Lisa Gerrard is one of the finest vocalists on the planet. The “language” she sings in is actually her own made up tongue, through which she expresses feeling and emotion rather than rather than any explicit literal meaning. DCD have an amazing catalogue well worth diving into - thoroughly captivating.
Dead Can Dance are an astounding band. Very unique. Everything they do sounds ancient but somehow relatable. I've been a big fan for decades. Brendan sings mostly in English. His songs are very different and feel medieval to me.
Glossolalia is not an official language or even a name of any language. Its the term for a personal, made-up language that kids make up often in the stage just before learning language in proper. Lisa never forgot hers and it stayed with her because she would always enjoy singing to herself in it. Lucky for us...
I've been a fan of DCD since the 1980s and unfortunately I never saw them live. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs and I just love dancing to it alone in my room. Just so ethereal!
I saw their Into the Labyrinth tour in Vancouver back in the 90's. They opened with Yulunga (Spirit Dance), From the opening note the show was stunning. One of the best I have ever seen. I was looking forward to their '22/'23 tour but it was cancelled due to health issues. Not sure if it was Lisa or Brendan, but I hope they get well soon. You will never understand some of Lisa's lyrics because they are her own musical language. Just enjoy. I find it transcendental .One of my favourite artists since I bought their first album. Where does the time go?
So glad a reviewer has discovered this sublime music. They are incapable of producing bad music. Anything you do by them will be good, or great. Lisa probably has the best female voice alive, and David Hykes, the best male voice. Dimash is pretty incredible too. "Now we are Free" from "Gladiator" is a good next one. "Sanvean" from "Toward the Within" another. They do a superb version of "Within You, Without You" by the Beatles. Their name has to do with bringing the inanimate world alive through music. Dead world can dance.
I saw them at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in 2012, and far beyond saying it's the best concert I've ever attended, it was the most amazing performance I've ever been witness to. The first song was like the sky was opened and the host of Heaven was pouring the delight of the Almighty upon us in sound. I and every adult around me was in tears before the first song was over.
I’m a longtime fan from around ‘84 as well. They were on the same 4AD label as another great band, The Cocteau Twins, and even joined together with some other artists to form an epic supergroup known as This Mortal Coil who did an unforgettable song called “Song To The Siren” which was very popular around the mid- 80’s being featured in a fragrance ad (if I remember correctly..). Dead Can Dance are absolutely stellar and always enchanting as you quite aptly described them here. Lisa Gerard has an amazing voice, but so does Brendon Perry as he does vocals on about 40 percent of their songs (“The Cardinal Sin” and “Indoctrination (A Design for Living)”are two of my favorites featuring his vocals. As far as the illustrious and extensive body of work goes for Dead Can Dance, a pinnacle achievement that absolutely floored me is a live version of their song “Cantara” from the band’s Live record “Toward The Within”. It’s an absolutely jaw dropping performance which builds to a very passionate and emotional climax by the end of the song.. the kind of thing that can impact the listener in quite a profound and memorable way. Top notch reaction as always Harri.. thank you for another wonderful reaction to another great band that hasn’t ever been focused on making run of the mill pop radio “hits”. Though we all love those tunes, this kind of music dares to dive deeper than what radio can allow because of their formatting policies selling ad space... it’s bands like these which inspired us to build better home stereo systems and more thoroughly explore composition and more diversified styles and sounds. Cheers! ☮️
Yes. Lisa grew up in Sydney and in her neighborhood were mostly Greeks & Turks who when they talked to her it was in English but when they sang they sang of course in their native tongue so as a little girl she thought that when you talk you speak English but when you sing you make up the words.
It took me to a dark early evening on a sandy desert plane in a orange and tan open air palace with candles, a light breeze and beautiful women in long flowing robes.
I finally found a new DCD reaction on youtube! really it is not usual to find reactions to this band/duo, I congratulate te fact you can come to appreciate and enjoy it. they are one of my favorite bands.I could add some explanation about the Lisa Gerrard/Brendan Perry duo, but I think you have described them very well. I hope you can continue reacting to dead can dance!
Oh, what a beautiful choice. I love DCD. Know then since the early 90th. It was my dream to see them live one time. Have seen them in Berlin I think 2017. It was a pleasure. My ears love her voice but also his voice. Persephone and Song to the siren are my favourite songs. Thank you for your statement! Greetings from Germany
DCD, if this doesn’t curl ur toes, check ur pulse, u may not be alive lol. OMG after all these years, they still thrill me and take me places in my mind. Absolute gold💯
It sounds like Greek, and it sounds like Greek because the Anabasis is the title of a splendid literary work written by Xenophon, a Greek general who commanded 10,000 Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to seize the throne of Persia (5th century BC). Cyrus was killed in battle and the Greeks had to retire to their distant homeland with great difficulty. "Anábasis, or the withdrawal of the 10,000" is the first literary work with a novel structure. It is exciting, highly recommended. PS I like your reactions. You get emotional with the same music that I get emotional with. I send you a hug.
Same.. from back in the early days of the 4AD record label beginnings. Always one of those bands that I loved from the moment I first heard em, and then more and more with every new release.
Dead Can Dance - for all the semi-religious profundity that the music either tries to convey or has attached to it by others - are hard to disassociate from memories of the 1980s and early 1990s when, for better or worse, Lisa and Brendan were both thinking-person's sex symbols. Reluctantly associated with Goth culture (neither of them really looked the part) and considered precursors to the ethereal-goth subgenre. Their earliest work (especially the stuff taped in Australia) is rockier, more post-punk/positive-punk but by their 1987 album they'd become much more neo-classical, and even darker in tone. Two DCD albums everyone agrees on as masterpieces are Aion and Into The Labyrinth - newcomers might start there and work backwards, then forwards.
Though I like this I find their older stuff more interesting, lets say until Spiritchaser, then they became more "world music sounding". Last album was a no for me.
i don't understand reaction videos. Make your own content. Nobody cares about your reaction to anything. Or mine. So don't react to my reaction to my reaction video. Cheers
DCD are in a league of their own. They have decades of astonishing work.
Yeah. I feel ya. They are a true education on musical vastness and exploration. Everyone should dip into the DCD pool
Lisa Gerrard is one of the finest vocalists on the planet. The “language” she sings in is actually her own made up tongue, through which she expresses feeling and emotion rather than rather than any explicit literal meaning. DCD have an amazing catalogue well worth diving into - thoroughly captivating.
Elisabeth Fraser of Cocteau twins does the same thing. sings in English, Gaelic, and her own made up words.
So happy you found DCD. They’re worth a deep dive.
Dead Can Dance are an astounding band. Very unique. Everything they do sounds ancient but somehow relatable. I've been a big fan for decades.
Brendan sings mostly in English. His songs are very different and feel medieval to me.
Glossolalia is not an official language or even a name of any language. Its the term for a personal, made-up language that kids make up often in the stage just before learning language in proper. Lisa never forgot hers and it stayed with her because she would always enjoy singing to herself in it. Lucky for us...
For a more aboriginal and tribal feel check out their tune "Song of the Stars". If you want to feel moved by Glossolalia check out "Sanvean".
I've been a fan of DCD since the 1980s and unfortunately I never saw them live. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs and I just love dancing to it alone in my room. Just so ethereal!
Excellent choice! Dead Can Dance: Five stars music! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Although I'm a fan of DCD, I hadn't heard this song before. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
I saw their Into the Labyrinth tour in Vancouver back in the 90's. They opened with Yulunga (Spirit Dance), From the opening note the show was stunning. One of the best I have ever seen. I was looking forward to their '22/'23 tour but it was cancelled due to health issues. Not sure if it was Lisa or Brendan, but I hope they get well soon. You will never understand some of Lisa's lyrics because they are her own musical language. Just enjoy. I find it transcendental .One of my favourite artists since I bought their first album. Where does the time go?
I saw them live at The Greek, in Berkeley back in the 90's, too. A transcendent experience.
I was going to go to the 22/23 tour as well, would have been my first time, I was so sad when it was canceled, hopefully ill get another chance...
So glad a reviewer has discovered this sublime music. They are incapable of producing bad music. Anything you do by them will be good, or great. Lisa probably has the best female voice alive, and David Hykes, the best male voice. Dimash is pretty incredible too.
"Now we are Free" from "Gladiator" is a good next one. "Sanvean" from "Toward the Within" another. They do a superb version of "Within You, Without You" by the Beatles. Their name has to do with bringing the inanimate world alive through music. Dead world can dance.
The Music of Orpheus
Ethereal! Magical! I'm hooked.
I saw them at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville in 2012, and far beyond saying it's the best concert I've ever attended, it was the most amazing performance I've ever been witness to. The first song was like the sky was opened and the host of Heaven was pouring the delight of the Almighty upon us in sound. I and every adult around me was in tears before the first song was over.
I’m a longtime fan from around ‘84 as well. They were on the same 4AD label as another great band, The Cocteau Twins, and even joined together with some other artists to form an epic supergroup known as This Mortal Coil who did an unforgettable song called “Song To The Siren” which was very popular around the mid- 80’s being featured in a fragrance ad (if I remember correctly..).
Dead Can Dance are absolutely stellar and always enchanting as you quite aptly described them here. Lisa Gerard has an amazing voice, but so does Brendon Perry as he does vocals on about 40 percent of their songs (“The Cardinal Sin” and “Indoctrination (A Design for Living)”are two of my favorites featuring his vocals.
As far as the illustrious and extensive body of work goes for Dead Can Dance, a pinnacle achievement that absolutely floored me is a live version of their song “Cantara” from the band’s Live record “Toward The Within”.
It’s an absolutely jaw dropping performance which builds to a very passionate and emotional climax by the end of the song.. the kind of thing that can impact the listener in quite a profound and memorable way.
Top notch reaction as always Harri.. thank you for another wonderful reaction to another great band that hasn’t ever been focused on making run of the mill pop radio “hits”. Though we all love those tunes, this kind of music dares to dive deeper than what radio can allow because of their formatting policies selling ad space... it’s bands like these which inspired us to build better home stereo systems and more thoroughly explore composition and more diversified styles and sounds.
Cheers! ☮️
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Yes. Lisa grew up in Sydney and in her neighborhood were mostly Greeks & Turks who when they talked to her it was in English but when they sang they sang of course in their native tongue so as a little girl she thought that when you talk you speak English but when you sing you make up the words.
Lisa grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran, not Sydney.
Lisa Gerrard was behind much of the music in “Gladiator”.
I’ve seen Dead Can Dance in concert 3 times and Lisa Gerrard once as a soloist. They are incredible❤
My favourite song of Dead Can Dance is : "How fortunate the man with none". A very beautifull and true song.
Lisa Gerrard and Enya are my 2 absolute favorite female singers. More like gifts from something beyond this world.
It took me to a dark early evening on a sandy desert plane in a orange and tan open air palace with candles, a light breeze and beautiful women in long flowing robes.
I finally found a new DCD reaction on youtube! really it is not usual to find reactions to this band/duo, I congratulate te fact you can come to appreciate and enjoy it. they are one of my favorite bands.I could add some explanation about the Lisa Gerrard/Brendan Perry duo, but I think you have described them very well. I hope you can continue reacting to dead can dance!
The percussionist name is David Kuckhermann. He and Lisa Gerrard released an album together called "Hiraeth." An album worth checking out
Oh, what a beautiful choice. I love DCD. Know then since the early 90th. It was my dream to see them live one time.
Have seen them in Berlin I think 2017.
It was a pleasure. My ears love her voice but also his voice. Persephone and Song to the siren are my favourite songs. Thank you for your statement!
Greetings from Germany
Lisa is incredible
They’re Australian. It’s very Cocteau Twins in that this isn’t a known language. They’re magical! I’ve loved them since the early 80s.
Le plus grand groupe de l'univers et de tous les temps
They are one of my top 3 favorite bands ever
Кто остальные две?
I had the fortune to see them live in Berkeley Ca.
Mesmerizing
Such an amazing band
Excellent choice Harri!!! This group gives a great feel to all they do
Glossolalia is an invented language. The voice,, in a sense, is another musical instrument.
Turn the lights down low and be transported to another place by Brendan and Lisa's magical music, thank you so much for giving DCD a try
It's an invented/private language. One of my favourite singer & bands of all times!🦘🌻
DCD, if this doesn’t curl ur toes, check ur pulse, u may not be alive lol. OMG after all these years, they still thrill me and take me places in my mind. Absolute gold💯
They father's gothic style ❤
Very unusual. I just looked it up and glossolalia means speaking in tongues.
Oh really 😲😲
@@HarriBestReactionsIt is the secret language of twins.
Spent many nights listening to them surrounded by lots of candles, gargoyles, and darkness…
Greate choice 🥰😍🤩😊
What a great song although I am not familiar with it.
It sounds like Greek, and it sounds like Greek because the Anabasis is the title of a splendid literary work written by Xenophon, a Greek general who commanded 10,000 Greek mercenaries hired by Cyrus the Younger to seize the throne of Persia (5th century BC). Cyrus was killed in battle and the Greeks had to retire to their distant homeland with great difficulty. "Anábasis, or the withdrawal of the 10,000" is the first literary work with a novel structure. It is exciting, highly recommended.
PS I like your reactions. You get emotional with the same music that I get emotional with. I send you a hug.
Huge Fan since 1984
Same.. from back in the early days of the 4AD record label beginnings. Always one of those bands that I loved from the moment I first heard em, and then more and more with every new release.
Well, you are entering metaphysics
DCD 💜
Glossolalia is not a language, per say. It is just sounds, like speaking in tongues.
Lisa, my goddess!🧡
A suggestion for a reaction: Marcelito Pomoy - The Prayer
Sounds like music from a movie score. Also more my dad's style than mine.
17 century French, criticism is unwarranted
anyone who has never heard lisa gerrad has never experienced music
Dead Can Dance - for all the semi-religious profundity that the music either tries to convey or has attached to it by others - are hard to disassociate from memories of the 1980s and early 1990s when, for better or worse, Lisa and Brendan were both thinking-person's sex symbols.
Reluctantly associated with Goth culture (neither of them really looked the part) and considered precursors to the ethereal-goth subgenre. Their earliest work (especially the stuff taped in Australia) is rockier, more post-punk/positive-punk but by their 1987 album they'd become much more neo-classical, and even darker in tone.
Two DCD albums everyone agrees on as masterpieces are Aion and Into The Labyrinth - newcomers might start there and work backwards, then forwards.
@Dragon Ball fans can't read Evidently views differ either side of the Atlantic.
"I don't speak Spanish" By Bobby Matos please Harri
Though I like this I find their older stuff more interesting, lets say until Spiritchaser, then they became more "world music sounding". Last album was a no for me.
i don't understand reaction videos. Make your own content. Nobody cares about your reaction to anything. Or mine. So don't react to my reaction to my reaction video. Cheers