Cretu - Samurai

Review by smitsinh darbar

Samurai by Cretu is a stunning album that transports listeners to a world of mystical, oriental sounds. The album features a blend of traditional Japanese instruments such as the koto, shakuhachi, and taiko drums, as well as modern electronic beats and synths. The result is a mesmerizing fusion of ancient and contemporary sounds that creates a unique and captivating listening experience.

The album opens with the title track, "Samurai," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its powerful taiko drums and haunting vocals. Other standout tracks include "Mikado," which features a catchy melody and a driving beat, and "Yamanashi Blues," which showcases the beautiful sound of the koto.

One of the strengths of this album is its ability to create a vivid sense of atmosphere. Each track evokes a different mood and feeling, from the epic and heroic "Shogun" to the dreamy and ethereal "Fujiyama."

Artist: Cretu
Album: Samurai

1985

Rating: 4.08

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Swords Of Fear	3:55
Sword Of Fear (Instrumental)	3:55
Carte Blanche	3:56
Samurai (Did You Ever Dream)	4:28
Samurai	4:28
Samurai (Lange Version)	7:01
Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) (Long Version)	7:01

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Catalog Numbers

601 645, 601 645-213
90221
107 106, 107 106-100
80216

Labels

Virgin

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kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
écouter en ligne
escuchar en línea
ouvir online

Formats

Vinyl
12"
Single
45 RPM
7"
Maxi-Single

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Virgin Schallplatten GmbH
Copyright (c)	Virgin Schallplatten GmbH
Published By	Miau Musikverlag GmbH
Pressed By	Sonopress
Designed At	Ink Studios
Distributed By	Virgin France S.A.
Printed By	Glory, Asnières

Credits

Role	Credit
Cover	Ink Studios, Mike Schmidt
Producer	Armand Volker, Michael Cretu
Written-By	Mario Killer, Cretu
Arranged By	Michael Cretu
Co-producer	Armand Volker

Notes

Super Sound Single [on spine]
This version is sung in german and the lyrics are therefore also in german language.
'Lange Version' for the track A is just printed on back sleeve.
℗ & © 1985 Virgin Schallplatten GmbH
Miau/Mambo Musik
1st Category on labels
2nd Category on back sleeve
Imprimé en France
Look images please:
sleeve different of :Cretu* - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) not :Did You Ever Dream front sleeve
sleeve different of :Cretu* - Samurai (Did You Ever Dream) not : big Michael Cretu front sleeve
A similar issue without 'Imprimé en France' printed above the Glory logo also exists.
Printed in Western Germany by TOPAC, Gesellschaft für Tonträger-Verpackung mbH, Gütersloh.
A similar issue with 'Imprimé en France' printed above the Glory logo also exists.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): DM 601645 A-2/85 S II N
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): DM 601645 B-2/85 S II N
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): S 601 645 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): S 601 645 B
Label Code: LC 3098
Rights Society: GEMA STEMRA BIEM
Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Barcode: 3 268440 902217
Price Code: PM 102
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 90221 A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 90221 B
Price Code: -100
Matrix / Runout (Label A): S 107 106 A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): S 107 106 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A): DM 107106 A-1/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout B): DM 107106 B-1/85 S II

About Cretu

German-Romanian Michael Cretu, born 18 May, 1957 in Bucharest, Romania, is a musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. In 1965, Cretu enrolled in the Lyzeum No. 2 in Bucharest, a college for gifted young musicians, as a pianist, followed by five months of studies in Paris in 1968. There his interest in Western pop was born, and he decided to pursue a career in that field. After completing his studies, Cretu moved to Bad Homburg to study at the Academy Of Music in Frankfurt, Germany, where Professor Philipp Mohler began to take an interest in him. Having passed his final exams in 1978, Cretu immediately found work as a studio musician and arranger. He founded , and in January 1985 he met German pop singer , whose album The Long Play he produced, arranged, played drums and keyboards on. They soon became a couple, moved to Ibiza, Spain and were married on Jan. 7, 1988. In 1990, Cretu launched his new musical adventure, the highly successful new age album project , characterized by the chanting, Gregorian monks which soon became all the rage all over Europe. Sandra was singing on the albums until their marriage ended in 2008.

Real Name

Mihai Crețu

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Curly M.C.

Summary by smitsinh darbar

Samurai by Cretu is a masterful work of art that showcases the beauty and power of Japanese music. It is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates world music or electronic music, and it is sure to transport listeners to a world of wonder and enchantment.