- Audio CD (2 Nov 2006)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: CD+DVD
- Label: Republic of Music
- ASIN: B00009QI39
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | Mini-Disc
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,231 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Overture |
| 2. Low sun |
| 3. No ordinary morning |
| 4. Saltwater (original mix) |
| 5. Halcyon |
| 6. Autumn tactics |
| 7. Overlap |
| 8. Don't give up |
| 9. Saltwater (The Thrillseekers remix) |
| 10. Andromeda |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Saltwater |
| 2. Don't give up |
| 3. No ordinary morning |
| 4. Autumn tactics |
| 5. Saltwater (TV theme for Tourism Ireland) |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Since the release of his debut album, Far From The Maddening Crowds, Chicane's Nick Bracegirdle has been a bit of a busy chap. After tastefully reupholstered the Clannad classic "Theme From Harry's Game" into a melodic-trance masterpiece, he then confounded all expectations by taking rock atheist Bryan Adams to the top of the charts with the friskily euphoric "Don't Give Up". These pop-dance lovelies only paint half the picture though. In between the strident hooks and glacial breakdowns which characterise his Ibizan leanings, Bracegirdle also demonstrates a not-to-be-wasted classical training. The rest of the album pitches moist, velvety pads against ear-tickling flute and a smooth, cocooning ambience. The wistful "Autumn Tactics" glides along like a loved-up Beth Orton--distant guitars chiming over whispered breakbeats, while "Low Sun" taking the baton from A Man Called Adam is like a pure Balearic dawn. All in all, prerequisite summer listening. --Paul Tierney
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Buy this album! three words that should prompt you to click the add to basket sign as this is simply a masterpiece! while your at it order "far from The Maddening Crowd" the other full album from the genius that is Chicane aka Nick Bracegirdle
There are songs like no ordinary mornig which if you listen carefully will almost break your heart, or the soulful Autumn Tactics which has a mournful or uplifting tone depending on what mood your in and may also become your most listened to track in you collection! Everyone in the world has heard Offshore, but listen to the original version, close your eyes and you'll find yourself on a beach miles away with the sun on your face!
i could talk about any track on the album but buy it and you'll find that less talk and more music is much more preferable! and Mr Bracegirdle if your reading, can we have more please?!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this CD on hearing a snippet of one track and reading the reviews here. This is something I don't usually do, but at the reasonable Amazon price thought it was worth the risk. I am not disappointed ! This is a fantastic piece of work that is a pleasure to listen to, getting better with each listen - which happens often.
I had heard the excerpt from Saltwater on Irish TV last year in a TV ad. for Northern ireland tourism and now it is featured on British TV in the Irish Tourism ad. The 10 minute version of Saltwater on this CD is stunning.
Hopefully, due to the Irish Tourism advert others will do the same as I did and give this superb CD the recognition it deserves !
This is the classical music of the future.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Theres not a lot to say that hasnt rightfully been said but this album really is fantastic. Best played when driving in the summer sun, get it!!
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not awfully inspiring ...
I bought this after reading 5 star reviews from other amazon customers. I was disappointed. I suppose the combined CD and DVD package is good value for the price if you want to see... Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by budgy smuggler
Absolutely mind blowingly superb!
What a great album! I shant harp on forever as tehre are plently of other reviews, but this really is brilliant. I only wish I could find other music to match this!
Published on 9 Oct 2008 by G. Turnbull
Close to perfection
A must have. This cd is brilliant, all the tracks are fabulous. I have been listening to this album over and over again and I cannot get tired of it. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2007 by tixilix72
Tingles down the spine
This is an extraordinary composition of music that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Read more
Published on 16 May 2007 by Aly McNally
Something Special!
I bought the CD when it first came out and added this CD/DVD pair some time later.
Nick Bracegirdle aka Chicane has done some lovely tracks over the past few years, easy... Read more
Nick Bracegirdle aka Chicane has done some lovely tracks over the past few years, easy... Read more
Published on 17 April 2007 by DSR
no ordinary album
BUY BUY BUY!!!!!
Every song on it is perfect for the summer. And if its not summer outside, listen to it anyway, because it'll make you fell better.
Every song on it is perfect for the summer. And if its not summer outside, listen to it anyway, because it'll make you fell better.
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by M. Lally
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