Jan Garbarek - Legend Of The Seven Dreams (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1988
- 9 tracks
- 54 min
- jazz
Legend Of The Seven Dreams
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Before I had this album in my hands, 'Places' was my go-to Jan Garbarek record. But now, this one has taken the top spot. The music is pure magic, transporting you to a late-night gathering on a Norwegian mountain, surrounded by friends, gazing at the full moon and the aurora borealis dancing across the sky. I'm absolutely in love with this record, although I must admit, the second side has a slight edge over the first. And let's not forget the audio quality - it's phenomenal, as you'd expect from an ECM production.
Before I had this album, 'Places' was my top pick among Jan Garbarek's records. But this one truly stands out. The music soars, taking you to a late-night scene atop a Norwegian mountain with friends, gazing at the full moon and the northern lights dancing across the landscape. I'm absolutely captivated by this record, though I must admit, the second side has a slight edge over the first. The recording and pressing quality? Exceptionally good - but then again, it's an ECM production, so what else would you expect?
This album feels like a stepping stone for Garbarek, blending the synth-heavy, New Age vibes from his prior work "All Those Born With Wings" with the Folk-inspired, melodic tunes he'd become renowned for in his subsequent releases (for instance, "Brother Wind" is revisited more thoroughly later on "Twelve Moons"). Scattered throughout are minimalist, ambient tracks ("Tongue of Secrets", "Mirror Stone I"), and there are some genuinely standout songs across the entire album (like the opening track "He Comes From The North", featuring Naná Vasconcelos, which is likely the highlight here and my personal favorite; but also worth mentioning are "Send Word" and "Voy Cantando"). If you're a fan of the distinctive World Fusion style that Garbarek and ECM are celebrated for, this is a must-listen album.
This album could be seen as a "bridge" for Garbarek: you can still notice the synth-heavy and somewhat New Age influence from his prior work "All Those Born With Wings" blending with the more Folk-inspired and melodic lines he would become more recognized for in his subsequent albums (for instance, "Brother Wind" would even receive a more comprehensive treatment later on "Twelve Moons"). Minimalist and more ambient tracks are scattered throughout (such as "Tongue of Secrets", "Mirror Stone I"), and there are some genuinely excellent songs all over the album (like the opening track "He Comes From The North", featuring Naná Vasconcelos, which is quite probably the standout here and personally my favourite; but there's also "Send Word" and "Voy Cantando"). A highly recommended album if you're a fan of this particular World Fusion style that Garbarek and ECM are renowned for.
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