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- Original Release Date: 26 Jan 2004
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Play | 1. The Song Of Amergin | 5:27 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 2. Marantha (Come Lord) | 3:43 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 3. Amergin's Invocation | 6:19 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 4. Elegy | 6:41 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 5. Sailing To Byzantium | 5:04 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 6. Abwoon (Our Father) | 4:12 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 7. Immortal Memory | 4:28 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 8. Paradise Lost | 7:03 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 9. I Asked For Love | 5:00 | £0.79 | ||
| Play | 10. Psallit In Aure Dei | 9:01 | £0.79 |
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While it would be fair to say that Lisa Gerrard's eagerly-awaited new album is closer in form and tone to her film soundtracks than to her previous solo efforts, that is not in itself a criticism. The shift is clearly intentional, and highly appropriate to the themes of the album. The earthy, urgent, vocal-led pieces of _Duality_ give way on _Immortal Memory_ to sweeping orchestral arrangements complemented by Gerrard's soaring voice. The concern here is spirituality, a look at the timeless quality of communication between human and divine.
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.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Immortal Memory is overall a fine piece of work, particularly for the spiritually inclined. However, criticisms that it lacks the fire of some of Lisa Gerrard's previous work have some foundation.
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.
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.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
OK, if you're reading this, you're probably wondering whether to buy the CD. Well, most of you are likely to fall into two categories: Those who have followed Lisa since her Dead Can Dance days and those who have discovered her from her collaboration with Hans Zimmer on Gladiator. Well, fans of the latter will not be disappointed for Immortal Memory is similar to Gladiator in terms of tone, mood and melody. Most of the songs are very melancholic and minor in key but also hauntingly beautiful. All in all, a wonderful album that does indeed evoke nostalgiac memories echoing occasional sadeness. Easily 5 Stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It's not rock'n' roll but I like it!
Anyone familiar with the 'Gladiator' soundtrack will know what to expect from 'Immortal Memory':haunting sometimes apocalyptic, orchestral style synth themes,other -worldly... Read more
Published 8 months ago by os
The best singer in the world
I love Lisa Gerrard. Since I first met Lisa Gerrard from the Gladiator OST (and afterwards Dead Can Dance), I was able to meet a new kind of music.
Outstanding.
Outstanding.
Published on 26 Feb 2008 by MBG
Ethereal beauty
Featuring some magnificent arrangements and with Lisa's ethereal vocals to the fore, this is a luminously beautiful album. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2004 by Mr. Warren M. Fisher
Beautiful masterpiece
This latest album by Lisa Gerrard is a collaboration with Patrick Cassidy, and is her finest release yet. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2004 by Ian C. Smith
Another soundtrack?
As with Brendan Perry’s solo album I was expecting great things but I am afraid I have been disappointed. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2004 by N114052
Heaven sometimes is a place on Earth....
Lisa Gerrard has had a very prolific career to date. Starting out with the pioneering 4ad band Dead can Dance she released 7 albums all received with the highest praise from fans... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2003 by Mr. P. J. Harrison
An unwelcome confirmation
I must say I'm quite disappointed.
When she was making derivative soundtracks for Hollywood movies I thought : 'Well those tracks are designed to blend with pictures. Read more
When she was making derivative soundtracks for Hollywood movies I thought : 'Well those tracks are designed to blend with pictures. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by Jediscajedisrien
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