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Silverbird

by John Dyson / Wavestar

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1.
Silver bird 06:23
2.
Survival 05:38
3.
Last Flight Home 05:58
4.
Time Enough 11:26
5.
Blue Echoes 06:49
6.
Fur and Feathers 04:53
7.
The Masque 07:16
8.
Thermals 07:49
9.
Tempus Fugit 06:10
10.
Reprisal 07:23

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Fans of John Dyson's music know what to expect by now: long, flowing pieces of lush synth strings with beautiful melodies, brimming with emotion and majesty. "Silverbird" is no different, and these ten new songs should well please his loyal contingent. The title track opens with his usual blending of synth sequences with symphonic tendencies, a fitting accompaniment to the cover art showing the space shuttle gracefully approaching over the clouds. The music builds to a crescendo, complete with booming timpani. Dyson's sometimes over-the-top style is evident here.

An antidote of sorts to the energy of "Silver Bird," "Survival" finds Dyson in his more reflective mode, with soft flowing synths giving way to electronic chords that remind me to some extent of classic Alan Parsons instrumentals. Still, Dyson's musical signature is so strong that it is difficult to compare him to anyone but himself. "Lost Flight Home" has wonderful layering of synths upon sequencers upon more synths, gently building and then slowly unfolding at the end. "Time Enough?" starts in a more symphonic vein, then builds slowly into classic Tangerine-Dream-like sequences from the early to mid-'80s. "Blue Echoes" is very serene, featuring some nice piano soloing.

Dyson manages to keep retooling, however slightly, the style of his prior solo and Wavestar releases, in a way that is always familiar and aesthetically pleasing, but just different enough. I'm surprised his emotional, melodic music hasn't found a wider audience. Dyson doesn't take many risks, but he doesn't really need to. He has clearly found a style that he is comfortable with. Silverbird is easygoing and accessible, a very enjoyable listen.

2000. © Phil Derby

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released October 1, 1998

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