Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth

Warren- Better get your hanky out! Try not to get any tears about those lovely Caravelle's you are going on about all the time.

Let us know if it moves you as much as it does me. It'd be one of my desert island CD's for sure.

Marco

Into the Labyrinth is wonderful. If you get a chance to see Lisa Gerard perform live, don't miss it. If you want to enjoy some of the early music that infleuences her world music, and hear, if you can believe it, an even MORE remarkable voice than Lisa's with an even greater range, check out the stunning recording on Alia Vox of "El Cant De La Sibil-La", Montserrat Figueras & Jordi Savall in
La Capella Reial De Catlunya. Make sure to get the Alia Vox version as there are two and the AV version is superior in every way. I'd recommend this recording to anyone who likes Gerard, as well as anyone who is passionate about music. It is a stunning recording, done in a stone church in Paris. The ambience, soundstage, and the sheer beauty of this piece and Figueras performance is enough to bring tears from a rock!

Marco

Glad you guys liked the recommendation. Warren, good thing there wasn't too much of her as you may have run short on tissues. For more of Figueras, albeit not quite as dynamic a collection of work, there is a wonderful collection of lullabies she's done. It's also under Alia Vox label (owned by Jordi Savall & Figueras BTW), and is titled "Ninna Nanna". It's a lovely collection of lullabies throughout the ages. Much more low key than Sibil-La, but that same stunning voice, and also the attention to recording detail that Alia Vox is known for. There are many stunning recordings on this label if you enjoy early music. Savall's own recordings are brilliant (viola da gamba mostly)! His playing is breathtaking (pun intended - you will know what I mean if you hear one).

Marco

For you Dead Can Dance fans, and those who may be interested in an interesting introduction, I have a brand spanking new copy of Lotus Eaters still in shrink wrap (already mentioned on this thread). I have a dublicate copy and this one was gifted to me. $14 + shipping of your choice. Ping me off the thread if interested. This is a double album compilation with various artists. Go to the link for further info.

Marco

Absolutely on the Baraka soundtrack, and the film itself! Just wonderful! My extra copy of Lotus Eaters has sold (thanks Rich), so please no more emails.

Marco