Earth
Vangelis · 1973
39 min · 10 tracks · electronic · progressive rock · ambient
An ethereal blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation creates a meditative sonic landscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions meditative background experience
- Context
- Released in 1973, 'Earth' was Vangelis' second studio album, following his debut 'Hypothesis' from 1971. This album marked an evolution in his sound, as he began to incorporate more ambient and progressive rock elements, setting the stage for his later influential works in film scoring and electronic music.
- If you like
- electronic, progressive rock, ambient
Earth is an album by Vangelis, released in 1973. An ethereal blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation creates a meditative sonic landscape. 'Earth' is significant for its early exploration of ambient music, influencing the genre's development alongside contemporaries. The album received critical acclaim and showcased Vangelis' unique ability to merge electronic sounds with natural themes, ultimately paving the way for future cinematic scores. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Earth sound like?
An ethereal blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation creates a meditative sonic landscape. Rooted in electronic and progressive rock.
What makes Earth by Vangelis notable?
'Earth' is significant for its early exploration of ambient music, influencing the genre's development alongside contemporaries. The album received critical acclaim and showcased Vangelis' unique ability to merge electronic sounds with natural themes, ultimately paving the way for future cinematic scores. Released in 1973, 'Earth' was Vangelis' second studio album, following his debut 'Hypothesis' from 1971. This album marked an evolution in his sound, as he began to incorporate more ambient and progressive rock elements, setting the stage for his later influential works in film scoring and electronic music.
Who is Earth for?
Earth works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and meditative background experience.
How many songs are on Earth?
Earth has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come On 2:09
- 2 We Were All Uprooted Standout 6:52
- 3 Sunny Earth Standout 6:42
- 4 He‐o 4:12
- 5 Ritual Standout 2:46
- 6 Let It Happen 4:20
- 7 The City 1:14
- 8 My Face in the Rain 4:23
- 9 Watch Out 3:03
- 10 A Song 3:28
Release Date
January 1, 1973
Artist Origin
Greece
Runtime
39 min 14 sec
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