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L' APOCALYPSE DES ANIMAUX (OST)

Vangelis

 

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Progosopher
4 stars Vangelis comes into his own here. After the rock years of Aphrodite's Child and the diverse experimentations of his earlier solo albums comes this soundtrack. The heavily layered lush sound that appeared occasionally before is here in full swing, although the opening piece is very rhythmic. That first minute and a half, however, cedes to atmosphere and delicacy. The trumpet in Le Singe Bleu is an unusual touch but works very well. The second half of the set is one of my all-time favorite segues. Creation Du Monde is one of my favorite Vangelis pieces and goes along with Aegean Sea from 666 and Stuffed Aubergine from The Dragon. This piece, though, is highly ambient. There is not much melody to speak of but there are many sound dimensions. Creation Du Monde suites its subject matter: it is majestic, slow, thematic and dramatic. Deep rich tones start off and permutate through variations while slow crescendos arise, each like its own sunrise. Dark and mystical, this one has proven to be a perennial favorite piece of Vangelis fans. La Mer Recommencee follows. It took me years to realize that there is a normal gap between the two pieces, that's how well they follow one another. That also says something about the impact of Creation Du Monde. La Mer Recommencee is also atmospheric but it builds to a sort of crescendo that is highlighted by the tolling of bells. The tone here is brighter than that of its predecessor and that helps to finish the album on a reflective and hopeful note. My only complaint is that this album is too short at a mere 34 minutes; Creation Du Monde at near ten minutes is also too short and I could use another 34 of this one alone. Besides the magnificence of Creation this is a fine album and every Vangelis fan I know has made it one of their favorites, including myself. Though it is still early in his career, Vangelis has reached a level of maturity with his music that was not apparent in any of his workd from before. His sound has varied greatly over the years, but L'Apocalypse des Animaux sets a tone and pattern for much that is to come. Essential Vangelis.
Progosopher | 4/5 |

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