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IMAGINARY VOYAGE

Jean-Luc Ponty

 

Jazz Rock/Fusion

3.70 | 138 ratings

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sgtpepper
4 stars I find the album more streamlined and accessible than the previous two fusion records, it also shows a small development and more mid 70's sound. Tracks are more melodic, perhaps better compositional skills or mood by Ponty.

The first track is an excellent country-jazz-fusion track with a beautiful acoustic guitar solo + ruling violin. The second track has first hints of a more energetic smooth jazz with still quite good soloing.

"Once upon a dream" could be remotely related to a relaxed Mahavishnu mood, violin synthentizer is an interesting sound addition. "Tarantula" is a bit whimsical track with tiny bits of funy rhythms.

The best is left to the end - the title suite of different tastes: 1. a very dynamic and complex even overblown intro 2.relaxing keyboard/violin part with great soloing 3.the most beautiful part thanks for an uplifting and intensive violin melody - trademark by Ponty, also listen to the killer bass lines 4. more experimental violin/guitar interplay and complex rhythm.

Another fusion highlight by Ponty.

sgtpepper | 4/5 |

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