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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those albums that you find yourself enigmatically drawn into. In itself, this expresses a very rare quality, and it's very difficult to define exactly how this is achieved. Miles is popularly known for the dance smash 'Children' and the equally successful 'One & One', and this album certainly fulfils the Italian DJ's club credentials. Yet beyond the soaring beats of these floor-fillers, there's something just a little bit special.
Miles's distinctive tinkly piano playing may not be of concerto standard, but there's something in the simplicity of these arrangements that strikes at the heart of the dream experience. Each track asserts a unique identity filled with energy, effortlessly articulating a spectrum of moods and feelings from the dark and brooding to the poignant and ethereal. Furthermore, the album is arranged so that each track feeds seamlessly into the next, creating a musical panorama.
There's a sound here for every mood, be that reflection, inspiration, or motivation. Incorporating both everyday sounds and otherworldly rhythms, the overall effect is mystical and entrancing. And if all that fails to impress, then simply check out the final track, 'Red Zone' - a spectacular instrumental track that oozes longing and desire.
Miles's distinctive tinkly piano playing may not be of concerto standard, but there's something in the simplicity of these arrangements that strikes at the heart of the dream experience. Each track asserts a unique identity filled with energy, effortlessly articulating a spectrum of moods and feelings from the dark and brooding to the poignant and ethereal. Furthermore, the album is arranged so that each track feeds seamlessly into the next, creating a musical panorama.
There's a sound here for every mood, be that reflection, inspiration, or motivation. Incorporating both everyday sounds and otherworldly rhythms, the overall effect is mystical and entrancing. And if all that fails to impress, then simply check out the final track, 'Red Zone' - a spectacular instrumental track that oozes longing and desire.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Well, where do I begin? This music defined an era. An era of memories and the good old days. The 90's. The untouchable years. The glory days....whatever you want to call them. Them infamous Saturday mornings, watching Live and Kicking, then Football Focus and Grandstand. Wow! This music is just simply amazing. What can I say about CHILDREN. It is THE most inspiring, uplifting and motivational piece of music ever written, in my opinion. Whilst all my friends would listen to the common, pop, rap, rnb and all that...I would listen to Children. On them lonely cold Sunday evenings, watching the rain pour down my window, and having school & college the next morning. This music kept me going and still keeps me going to this very day. It has entered my heart and will never ever leave. When I am down and out, this CD comes to my rescue. I've never ever bought a album in my entire life, but I HAD to buy this. I bought it many years after it came out. I still can't believe I bought it as I'm not a buying type, but I had to...just as a tribute to Robert Miles' masterpiece, Dreamland. The title says it all. When you listen to this piece of music you're in Dreamland. I have this on my mp3 player on the saturday mornings when I go for a jog or walk and the sun beams down on me and I just revel in the ecstasy of the moment. It will never let you down. In the clubs, cars, at home. Whenever. Children is a masterpiece that will never again be made. I don't know how Robert Miles did it. The rest of the songs are also brilliant. They have that shivering and haunting feel to them. They're just brilliant. Listen to Children or any other song on this album....put in your headfones...or put the music on full...close your eyes and just pretend your an eagle soaring through the Blue sky on a Saturday afternoon....SIMPLY BRILLIANT. 5 OUT OF 5!!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Vangelis can send you into a moody spiritual state. Chicane can give you a techno beat that tends to dampen the soaring synthesizers that are used so well. Robert Miles combines the best of the two and runs with it. Although some of his tracks (like Chicane) contain voice enhanced singers that don't add much, the keyboard work is multi-layered and hypnotic. Best known for "Children", a popular well-balanced dance mix that does just as well on the car stereo, Miles also incorporates other mixes that almost do as well. You will get a strong sense of mood and if you prefer not to dance, turn the bass down and focus on those ethereal keyboards that are his best traits.
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Great Album, Broken case
I think this is great album. A little disappointed that the plastic hinge on the case was broken when received.
Published 10 months ago by fingers
Was captured the instant I heard it.
I love it when you hear music that instantly imprints itself on your soul the moment you hear it. I think it's almost like love at first sight; rare but, oh, so sweet! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Alexander J. Dunn
Can do no wrong Katie
This lady never lets one down, and simply sings a great song every time, like an angel. This album is simply brilliant!
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Gf Mower
Drifting away
This is a very nostalgic album for me, Children is sublime and the rest of the album follows its lead. Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by B. Jones
Genius!!!
This is by far his best album, a brilliant example of a genius like Robert Miles.
If you like his music, BUY THIS ALBUM and the album (23a) they are both his best... Read more
If you like his music, BUY THIS ALBUM and the album (23a) they are both his best... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2007 by A. Carter
''' Brilliant'''
I brought this album when it first came out and absolutley loved it. Unfortunately it got lost when I moved a few years ago and I have been longing to buy it again. Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Mrs. L. C. Wilson
Children, Children and more Children...
With Robert Miles' massive reputation in all fields of electronica, you may find it startling that I could find fault with this album - and I can admit that I am judging this with... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2005 by C. Strachan
keep on running
I first came across this cd at a friends and instantly loved it. I hadn't come across Robert Miles before and couldn't believe how much it moved me. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2004 by Emma
Robert Miles' Best Album Yet
I would have to say that this is the best album of Robert Miles I have ever heard. Its contain all of his most famous track including one & one and children and alternative remix... Read more
Published on 11 April 2003 by "the_arch"
superb
THE DEFINITIVE uplifting house/trance album. A must for every house lover.
Although things have moved on in terms of style and sound since this this album - it remains a... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2002
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