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One World" has been the labor of love for Charlie Case for the past 2 years. I am of course talking about Star Chronicles 4..the latest release in the Star Chronicles DVD series collection. Total time 43:37. Region free DVD that will play in any DVD player. The opening title is "Embracer" with Valkir providing the sonic's.
Forget any preconceptions you may have about Star Chronicles. This
is the real deal and everything that has gone before has been honed
to perfection in this release. Imagine yourself dreaming and flying
across an alien landscape,mountain vistas, oceans and distant
planets sinking below the horizon and you have the scene set in your
mind. Now add to that some superb soaring guitar work by Valkir that
just makes you want to turn that volume all the way up. Forget the
New Age overtones from the earlier releases..this blasts straight
into your room from the outset and is a great piece of guitar work
by Valkir. For those that like their instrumental guitar solos with
a passion then this is for you without no question of a
doubt. "In The Aftermath" with Jennifer Batten opens track 2. Just when
you thought it was safe, Jen starts with another guitar driven track
not unlike a certain Mr Dave Gilmour from a certain well known band.
Having been mesmerized by the imagery from the first track you find
yourself for a few moments while looking at a glittering diamond in
the middle of a revolving see through ball. You are then transported
to a massive checkered floor which slowly moves under you with a
plethora of diamonds and underwater sea imagery passing you by and
in the distance, a waterfall pours on the horizon. More amazing
landscapes and sky effects dazzle you with their brilliance as the
track comes to a close. Michael Sembello opens up track 3 "The Temple". Here a distant
thunder storm rolls away in the distance with ambient synth and a
native Indian chant that is slightly vocodered. Very meditational in
mood this one.Here we get more mystical with the imagery with
sculptures and temples adorning the Landscape. There is a meaning in
all the symbolism flying around as well but you will have to ask
Charlie on that one. For me it is a masterpiece of visionary
entertainment and you will find your own meaning within the images
portrayed here. Watch for the liquid gold dripping down ..amazing
effect.! Track 4 - Galileo's Dream with Ambient Space Music provided by
Amir Baghiri. This is one of the best space music scores with all
those elements of drifty cosmic music we all know and love. The
piece slowly fades in, pure white, like a dream you once had
watching the world go by without a care in the world. All those
moments when you've looked up at the night sky or those times when
you've sat by the sea, looking out to the distant shore that isn't
there. The video here perfectly sets the scene, mainly set in space
with planets, satellites, distant nebula and fantastic visual
planetary horizons covered in mist. Clouds drift above and
below you like you were on another plane of existence. This is my
favorite piece on the DVD. Futureman "What Then" arrives on track 5. Listen to the lyrics on
this. Kinda explains everything about how the world may become if we
don't change our ways. One World it is, it's all we have. Fitting
visuals for this one. Michael Sembello opens up track 6 "Sacred Flight" with a jazzy
little number whilst Charlie trips out on a mesmerizing set of
kaleidoscope visions, bubbles, liquid and swirl spiragraph type
visuals. The music changes pace to a more refined cosmic electronic
piece and you are transported to some tropical underwater paradise
with shoals of brightly colored fish with sea flora and fauna
gently swaying to the undersea current. Music changes again to a
gentle harp with bird song while you soar over islands suspended in
mid air. What an imagination for sure. The last track is short at just around 1 min."Wireless Planet Power" Not quite sure what is going on here with this one. Another one for Charlie to explain I think. Revolving pyramid with a beacon of light for each face and below the power source. If you like CGI generated visuals then this is for you. It will
take you to your dreams end and back again in just under three
quarters of an hour. If you thought the last 3 were exceptional then
this is a ride you won't want to get off in a hurry. Combined with
the musical talents of Valkir, Jennifer Batten, Michael Sembello,
Amir Baghiri and Futureman you are in for a treat your eyes and ears
will thank you for, for many years to come.
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