DEAD CAN DANCE - IN THE KINGDOM OF THE BLIND THE ONE-EYED ARE KINGS
This powerful track from Dead Can Dance's 1988 album "The Serpent's Egg" explores themes of power and societal limitations. Its blend of ethereal vocals, medieval instrumentation, and driving percussion creates a uniquely captivating soundscape.
40 years ago today, Dead Can Dance released their self-titled debut.
The start of one of music's most intriguing artistic collaborations.
"We’ve got something weird between us, there is something between Brendan and I when we work together that is really strong, something I’ve never found with anyone else.
It hurts. There is pain, there are blessings, there are moments of great beauty." - Lisa Gerrard
These days, artists who don't support BDS or oversimplified political statements regarding Israel/Palestine are becoming rare, it seems, especially if they're from the "Commonwealth".
I made a post a few months ago with a list that is unfortunately growing by the day, so to speak.
WIKI
"The Host of Seraphim" is a hauntingly ethereal track by Dead Can Dance, featured on their 1988 album "The Serpent's Egg". Characterized by Lisa Gerrard's mesmerizing vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, the song evokes a sense of transcendence and spiritual depth. It has been used in various film soundtracks, underscoring its emotive power.
"Yulunga" (06:54) by Dead Can Dance
From "Into the labyrinth", which was released 30 years ago (in September).
I recommend it in particular if you have headphones or an immersive sound system.
I also recommend it to anyone suffering from the heat, because of the goosebumps it gives.
FUN FACT: Had this played at during our wedding vows.
WIKI
"Severance" by Dead Can Dance is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores separation, loss, and longing. Gerrard's mesmerizing vocals and Perry's evocative instrumentation create an enchanting and introspective experience.
It sums up all my love of early #DeadCanDance and movie scores, all my desperation and the tiniest littlest fragment of hope I still have. It's a rather transparent map to my soul, as a matter of fact.
There's also a version with (#goth-adjacent) vocals, but it's not quite as "right" as this.