending up at Morsefest on the weekend of April 29th and 30th.The weekend at Morsefest provided 2 nights of shows. For night one, the band performed their classic album ‘The Whirlwind’ in its entirety, the first time they had done so in 10 years. The evening also added “Into the Blue” and “Shine” from the band’s 4th album ‘Kaleidoscope’ as well as the classic ballad “We All Need Some Light.”Night 2 saw the full performance of The Absolute Universe – The Ultimate Edition, combining all of the tracks from the 2 versions of the album. The night closed with a medley of tracks from the band’s first two albums including “All of the Above,” “My New World,” and “Stranger In Your Soul.”For the first time, the band performed alongside a choir and string section, making these shows truly special for those who were in attendance. Now, you can experience these incredible performances for yourself with the release of this Limited Deluxe 5CD+2Blu-ray artbook, featuring an extensive 36-page booklet with photos, contained within a hardcover.CD 1Into the BlueIn Held ('Twas) in IShineWe All Need Some LightCD 2Overture / WhirlwindThe Wind Blew Them All AwayOn the ProwlA Man Can FeelOut of the NightRose Colored GlassesEvermoreSet Us FreeLay Down Your LifePieces of HeavenIs It Really Happening?Dancing with Eternal Glory / Whirlwind (Reprise)CD 3OvertureReaching for the SkyHigher Than the MorningThe Darkness in the LightTake Now My SoulBullyRainbow SkyLooking for the LightThe World We Used to KnowCD 4The Sun Comes Up TodayLove Made a Way (Prelude)Owl HowlSolitudeBelongLonesome RebelCan You Feel ItLooking for the Light (Reprise)The Greatest Story Never EndsLove Made a Way (Prelude)CD 5Bridge Across ForeverThe Final MedleyBlu-ray 1Into the BlueIn Held ('Twas) in IShineWe All Need Some LightOverture / WhirlwindThe Wind Blew Them All AwayOn the ProwlA Man Can FeelOut of the NightRose Colored GlassesEvermoreSet Us FreeLay Down Your LifePieces of HeavenIs It Really Happening?Dancing with Eternal Glory / Whirlwind (Reprise)Blu-ray 2OvertureReaching for the SkyHigher Than the MorningThe Darkness in the LightTake Now My SoulBullyRainbow SkyLooking for the LightThe World We Used to KnowThe Sun Comes Up TodayLove Made a Way (Prelude)Owl HowlSolitudeBelongLonesome RebelCan You Feel ItLooking for the Light (Reprise)The Greatest Story Never EndsLove Made a Way (Prelude)Bridge Across ForeverThe Final Medley