A Sense of Wonder

by Van Morrison

A Sense of Wonder cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1984
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:52
  • Community rating: 3.11/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing his mid-career exploration of mysticism and nostalgia, Morrison delivers a deeply spiritual collection steeped in Celtic imagery and pastoral romanticism. The record blends soft-rock instrumentation with impassioned vocal performances, featuring moving interpretations of works by poets William Blake and Ray Charles. It acts as a serene, meditative reflection on his childhood and personal search for transcendence.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Tore Down A La Rimbaud (4:08)
  2. Ancient Of Days (3:36)
  3. Evening Meditation (4:11)
  4. The Master's Eyes (3:58)
  5. What Would I Do (4:08)
  6. A Sense Of Wonder (7:08)
  7. Boffyflow And Spike (3:04)
  8. If You Only Knew (2:55)
  9. Let The Slave Incorporating The Price Of Experience (5:25)
  10. A New Kind Of Man (3:19)

Credits

  • Torchlight - artwork
  • Bianca Thornton - backing vocals, background vocals vocal
  • Pauline Lozano - backing vocals
  • David Hayes - bass, bass guitar
  • Tom Donlinger - drums
  • Chris Michie - guitar
  • John Allair - organ
  • John Waller - project manager [project co-ordinator]

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