Album # 64: Amadeus Soundtrack by Academy of St. Martins In the Field

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Sound: Mozartish

Mood: Dramatic

Important Songs: Symphony 25; Serenade for Winds K.361, 3^rd movement

Song You Must Hear: Deis Irae

Notes: Although I had been introduced to classical music earlier, this is the album that made me love it.  I had the movie to give context to the music, but the music itself is so powerful, so moving.

Album #82: Days of Future Passed by The Moody Blues

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Sound: 60’s rock with a symphony

Mood: Varied

Important Songs: Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?); Nights In White Satin

Song You Must Hear: Nights in White Satin

Quote: “...fantasy strides, over colourful skies, Of form disappearing from view.”

Notes: This is the Moody Blues’ most ambitious project.  They created a full rock symphony which passes through all the moods and colors of the day.  It sometimes is as pretentious as it sounds, and sometimes it doesn’t work.  But when it does, it is amazing, especially what is arguably the most haunting song ever written, Nights in White Satin and the powerful Twilight Time.  As a whole, it works brilliantly. 

Album #95: The Mission Soundtrack by Ennio Morricone

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Sound: Classical/Tribal

Mood: Dramatic

Important Songs: On Earth As It Is In Heaven; Penance

One Song You Must Hear: Gabriel’s Oboe (2^nd version)

Notes: An amazing soundtrack. The mix of music styles is marvelous.  I don't have a lot to say about it, but I listen to this more than one might think.