Van Morrison - Hymns to the Silence
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Free Music Review: Hymns From the Master
Hit: 5 Stars
What a wonderful album to have. All of Morrison's eclectic tastes can be found here, delivered with a sparkling production clarity befitting this grand tenor. "Take me back", "Need your kind of loving" and "Ordinary Life" are solid rock standards of guitar and barrel house piano. "Be Thou My Vision" and "See me Through" are beautifully rendered gospel hymns with an Irish twist. "I'm carrying a torch" is an aching love ballad. "Hyndford Street" and "Pagan Streams" are autobiographic spoken verse sonnets delivered in Morrison's delightful Ulster brougue. "Quality Street" and "All Saints Day" are such charming pop hooks that they seem to be derived from a by-gone era of Gershwin. All throughout, the set is accompanied ably on Hammond organ by the fluid Georgie Fame and the sensuous saxophone of Candy Dulpher.
Van Morrison has a wealth of recorded material to choose from, with varying degrees of consistency, but this album spans the radiance of his talents of songwriting and arrangement in such a concise manner that his elusive muse could ever allow. His voice has grown fuller with age. This is a mature work that I would endorse to anyone seeking a primer on this great man's career.
Free Music Review: An amazing, moving album
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are a Christian who can't stand the smarmy elevator sounds that pass for Christian music today, and you want to hear a few songs that will really move you, listen to Van's See Me Through, By His Grace, and Be Thou My Vision on this album. Other good (non-religious) songs include I'm Not Feeling it Anymore, Why Must I Always Explain, and Ordinary Life. Most of the remaining songs, which I have not mentioned, reveal a quieter Van and are good for background music, but they are not really worthy of repeated playing.Free Music Review: Van Morrison at his best
Hit: 5 Stars
I first discovered Van The Man with his breathtaking hymns to the silence in 1991. Until this day, one of the best albums ever made. The title track has been haunting me all these years with it's beautful words. Still, the best track is Carrying A Torch, one of the best love songs ever. A somewhat religious search for the good life, brought to life by a marvellous artist and poet.Free Music Review: Juliana's raving review of the great Van Morrison..
Hit: 5 Stars
Anyone who even remotely likes the blues, rock, and/or soul music needs to check this one out. My favorite track is "Take Me Back", which you can also hear on the soundtrack to the movie "Georgia"-only it is performed by Jennifer Jason Leigh. This album is worth every cent!!!Free Music Review: The Pinnacle of Van's Spiritual Quest
Hit: 5 Stars
Out of all 40 albums that Van has released, this is the best for those who share his spiritual, meditative quest. The second CD reaches transcendental heights, especially on the title cut, and the narrative Hyndford Street which follows. May you continue your quest, Van, and take us with you!