So I was thinking of the old scenario - Desert Island - 10 albums. Does it make sense that the albums on this list are not necessarily my 10 favourite albums? Sure it does. Here's what I would bring (in no particular order):1) Song Cycle - Van Dyke ParksObviously, because I would, in fact, DIE if I did not have it. Maybe. I could spend so much time just trying to figure out each of the ins...
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Desert Island Discs
"I spoke of my love for MacArthur, the man, not the park in L.A...."
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Remember the '80s? Synth, anyone? Perhaps a generous helping of "string arrangements" performed by a keyboard? I'm not a fan of that, myself. And apparently, even in 1989, neither is Van Dyke Parks.Have you heard his album "Tokyo Rose"? Now this probably doesn't make sense, but even though "Song Cycle" is my favourite album ever, "Tokyo Rose" is my favourite VDP album. Actually, I know th...
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An Invitation
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Inara George + Van Dyke Parks = An Invitation, or the most beautiful, arresting album I've heard all year. I already know this is my personal favourite album of the year. I think this style of music is perfect for Inara George's voice, and I really can't think of arrangments by Van Dyke that I enjoy more. WHOA. Just get it.Listen to it with headphones.
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