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Page of Life [Germany Bonus Tracks]

 
Album Review: Page of Life [Germany Bonus Tracks]

  • Artist: Jon & Vangelis
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1991
  • Genre: Electronica

Review

Vocalist Jon Anderson and master synthesist/composer Vangelis draw upon their legendary individual histories and more than two decades of classic collaborations to create this very spiritual and musical synergy, which combines elements of rock, classical, symphonic, jazz, soul, electronic new age, and worldbeat. Best known, respectively, as the lead singer of Yes and the Oscar-winning composer of "Chariots of Fire," the duo has released several extraordinary tandem recordings over the years, beginning with the 1976 album Olias of Sunhillow. This is the sixth of the series, and was originally released in 1991, though until Omtown's release, it was only available as an import. Page of Life offers clever social commentary and messages for world harmony in musical landscapes that allow amazing showcases for both Anderson's angelic vocals and Vangelis' multifaceted synth textures. Ballads like the hypnotic "Garden of Senses," the whimsical and elegant "Is It Love," and the sweeping piano/vocal duet "Anyone Can Light a Candle" find Anderson at his most passionate and romantic. The one previously unreleased track is "Change We Must," a march-like number that functions as a statement of purpose. [Four additional tracks, "Jazzy Box," "Is It Love," "Be A Good Friend of Mine," and "Journey to Ixtlan" are available on the German issue of this album, while "Change We Must" is omitted.] ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Wisdom Chain Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (5:21)
Page of Life Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (3:16)
Money Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (6:07)
Jazzy Box Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (3:14)
Garden of Senses Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (6:23)
Is It Love Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (4:27)
Anyone Can Light a Candle Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (3:46)
Be a Good Friend of Mine Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (4:13)
Shine for Me Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (4:10)
Genevieve Vangelis, Jon Anderson Jon & Vangelis (3:48)
Journey to Ixtlan Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (5:50)
Little Guitar Jon Anderson, Vangelis Jon & Vangelis (1:43)

Credits

Brad Ellis (Keyboards), John Martin (Production Coordination), Rory Kaplin (Keyboards), Jon Anderson (Producer), Red Tiger! (Art Direction), Alain Marnat (Mastering), Mireille Landmann (Mastering), Rick Norman (Engineer), Derek Wilson (Percussion), Red Tiger! (Photo Imaging), John Martin (Personal Assistant), Vangelis (Producer), Matt Gruber (Engineer), David Tickle (Producer), Jim Hahn (Guitar), Jon Anderson (Vocals), Red Tiger! (Design), Vangelis (Arranger)
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