Page of Life

by

Jon and Vangelis

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No matter how you package this incredible album, it will always shine. This has a few perks that the original does not have, such as Change We Must and a great 5 minute Vangelis intro to Wisdom Chain. It is a must for all completists, but if you are only getting one Page of Life, you need the import version which has 4 other incredible songs strangely not on the American release. Vangelis himself was very upset that this version was ever released. Some of the songs were remixed and do sound different from the originals, but, to be fair to Jon Anderson, it still is a masterpiece of an album. The song Page of Life must be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Change We must and Garden of Senses are so inspirational and uplifting. It is hard to listen to this album and not feel more relaxed and inspired. I suggest buying both versions, you really can't lose.

Wow!!. Two days ago I put "Page of Life" on my sound system and I wanted to know how well or bad this album was rated. What a surprise to learn that the release shown here is missing the track titled "Is it Love". For me, this is the best one (by far) from this album. "Is it Love" was co-produced by the same duo of Jon Anderson and David Tickle who also co-produced "Loved by The Sun" with Tangerine Dream for the original soundtrack of "Legend". If you liked "Loved by The Sun" then you will like "Is it Love".

Also, on the release I have, there are 4 more tracks than the ones displayed here and they are (in the following order):

1. Wisdom Chain

2. Page of Life

3. Money

4. Jazz Box

5. Garden of Senses

6. Is it Love

7. Anyone can light a Candle

8. Be a good Friend of Mine

9. Shine for Me

10. Genevieve

11. Journey to Ixtlan

12. Little Guitar

If you like previous works from J&V like "Friends of Mr. Cairo", "State of Independence", "He is Sailing", "I'll find my way Home", then you should look for "Page of Life" with the "Is it Love" track included.

Note: That's why I'm giving it only 2 stars. But, I rate the release I have with 5 stars!!!.

Eduardo Nava.

Mexico City.