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Dead Can Dance — Rakim
Album: Toward the Within
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Released: 1994
Length: 5:45
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Favoured son
Turn in the garden
Shades of one
Sins forgotten

Favoured signs to find hope
In the rounds of life
Favoured rhymes to find hope
In the sands of life

Favoured son
Fence in your heart
Savored son
Sins forgotten
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 skf1062 wrote:

this is a supurb album.  



Sure is! Incredible for a live album [including the sound quality]
Posted 1 month ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
this is a supurb album.  
Posted 2 months ago by skf1062    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
Gibberish - a harsh sounding description - to those who don't speak it or know that it's more than a put down from people who think it's akin to "Nonsense". Gibberish is actually really soul freeing, transcends the lens of language, where the "mouth-sounds" give form to an artists frequency. Gibberish is Universal Spirit Speak. (That's how I feel when speaking or singing in it anyway.) Give it a go, it might take you deeper. :)
 

Posted 3 months ago by pyrateparadox988    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:

Brendan's vibe was pretty laid back and friendly. In fact, he was so laid back that night that he performed in sweatpants and a flannel shirt. :-)

dcd1

dcd2
Awesome - thanks for sharing - great pics!


Posted 5 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:

The quality of the mix of this LIVE recording is simply mindblowing. 



100% true - this is one of my staple tracks for demoing audio
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
The quality of the mix of this LIVE recording is simply mindblowing. 
Posted 11 months ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
One of my fave DCD tracks. I love how Brendan Perry makes the opening lyrics of the made-up words sound utterly convincing.  Most listeners probably simply assume he's singing in another language (which technically he is, just one he made up).
Posted 1 year ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

so one of the genres to describe DCD is "neoclassical dark wave".

Huh. I've never been able to describe them satisfactorily. "An amalgam of medieval/Renaissance music with heavy middle eastern and African influences" is about as much as I can figure out. And  I'm not sure that's even close.



That's actually quite good I'd say!
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Meine Alte steht drauf.
Sagt, sie hat nächtelang Dead Can Dance gehört.
Ich glaube ihr, irgendwie
Posted 1 year ago by Lupex    [ Reply ]
so one of the genres to describe DCD is "neoclassical dark wave".

Huh. I've never been able to describe them satisfactorily. "An amalgam of medieval/Renaissance music with heavy middle eastern and African influences" is about as much as I can figure out. And  I'm not sure that's even close.
Posted 1 year ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
One of the best live albums that captures the spirit of a band's music
Posted 1 year ago by aonley    [ Reply ]
In the early 90's, I listened to Dead Can Dance. I was in a very romantic mood. After that I bought their first 6 albums. I felt in love with their music.
Posted 1 year ago by Pollemusic    [ Reply ]
love it!  I must listen again this album..I had it..years ago..!! still singing?
Posted 1 year ago by gabrielacl8    [ Reply ]
DCD - amazing to hear them here… they are played infrequently
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
This song just struck a chord deep inside of me... wow!

Catharsis 
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 lewisv66 wrote:

I believe it's Arabic.


No
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:

Great story! Curious to hear more about your experience of Brendan - what was his "vibe?"  BTW, song is at least a 9 in my book. DCD is transcendant!


Brendan's vibe was pretty laid back and friendly. In fact, he was so laid back that night that he performed in sweatpants and a flannel shirt. :-)

dcd1

dcd2

Posted 2 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
 
 Was just thinking that myself.  I wonder if it's just some made up stuff- like Ekova and Sigur Ros?




Yes, most of the stuff that sounds like a foreign language is made up. They've said so in several interviews.
Posted 2 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Shame on me for judging a book by its cover. Would never listen to this just for the name. What a fool. These folks are outstanding! Thank you RP for expanding my musical horizons.
Posted 2 years ago by OlderGentleman    [ Reply ]
both of them have the most awesome voices..  I could listen to this all day.
Posted 2 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Such a great song, band and album.
Posted 2 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
I love this guy's voice.
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

anyone know what language he is singing in ?


I believe it's Arabic.
Posted 2 years ago by lewisv66    [ Reply ]
Lovely- which is why the neighborhood gets to hear it 
Posted 2 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Wow... DCD and TMC within an hour of each other this morning. Sublime.

A work colleague introduced me to the 4AD catalog many years ago, and whenever I hear something from one of these groups I think fondly of him.
Posted 2 years ago by birdman42    [ Reply ]
 Kajukenbo wrote:


Now touring October, 2021 and still with Agnes Obel!!!



Now touring some time in 2023. Stupid COVID!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by bombaysaphire    [ Reply ]
Thought it was Neil Diamond at first?!?
Posted 2 years ago by kevrey    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:

Dead Can Dance are touring the US together with Agnes Obel. Look for tickets in your area. Got mine for the Anthem April 19.



Now touring October, 2021 and still with Agnes Obel!!!
Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
Please come to Louisville KY!!!  Love this band.
Posted 2 years ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
Passion purpose etc Am I sending a theme across cultures, colours, clans, a theme that states Or passions are to be celebrated together Let’s blend our lives across this course And allow the Melting pot of mankind reflect Then recognise ‘mmmmm together and together and only together ~ are we ALL best ~
Posted 2 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:

A nice coincidence. I was listening to this CD on the drive home last night.

After missing this show in Toronto due to a misunderstanding concerning show times, the band took pity on us and put me and my friends on the guest list for Boston, and we decided to make the trip, just for the hell of it. After the show we ended up hanging out and having beers with Brendan and some French lighting guy at the Cheers Pub in Boston. Good times.

Great concert too, of course. I recall Lisa fainting in the middle of a song. Later that night Brendan told us: "I haven't seen her eat yet on this tour."

How long ago it all seems, yet like yesterday.


Great story! Curious to hear more about your experience of Brendan - what was his "vibe?"  BTW, song is at least a 9 in my book. DCD is transcendant!

Posted 2 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 jmkate wrote:

They get fairly close to perfect, in my opinion, and that isn't a word I throw around.


I bought this album last month after hearing this song. Absolute stunner beginning to end. Listen to it every week.
Posted 2 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Without  a doubt one of my favorite songs. Seeing this performed live was a moment I won't forget.
Posted 3 years ago by bombaysaphire    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
anyone know what language he is singing in ?
 Was just thinking that myself.  I wonder if it's just some made up stuff- like Ekova and Sigur Ros?

Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Don't forget about Eric B.!



P.S. This is an amazing song.
Posted 3 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
anyone know what language he is singing in ?
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
If I have to stop what I'm doing to pay attention, it's an instant 7. Very interesting. 
Posted 3 years ago by fede550    [ Reply ]
Got my fix of neo-classical dark wave.
Posted 3 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 drwhy wrote:

I had tickets for May 12th in Santa Barbara!  Ugh, so bummed out.
 
It's this show you didn't see that you will remember as a wonderful feature of 2020.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:


Oh well.  Maybe next year.
 
I had tickets for May 12th in Santa Barbara!  Ugh, so bummed out.
Posted 3 years ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
Love Dead Can Dance!  Fuckingroovin'! 
Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:
Dead Can Dance are touring the US together with Agnes Obel. Look for tickets in your area. Got mine for the Anthem April 19.
 

Oh well.  Maybe next year.
Posted 4 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:
Dead Can Dance are touring the US together with Agnes Obel. Look for tickets in your area. Got mine for the Anthem April 19.
 

April 26 in Toronto!!!
Posted 4 years ago by kumaonbass    [ Reply ]
Dead Can Dance are touring the US together with Agnes Obel. Look for tickets in your area. Got mine for the Anthem April 19.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
They get fairly close to perfect, in my opinion, and that isn't a word I throw around.
Posted 4 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Great track with some striking similarities to  Kula Shaker's cover of Govinda (another great track). I've never heard of this band, thanks Bill.
Posted 4 years ago by Rob57    [ Reply ]
Oh YES - everyone settle in!
Posted 4 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Love this band. Check out live dvd.
Posted 4 years ago by nickodgers    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:
A nice coincidence. I was listening to this CD on the drive home last night.

After missing this show in Toronto due to a misunderstanding concerning show times, the band took pity on us and put me and my friends on the guest list for Boston, and we decided to make the trip, just for the hell of it. After the show we ended up hanging out and having beers with Brendan and some French lighting guy at the Cheers Pub in Boston. Good times.

Great concert too, of course. I recall Lisa fainting in the middle of a song. Later that night Brendan told us: "I haven't seen her eat yet on this tour."

How long ago it all seems, yet like yesterday.
 

Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
A nice coincidence. I was listening to this CD on the drive home last night.

After missing this show in Toronto due to a misunderstanding concerning show times, the band took pity on us and put me and my friends on the guest list for Boston, and we decided to make the trip, just for the hell of it. After the show we ended up hanging out and having beers with Brendan and some French lighting guy at the Cheers Pub in Boston. Good times.

Great concert too, of course. I recall Lisa fainting in the middle of a song. Later that night Brendan told us: "I haven't seen her eat yet on this tour."

How long ago it all seems, yet like yesterday.
Posted 4 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
My ears think this should be played more often.  I need to get hold of this album for sure.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Wow - forgot how much I loved Dead Can Dance!  Thanks Bill... 

{ I think I have some strange looking old discs that contain this music --- now to find something to play them on.}
Posted 5 years ago by dcdude    [ Reply ]
I love this song. I just thought to see if there was a video of DCD performing this live. Happy to report, yes. And it blows me away.

According to the video this is them performing this song live in Montreal in 2012.

[edit. I don't think the link is working, though it acts like it will when creating the comment. Easy enough to find yourself, the title of the video was "Dead Can Dance Rakim Live Montreal 2012 HD 1080P"]
Posted 5 years ago by discdrive    [ Reply ]
TY RP   I came here with PSD    interesting Music  FOR me  7
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
THANKS PSD BUTTON!  cool music  : )
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This tune is hidden gem and doesn't appear to be played very often on RP.  PSD button brought me here today.
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 7 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
...toward the within!..

...this concert video is stunning on DVD...


Posted 12 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
I forgot that this was on this CD....Love it! Where is that CD anyway?
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Alright, Bill!  That was quick!

Love this song, especially when the groove kicks in.  Thanks!
Posted 12 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
My daughter just said she knows this song - and yet I've never heard it...

Just thought someone should comment :)

 
Posted 12 years ago by robus    [ Reply ]