- Audio CD (1 July 1991)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Caroline
- ASIN: B000000HVK
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 485,699 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Slow Dance (Part 1) - Anthony Phillips |
| 2. Slow Dance (Part 2) - Anthony Phillips |
Product Description
CD Description
'Slow Dance' was originally released in September 1990 and was the last of his albums to be released on vinyl. It came out on VIRGIN RECORDS and was described at the time as 'a masterpiece of progressive rock music'. 'Slow Dance' is right on the edge of Classical music. It nevertheless remains an album of inspired themes, grandiose playing and is considered to be an extremely underrated album. The sound of the alum is timeless, capturing many style elements which were used to create a romantic mood. NOTE: This Audio CD is only re-issued in 2012 but it's originally released in 2002 .
About the Artist
Anthony Phillips was one of the founding members of GENESIS. He began his solo career in 1977 with the release of 'The Geese and the Ghost '.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The new listener wishing to get into Anthony Phillips' music can find it difficult, mainly beacuse, with such a vast output, he surelly wouldn't know what to buy next. Ok, ' Slow Dance' is one of Phillips' top recordings. A two parts, nearly 50 minutes long composition wich can be described as 'very delicate orchestral music'. I guess the main comparison could be Mike Oldfield, but far more classical sounding. A good piece of music, very cleverly written. Although the main instruments are keyboards pretending to sound like and orchestra, the effect is correct, and there are even some 'real' instruments to complete the overall sound. The only drawback: As in Phillips' '1984' (by the way, ignore this one), the drum machine is very annoying, and slightly repetitive, specially in Part One.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an Anthony Phillips album like no other. Done at a time when he was wanting to attract the attention of TV and film companies, it contains some absolutely gorgeous themes - a couple of which are just so beautiful they stop me dead in my tracks every time I hear them. The majestic sweep of the piece is far more coherant than 'Tarka' and it manages to trigger a wonderful feeling of melancholy. I just wish he could reach a point in his life where he would be able to record a follow-up. I think that if you could get this, along with 'The Geese and the Ghost', 'New England' and 'Field Day', then you pretty much have the cream of Ant.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A great piece of music full of feeling and depth, admittedly some of the instruments sound a little basic. Perhaps it could do with a remastered version such as the the great way Mike OLdfield has been doing to some of his classic albums. Slow Dance is just full of moving, enchanting tunes which make you feel great. It's a shame it's taken me 21 years to finally buy it.
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