Vangelis - Spiral (1977) [Japan (mini LP) CD 2006]
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237 Mb | 93 Mb | 25 Mb | Time: 39:32
BMG Japan, Inc. | BVCM-37680
Electronic, New Age, Progressive Electronic
EAC Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | Scans
237 Mb | 93 Mb | 25 Mb | Time: 39:32
BMG Japan, Inc. | BVCM-37680
Electronic, New Age, Progressive Electronic
Produced at a time when Greek keyboard wizard Vangelis was at the height of his success during the late 1970s, SPIRAL leaves behind the overtly classical pomp of 'Heaven and Hell', whilst also avoiding the obscure sonic experimentation of later albums. The result is not only one of Vangelis' most accessible recordings, it remains essential listening for fans of electronic music in general. Vangelis is one of the pioneers of instrumental rock, and the title track of SPIRAL highlights the keyboard sequencing technology which was then just being developed. The breathtaking flurries of notes twist and turn with mechanical precision, while the spiralling arpeggios are brought together by a series of percussive impacts. Vangelis is generally associated with dazzling keyboard virtuosity, but this album also emphasises his stunning talent as a percussionist. The most celebrated track on the album is 'To The Unknown Man', a title which now lends itself to the recently published Vangelis biography also available from Amazon. For many, this piece personifies the majestic, romantic sound which typified the composer's work during this period, and its popularity as a soundtrack to television programmes helped to send him into the soundtrack stratosphere of 'Blade Runner' and his Oscar-winning score for 'Chariots Of Fire'. Elsewhere, SPIRAL offers a commercial mix of electronic rock, jazz and fusion elements. This combination is especially effective on the track 'Ballad', with its strange vocal overlay making it one of Vangelis' most appealing musical experiments.
Track Listing
01. Spiral (06:58)
02. Ballad (08:31)
03. Dervish D (05:18)
04. To The Unknown Man (09:06)
05. 3+3 (09:37)
Produced by Vangelis
Notes
K2 24-bit Remastered
RCA Years Papersleeve Collection
Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, Cardboard Sleeve
Released in Mini LP designed gatefold packaging with credits including OBI strip and French fold-out b&w Japanese insert w/essay [解説] by 片山 伸 [Shin Katayama]
Exact Audio Copy V0.99 prebeta 3 from 28. July 2007
EAC extraction logfile from 8. October 2007, 22:08
Vangelis / Spiral
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Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Installed external ASPI interface
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Sample format : 44.100 Hz; 16 Bit; Stereo
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Range status and errors
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EAC extraction logfile from 8. October 2007, 22:08
Vangelis / Spiral
Used drive : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A Adapter: 1 ID: 0
Read mode : Secure
Utilize accurate stream : Yes
Defeat audio cache : Yes
Make use of C2 pointers : No
Read offset correction : 30
Overread into Lead-In and Lead-Out : Yes
Fill up missing offset samples with silence : Yes
Delete leading and trailing silent blocks : No
Null samples used in CRC calculations : Yes
Used interface : Installed external ASPI interface
Used output format : Internal WAV Routines
Sample format : 44.100 Hz; 16 Bit; Stereo
TOC of the extracted CD
Track | Start | Length | Start sector | End sector
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-
1 | 0:00.00 | 6:58.02 | 0 | 31351
2 | 6:58.02 | 8:31.08 | 31352 | 69684
3 | 15:29.10 | 5:17.73 | 69685 | 93532
4 | 20:47.08 | 9:06.62 | 93533 | 134544
5 | 29:53.70 | 9:37.63 | 134545 | 177882
Range status and errors
Selected range
Filename C:\DAE\Vangelis - Spiral (BVCM-37680)\Spiral.wav
Peak level 98.8 %
Range quality 100.0 %
Test CRC 329DCBDC
Copy CRC 329DCBDC
Copy OK
No errors occurred
End of status report
Many thanks to the original uploader: italia57
SEE also:
Jon Anderson 1985 3 Ships [Japan 1st Press, 1987]
Vangelis 1975 Heaven And Hell [Japan (mini LP) CD 2006]
Vangelis 1978 Beaubourg [Japan (mini LP) CD 2006]
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