TALESTALES
"MARCO POLO. A LIFE FOR A DREAM"
SIT/Arizona University Recordings and Publications
The visual music by Tales
(Jean-Luc Hervé Berthelot) takes us to a fascinating and lengthy trip to
China. The album has 8 themes: each one is a new step toward this great country, where Marco
Polo stayed for 17 years. Polo is in fact the main force that
guides us in this medieval voyage. As always, the music is electronic, sometimes cosmic,
sometimes tribal and more rhythmic. It evokes the far world on the eve of the 14th century
with titles such as "The Gates of Gobi", "Kubilaï Khan's Caravan" and
"The Kingdom of Qara-Khitaï". The album is a subtle, creative approach to the
"a life for a dream" concept, and can be heard and enjoyed many times over. It
is perfect for relaxation, thanks to its serene ambient textures. You won't be
disappointed.
M. MONTES
