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Track Listings
| 1. The Motion of Stars |
| 2. The Will of the Wind |
| 3. Metallic Rain |
| 4. Elsewhere |
| 5. Dial Out [*] |
| 6. Glorianna (Hymn ŕ la Femme) |
| 7. Rotation's Logic |
| 8. The Oracle of Apollo |
| 9. Message |
| 10. Ave |
| 11. First Approach |
| 12. Intergalactic Radio Station [*] |
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It has taken me years to finally force myself to buy this Vangelis title. Back in 88 I was 18 and sampled this album only remembering that I thought it was not Vangelis-sounding enough (whatever that means). Now, almost 15 yrs later, these tracks sound crisp and fresh with plenty of artistic vitality. In retropsect this truly, like most of Vangelis' work sounds ahead of it's time and even timeless for 2002 (or fits in perfectly). Many of the tracks sport an almost Bladerunner movie theme quality with an edge of Cosmos without being pretentious or slipping into the elevator muzak category ! This is definitely a Vangelis project worth keeping for many listens to come...The album is rich in synthesized orchestrations with one opera-like tune without sounding cold or contrived. Direct is pure genius !
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Released in 1988, Direct has to be one of Vangelis' best and most accessible albums. He infuses elements of classical, rock, funk and jazz into his electronic style, squarely placing it outside of normal "new age" boundaries. On one of the best tracks, "The Will of the Wind", pan flutes are used against a slow, funk beat -- we can see that he has beaten Enigma to the punch, along with all the other abusers of the pan flute sound. Upbeat, streetwise songs like "Rotation's Logic" and "Ave" are balanced by gentle, classical-esque pieces like "Glorianna" and "The Oracle of Apollo", not to mention the ominous, portentious operatics of "Message". "Intergalactic Radio Station" serves as a terrific closer with an intergalactic DJ signing off (or on), no less!
Anyone remotely curious about Vangelis -- looking beyond his movie scores -- should not miss this album.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've been a Vangelis fan since the early eighties and must say "Direct" is my personal favorite. This album rocks but also has some absolutely beautiful pieces as well. It's not so much ambient as it is a work of themes. If you have just found Vangelis, be sure to get this one. A true classic.
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4.5 stars. Great electronic music
I stumbled with this hard to find cd in a local record store, new. Did not think twice.
Direct is a somehow different album from most Vangelis records. Read more
Direct is a somehow different album from most Vangelis records. Read more
Published 2 months ago by strangeitude
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Published on November 12, 2009 by Park Se Ho
Vangelis
Having been introduced to this album years ago in my teens, it was great to rediscover it. I have always been a huge fan of Vangelis and this album is one of his most creative... Read more
Published on April 24, 2008 by C. Sunryder
Vangelis at his best
I was very young when I listened to this CD for the first time. Now, many years later, I find it a timeless experience. It just somehow fails to get old. Read more
Published on September 1, 2007 by Andrew
Excellent !!!!
I am a fan of Vangelis since 1990`s, when I discovered the art and style of this greek composer. This work (DIRECT) is excellent, not only for the quality of the CD, but the... Read more
Published on June 25, 2007 by Javier Pilcante Sanhueza
Pleasant Vangelis, from the end of the 80's
There are times with "Direct" when you can hear hints of Vangelis's later, more epic albums, like "Voices" and "Oceanic". Read more
Published on January 9, 2004 by Brad Torgersen
Starts Great but dribbles out
Vangelis switched over to some real rock'n loud beat stuff that was a decade ahead of Tangerine Dream's Mars Polaris CD. Read more
Published on October 10, 2003 by Mike McAuley
Sorry.. But it doesn't get better than this
Old Electronic, but absolutely awsome.
Good Beats.
Super Feelings.
Great emotions.
It's perfectly Ambient, but you still have to tap the floor with your feet. Read more
Good Beats.
Super Feelings.
Great emotions.
It's perfectly Ambient, but you still have to tap the floor with your feet. Read more
Published on July 9, 2003 by Robin L'Ecuyer
One of the best electric new age albums I have heard so far!
Direct is the only album I own by Vangelis and right now it's one of my favorite albums. I noticed that Vangelis uses a lot of electric guitar sounds in his music and he is one of... Read more
Published on May 30, 2003 by Alexander Nordquist
Totally Electronic, totally Vangelis
Well, words are not enought to describe how amazing this album. Do not investigate more to buy this album. Read more
Published on February 12, 2003 by SPYROS P. STATHOPOULOS
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