Sunday, August 13, 2017

Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey - Together In Electric Dreams (Virgin)

Philip Oakey is perhaps better known as the voice of the Human League whilst Giorgio Moroder is the maestro behind film scores such as Midnight Express and producer of the likes of Donna Summer. The resulting combination is not the titanic musical equivalent of King Kong vs Godzilla but rather, methinks, the chance to get in on the Electric Dreams Hollywood film bonanza. Sadly, what could have been a thriller in Manilla sounds rather like a low down in show town. (Pedro, Record Mirror, September 15, 1984)

The title track from one of the best films I've seen all year, Electric Dreams. Giorgio supplies the dazzling synthwork and Human Leaguer Phil(ip) Oakey lends his voice to a surprisingly catchy song. There's even a guitar solo in the middle, which adds a touch of variation and originality. You can dance or headbang - take your pick. (Dave Ling, No 1, September 15, 1984)

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