Studio Album, released in 1975I am thrilled to see Vangelis make this great site from a prog rock perspective. Vangelis is a modern day musical genius and he has proved time and time again through various works ( not always the more commercial ones either) that the musical heroes of yesteryear are still alive and well and continue with his music today.
1975- Heaven and Hell is a cunningly contrived assault of musical splendour. Angry, confused, demonic, celestial ( Thank you Jon Anderson!!) released at a time when progressive rock was at it's summit Vangelis managed to reinvent the theme of classical music and deliver a work of strength and purpose. Personally ' So Long Ago So Clear' and ' Heaven and Hell part 2' are the highlights. Listen to Jon Anderson singing post Relayer and before Olias of Sunhillow and you will understand why. Musically not quite a masterpiece but damn near close to perfection.4 and 1/2 stars.
Track Listings1. Heaven and Hell, Part One (21:58)
a) Bacchanale - 4:40
b) Symphony to the Powers B - 8:18
c) Movement 3 - 4:03
d) So Long Ago, So Clear - 5:00
2. Heaven and Hell, Part Two (21:16)
a) Intestinal Bat - 3:18
b) Needles and Bones - 3:22
c) 12 O'Clock - 8:48
d) Aries - 2:05
e) A Way - 3:45
Total Time: 43:24
With:
- Jon Anderson / vocal
- Vana Veroutis / vocal
- English Chamber Choir / vocals
So Long Ago So Clear
Once, we did run
How we chased a million stars
and touched as only one can
Once, we did play
How the past delivered you
Amidst our youth we'd dream away, away
As if I knew the words I'm sure you'll hear
Of how we met as you recall so clear
Once, we did love
Long ago how did I forget
Holding you so closely
Look, how I move
Chance would have me glance at you
To know how you move me, me
All barriers fall around us as we hear
Of memories known and matters so long ago, so clear
[interlude]
Once, we did run
How we chased a million stars
And touched as only one can
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