Search - Tomita :: Different Dimensions (Anthology)

A Well-Done Compilation

rootwitch | 05/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This anthology, which tries to sum up Isao Tomita's recordings for the Red Seal Label, actually managed to give a fairly complete panorama of his work. Tomita can be thought of as the precursor of ambient music - but unlike people who think that ambient is a sustained 23 minute sine wave, here music has DIRECTION. Granted, most of the stuff is synthesized renditions of "impressionistic" classical works, but the imaginative use Isao makes of his array of synths (most of this stuff was recorded in the early 70's, so we're talking about modular synths mainly - long before computer programming was available). The sonic pallete fits perfectly, and he makes good use of repetitive arpeggiator sequences to get a pulse going - and then he works his magic, specially in the arranging department. A truly unique - and sadly underestimated - artist."

Reprises some hard-to-find tracks

avanclea | Mascot, TN United States | 06/21/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tomita produced a CD in the early 80's titled Dawn Patrol or Canon of the Three Stars, depending on which release; out of print and rare. The music was produced by sampling from radio telescopes and then transforming the samples--real star music. Several of the tracks on this CD are from that body of work, and they are among Tomita's best."

Great Tomita Collection

Angryman | Sao Paulo, SP BRAZIL | 12/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you don't know where to begin, try this great TOMITA album first. If you want to know more detailed information about all discography from TOMITA, go to: www.isaotomita.net With this album you have 18 good reasons to enjoy the TOMITA's work. Highly Recommended."