Name: Music of the Spheres
Brand: Universal
SKU: 869767
Price: 9.16 USD
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Tracks

1. F.E.A.R.

2. Stardust

3. The Gravy Train

4. Bubbles

5. Hear No See No

6. Northern Lights

7. Whispers

8. El Mundo Pequeno

9. Forever And A Day

10. Shadow Of A Saint

Performer Notes

Personnel: Ian Brown (vocals); Dave McCracken (guitar, keyboards, programming); Francis Dunnery, Dave Colquhoun (guitar); Jackie Shave, Pat Kiernan, Perry Montagne-Mason, Helen Hathorn, Bogustav Kostecki, Macief Rokowski, Rita Manning, Everton Nelson, Dave Woodcock, Mark Berrow, Dermot Crehan, Einlyn Singleton, Philippa Ibbotson, Roger Chase, Peter Lale, Bruce White, Katie Wilkinson, Bill Hawkes, Phil Dukes, Tony Pleeth, Martin Loveday, Dave Daniels, Frank Schaefer, Mary Scully, Paddy Lannigan, Miffy Hirsch (strings); Mark Sayfritz (keyboards, programming); Matt Pegg (bass); Inder Goldfinger (percussion); Dan Liebermann (background vocals).
Recorded at House Of DMC Studios Shepherd's Bush, Townhouse & Astoria, London, England.
Personnel: Ian Brown (vocals); Dave McCracken (guitar, keyboards, programming); Francis Dunnery (guitar, background vocals); Tim Wills (guitar); Mark Berrow, Frank Schaefer, Katie Wilkinson Khoroshunin, David Woodcock, Maciej Rakowski, Perry Montague-Mason, Helen Hathorn, Miffy Hirsch, Paddy Lannigan, Tony Pleeth, Roger Chase, Dermot Crehan, Philippa Ibbotson, David Daniels , Philip Dukes, Bill Hawkes, Patrick Kiernan, Boguslav Kostecki, Peter Lale, Rita Manning, Everton Nelson, Mary Scully, Jackie Shave, Emlyn Singleton, Bruce White (strings); Mark Sayfritz (keyboards, programming); Inda Goldfinger (percussion); Dan Liebermann (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Damon Iddins; Steve Fitzmaurice.
Recording information: Angel Studios; Astoria, London, England; House of DMC Studios Shepherd's Bush, London, England; Townhouse, London, England.
Photographer: Steve Fitzmaurice.
Building up momentum on his first two solo albums, Ian Brown hit a creative stride with 2002's MUSIC OF THE SPHERES, a disc that garnered the former Stone Roses singer his best reviews since striking out on his own in the late 1990s. Unlike on past outings, the Madchester icon leaves all instrumentation to a solid crew of backing musicians, most notably keyboardist/programmer Dave McCracken, a holdover from GOLDEN GREATS who is key in shaping this record's dreamy, electronica-rooted sound. While the string-laden opener "F.E.A.R." is reminiscent of the Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony," its burbling techno elements give the song an intriguing synthetic edge. Other highlights include "Stardust," a shimmering, mid-tempo track that ranks among Brown's finest tunes, and "Whispers," another fascinating composition that deftly mixes orchestral and electronic touches. A strong collection of ambitious songs, SPHERES sets straight anyone who still doubted that Brown was a viable solo artist. (Note: The 2006 reissue presents an enhanced bonus disc that features remixes by acts such as U.N.K.L.E. and Nightmares on Wax, along with video and interview footage.)

Album: Music of the Spheres
#	Song Title		Time
1)	F.E.A.R	More Info...
2)	Stardust	More Info...
3)	The Gravy Train	More Info...
4)	Bubbles	More Info...
5)	Hear No See No	More Info...
6)	Northern Lights	More Info...
7)	Whispers	More Info...
8)	El Mundo Pequeno	More Info...
9)	Forever and a Day	More Info...
10)	Shadow of a Saint	More Info...

Album: Music of the Spheres
#	Song Title		Time
1)	F.E.A.R	More Info...
2)	Stardust	More Info...
3)	The Gravy Train	More Info...
4)	Bubbles	More Info...
5)	Hear No See No	More Info...
6)	Northern Lights	More Info...
7)	Whispers	More Info...
8)	El Mundo Pequeno	More Info...
9)	Forever and a Day	More Info...
10)	Shadow of a Saint	More Info...