The operatic tics of Gerrard’s voice merge with Maxwell’s anthemic, cinematic music spectacularly” – MOJO Magazine
"Burn is as essential as anything else in Gerrard’s unique songbook" ~ theMusic.com.au
"Transformative vocals that are haunting and mesmerizing... vast auditory worlds that are easy to get lost in" ~ The Spill Magazine
Dead Can Dance's Lisa Gerrard and DCD member Jules Maxwell
have been on a beautiful journey of sonic and visual exploration this year, releasing their stunning 'Burn' album and gradually unveiling rather diverse videos to accompanying each track. Now they present 'Keson (Until My Strength Returns)', created by David Daniels, who has done motion graphic design, art direction and projections for two Bryan Adams world tours, the Led Zeppelin o2 concert, Roger Waters The Wall - Berlin, plus films showcased all around the world.
Produced by James Chapman (MAPS) and released via Atlantic Curve, a London-based label that is part of the Schubert Music Europe, the entire album is euphoric and compelling; more inventive than what they had worked on separately in the past. From gentle beginnings, each track builds and intensifies, creating a hypnotic experience to listen to from start to finish.
Lisa Gerrard explains, "Keson implores us to live in our dreams and befriend our soul". Jules Maxwell adds, "This again is an intense, emotional listen for me. I love the final note and how it lasts".
"There is a sense of melancholy here, but also a sense of hope. Lisa's vocals have such emotional depth, and they really connected with me on this track," says James Chapman.
This video follows the recently released singles 'Orion (The Weary Huntsman)', 'Heleali (The Sea Will Rise)' and 'Aldavyeem (A Time To Dance)'.
'Burn' took root over seven years ago, when Lisa met Irish theatre composer Jules Maxwell and they began working together for the first time. Gerrard and Maxwell later began writing songs for their earlier collaboration for 'The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices (Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares)'.
Quickly sold out as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) via the eco-friendly platform Hic Et Nunc, the ‘Burn’ LP is out now on vinyl, CD and digitally, available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and at https://orcd.co/lisajulesburn.
CREDITS
Composed by Lisa Gerrard, Jules Maxwell and James Chapman
Produced by James Chapman
Published by Schubert Music Publishing Ltd/ Air Edel Associates Ltd
Mastered by Simon Gibson at Abbey Road Studios, London
'Aldavyeem (A Time To Dance)' video directed by David Daniels
Released by Atlantic Curve
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