Released 40 years ago
Private Parts and Pieces VI: Ivory Moon
Anthony Phillips · 1986
59 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
Ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements weave together a serene tapestry, drawing listeners into a dreamlike soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Winter's Thaw — This track exemplifies the album's tranquil atmosphere through its extended duration and layered orchestration, immersing listeners in a reflective sound world.
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The Old House — At over 15 minutes long, this piece serves as the album's centerpiece, unfolding with a narrative quality that captures both nostalgia and introspection.
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Let Us Now Make Love — This track combines lyrical themes with rich instrumentation, creating an emotional depth that resonates throughout the album while highlighting Phillips' melodic sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tranquil journey through lush soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- evocative melodies for introspection
- ideal for reflective evening listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy, fast tempos
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1986, Anthony Phillips had established himself as a key figure in the progressive rock scene, following his departure from Genesis. 'Private Parts and Pieces VI: Ivory Moon' marked his sixth installment in this series of solo albums, showcasing his continued evolution as a composer and multi-instrumentalist after the success of earlier works like 'The Geese and the Ghost.' This album reflects his deepening exploration of instrumental storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Hackett· Camel· Genesis
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let Us Now Make Love
The verses shift from a grand declaration of love to intimate reflections on shared moments.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suite: Sea Dogs Motoring i) Sunrise Over Sienna 3:20
- 2 ii) Basking Shark 5:09
- 3 iii) Sea Dogs' Air 2:37
- 4 iv) Safe Havens 1:15
- 5 Tara's Theme (From Masquerade) 3:23
- 6 Winter's Thaw 9:39
- 7 The Old House 15:22
- 8 Moonfall (From Masquerade) 4:01
- 9 Rapids 8:30
- 10 Let Us Now Make Love 6:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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