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Mars Lasar - 11.04 Panorama
A note from Mars:
Yes it's taken me a little time to get back into the 11th Hour groove as I've been involved in various other projects. So its in the making 11.04-Panorama the fourth in the Eleventh Hour Series. Also upon popular request I'll be adding a music sheet download for the original Amy's Lullaby.
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5.0 out of 5 stars *****
Spans Panoramic Dimensions. Lasar's greatest in many years! , September 30, 2005
By Distant Voyageur (top 500 reviewer)
Although the original Eleventh Hour is without a doubt my favorite release of his to this very day and always will be, I cannot deny how supervised I was at how great his most recent release "11:04: Panorama" really is. I could arguably say that this is second behind the original outing of this series and is even better than the excellent 11.02 from six years before. Unfortunately as of writing this review, I totally blinked and have missed the third one entitled "When Worlds Collide" as of writing this review. Anyhow back to "Panorama", the music on here is stunningly beautiful yet also powerful and while it has the spirit of the 1993 original, "Panorama" has a totally different sound altogether yet has the magic that turned me to Lasar's music from that point and will to my last days on earth and maybe beyond.
The title track is my favorite song on this entire album with a beautiful wavy electronic melody that reverberates between the left and right ears and a beautiful mix of flutes, African voices, and a beautiful trumpet. I don't know how Mars did it but "Panorama" the song is without a doubt the greatest song that he has composed in so many years and would easily stand shoulder to shoulder with anything on the original Eleventh Hour. The part of the song towards the latter half with the walkie-talkie voice saying "we're under oath" during selected holidays as well as saying that "Enron could become code" has forever struck a chord with me and I would say that even without lyrics, this song is one of the best socially-conscious tracks that I've ever listened too. Fabulous job Mars!
5.0 out of 5 stars *****
Soul Soother, September 27, 2005
By Cynthia Moore "cyn.moore" (usa)
The beautiful music on this CD will help ease the stress while driving to and from work. It's very relaxing and helps to sooth the soul.
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Sweet! *****
by Sticky Micky - Jan 23, 2006
Love this album! keep 'em coming mate!!!! this one's a real damn hit with my friends.
11.04.... Softer than normal Mars ***
by JusticeJP - Oct 8, 2006
11.04 is softer than Mars' previous albums. ... and seems less cohesive as well. The theme he used to create this alum is less intense. To be sure. "The Only Answer" stands out as a very strong track. ... but disconnected to the others. These seem to be his throw-away tracks from the 11th Hour. They are not necessarily "bad", but they don't "go' with each other. Where 11.02 was a step in the right direction in terms of a sequel, 11.04 takes a few steps backward - often using tunes that were worked with (in better ways) in previous albums. i certainly hope he doesn't go the way Chip Davis (once-brilliant, now a burned-out New age artist), or Patrick O'Hearn (who has steadily moved away from "har" songs that can stand by themselves, instead experimenting with more ambient style).
Open a bottle of Pacifico on your trip to Mars *****
by eTripper - Aug 12, 2009
A nice introduction into the Mars Lasar sound. I guess one would categorize Mars as a New Age/World beat artist, because he draws on many distinct musical idioms. Immediately artists likely The John barry Orchestra, Theory David, Paul hardcastle and Shakatak all seem to represent aspects of Lasar's cinematic sound. Which I have to say is very pleasant indeed, and nicely chilled. The selection "Temptress" on another compilations was a stand/out/stunner for me. If you're into Smooth Jazz, World-Fusiion, Lounge Chillout, or Nouveau-Flamenco sophistication, then this collection should be a no-brainer. Since, he is so well represented, just cherry-pick the best from all the offerings as I did.
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