Voices

Vangelis

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 9, 1996)
• Original Release Date: January 9, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B000002J7U
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,482 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Amazon.com
The Greek synth king is back after a lengthy hiatus, but he hasn't learned many new variations on the Cosmos-Chariots of Fire riffs he patented 15 years ago. The ridiculously overblown title track verges on self-parody, and five other instrumentals meander aimlessly. Only the unearthly vocals of Stina Nordenstam and Caroline Levell on "Ask The Mountains," and "Come To Me," respectively, penetrate the velvety new age fog. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Different..., May 4, 2004

By	Jesse Gordon "Professional Thoughtsman" (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although the opening title track is a bit derivative, Voices, as an album, tends to get somewhat deeper (and more interesting) the further in you go. The most provocative tracks include "Come to Me," "Ask the Mountains," and "Losing Sleep (Still, My Heart)," which feature guest vocals by the likes of Caroline Lavelle, Stina Nordenstam, and Paul Young, respectively.

Overall, this is a somewhat unusual album, melodically, and though it's perhaps not as readily accessible as Direct nor as prolific as Mythodea, Voices has a voice of its own.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're going to buy a Vangelis album, buy this one, January 13, 1999

By A Customer

Most likely Vangeles' all time peak. The title track is his grandest most inspiring track yet. Echoes continues the melody from voices into a searching mode. Probably my favorite Vangelis track ever is 5- "Ask the Mountains". Musically, it takes you on a clear moonlit nighttime journey through the peaks. I've never heard anything with such an original appealing sound! No review can do it justice. You've got to hear it to beleive it!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Underrated Genius, October 17, 2001

By	"pigskin" (UK) - See all my reviews

I have listened to Vangelis' work for over 25 years and it is a testament to his genius that he keeps on producing high quality music. I dismiss the Amazon reviewer's thoughts on this 1995 work... Swine and pearls come to mind. From what position of talent is he/she coming from? Has the reviewer ever heard "L'Apocalypse"? I doubt it.

The album is a formidable peice of electronic artistry. "Ask the Mountains", "Losing Sleep...", "Come to Me" and "Messages" are quite simply fantastic songs. This may be not another Blade Runner but it still another remarkable effort.Who would guess Paul Young on vocals for "Losing Sleep"!!

Vangelis is in a league of his own and Voices cements his reputation as the main man of electronic music.