"Direct" by Vangelis envelops listeners in a lush soundscape characteristic of late '80s New Age electronic music. The album features a blend of synthesized textures and organic instrumentation, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Tracks like "The Motion of Stars" and "Intergalactic Radio Station" showcase ethereal melodies layered over pulsating rhythms, with a tempo that varies from tranquil to subtly driving. The production is polished, emphasizing the clarity of each synthesized sound while maintaining a warm, immersive quality. Distinctive for its use of both digital and analog elements, "Direct" captures a sense of exploration and serenity, inviting the listener to drift through its expansive sonic realms.

Album: Direct by Vangelis (1988)
Genre: New Age | Style: Electronic | Mood: Dreamy
Format: Album

Artist Background: Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou, born 29 March 1943) is a Greek composer of electronic, progressive, ambient, jazz, pop rock and orchestral music, under the artist name Vangelis /vÃ¦Å‹ËˆÉ¡É›lÉ¨s/. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning score for the film Chariots of Fire, composing scores for the films Blade Runner, 1492: Conquest of Paradise and Alexander, and the use of his music in the PBS documentary Cosmos: A Personal Voyage by Carl Sagan. Vangelis began his profe... Part of the Volos, Greece music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Composer movement. Known for Electronic style.

Related Artists: Jon & Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield, Kitaro

Music Scene: Part of the Volos, Greece music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Composer movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: New Age, Electronic, Dreamy, 1980s, Album

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