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Melbourne, Australia (1981 – 1998, 2005 – 2005, 2011 – present)
Dead Can Dance is a band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1981 by Brendan Perry (baritone) together with Simon Monroe and Paul Erikson later to be joined by Lisa Gerrard (contralto). They disbanded in 1998, and temporarily reunited to do a highly successful world tour in 2005 with a view to recording another studio album together. In order to concentrate on their solo careers and due to ongoing personal differences between Perry and Gerrard, the project was, however, put on hiatus. In 2011 Perry announced work on a new album, which is expected for release in 2012 and will be followed by a world tour.
After a somewhat muted response to their music in Australia, Dead Can Dance moved to London in 1982, where they signed up to alternative rock label 4AD, a legendary label on the alternative music scene, where it became one of the most important bands on the label alongside the Cocteau Twins. They continued to work closely together, until later in the 1990s when they started to grow apart following the breakup of their personal relationship. Gerrard returned to Australia, while Perry moved to Ireland, where he had renovated an old church at Quivvy, where he lives and works. It is speculated that the distance between the members was an influence in the band’s eventual break-up, with an argument following the recording sessions for an unreleased album being the final straw, although Perry himself said that distance helped in maintaining a certain individual freedom in creativity.
After a somewhat muted response to their music in Australia, Dead Can Dance moved to London in 1982, where they signed up to alternative rock label 4AD, a legendary label on the alternative music scene, where it became one of the most important bands on the label alongside the Cocteau Twins. They continued to work closely together, until later in the 1990s when they started to grow apart following the breakup of their personal relationship. Gerrard returned to Australia, while Perry moved to Ireland, where he had renovated an old church at Quivvy, where he lives and works. It is speculated that the distance between the members was an influence in the band’s eventual break-up, with an argument following the recording sessions for an unreleased album being the final straw, although Perry himself said that distance helped in maintaining a certain individual freedom in creativity.
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Within the Realm of a Dying Sun
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Sheila1987 wrote:
I have to agree with all these comments about the tour. I'm kind of afraid to spend any money on any other shows, haha. I would happily give up the opportunity to see ten or fifteen other great bands' shows, in order to see DEAD CAN DANCE. If they do not come anywhere near Texas, I am going to travel. No question about it. :)
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thrafnnoyes wrote:
@Tour dates soon, I hope. Quaking in my boots with anticipation. I agree. It's going to be a completely life changing experience. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get to one of the North American shows, regardless if it includes hitch hiking and being homeless for awhile. A pilgrimage!
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CastitusLilium wrote:
sooo good who could not like
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nothingunusual wrote:
Tour dates soon, I hope. Quaking in my boots with anticipation.
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DavidGaal wrote:
cool band
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a-simile wrote:
Live Happenings are a real treat :)
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VK1990 wrote:
Nierika
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danced-in-fire wrote:
i think spiritchaser is great too. nierika is something special.
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shark-a wrote:
I agree, Spiritchaser is my fave. But all of their albums are fantastic. I lovem this band so much!
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Erovit wrote:
Flawless.
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GambitC13 wrote:
Spiritchaser is an ace album!
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wglmb wrote:
Spiritchaser is my favourite album
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AndreDias164 wrote:
Within the Realm of a Dying Sun is beyond amazing.[2]
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elrafars wrote:
amo
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shinoque wrote:
@Blessedheart: it's in this interview: http://forum.lisagerrard.com/viewtopic.php?p=31441&sid=75745cb4a145b840581d800dd1c866f5
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious and relaxing music, maybe it´s possible you like XYLVANYA: „Anxious“; „Beach II“ „SA RIERA part I“, "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many many more.....(6 hours of music, all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious music, maybe it´s possilbe you like XYLVANYA: "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many more.....(all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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TabooEv wrote:
Can't believe I just discovered this amazing band, Within the Realm of a Dying Sun is beyond amazing.
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Pukkkk wrote:
well see: all of their previous albums are like a perfect mixture of more brendan and more lisa influenced songs; spiritchaser is like them both thrown in one = not that good, as they can be with a bit of distance.
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Blessedheart wrote:
I don't get why people don't like Spiritchaser, it's a great album! shinoque, where did you hear/read that quote from Brendan?
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DEAD CAN DANCE 2012
19 Oct 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/deadcandance
2012... New Album and World Tour, details to be announced
shortly. Dates to follow will include USA, Europe, South America,
Far East, Australia and New Zealand.
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