Ponty embarks on more experiments in the future-is-now world of synthesizers and sequencers, where the painstakingly programmed machines often seem to generate an irresistible momentum of their own. As on Individual Choice, Ponty's melodies are immediately appealing in an almost Continental manner, whether spelled out on violin, violectra, or on the sequenced synths that set up the ostinato underpinning. Ponty has even less help than before -- no more than one or two supporting players on a few tracks. One of them is George Benson, who does his flavorful jazz/funk thing over Ponty's rhythm computer on "Modern Times Blues"; the other is Chick Corea, who appears on two tracks. This is almost as essential as Individual Choice, and in some ways, even more confident and assured.

Track Listings:
- A1 Open Mind 8:05
A2 Solitude 6:05
A3 Watching Birds 4:57
B1 Modern Times Blues 7:17
B2 Orbital Encounters 5:14
B3 Intuition 7:40
Total Time: 39:18
Artist Name(s):
Jean Luc Ponty
Jean Luc Ponty
Producer(s):
Jean Luc Ponty
Jean Luc Ponty
Release Year: 1984
Style:
Classical, Jazz, Progressive
Classical, Jazz, Progressive
Album Type:
Studio
Studio
Formats:
Compact Disc, Digital / Download, LP 33 1/3
Compact Disc, Digital / Download, LP 33 1/3
Cover & Packge Design:
Bob Defrin/Claudia Ponty
Bob Defrin/Claudia Ponty
Studio Name:
Recorded At – La Tour D'Ivoir – The Village Recorder – Mad Hatter Studios – Enterprise Studios – Atlantic Studios
Recorded At – La Tour D'Ivoir – The Village Recorder – Mad Hatter Studios – Enterprise Studios – Atlantic Studios
Mastering: Sheffield Lab Matrix
Engineer(s): Dan Nash, Dan Warme, David Marquette, Gary Wagner (2), Jay Willis, John Molino, Steve Hirsch
Label / Publishing
Label Name:
Atlantic
Atlantic
Catalog Number(s):
80185-1
80185-1
Location:
United States
United States
Editions / Reissues
- Cass, Album Atlantic 7 80185-4 US 1984
- LP, Album, SP Atlantic 80185-1 US 1984
- LP, Album) Polydor 28MM 0405 Japan 1984
- CD, Album, RE SPV Records SPV 084-93922 Germany 1984
- Cass, Album Polydor 185092 Chile 1984
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