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Enigma Weekend III - The Alchemist
Jun. 29th, 2014 10:27 amThe Alchemist is possibly my most favourite track on Aposteriori - alongside Dreaming of Andromeda, bonus track under cut.
( Enigma - The Alchemist )The Alchemist is possibly my most favourite track on Aposteriori - alongside Dreaming of Andromeda, bonus track under cut.
( Enigma - The Alchemist )
Enigma Weekend II - The Eyes of Truth
Jun. 28th, 2014 08:56 amThis reminds me of about seventeen years ago, when there were meetings and partings. 1997 was a very dynamic year for me, where I had to sit down and revaluate my thoughts on life. it was also a happy time when Prodigal 1 & 2 were a teenager and a toddler respectively. It also reminds me very fondly of very close friends that are no longer with us, but with the joy of memory rather than sadness. It is interesting that I have had a change of heart about many more things, one of which was returning to education.
Back then, I had considered archaeology as a career, but could never find an inlet - ironic now that there is a BSc Archaeology degree at Truro (I am pleased to say that I stumbled across a mutual friend, who I hadn't seen for 30 years, who has just completed said degree. It is proof that us mature students can still knock 'em dead).
Enigma - Eyes of Truth
Bonus track: Enigma - Endless Quest. Just reminds me of long, hot days of summer by the sea
( Enigma - Endless Quest )
Back then, I had considered archaeology as a career, but could never find an inlet - ironic now that there is a BSc Archaeology degree at Truro (I am pleased to say that I stumbled across a mutual friend, who I hadn't seen for 30 years, who has just completed said degree. It is proof that us mature students can still knock 'em dead).
Enigma - Eyes of Truth
Bonus track: Enigma - Endless Quest. Just reminds me of long, hot days of summer by the sea
( Enigma - Endless Quest )Enigma Weekend I - Morphing Through Time
Jun. 27th, 2014 06:30 amWhen I first heard Enigma, it was the Christmas of 1990 when 'Sadness Part 1' came out. A good friend with an extensive music collection introduced me to the CDs and I was like - wow. I first heard this the day I went to Glastonbury for the first time, May 1997. Just felt so right. It always reminds me of the summertime too, hence my need to post an Enigma Weekend.
Bonus track under cut as NSFW
( Enigma - Principles of Lust - PG rating) )
Bonus track under cut as NSFW
( Enigma - Principles of Lust - PG rating) )
70s Electronic Music Day
Jun. 25th, 2014 09:12 amI have been on a bit of a retro 70's trip recently, listing to music that defined my home life. My parents were very New Age and loved experimental electronic music of the time. An amalgamation of memories, some not so good - but there was a lot of very atmospheric and creatively-inspiring music around. A colourful time. My parents were big fans of Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre and Vangelis, so I picked the top ones that I remember very well.
1) Tangerine Dream - Rubycon
I loved this piece of music, because it reminded me of our local estuary, that ran out to the sea. I would paint the scene during art class and the music reminded me of the birds on the Saltings.
1) Tangerine Dream - Rubycon
I loved this piece of music, because it reminded me of our local estuary, that ran out to the sea. I would paint the scene during art class and the music reminded me of the birds on the Saltings.
2) Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene
I grew up with this all through my teenage years too. The last piece specifically 33:20 brings back very recent poignant memories - I played it a lot at a time when I had become so ill, that I thought I was dying. Now when I listen to it, I feel joyful - because I am still alive.
3) Vangelis - Heaven and Hell
I must admit to hearing more of this in the early eighties - especially 13:20 - the theme tune to Carl Sagan's Cosmos. I used to love hearing his stuff (he had just this amazing voice that was so comforting) and I was fascinated with the stars. I remember my sister and myself as kids sitting together looking at the stars.
Fond times :-)
I grew up with this all through my teenage years too. The last piece specifically 33:20 brings back very recent poignant memories - I played it a lot at a time when I had become so ill, that I thought I was dying. Now when I listen to it, I feel joyful - because I am still alive.
3) Vangelis - Heaven and Hell
I must admit to hearing more of this in the early eighties - especially 13:20 - the theme tune to Carl Sagan's Cosmos. I used to love hearing his stuff (he had just this amazing voice that was so comforting) and I was fascinated with the stars. I remember my sister and myself as kids sitting together looking at the stars.
Fond times :-)
