"I own an original 1978 "clear" vinyl copy of CORDS which I am afraid to put a needle to. So this CD allows me to listen to this synthesizer masterpiece at will. CORDS stood out from the other electronica of that era due to its advanced layering and oceanic depth. Even in today's electronica genre this project has a fresh sound. An assemblage of titles which posses an ominous "breathing" quality about them."
A return, of sorts, to the beginnings.
M. Mangano | Los Angeles, CA USA | 12/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is more like Electronic Realizations for Rock Orchestra than like Sequencer. If you liked the original Synergy album ER you'll probably like this one. If you like Sequencer (and I do) you'll probably like this one more. It's a return to the early days of synth music, when composers and musicians were just figuring out what to do with them, and just what they could do."
My second favorite Synergy album
John L. Rice | Tacoma, WA United States | 03/24/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While I like Sequencer a little better than Chords, I like Chords better than the first album.
My incentive to post a review though is that the editorial blurb states :
"The album is wholly composed and performed by Larry fast"
which I believe is incorrect.
Chords was the first Synergy album to include any form of guitar work, specifically in the form of an early prototype synth guitar and it was performed by someone other than Mr. Fast.
Really interesting stuff though, with a 'darker' feel than the first two albums. This one is a must have for synthesizer fans in my humble opinion."
Stands Up After 30 Years
Eric Whitney | San Francisco, CA USA | 01/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album blew me away in 1977 as a thoughtful, fast-forward use of electronic instrumentation for melodic music. While others around were utilizing similar technology, this album is truly inspired with music commensurate with the instrumentation (technology) that moves from beginning to end with the right mix of excitement and understatement making this a truly classic recording."
Rich, complex, fascinating music!
J. Kemker | Tucker, GA United States | 09/03/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first discovered Synergy with this album when it first came out. I still own that original clear vinyl LP.
Larry Fast weaves a tapestry of music that evokes dervishes, grand symphonies, syncopation, chamber music and a myriad of other styles, all within a coherent motif that flows from one piece to the next. I rarely get tired of listening to this album.
This is electronic music at its best. Instead of depending on repetitive drum tracks, etc. Fast creates music that utilizes traditional styles, while forging new territory using his imagination.