Philip Glass - Songs from Liquid Days

Philip Glass (Artist), Michael Riesman (Artist), Bruce Fowler (Artist), Linda Ronstadt (Artist), Jack Kripl (Artist), Richard Peck (Artist), Jon Gibson (Artist), Douglas Perry (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002616
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,797 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Glass, Philip
  • #21 in Music > Dance & DJ > Techno > Minimal Techno

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addiction to Liquid Days, October 23, 2003

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Judith C. Lovchik (Ellicott City, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philip Glass - Songs from Liquid Days (Audio CD)

I have been somewhat worried and embarrassed by my reaction to this album--I have played it almost daily since I bought the CD used in Record and Tape Traders over a year ago. My previous exposure to Glass had been listening to my son's orchestra rehearse and perform one of his compositions, which I enjoyed thoroughly. I also bought it because Paul Simon and Linda Ronstadt are among my favorites (I'm low brow). My initial reaction to Liquid Days was amazement and amusement. After playing it through a couple of times, I was hooked. For me it is a kind of religious experience. What seemed like flaws initially, like primitive voice quality in parts, peculiar phrases, absent transitions, began to sound absolutely right with repeated listening. I find myself humming and singing the songs in the shower, and they have even turned up in my dreams. That can't be normal, but it's a harmless addiction. I keep the CD in the car, and when the news is stressful, the traffic deadful, and even the NPR classical music station is too abrasive for my inflamed sensibilities, I pop Liquid Days into the CD player and "chill". I bought another copy of the CD from Amazon to give to my son's orchestra director, in gratitude for turning me on to Glass. I also took him to a Phillip Glass concert for his birthday and tried to get up my nerve to go backstage afterward to talk to "Uncle Phil", as the birthday boy referred to him. My nerve failed, sadly, but he's a local boy so I may get another chance. Meanwhile, I heartily recommend the album to those who are able to listen in moderation.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glassus Lyricus, January 28, 2002

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KSG "ksgnyc" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philip Glass - Songs from Liquid Days (Audio CD)

Phillip Glass' work from the 80's needs to be re-explored. This group of songs performed by Glass and some great voices, including Linda Ronstadt, still sounds like a journey to uncharted territories. My favorite cut is Changing Opinion, where a bit of white noise is heard by the singer/narrator and he tries to figure out where it is coming from. By commenting on itself it becomes a sort of hall of mirrors, just like Glass' fluid and reflective music.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it's addictive..., December 21, 2005

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PSM/Bokor (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philip Glass - Songs from Liquid Days (Audio CD)

Somehow, I've hung onto this CD for over fifteen years. I'll forget I even own it, find it, then repeatedly play it for a couple hours at a time.

If you don't like Glass's musical compositions, you'll definitely hate "Songs from the Liquid Days." If you appreciate Glass, then this creation is definitely worth your time and money.

You have lyrics by Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Paul Simon, and Suzanne Vega. The words and music are a perfect match. You have the vocal stylings of Bernard Fowler, the Roches, Linda Ronstadt, and Douglas Perry. A couple of those names I'm not familiar with except for this CD. Regardless, the talent and power is inescapable.

I'm by no means a religious person, but listening to this creation is as close to a religious experience I imagine I'll ever have.

It's haunting. It's moving.