Avalon Sunset - Van Morrison

...jazz, with Celtic influence. Avalon sunset was produced in 1989 and the words of the songs show his religious beliefs.This music is restful and peaceful with its spiritual overtones a little melancholy. I am an atheist, do not believe in god, however find this music good and listen to it occasionally. In the first track Whenever god shines his light Van Morrison sings and is backed by sir Cliff Richards. Van has a growley, gravely voice and it contrasts ...
...a gospel feel to it. I sit here listening to it tapping my fingers in time on the keyboard. This song has a feel good factor. Whenever god shines his light on me open up my eyes so I can see when I look up in the darkest night then I know everything is gonna be alright. The next song Contacting my angel. A slow song the guitar playing is good This song is a gentle one that reflects on the inner soul. I met a presence on the mountain side and he ...

mumsymary 01.09.2005 (04.10.2005) · Read full review
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Review of Avalon Sunset - Van Morrison

After a fallow period in the late 70's and early 80's Van Morrison was superbly back to form on this album. H had his 1st UK top 10 single with "Wherever God Shines his Light" in a duet with Sir Cliff which is uplifting without sounding as if you've been mugged by the god squad. He shows his sense of humour (???) by following "I'd like to write another (love) song" with the most romantic record ever recorded "Have I told you lately" - buy this cd ...

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