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Ariel - A Strange Fantastic Dream
Review by Suzanne Fortier
Ariel's album, A Strange Fantastic Dream, is a captivating and dreamy journey through a world of ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies. The artist's unique blend of electronic and acoustic instrumentation creates a kaleidoscope of sonic textures that transport the listener to another realm.
From the opening track, "Dream Sequence," to the closing notes of "The End of the Dream," Ariel's music is a mesmerizing blend of ambient electronica, trip-hop, and dream pop. The use of layered vocals, intricate rhythms, and pulsing synthesizers creates a sense of otherworldliness that is both eerie and beautiful.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Moonlit Garden," which features a haunting piano melody that is slowly enveloped by a wash of atmospheric sound. The song builds to a crescendo of swirling synths and ethereal vocals that leave the listener feeling weightless and transported.
Another highlight is "Underwater," which features a driving beat and a hypnotic bassline that is perfectly complemented by Ariel's vocals. The song is a masterclass in creating a mood, and the listener can almost feel themselves sinking deeper and deeper into the depths of the ocean.
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Filename: ariel-a-strange-fantastic-dream.rar- MP3 size: 133 mb
- FLAC size: 676.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Worm Turning Blues | ||
| Worm-Turning Blues | 2:56 | |
| And If It Wasn't For You | ||
| Confessions Of A Psycopathic Cowpoke | ||
| And I'm Blue | ||
| Wheezer Grunter Module Threadaboy / Harry V. Dirchy (God The Man) | 4:20 | |
| Red Hot Momma | ||
| Confessions Of A Psychotic Cowpoke | 04:42 | |
| And If It Wasn't For You | 02:32 | |
| Wheezer Grunter Module Threadboy/Harry V. Dirchy | 04:21 | |
| Harry V. Dirchy | ||
| No Encores | ||
| Garden Of The Frenzied Cortinas | ||
| Wheezer Grunter Module Threadaboy | ||
| Jamaican Farewell | ||
| Chicken Shit | ||
| And I'm Blue | 02:52 | |
| Hard Way To Go | ||
| Miracle Man |
Video
Images
Catalog Numbers
- SHSP 4028, 0C 062○81642
- RVSN-002
- EMC 2508
- PTCD8037
Labels
- Harvest
- Rare Vision
- EMI
- Prog Temple
Listen online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- CD
- Reissue
- Remastered
- CDr
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | EMI |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | EMI (Australia) Limited |
| Printed By | Garrod & Lofthouse |
| Copyright (c) | Rare Vision |
| Licensed From | EMI Music Australia Pty. Limited |
| Recorded At | EMI Studios 301 |
| Mastered At | Edensound |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar | Tim Gaze |
| Electric Guitar | Tim Gaze |
| Celesta | Tim Gaze |
| Vocals | Tim Gaze |
| Bass | Bill Putt |
| Drums | Nigel Macara |
| Percussion | Nigel Macara |
| Engineer | John Taylor |
| Guitar | Michael Rudd |
| Harmonica | Michael Rudd |
| Layout | Adrian Sadgrove |
| Artwork | Adrian Sadgrove |
| Painting | Terry Pastor |
| Piano | John Mills |
| Electric Piano | John Mills |
| Organ | John Mills |
| Synthesizer | John Mills |
| Producer | Peter Dawkins |
| Liner Notes | Ed Nimmervoll |
| Mastered By | Martin Pullan |
| Photography By | David Porter |
| Keyboards | John Mills |
Notes
- Released in a textured sleeve.
- The copyright holder appears as 'EMI Australia Ltd."
- Recorded and mixed at EMI's A & B Studios, Sydney in October 1973.
- (P) & (C) 2002 Rare Vision
- 'Australian Recording' release; kangaroo logo on gatefold sleeve.
- Includes Fold Out Lyric Sheet.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4753314803718
- Rights Society: AEPI
About Ariel
Members
- Mike Rudd
- Bill Putt
- Glyn Mason
- Harvey James
- Tim Gaze
- Tony Slavich
- Iain McLennan
- Nigel Macara
- John Lee
- John Mills
My band were doing an afternoon sound check for a gig at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda 1973. A very excited Bill Putt ran in with a box full of albums. They arrived hot off the press and were handed out enthusiastically. I had heard all the tracks numerous times live but this was the first inkling of the actual album.
The next day I pulled the album from its pristine cover and had a listen.
I was flummoxed.......a production the likes of which I had never heard before.
It had a Sydney "EMI Studios" sound about it. In later years Dragon exhibited the same production sound.
After having heard the material live so many times it took some time for me to get a grip on the new arrangements.
Numerous listenings later and having memorized all the words, I was convinced. This was the best Australian album I had ever heard.
Today it remains one of my favourite albums and Ariel one of my favourite bands.
Roll that Fanta bottle down the aisle.....................listen to the whole album and tell me I'm wrong.
Every track is superb.