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Superb! All Gabriel's SACDs that I own are frankly the best sounding SACDs I own. From the Euro version Genesis 1970-1975 box, to PG 1, PG 2, Passion, and Shaking the Tree - the clarity, dynamics, lack of noise, etc is amazing and the cream of a large collection of SACDs. Only problem with any of them is that they are off the market - gone.
As to the SACD phenomena in general, I see a lot of reviews panning certain recordings because they aren't surround, or don't offer improvement to some ears over the CD counterpart, etc. To this I say that these reviews are missing the point of SACDs. It's a small market appealing to those that want media with a hugely expanded dynamic range and finer digital rendering of sound. Surround is an added bell or whistle, but not the objective of the SACD media. Some multi layer discs actually sound better as stereo than surround. Furthermore one really has to have made the investment in one's audio gear to make SACDs come to life. The better the system, and I mean the whole system (every component in the chain from player to speaker), the bigger the difference one will hear. Any weak link will pinch off detail and presence. My recommendation is that unless one has already justified a system expense on the order of, for example, blowing at least a few hundred bucks each interconnect cable, and components of the same order of quality, one is throwing money away buying SACDs, because you won't hear the quality of what your purchase contains anyway. Granted, there are some botched SACD production jobs, but for the most part, SACDs are worth the money if you have the equipment to render the sound contained in the disk. This applies to classical, jazz, pop, any genre of music.
It's a small niche in the music industry, therefore small production runs - which is why almost every Peter Gabriel SACD that was produced has already been purchased. And the aftermarket prices are through the roof, ~$100, if you bother to search them out.
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This is nothing short of a masterpiece of world/new age music that also functions as a film score.
When Martin Scorsese made the controversial The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), few would have thought that Peter Gabriel, a rock musician by trade, would compose the music for the picture. The result is a sensational, transcendent score that should be considered a masterwork.Winning the Grammy for Best New Age album, Gabriel’s Passion is more world music-esque in treatment, particularly his use of ethnic instruments (a look at the album booklet reveals a fascinating collection of more than twenty instruments used) such as the Armenian Doudouk, Kurdish Tenbur, Turkish Ney Flute, performed by world-class ethnic instrumentalists.The album features music from Scorsese’s film, but there is also additional music that completes the experience. I personally think that one needs to take into consideration that Gabriel’s work here is one of those rare moments in the history of cinema when an unlikely alliance yielded a perfect artistic endeavour.Scorsese was bold to tell Christ’s story (adapted from Nikos Kazantzakis’ novel) like never before, humanizing rather than deify him. The music, earthly and organic yet invigorating and inspiring, stems from the same school of thought. All 21 tracks in the album are top-notch and reward repeat listenings. I doubt there will be music created in this way for cinema ever again.Highlights:‘Of These, Hope’ – A track that starts with a cacophony of trumpet-like sounds that give way to a strong, rhythmic bass line. The ambient melody is simple but discernible, performed by synthesizers. This piece transports us across a vast land in search of hope, and perhaps, faith.‘A Different Drum’ – My favourite track. There’s a heavy use of percussion and ethnic vocalization that drives the music. But what gives me the chills is around the 1:30 mark, when the music soars to the skies with uplifting voice-work by Peter Gabriel. Stunning, to say the least.‘Troubled’ – This piece features some of the finest drumming and percussion work of the whole album.‘It is Accomplished’ – Accompanying the final scene of the film into the end credits, this enlightening piece is full of rejoice and hope. With a repeating melody, the track brings us a sense of victory over sin, and of unwavering faith and commitment to the cause. One of the most inspiring pieces of the album.Reviewed on Luxman Stereo Integrated Amplifier A-383, Marantz Compact Disc Player CD-63SE, and a pair of 1973 New Advent Loudspeakers.Sound Quality: Astounding recording with dynamic soundRating: 5 stars
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Peter Gabriel's "Passion" sound track on RealWorld Records!
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2019