Slow Dance vs Amarok
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Topic: Slow Dance vs Amarok
Posted By: Steve Wyzard
Subject: Slow Dance vs Amarok
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 10:08
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Both were released in 1990, and rank among the greatest albums ever by their respective composers. Both were mostly self-performed (with a little outside help) and feature two extended "halves" (which are actually made up of many smaller segments). Current rankings on this site: Slow Dance = 4.25, Amarok = 4.03. Here's something to think about: what would a Mike Oldfield - Anthony Phillips collaboration album be like?
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Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 11:01
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Slow Dance is my favorite of the two. Ironically, it reminds me of Mike Oldfield. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 11:25
| Slow Dance, just by an inch. Both are wonderful. |
Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 12:21
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Ant gets the nod. ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 16:14
| AP |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 16:15
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MO ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 16:24
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Not even close.… But the idea of a collaboration is very intriguing! If only that could have happened in 1976: A merger of Hergest Ridge and The Geese and The Ghost sounds heavenly! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: March 02 2022 at 18:35
Slowdance is in my top 20 all time , I refer to it as the perfect Sunday morning music option. Try it once and you will see.  ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: March 03 2022 at 02:24
| I can't imagine Anthony Phillips collaborating with the cocky Oldfield but I am surprised how this album is panning Oldfield's effort here. |
Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: March 03 2022 at 11:56
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Voted Ant Phillips |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: March 03 2022 at 16:35
That was been my 'wet" dream fantasy for 45 years or so  Watch them Slowdance with the Acolyte !------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Progmind wrote:Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: March 03 2022 at 17:15
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If music were food, I’d be an Anteater. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: March 04 2022 at 00:20
I would’ve thought this had been more even, but I guess the anteaters are out (nice one Steve although I’m more of a Beefeater man myself  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mT-ChFFX4TM).I voted for Amarok btw. It has been with me for far longer than Slow Dance and I really dig the whole experimental feel of it. To me it is a superb headphone album. Only downside? It always gives me a jolt! No matter how much I prepare for those odd synth/guitar stabs that pop up midway..I still end up flinching. Also one of those albums with so much dynamics that I always find myself fiddling around with the volumeknob. There’s a big jump from the quieter parts to the LOUD ones. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: March 04 2022 at 02:08
| I must get Slow Dance , would never expect Amarok to get such a pasting in a poll. (no vote) |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: March 05 2022 at 01:45
| ^ Perhaps I shouldn't have an opinion based on only one listen but for me it lacks the energy of Oldfield's album which is a mad wild ride. |
Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: July 10 2022 at 00:26
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Mike Oldfield - Amarok ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |