Well here it is ..Vangelis greatest album.After splitting from Polydor and moving away from
London Vangelis set up a new studio in Greece and planned to release a series of albums
that would become a project in sonic and musical exploration.Alas this was the only one to
get recorded.But what a mighty effort it is.The opening track 'Motion Of Stars' is classic
Vangelis and reminds me of his best seventies work on Spiral before moving into 'Will Of
The Wind'.The synths sound great! The second best track on the album 'Metallic Rain' then
follows allowing the great man to show off his percussion talents.This is just awesome
bombastic stuff.The man means business! We then get an inventive little peice 'Elsewhere'
before moving into 'Dial Out'.This starts deceptively but then gathers apace and builds
nicely before giving way to yet another magnificent grandiose theme.The man is on
fire!! 'Glorianna' gives us some good operatic vocals..not my favourite track on the album
but OK all the same.'Rotations Logic' is a bit of a change with its vaguely oriental theme
and syncopated drumming.The bass is especially nice.'The Oracle Of Appollo' is one of
those lovely little ditties that Vangelis comes up with on a regular basis.You get a nice
electronic representation of a harp.'Message' starts with an ominous beat and a childs
voice and builds up superbly to a stirring climax .Another high point of this superb
album.'Ave' is another heavily percussive sounding track which features more nifty bass
work..but played on a keyboard.'First Approach' is a delicate peice with a 'violin' and some
beautifull flute like sounds.Lovely.But the best is saved for last.'Intergalactic Radio Station'
is a stomping attitude filled track with Vangelis pretending to be a DJ ''I've seen things so
many things that you can't believe.Past designs,future designs ...second hand
sounds,future sounds,synthesised dialogues.Incomprehesensible softwares, hey John lets
break some rules.Polyester landscapes,niolin oxygen....Oh by the way its been a beautifull
morning,great morning man!!'' Echoes of Blade Runner.Great album.Vangelis one true
masterpiece.
richardh |5/5 |
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