Perfect sample of French synth
Golovanov Alexey | Limassol, Cyprus | 12/21/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Just another sample of French synth-pop from the 80s - not a breakthrough, not as good as "Deliverance"Deliverance, but a pleasant, relaxing and well done - a typical trademark of Didier MarouaniSpace Opera. Two tracks are well above average - "Mixed Up" (by G.Brown) and "On The Air", based on J.S.Bach.
For whose who doesn't know, D.Marouani is an extremely prolific and talented composer and musician, who started his career as a child prodigy (piano lessons at 5), admitted into Paris Conservatoire at the age of 15 and graduated second. In 1975 issued first solo LP (signed by respectable French label Barclay), toured intensively with icons of French pop - Johnny Hallyday, Joe Dassin and Clo-Clo (Claude Francois).
In 1977 founded "Space", the debut album (and the title song) "Magic Fly"Magic Fly broke into international charts and was N 1 in many countries. A version of "Magic Fly" was remixed by Michael Cretu (Enigma).
D.Marouani & Space were the darlings behind the Iron Curtain, where he still successfully collects the dividends on his past fame (as the majority of half-retired pensioneers do).
Generally speaking, it is a very solid electronic synth-pop, sometimes better (not that monotonous) as Jean-Michel JarreOxygene, and sometimes - not always - even as good as Saint-Preux ("To Be Or Not"Concerto Pour Deux Voix)."
Together with their album "Magic Fly" this is the best of th
A. Alberto Sanchez | Iowa City, IA USA | 04/11/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Listen to it more than once to appreciate it, because it is not your usual predictable commercial music.
It will leave a positive mark on you."
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1