LA VALLÉE (June 2, 2000) - Quebec musician Sorin Pavelesco is behind the Revival project. "The Longest Dream" offers instrumental music with an ambient edge that takes you on a journey. As a reference point we can mention Vangelis and Jean-Michel Jarre; we find similar structures and musical themes but Revival's music is darker and, thankfully, more modern through its sounds. "The Longest Dream" takes you on a trip. In fact it would make an ideal film soundtrack since its many moods unfold like a good story: tense action, peaceful moments and enigmatic scenes. Having drawn inspiration from the world of dreams the composer scatters piano melodies throughout his entire work. He has created some memorable themes that accompany the listener on this ethereal voyage. The quality of the production is high. It is rare to witness such a level of craftsmanship from an independent artist. This proves one doesn't necessarily need the Sony name to do good work... Sorin Pavelesco's music has nothing to envy that of other composers in this genre. It is a solid effort that can be enjoyed attentively or as background music while doing something else... like travelling to imaginary lands. (Éric Nicol)

PAROLES ET MUSIQUE (Juillet-Août 2000) - Basé sur l'expérience des rêves, cet album concept combine plusieurs styles musicaux courants et il en résulte une musique essentiellement électronique et "planante". Toutes signées Sorin Pavelesco, les seize pièces de The Longest Dream nous plongent dans un univers que l'on pourrait qualifier d'intriguant et insondable... De cet univers ressortent de nombreux traits musicaux ne manquant ni d'attrait ni d'originalité, à écouter d'une oreille recueillie. (Jacques Garcia)