Orion Prophecy

Orion Prophecy Artist: Waterbone
Label: New Earth Records
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 714266230728
EAN: 0714266230728
ASIN: B000086BBH


Release Date: 2003-02-04

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Tracks:

  1. Hymn To Isis
  2. Vision Of Mati
  3. Eastern Star
  4. Keeper Of The Gates Of Mars
  5. Sky Gods
  6. King Of Cups
  7. Waterchild
  8. Temple Of Thorns
  9. Book Of Stars
  10. Between Two Rivers
  11. Orion

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful in a different way..........2004-07-01

When I first listened to this CD, I was disappointed that it had a different feel from Tibet. At first listen, it seemed very 80s popish with too much electronica. But it has definitely grown on me. One of the things I like about Waterbone is that it is so beautiful to me I often become overwhelmed with emotion. While at first I didn't think that would happen with this CD, I now find it just as inspiring as Tibet.

The first reviewer said that Tibet had no skip songs, but there were two on that CD that I almost always skipped and none on this that I feel compelled to skip. In my opinion, the best tracks on this CD are Vision of Maati, Keepers of the Gates of Mars and Waterchild.

3 out of 5 stars It's good,...but not nearly as good as Tibet!.......2003-08-30

In my review of Waterbone's first album (Tibet) back in November of 2001 I echoed the sentiments of my fellow-reviewers by praising this talented duo's debut release. I ended the review by appealing to Waterbone to cut another album soon, with great expectations of another unique and soul-satisfying musical experience. I am sorry to say that I can't join in with the other reviewers in their praise of Orion Prophecy, for I was sadly disappointed with this new release. I am not saying it has no merit, for there are a few standout tracks (such as "Hymn to Isis," "Sky Gods," and "Waterchild"), but it did not keep me mesmerized from beginning to end as Tibet did.

I really tried to love this album. Sometimes I listen to an album for the first time and it doesn't do anything for me, but with repeated listenings it grows on me and I end up loving it. This has not been the case with Orion Prophecy, for after listening to it many times all the way through, I am left feeling empty, with plans to only play about half of the tracks the next time I do listen to it. With Tibet there were no "skippers," for I absolutely loved each track.

In the final analysis, I guess it was mainly the vocals that made the difference between the 2 albums. The voices of Tibet were much more likeable and were not so pervasive. They allowed the exquisite instrumentation to be heard and enjoyed. But on Orion Prophecy I found many of the vocals (not all, but many) to be distracting, so much so that one of my favorites on the album is "Keeper of the Gates of Mars" because it is all instrumental.

I should add that Tibet also offered brighter melodies and sweet synthesizers (with a Tangerine Dream sound on many tracks) that blended in perfectly with the vocals.

Am I seeking, in this review, to dissuade you from buying this album? No, for you may very well like the Egyptian vocals and instrumentation, and thus enjoy the album throughout. You know the old saying, "Different strokes for different folks." But I would encourage you to listen seriously to some samples (preferably at a site that gives you longer samples than here) before laying down your hard-earned cash for an album that, in my opinion, doesn't hold a candle to the charming and seductive sounds of Tibet.

5 out of 5 stars Natasha Atlas meets Enigma.......2003-07-29

I loved Tibet and waterbone once more wrapped me in the blamket of the worlds sounds and magicall voices. Its a wonderful combo of Trance meets the the world sound, as I said it's Natasha Atlis meets Enigma in the full moon of an Egyptian night.
Listen enjoy and let your mind be your Pilot on a wonderous journey!

5 out of 5 stars Ethereal beat.......2003-04-04

Just bought this CD as it was on sale, and found that the music is hypnotic, exotic.. you sort of lose yourself in the varied beat. There is some influence to club/techno but its not redundant styles, in fact, quite the opposite. Each song is unique and engaging. Some are slow and seductive, while others are very lively and danceable! I highly recommend this CD!!

5 out of 5 stars World wide tour.......2003-03-09

I bought this CD tonight, and just finished listening to it. There is something magical about hearing the rhythms of languages from around the world. Add the pulsing beats and skilled mixes, and you have an aural treat. Listen to the samples on this page, and enjoy.

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