Philip Glass - Philip Glass - Monsters of Grace
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Free Music Review: A bit too short review
Hit: 1 Stars
As I did not receive so far Monsters of Grace by Philip Glass, I totally unable to produce a review thereof. Sorry... perhaps next time. Free Music Review: Not my favorite
Hit: 2 Stars
I'm a fan of Philip Glass and have several different pieces of his that I enjoy. I bought the MP3 album based on the good reviews here and listening to the samples available online. I was hoping for something similar to Songs From Liquid Days, but this is a much sparser arrangement. There aren't the same sound textures as in his other work. The object, I guess, is to present these poems, but since they aren't really lyrics, it is more like they are spoken in a singer's voice, kind of like a cantor in a church sing-speaking psalms. And the music then takes a back seat to the poetry. So this is the least favorite piece of Philip Glass I have and, after six months of owning it, not one I ever listen to.
I'm not going to say it is bad or that other reviewers are wrong, but I am giving it two stars simply because I do not care for it.
Free Music Review: One of my favorites
Hit: 5 Stars
I bought this CD on a whim when I bought David Byrne's Knee Plays. However, who could resist a Glass of Rumi? I would love to see the Robert Wilson it goes with, but I dearly love the music and the words.
"Don't go back to sleep..."
Free Music Review: Beautiful
Hit: 5 Stars
The first track, "Where Everything is Music", is worth the price of the album, even if the rest of the songs isn't fully up to the same standard, I think overall the album is one of Philip Glass' best song collections. As five-star as five stars get in my book. I used to only like Philip Glass' instrumental music, but albums like this one are changing my opinion. The combination of the music and the voices is stunning. Stereo Gram is another great track.Free Music Review: Glass amongst the monsters!
Hit: 4 Stars
As a long-time fan and admirer of Philip Glass this work has great moments and ordinary moments. The music, for the most part, stands on its own. It is tough to judge as it is part of a multi-media work featuring animated motion pictures to accompany the voices and instruments. The vocal performers also move as part of the presentation so it is much like listening to a soundtrack, you only get part of the picture. Still, the blending of voices and instruments in Philip Glass's wonderful, flowing compositions shine. I was priveleged to see the work performed at the Folly Theater in Kansas City in 1999 and enjoyed it immensely. Glass's music and Robert Wilson's animation and Rumi's sensuality were interwoven perfectly and I was surprised to hear of Robert Wilson's displeasure with the completed project. The music has an eastern flavor to it. High points include the ominous, pulsating instrumental, THE NEEDLE which reprises as part of the final selection and the flowing vocal, LIKE THIS. Most Glass aficianados will enjoy it and want a copy.
I agree that this release is well worth the wait.