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Dead Can Dance were always distinguished by a refusal to accept that music was a transient, fleeting fancy of humankind, forever reaching back to realms untouched by most modern musicians. On Immortal Memory, that approach is taken to its most fundamental extremes. The opening track, "The Song of Amergin", is an interpretation of what legend holds is the first poem uttered on Irish soil by a mortal being; later on the album there's an arrangement of "The Lord's Prayer" in Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus.
The music on Immortal Memory is Gerrard at her best: graceful, melodramatic orchestrations underpinning her extraordinary, keening voice. Gerrard remains a unique and treasurable talent, and Immortal Memory is a masterpiece. --Andrew Mueller
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Lisa Gerrard trades the visceral emotion and drama of her previous work for something contemplative. How successful she is in this likely depends on the listener; _Immortal Memory_ is less accessible and immediate, but careful listening will uncover gems like the evocative 'Sailing to Byzantium', and the high drama and sense of menace within 'Paradise Lost'. If this sometimes has the feel of a soundtrack, it is perhaps only because Gerrard has become more adept than ever at conjuring intoxicating images from her soundscapes.
IM is a subtler, smoother and more gentle offering, perhaps too smooth and subtle for some, especially those fond of the shriller emotional moments found in several of LG's earlier pieces.
That said, the subtlety rewards repeated careful and attentive listening, revealing new layers of depth each time.
There is nothing with the soaring power of Sanvean here, but Maranatha successfully evokes the mystery, peace and beauty at the heart of true spirituality while Sailing to Byzantium manages to conjure the exotic and mystical glamour of that fallen empire effectively, at least for me.
Abwoon is a pretty direct devotional piece while Paradise Lost does have some real spirtual drama to it. I Asked for Love is in my view one of the most powerful pieces and perhaps the closest to LG's older material.
This process of exchanging raw power for subtlety and refinement does seem to be a natural one in the career of most musical performers with any talent.
It is perhaps the case that LG has grown too fond of the studio process and has over-produced her latest work, but the CD is still well worth buying if you have enjoyed her previously, and let's face it, there are few singers out there capable of combining the sublimely spirtual with deep emotional punch in the way Lisa Gerrard can.
Outstanding.
When she was making derivative soundtracks for Hollywood movies I thought : 'Well those tracks are designed to blend with pictures. Read more
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