Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0093624538424 Format: Import Label: Wea International Manufacturer: Wea International Number Of Discs: 1 Publication Date: 1993 Publisher: Wea International Release Date: September 14, 1993 Sales Rank: 26860 Studio: Wea International
Album Description: SACD Hybrid Remastered CD of the1994 album, Into The Labyrinth by Dead Can Dance. It contains 15 songs, of which only four appeared on their previous albums, and two of which were later re-recorded and included on Lisa Gerrard's first solo album, The Mirror Pool. The others previously existed only in live performances and unofficial bootlegs, but were not officially released until Toward the Within. Along with Perry and Gerrard were a number of musicians who had performed with them on other occasions.
Amazon.com: Their goth-sounding name and dour visual image aside, the prolific duo of Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard produce wildly eclectic but utterly unique music. Their painstakingly crafted albums encompass numerous arcane genres, from European classical music to ancient Celtic and Middle Eastern folk styles, often employing authentic antique instruments to achieve their ambitious, emotive soundscapes. The 1993 effort Into the Labyrinth found Dead Can Dance mixing their medieval leanings with more exotic Eastern influences on 'Saldek' and 'Yulunga,' while exploring Celtic balladry on the traditional 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley' and theatrical songcraft in their interpretation of Bertolt Brecht's 'How Fortunate Is the Man with None.' --Scott Schinder
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Rating: - Still amazing after all these years!!
A friend that spent 3yrs in France for the Rotary Club turned me onto DCD about 10yrs ago. This being the 1st CD I got.
He said they were VERY popular in Europe I found out why quickly!
Now I own every DCD I could find and this hasta be one of my favorites.
You really get the real "feel" for DCD's music if you have a nice stereo system with a nice speakers and sub.
Personally DCD has the Renaissance..Mid Evil..Gothic feel/sound to me.
I can't see how anyone can give this CD in particular a bad review?
Lisa Gerrard's vocals in "The Wind That Shakes The Barley" is just amazing!!
Brendan Perry singing "The Ubiquitous Mr Lovegrove" is equally amazing.
It's a shame that they went their separate ways but even their solo CD's are VERY worth adding to you collection.
One could only hope they would get back together some day and continue DCD where they left off.
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Rating: - Fantastic Re-Master SACD
The SACD remastered by MFSL is amazing. In fact, after receiving this disc I promptly went Into The Labyrinth where I'm still lost to this day. Luckily it has WiFi and I have a laptop with a body motion charger so I can still write reviews. Although it will be tough to give Amazon my address when ordering from now on. Of course I'm probably gonna die of starvation anyway. Bummer.
Rating: - Not my favorite DCD
This album is less compelling for me than some of their others. The tracks are mostly spacey vocals, and I miss the duo's fine instrumentals.
Rating: - Into the Labyrinth
I'm relatively new to Dead Can Dance's music. I have heard only a couple of their albums. I can't really say I became a massive DCD fan but I certainly have enjoyed their music from what little I have heard. I recently found a copy of INTO THE LABYRINTH at my library and decided to check it out. I am very glad that I did get the cd. I felt like I was in another world whenever I listen to the cd. The Middle Eastern influences certainly gives the music an international flair. The production is immaculate. I can hear every single word that comes floating out of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry's voices. There is also a live vibe. I almost feel as if I am in the recording studio watching the duo sing. While I do enjoy Brendan Perry's vocals, I have to admit I like Lisa's vocals a bit more. Her vocalizations often reminds me of one of my all time favorite sings, Loreena McKennitt. I liked most of INTO THE LABYRINTH. The ... Read More
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