About this title: Soil Festivities dates from 1984, before Vangelis was working with orchestras. Some would say that it was before he "sold out" or when he was a "real musician," but those opinions are totally subjective. It is certain that this is a different kind of CD. The album features five movements, each a self-contained soundscape. Vangelis surrounds a subtle drone with heavy sequences and dense atmospheres. He uses a symphonic synth to create pastoral textures. This is a very accessible CD. It will appeal to fans of Constance Demby, Wendy Carlos, Victor Cerullo, and Yanni. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music ...
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