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1984

Anthony Phillips

 

Symphonic Prog

3.77 | 122 ratings

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4 stars Anthony Phillips mostly switched his guitar here for keyboards! What a performance! I wonder if Anthony is not as talented on keyboards as he is on guitars: seriously! He does not hesitate here to play TONS of modern keyboards, always VERY MELODIC and rhythmic. The omnipresent use of a drumbox is not annoying at all. Actually, many keyboards parts sound a bit like Suzanne Ciani, especially the "Seventh wave" album, in a less delicate way. It also sounds a bit like Larry Fast's Synergy of the 70's. Although the keyboards really have the 80's sound, it nevertheless sounds quite progressive New Age, not new wave at all. The keyboards are sometimes floating, but mainly they are rhythmic and melodic.

The second half of "1984 part 1" is absolutely memorable: very progressive, the melodic textures change very often; Morris Pert plays some excellent discreet percussions: it ends with a BEAUTIFUL mellow & melodic echoed texture. On "1984 part 2", rhythm seems more preponderant; the melodies are still quite present, but they are a bit less catchy and addictive than on "1984 part 1". "Anthem 1984" is more an ordinary track, only lasting around 2 minutes.

Rating: 4.5 stars

greenback | 4/5 |

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