Private Parts & Pieces 2 [Import]

Anthony Phillips | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 1997)
• Original Release Date: September 30, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Blueprint UK
• ASIN: B000001HS4
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #404,209 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Salomon Leap [I]

2. Parting Thistle [II]

3. Electric Reaper (III)

4. Amorphous, Cadaverous, and Nebulous (VI)

5. Salomon' Last Sleepwalk (IV)

6. Lindsey

7. K2

8. Postlude: End of the Sun

9. Heavens

10. Spring Meeting

11. Romany's Aria

12. China Man

13. Nocturine

14. Magic Garden

15. Von Runkel's Yorker Music

16. Will O' the Wisp

17. Tremulous

18. I Saw You Today

19. Back to the Pavillion

20. Lucy: An Illusion

Editorial Reviews

Picture disc reissue, specially remastered for CDof post-Genesis solo material by the guitarist: Theatre work& songs intended for chart success. Includes a bonus trackand Mike Rutherford (of Genesis) guests. 20 tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably Ant's Best, August 23, 2002

By 

John Beam (Phillipsburg, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Private Parts & Pieces 2 (Audio CD)

From start to finish, Back to the Pavillion is, like the best of Anthony Phillip's work, an escape for the listener, a minor journey into enchanted whimsical realms. Although Geese and the Ghost (actually named after two sounds on a keyboard being used at the time) is typically considered his finest effort, PP&P 2 deserves similiar recognition, with this being among his most creative recordings (the playing is uniformally superior throughout Ant's body of music). One can dim the lights on a cool Fall evening, put this disc on, and find a very private and satisfying retreat into one's self. As is the case with Phillip's discs in general, there are hardly any 'stand-out' tracks, with others occupying a more secondary position within the contect of the album; rather, the recording functions more as a seamless whole, with each ensuing track taking the listener just a bit farther down the path traveled while enjoying the music. Along with 'Geese', this is a must have for those interested in Ant's work, as well as fans of early Genesis.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great "continuation" of PPP I, October 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Private Parts & Pieces 2 (Audio CD)

I think of PPP II as a continuation of PPP I (unlike the others in the PPP series). It is for the most part the same quality of material, with much instrumental acoustic tunes, but a little more electronic than the first. If you liked PPP I, you will probably like II.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pieces of beautiful brilliance, December 20, 2003

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Maiku "mammal80" (Somewhere In America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Private Parts & Pieces 2 (Audio CD)

In "Back To The Pavilion", certain themes from Ant's previous works are revisited. As "The Geese & The Ghost" has the six-part "Henry: Portraits From Tudor Times", this album begins with the five-part "Scottish Suite". School buddy Mike Rutherford plays bass on parts 1 ("Salmon Leap") and 4 ("Amorphous, Cadaverous, And Nebulous") of the suite. Also in the suite, the song "Reaper" (from the first "Private Parts & Pieces") resurfaces on parts 2 ("Parting Thistle") and 3 ("Electric Reaper"). "Lindsay" is simply a wonderful piano piece. I would describe "K2" as being a quiet ambient track. "Postlude: End Of The Season" is a short but sweet melody on acoustic guitar. I would also describe "Heavens" as having an ambient quality to it. Another wonderful acoustic melody in "Spring Meeting". "Romany's Aria" is a short, backwards piece. I could go on and on about each track on the album, but you'll probably fall asleep before you're finished reading this review! Ha ha ha! But all in all: absolutely brilliant. So if you enjoy listening to absolutely gorgeous music, I suggest you pick up "Back To The Pavilion" as soon as possible. You won't regret it!

Please note: this is a portion of the same review I gave for the "Two For One" set which also features "Private Parts & Pieces III: Antiques". Both albums are brilliant!