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The Rime of the Ancient Mariner [CD]

David Bedford Audio CD
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  • Performer: Mike Oldfield
  • Orchestra: London Queen's College Choir
  • Composer: David Bedford
  • Audio CD (1 Dec 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Virgin Records
  • ASIN: B00000DAYP
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,440 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (Part One)
2. The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (Part Two)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Steve TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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This recording was released in the 1970's, on, of course, L.P. Those of us around at the time well remember the appalling quality of many vinyl pressings then (there was an oil crisis, and recycled vinyl was used for many pressings). It took me three attempts to get a good copy of this. What first drew my attention to the disc was a short section from it, 'Homeward Bound', which was played on the radio by the late, great, John Peel. This is sung by the young ladies of Queen's College, London, and a hauntingly beautiful moment it is.

It's quite difficult to describe the musical style of the album as a whole. Bits of melody here and there, some general sound effects, and a couple of moments which make the spine tingle. One of these is when the Mariner comes across the Angel of Death; this is a sudden, shocking moment where the narrator, Robert Powell (a fine performance throughout) is suddenly heard in a weird, distorted, voice, as though from beyond the grave. You won't forget it.

There is that wonderful traditional song, 'Homeward Bound' which I've mentioned, and there's a point where Mike Oldfield comes in with electric guitar adding a real bit of that 'tingle factor' to this amazing piece. I really don't think Bedford has produced a finer work, one which exists somewhere between popular and classical. It draws to a suitably calm close. A close that was ruined on the old L.P.s by inevitable clicks and pops. Well thank God for CDs.

There are only two tracks on this CD. So you can't go straight to 'Homeward Bound', which you may well want to. But the work's only 40 minutes long, and you need to hear it all. In 1970's speak, it's an experience.

I urge you to try it.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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My favourite album of all time. Has a kind of spiritual quality as opposed to/as well as an emotional one. It can envelope you like a great film. Just awesome. So original it is beyond categorisation. Awesome guitar work by Oldfield, hauntingly beautiful Homeward Bound. I just love this work soooo much. Makes you glad to be alive. Wiith cover art by Gutav Dore this must be the coolest album cover ever ! This is art which stretches the boundaries.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
One of Bedford's Best... 19 April 2000
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Format:Audio CD
A wonderful telling of the poem, narrated hauntingly by Robert Powell, (of Jesus of Nazareth fame).

This piece links together narration, vocals, Bedford's distinct piano and Mike Oldfield's unmistakeable sound, to create an overall journey with the Mariner, through disease and death to ultimate salvation through his penance.

Highlights: most of part two, but the finale *The Rio Grande* is beautiful.

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