Invisible Connections
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I stumbled upon this one today in a $10 bargain bin. It was pretty grimy, but a swift cleaning made it sound rather nice. But since the music is so subtle and minimal, I'd suggest picking this one up brand new.
Exploring Vangelis' vast catalog, you'll find a range of distinctive albums: from the futuristic techno beats of Spiral and Albedo 0.39 to the orchestral electronica of Heaven and Hell, and his iconic film scores like Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, and Nankyoku monogatari [Antarctica]. This album continues that trend of diversity. Invisible Connections - Vangelis' sole release on Deutsche Grammaphone - delves into "dark ambient" territory. The title track features percussion and synth sounds drenched in reverb, creating an eerie and unsettling vibe. The other two tracks, "Atom Blaster" and "Thermo Vision," rely on a single synth sound, playing sparse notes followed by silence. These sonic and silent moments craft a disconcerting atmosphere reminiscent of Beaubourg. Often overlooked and dismissed by some Vangelis fans for being too experimental and noise-heavy, Invisible Connections might seem chaotic and unpredictable (perhaps mirroring quantum mechanics). However, Vangelis doesn't alienate listeners like other experimental artists might. Even the harsher sounds are crafted using analog and early digital synthesizers, adding warmth to the experience. With an open mind, you might discover that the sounds and their placement create a compelling soundtrack for your own mental horror or sci-fi flick.
Exploring Vangelis' vast catalog, you'll find a range of distinct albums: from the futuristic techno beats of Spiral and Albedo 0.39 to the orchestral electronica of Heaven and Hell, not to mention his iconic film scores like Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, and Nankyoku monogatari [Antarctica]. Invisible Connections, his sole release via Deutsche Grammaphone, continues this trend of diversity. This album ventures into the realm of "dark ambient." The title track features percussion and synthesizer sounds drenched in reverb, creating an eerie and unsettling ambiance. The remaining two tracks, "Atom Blaster" and "Thermo Vision," utilize a solitary synthesizer sound, playing just a few notes before pausing, building an unsettling atmosphere reminiscent of Beaubourg. Often overlooked and dismissed by some Vangelis fans for being too experimental and noise-oriented, Invisible Connections might seem chaotic and unpredictable at first, possibly reflecting the complexities of quantum mechanics. However, Vangelis' use of analogue and early digital synthesizers, even for the harsher sounds, adds a warmth that makes the listening experience enjoyable, focusing on the timbre. With an open mind, you might discover that the sounds and their arrangement in time and space create an excellent soundtrack for your own mental horror or sci-fi adventure.
More of a complete overhaul than a simple remaster, this release finally fixes past mastering mistakes and presents the album in its original intended sequence and track titles. It's great to finally experience it as Vangelis envisioned.
I'm still puzzling over whether this is a genuine release or if Vangelis was simply playing a trick on the traditional and conservative label, Deutsche Grammophon... Somehow, though, the music holds up, particularly when I reflect on 2006 and the direction music has taken since the initial launch of "Invisible Connection". Now, it resonates more than it did back in the 80s.
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