Frederic Rousseau - Illustrator IV (1988)

Having composed a wide variety of things in the past, Rousseau has become much more serious about it in recent years. He once started his own work by creating albums like "Illustrator IV" which contains a library of music to be used in film or TV productions. His music should be of interest to most Vangelis fans. In sound it is very much comparable. Both use very crisp and clear sound combinations, existing of electronic sounds and imitations of acoustic instruments. But Rousseau often puts more weight in ethnic influences, avoiding the symphonic posture, sounding more electronic, and also more new age (relaxed, dreamy). The music itself, in tones and harmonies is much simpler: It avoids complex structures or wild chord progressions. It's just a calm, moody brew of little ideas, sounds, sequences and all sorts of musical elements that won't disrupt the flow of music. Mood and style it seems, is always the first priority. It's hard to determine where exactly the combined appeal comes from. It's not only due to the similarities in instruments and equipment. Also is it by no means a bad thing as Rousseau's music is very unique, and it would be impossible to say he copies or imitates style or music. On the contrary.

1.01 - Frederic Rousseau - A.D.S.R. (4:09)
1.02 - Frederic Rousseau - Mo' (3:44)
1.03 - Frederic Rousseau - Tsunami (1:36)
1.04 - Frederic Rousseau - Wysiwyg (3:38)
1.05 - Frederic Rousseau - Mnam (2:10)
1.06 - Frederic Rousseau - Callisto (Intro) (0:48)
1.07 - Frederic Rousseau - Callisto (1:57)
1.08 - Frederic Rousseau - I.O. (2:48)
1.09 - Frederic Rousseau - Europe (2:08)
1.10 - Frederic Rousseau - Around Jupiter (1:50)
1.11 - Frederic Rousseau - Kynematix (3:33)
1.12 - Frederic Rousseau - Wysiwog (3:40)
1.13 - Frederic Rousseau - Reed Speed (Intro) (2:41)
1.14 - Frederic Rousseau - Reed Speed (3:52)
1.15 - Frederic Rousseau - The Akrobats (3:27)
1.16 - Frederic Rousseau - Kyotsukete (4:05)
1.17 - Frederic Rousseau - Illustrator IV (3:44)
1.18 - Frederic Rousseau - End of Times (Intro) (0:31)
1.19 - Frederic Rousseau - End of Times (2:21)