The CD release of
Direct includes bonus material -- which fits the flow of this intense and dramatic offering -- not included on the cassette or vinyl releases. Like most
Vangelis, this defies categorization. It has strong elements of
rock & roll, symphonic synth ambience, and
new age instrumental aspects. At the same time, the bold synthesizer strokes and washes fit the Berlin school of
electronica. Given
Vangelis' proclivity for
soundtrack work, it is no surprise that this disc sounds like great
film music. It is a great CD that will appeal to many different audiences. Fans of
Kitaro,
Deuter, and
Constance Demby will like this disc. ~ Jim Brenholts