VISIONS

• Dance Of The Fairy-Children Visions , 1981
• Phase 4 Gate To Infinity The Universal Play, 1987
• Stones Of Wisdom The Stones Of Wisdom, 1992
• Face In The Mirror Gallery Of Dreams (featuring Steve Hackett), 1992
• The Ancient Secret Path Barakaya - Trees Water Life, 1997

Few days ago I've chanced to buy 5 second-hand albums of that band (project?) by 3 $ !!! To my luck, they were in a good state. The first I listened was that one - VISIONS.

Since the very first notes I've clearly understood what will I have here - instrumental and meditational New Age with some World-Music/Sympho Prog/Space Rock/Indo-rock (due to sitar and tribalesque patterns)/you-name-them influences. Flawless as a background, GANDALF's music is not much worthy as a Prog itself (sorry for saying that). Being a proto-ENIGMA stuff (kinda), "Visions" lacks focus. Maybe it's stupid to say that about backgroundish New Age, but since it's here...OK, I'll try not to be THAT rude - melodies are good, the atmosphere is hypnotizing and this album (and the whole GANDALF's collection I got) is my mommy's favouritest now. That's why 3 stars - you have them Heinz! Thank to my mommy! :)

Send comments to Prog-jester (BETA) | Report this review (#107880) | Review Permalink
Posted Thursday, January 18, 2007

This album is a good example of how wide is the progressive musical style and how many ways are to express it. Some of the reviewers here asking why this artist even added to PA? May they haven't heard this particular album then. At least Visions IS the album why Gandlaf should be listed here. T ... (read more)

Report this review (#114570) | Posted by eMTee | Thursday, March 08, 2007 | Review Permanlink

I think Gandalf had lots of focus on this release. Its a concept album and its much more of the east meets west style of music the Germans were making in the 1970s like Popul Vuh for instance but much more melodic and with the addition of synths and early drum machines. What I enjoyed most a ... (read more)

Report this review (#108729) | Posted by betawave31 | Wednesday, January 24, 2007 | Review Permanlink

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