Anthony Phillips continues to amuse with his music and his (often) unusual and unpredictable choices. This one-time Genesis guitarist carved out a completely separate career for himself, and he’s managed to take plenty of left and right turns. The element of beauty and surprise is always present whenever any music is written and released.
“Sail the World” was released back in 1994, and it has a very equestrian theme. There is even involvement from Mike Rutherford, but don’t expect anything Genesis-like. It’s an instrumental music meant to illustrate visuals that have to do with sailing, boating, and whatnot. The music, however, is quite impressive on its own. It flows pleasantly and has a very calming mood.
This reissue expands the original release to a 2CD format. There’s a full disc of unreleased recordings and alternate mixes. This disc is a real treasure and could easily function on its own. It’s absolutely fantastic when the label takes the time and puts in a solid effort to truly capitalize on the reissue project. Anthony Phillips reissues are nothing but wonderful in how they are being put together and presented.
“Sail the World” is made up of music that is reminiscent of imaginary landscapes and spectacular bodies of water. It brings calmness but makes the listener long for certain places and moments when everything was special and spiritually unusual. While Anthony Phillips just creates these beautiful sounds, he unmistakably feeds your soul with the feeling they present.
Mark Kadzielawa
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