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jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Oct. 20 2005, 17:42 I think there exist no better synth-oriented album in 90s. "Songs of distant earth" is even better than JM Jarre's "chronology" and "oxygene 7-13" which I consider as absolutely great albums. The arrangements, the rhythmic parts, mixed with all those voices and some guitar here and there... It's so perfect. I wish I could record such an album myself. I'm working on it... But I guess I'll never do something as good as SODE. It's a shame lol Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Oct. 20 2005, 17:57 Very hard to find a better synth orientated album ever IMO! This will make for an interesting discussion, I will research and get back to you   -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

EeToN Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: Sep. 2001 Posted: Oct. 20 2005, 19:37 Quote (jeremyroberts @ Oct. 20 2005, 23:42) "Songs of distant earth" is even better than JM Jarre's "chronology" and "oxygene 7-13" which I consider as absolutely great albums. In fact, these three are my three favourite synth albums from the 90s. -------------- If I were music, I would be Enigmatism. Back to top

Baggiesfaninessex Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: Mar. 2002 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 00:44 We'll have to agree to disagree on this one I'm afraid. I think TSODE, Chronologie and Oxygene 7-13 are great albums (although I wouldn't necessary classify TSODE as a synth album per se), but I think the following are better albums and far more representative of the synth / electronic genre: Ian Boddy - The Uncertainty Principle Ian Boddy - The Deep John Dyson - Aquarelle John Dyson - Different Values Peter Mergener - Take Off Peter Mergener - Let There Be More Light (Creatures 2) Bekki Williams - Shadow of the Wind Andy Pickford - Terraformer Andy Pickford - Replicant .....to name but a few. I have them all and more, and believe me - they are fantastic albums. Plus. they are all from the 90s! -------------- “A dog is not intelligent. Never trust an animal that's surprised by its own farts.” - Frank Skinner Back to top

MusicallyInspired Group: Musicians Posts: 1445 Joined: June 2001 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 02:40 TSODE is my favourite synth album, Mike Oldfield album, instrumental album, based-on-a-book album, and all around music soundtrack out of anything I've ever heard. It's the best music in the world...my world anyway lol. With Only Time Will Tell being the best song ever created ever...anywhere anytime.....ever. .... *grabs TSODE CD* -------------- BrandonBlume.com "The beauty in life is in the embracing of the variety of things. If all the world was blue there would be no colour blue." Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 06:41 I love TSODE, but strangely enough my favourite moments on it, such as Let there be Light, Crystal Clear and Ascension, are all to do with guitars. I don't really consider it a synth-oriented album at all. -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

CuNimb Group: Members Posts: 222 Joined: July 2003 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 07:17 TSODE is definitely my favourite 90s, synth based, based on a book Mike Oldfield album of all time ever. -------------- Happy? ha ha ha.... Back to top

Sir Mustapha Group: Musicians Posts: 2802 Joined: April 2003 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 11:41 Speaking as a complete ignoramus in electronic music, I can say the 90's have much, much better stuff. My ignorance is actual proof of that. -------------- Check out http://ferniecanto.com.br for all my music, including my latest albums: Don't Stay in the City, Making Amends and Builders of Worlds. Also check my Bandcamp page: http://ferniecanto.bandcamp.com Back to top

Alan D Group: Members Posts: 3670 Joined: Aug. 2004 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 13:47 It's one of my all-time favourite albums of any kind; so in this case whether it uses synths or not doesn't really matter to me. Back to top

bugular tell Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: Mar. 2003 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 15:16 In the style of the comic book guy from the Simpsons .... "Best MO album ever" well of his later output anyway!   -------------- Light travels faster than sound, thats why some people appear bright until you hear them speak Back to top

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 18:15 Quote (T4 @ Oct. 21 2005, 00:44) Ian Boddy - The Uncertainty Principle Ian Boddy - The Deep John Dyson - Aquarelle John Dyson - Different Values Peter Mergener - Take Off Peter Mergener - Let There Be More Light (Creatures 2) Bekki Williams - Shadow of the Wind Andy Pickford - Terraformer Andy Pickford - Replicant I don't even know those people. How is it possible?   Where do they come from? Back to top

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 18:17 Quote (raven4x4x @ Oct. 21 2005, 06:41) I love TSODE, but strangely enough my favourite moments on it, such as Let there be Light, Crystal Clear and Ascension, are all to do with guitars. I don't really consider it a synth-oriented album at all. But most of the arrangements are made on synths. The fact that there are guitars is icing on the cake. A very good icing on a very good cake.   Back to top

The Man who is He.. Group: Members Posts: 75 Joined: Oct. 2005 Posted: Oct. 21 2005, 19:34 Quote (jeremyroberts @ Oct. 21 2005, 18:17) Quote (raven4x4x @ Oct. 21 2005, 06:41) I love TSODE, but strangely enough my favourite moments on it, such as Let there be Light, Crystal Clear and Ascension, are all to do with guitars. I don't really consider it a synth-oriented album at all. But most of the arrangements are made on synths. The fact that there are guitars is icing on the cake. A very good icing on a very good cake.   I wouldn't really call it a Synth album either. Strange that I really do not rate L+S and I'd consider that a synth album. I allways thought TSODE was a Mike Oldfield album. A very good one. Back to top

Baggiesfaninessex Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: Mar. 2002 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 00:56 Quote (jeremyroberts @ Oct. 21 2005, 18:15) Quote (T4 @ Oct. 21 2005, 00:44) Ian Boddy - The Uncertainty Principle Ian Boddy - The Deep John Dyson - Aquarelle John Dyson - Different Values Peter Mergener - Take Off Peter Mergener - Let There Be More Light (Creatures 2) Bekki Williams - Shadow of the Wind Andy Pickford - Terraformer Andy Pickford - Replicant I don't even know those people. How is it possible?   Where do they come from? Ian Boddy, John Dyson, Bekki Williams and Andy Pickford are all from the UK - I have provided links to the albums wherever possible. I have them all and more - just let me know if you want to hear a sample and I'll send one through to you. -------------- “A dog is not intelligent. Never trust an animal that's surprised by its own farts.” - Frank Skinner Back to top

Baggiesfaninessex Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: Mar. 2002 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 00:58 Quote (jeremyroberts @ Oct. 21 2005, 18:17) Quote (raven4x4x @ Oct. 21 2005, 06:41) I love TSODE, but strangely enough my favourite moments on it, such as Let there be Light, Crystal Clear and Ascension, are all to do with guitars. I don't really consider it a synth-oriented album at all. But most of the arrangements are made on synths. The fact that there are guitars is icing on the cake. A very good icing on a very good cake.   But you could say the same of Rick Wakeman's 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII' yet that is essentially a Progressive Rock album and not a synth album. -------------- “A dog is not intelligent. Never trust an animal that's surprised by its own farts.” - Frank Skinner Back to top

MusicallyInspired Group: Musicians Posts: 1445 Joined: June 2001 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 04:06 Quote (Sir Mustapha @ Oct. 21 2005, 11:41) Speaking as a complete ignoramus in electronic music, I can say the 90's have much, much better stuff. My ignorance is actual proof of that. Proof maybe for you. Thankfully, your opinion doesn't equate to actual fact. At least not with me. Quote It's one of my all-time favourite albums of any kind; so in this case whether it uses synths or not doesn't really matter to me. That's the spirit! -------------- BrandonBlume.com "The beauty in life is in the embracing of the variety of things. If all the world was blue there would be no colour blue." Back to top

raven4x4x Group: Members Posts: 1535 Joined: Jan. 2002 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 06:16 Quote (MusicallyInspired @ Oct. 22 2005, 17:06) Proof maybe for you. Thankfully, your opinion doesn't equate to actual fact. At least not with me. Actually, I think Sir M was joking a little there. -------------- Thank-you for helping us help you help us all. Back to top

The Bell(end) Group: Members Posts: 1051 Joined: July 2005 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 09:15 @T4 can I have a sample of 'The uncertainty priciple' please!   If I like it I will consider buying some of those albums, support the Brits!   -------------- When the night's on fi-ya, do you need love's arms to hold yew? :D Back to top

MusicallyInspired Group: Musicians Posts: 1445 Joined: June 2001 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 10:14 Quote Actually, I think Sir M was joking a little there. And you'll see by the tone of my "voice" there, I was as well. Hmmm maybe I'll add a smiley to avoid future misrepresentation . -------------- BrandonBlume.com "The beauty in life is in the embracing of the variety of things. If all the world was blue there would be no colour blue." Back to top

jeremyroberts Group: Members Posts: 139 Joined: June 2005 Posted: Oct. 22 2005, 20:33 OK I change the "synth album" into "instrumental album with a (more than) slight electronic flavour"   Back to top

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