1984

by Anthony Phillips

1984 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: June 1981
  • Label: RCA
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:20
  • Community rating: 3.25/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The former Genesis guitarist eschews his typical pastoral acoustic style for a fully synthesized, instrumental concept album based on George Orwell's classic novel. Utilizing a Polymoog and early Roland drum machines, the record constructs a dense, futuristic atmosphere that starkly contrasts with his earlier symphonic folk works.

Genres

Descriptors: progressive, melodic, atmospheric, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Prelude '84 (4:24)
  2. 1984 (Part 1)
  3. 1984 (Part 2)
  4. Anthem 1984 (2:24)

Credits

  • Morris Pert - bell tree, timpani, tambourine, gong, congas, vibraslap, marimba, vibraphone
  • Ray Staff - lacquer cut by
  • Anita David - vocoder [manipulation]
  • Anthony Phillips - Primary Artist

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