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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful 
One of Vangelis' early masterpieces, December 29, 1999 By This review is from: China (Audio CD) I like "space" music: electronic music that inspires a sense of science-fantasy. Vangelis is truly a front-runner of that genre. In "China" he demonstrates his talent by giving his syntho-harmonies a Far-East flavor. A fascinating fusion. "Chung Kuo" has a military pomp feel to it: fanfare for the Emperor. It has a frantic segue into "The Long March," a beautiful piano solo that almost inspires a sense of sad nostalgia. "The Plum Blossom" presents a folk violin against the dynamic backdrop of Vangelis' synthesizer "power" chords. "The Tao Of Love" is, quite simply, beautiful: a wonderful blend of electronic and acoustic arpeggios. "Himalaya," (my personal favorite on this album) puts me into outer space, which like the Himalayas, is vast, cold and indifferent. This song, like much of Vangelis' music, can be heard on Carl Sagan's popular PBS program, "Cosmos." I highly recommend... Read more
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful Five plus stars, September 27, 1999 By A Customer
This review is from: China (Audio CD) My wife bought this album for me fourteen years ago and I still listen to it often. It is all that one has come to expect from our greatest living composer. Melodies, harmonies, novelties, and, as always, oddities. The opening track, Chung Kuo, showcases Vangelis's penchant for building a (great) wall of sound and then bringing music out of it. The Little Fete, by itself, would be worth the price of this outstanding work. Too bad I can't give it more stars. Enjoy!
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!, July 1, 2000 By Second Attention (England) - See all my reviews This review is from: China (Audio CD) This album is atmospheric, romantic, inspiring, dynamic, just plain genius!1979 was THE year of punk and to think that music like CHINA was being produced at this time makes me laugh! It just spat in the face of all that contrived, hypocritical, image concious, attention seeking noise.
China is one man's vision of a mystical culture. This is reflected in the music with intelligence, passion and supreme musicianship.
It just exudes oriental charm and sensitivity. I have known many people with very differing musical tastes find this album refreshing and inspiring.
BUY IT, NOW!
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| 10 of 13 people found the following review helpful One of Vangelis' early masterpieces, By This review is from: China (Audio CD) I like "space" music: electronic music that inspires a sense of science-fantasy. Vangelis is truly a front-runner of that genre. In "China" he demonstrates his talent by giving his syntho-harmonies a Far-East flavor. A fascinating fusion. "Chung Kuo" has a military pomp feel to it: fanfare for the Emperor. It has a frantic segue into "The Long March," a beautiful piano solo that almost inspires a sense of sad nostalgia. "The Plum Blossom" presents a folk violin against the dynamic backdrop of Vangelis' synthesizer "power" chords. "The Tao Of Love" is, quite simply, beautiful: a wonderful blend of electronic and acoustic arpeggios. "Himalaya," (my personal favorite on this album) puts me into outer space, which like the Himalayas, is vast, cold and indifferent. This song, like much of Vangelis' music, can be heard on Carl Sagan's popular PBS program, "Cosmos." I highly recommend... Read more 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful Five plus stars, By A Customer This review is from: China (Audio CD) My wife bought this album for me fourteen years ago and I still listen to it often. It is all that one has come to expect from our greatest living composer. Melodies, harmonies, novelties, and, as always, oddities. The opening track, Chung Kuo, showcases Vangelis's penchant for building a (great) wall of sound and then bringing music out of it. The Little Fete, by itself, would be worth the price of this outstanding work. Too bad I can't give it more stars. Enjoy! 12 of 16 people found the following review helpful SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!, By Second Attention (England) - See all my reviews This review is from: China (Audio CD) This album is atmospheric, romantic, inspiring, dynamic, just plain genius!1979 was THE year of punk and to think that music like CHINA was being produced at this time makes me laugh! It just spat in the face of all that contrived, hypocritical, image concious, attention seeking noise. China is one man's vision of a mystical culture. This is reflected in the music with intelligence, passion and supreme musicianship. It just exudes oriental charm and sensitivity. I have known many people with very differing musical tastes find this album refreshing and inspiring. BUY IT, NOW! |
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