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Remastered for this special vinyl edition. Pressed on 180g vinyl and packaged in a new heavyweight gatefold sleeve with a newly designed inner bag.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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Looking back on it, Dead Can Dance were a remarkably consistant outfit. "Host of Seraphim" follows right off where "Persephone: the gathering of flowers" (finalé from their previous album) finished. There's no denying its one of the bands finest moments. Elsewhere there's medieval polyphony, the delightfuly Celtic-tinged "Writing on my fathers hand", and Brendon Perrys excellent Ulysses. Its amazing to think that this was recorded in the mid 1980's, is so completely removed from the style of that period. Then again, this music doesn't seem to belong to any set timespan. Oh, & great cover art. If you liked this try "Within the Real of a Dying Sun" & "Aion", also by Dead Can Dance.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Vinyl
I remember a freind of mine playing this album to me when it first came out. I was absolutely stunned, I had never heard anything like this before. I became a dedicated fan and was lucky enough to see them play a rare live concert in 1990. For anyone unfamiliar with Dead Can Dance they are an eclectic collection of medieval, tribal, gothic and ambient. But this really does not do them credit. The first track is quite simply awesome and I defy anyone with depth and taste not to be touched. If you recognise the vocals that is because Lisa Gerard ,the female half of Dead Can Dance, now spends her time making film soundtracks with Hans Zimmer. The stunning Gladiator soundtracks are a testament to her vocal talents. Together with Brendon Fraser they have created some of the most diverse and beautiful music I have ever heard. Enjoy!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Nephthys
Format:Audio CD
`The Serpent's Egg' seems not so much an ordinary musical album, but a sacred offering. It is profoundly affecting in ways I can scarcely describe; this music is deeply mystical in an almost primal way. It conjures up visions of Byzantine churches and ancient temples filled with the rich smoke of incense offerings, it awakens notions of divinity, the sacred and the profane, with a dreamlike elegance. It has the power to sweep the vestiges of the modern world from your mind. Listen by candlelight and let Lisa Gerrard's otherworldly glossolalia draw you in, from the ethereal `Host of Seraphim' to the hauntingly beautiful `The Writing On My Father's Hand', and the narcotic beat of `Chant of the Paladin' to the heartrending, yearning call of `Song of Sophia'. Brendan Perry's heavier voice balances the album well with the reflective sound of `Severance' and `In the Kingdom of the Blind'.
This album might naturally appeal to those with spiritual or mystical leanings, but I would recommend it to any lover of music looking for a deeper, more unusual musical experience.
This album might naturally appeal to those with spiritual or mystical leanings, but I would recommend it to any lover of music looking for a deeper, more unusual musical experience.
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Classic Dead Can Dance
Well, what can I say? Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry are among the best voices around. Brilliant album, like their others.
Published 5 months ago by B. Billion
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Subterranean Potholes
A summon to tolling bells and those macabre lit tunelled caverns, caught within visions of tumbling Gothic cathedrals falling into disrepair. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. Delvis Memphistopheles
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Interesting....
I wrote 4AD UK and they wrote back saying the UK discs would be in SuperJewel cases-"Brendan prefers them"
I see no evidence in photos or descriptions so far. Read more
I see no evidence in photos or descriptions so far. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by Mark C.
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Information on the SACD release
This is a special, limited de-luxe edition. It is a STEREO, HYBRID SACD - in other words, it is not a multi-channel release but it CAN be played on a regular CD player and does NOT... Read more
Published on 21 May 2008 by S. J. Webbon
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best DCD Album. Magnificent.
This genre is depressingly sparse. Yet, DCD manage to get it exactly right. The first couple of tracks on this album are perfect. Per-fect. Masterful. Ultimate, majestic. Read more
Published on 8 May 2002
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Superb album
with mystic soul vibrating vocals this album gives you a peace that can only described as erie yet beautiful, calming yet deadly, you can almost feel death is soothing you in to... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2002
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Music to be born too
with mystic soul vibrating vocals this album gives you a peace that can only described as erie yet beautiful, calming yet deadly, you can almost feel death is soothing you in to... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2000
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