The Longest Dream

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Darkness brings the Moon

3. Transition I

4. Guardian of the River

5. Transition II

6. La Fille de la Fort

7. Transition III

8. The End of Time

9. Transition IV

10. Shelter in your Heart (Movement 1)

11. (Movement 2)

12. (Movement 3)

13. Room of illusions

14. Do you still think of me?

15. Finale

16. Bonus track: La Valse des Neiges

Editorial Reviews
The Montreal Mirror
Revival's well-thought melodies, mysterious minor keys and unusual tones make for a good listen...

Product Description
Revivals The Longest Dream is a concept album based on the experience of dreams which combines elements of classical, electronic, ambient and spoken word to form a unique sonic landscape.

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The Longest Dream

Tracks:

Introduction
Darkness brings the Moon
Transition I
Guardian of the River
Transition II
La Fille de la Fort
Transition III
The End of Time
Transition IV
Shelter in your Heart (Movement 1)
(Movement 2)
(Movement 3)
Room of illusions
Do you still think of me?
Finale
Bonus track: La Valse des Neiges

Album Description

Revivals The Longest Dream is a concept album based on the experience of dreams which combines elements of classical, electronic, ambient and spoken word to form a unique sonic landscape.

Customer Reviews:

Top class electronic music.......2002-03-15

It starts like Kitaro and then continues like Mars Lasar or Patrick O'Hearn. This is however a unique and original performance by Revival, quite unknown artist, yet comparable with the best. It is electronic/new age music with nice, rather fast, rhythms and occasional vocals.

Wonderful new CD !.......2001-01-28

Sorin Pavelesco's wonderful CD "The Longest Dream" is the best CD I have purchased this year.

The music is relaxing, spiritual and uplifting, all at the same time.

I would strongly recommend this CD to a wide variety of listeners, and fully intend to buy any further works made available by this talented artist.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2000-08-08

Several years in the making, Revival's "The Longest Dream" is a stunning one-man tour de force. Sorin Pavelesco is Revival, and also acted as producer and engineer, as well as art director for the liner notes, cover art, and promotional package. It is mind-boggling that one person could put together such an impressive debut completely independently. We have one huge talent here, and I feel very fortunate to be involved in the beginning stages of what I hope will be a long and very impressive career.

A concept album, "The Longest Dream" consists of music on synth and piano as well as percussion, and spoken word. The music has classical, ambient, and world influences, but is uniquely its own. Some of the pieces are very melodic and flowing, and others are ambient with a fascinating array of sounds. I can think of no other recording to compare it to, and discovering such originality is inspiring. Mysterious, passionate, a little frightening at times, Revival has succeeded well in creating a dreamlike state that weaves in various emotions, moods, and colors, as dreams do. The opening and closing sequences give an interesting history of dreams from a religious, historical, and psychological standpoint. It is a very brief history, but the dreamy quality of the voice (sampled from the female voice on the Mac computer! I knew she sounded familiar!) and the blurring of some of the words add to the mysterious quality - like trying to grasp a part of a dream that keeps eluding you. Revival then altered his own voice for the spoken parts that describe the fragments of "the longest dream". The words are truly part of the music, and are not in the least bit intrusive. It is an amazing experience to sit and fully concentrate on the music and all that went into this album. Revival also included a bonus track called "La Valse des Neiges", which is completely different from the rest of the album. A fast waltz, it is much more upbeat and "fun" than "Longest Dream" itself, and gives additional insight into what Revival is capable of - a tantalizing teaser! Stunning and compelling from start to finish, "The Longest Dream" is one of the best albums I've ever heard, and will probably be my choice as "Album of the Year". Bravo, Sorin!

The Longest Journey
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The Longest Journey
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Dream (All429)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001DMXM4
Release Date: 2004-03-02