Ça Ira
Roger Waters · 2005
246 min · 39 tracks · opera
A sprawling operatic journey that intertwines historical narratives with Waters' signature lyrical depth and theatricality.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Grievances of the People — This track encapsulates the album's dramatic tension, presenting the discontent of citizens in a powerful and poignant manner that sets the tone for the narrative.
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To Freeze in the Dead of Night — With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, this song reflects the desperation and urgency of revolution, showcasing Waters' ability to convey deep emotional resonance.
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Liberty — A climactic piece that unifies the themes of freedom and struggle, it serves as a poignant conclusion to the opera's overarching narrative arc.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dramatic narrative arcs
- contemplative historical themes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Ça Ira marks Waters' first opera, showcasing a departure from his established rock sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Ça Ira represents Roger Waters' first opera, showcasing his ambition to explore new artistic territories beyond his work with Pink Floyd. This album arrived after a period of relative quiet following his solo endeavors, marking a significant evolution in his creative expression. It was an ambitious project that underscored his enduring relevance in the music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gilmour· Peter Gabriel· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Gathering Storm 1:37
- 2 Overture 4:06
- 3 Act 1: Scene 1: A Garden in Vienna 1765 0:54
- 4 Act 1: Scene 1: Madame Antoine, Madame Antoine 2:53
- 5 Act 1: Scene 2: Kings, Sticks and Birds 2:40
- 6 Act 1: Scene 2: Honest Bird, Simple Bird 2:10
- 7 Act 1: Scene 2: I Want to Be King 2:37
- 8 Act 1: Scene 2: Let Us Break All the Shields 1:46
- 9 Act 1: Scene 3: The Grievances of the People 4:39
- 10 Act 1: Scene 4: France in Disarray 2:34
- 11 Act 1: Scene 4: To Laugh Is to Know How to Live 1:43
- 12 Act 1: Scene 4: Slavers, Landlords, Bigots at Your Door 3:36
- 13 Act 1: Scene 5: The Fall of the Bastille 1:34
- 14 Act 1: Scene 5: To Freeze in the Dead of Night 2:19
- 15 Act 1: Scene 5: So to the Streets in the Pouring Rain 4:17
- 16 Act 2: Scene 1: Dances and Marches 2:12
- 17 Act 2: Scene 1: Now Hear Ye! 2:17
- 18 Act 2: Scene 1: Flushed With Wine 4:32
- 19 Act 2: Scene 2: The Letter 1:37
- 20 Act 2: Scene 2: My Dear Cousin Bourbon of Spain 2:48
- 21 Act 2: Scene 2: The Ship of State Is All at Sea 1:47
- 22 Act 2: Scene 3: Silver, Sugar and Indigo 0:55
- 23 Act 2: Scene 3: To the Windward Isles 4:50
- 24 Act 2: Scene 4: The Papal Edict 1:17
- 25 Act 2: Scene 4: In Paris There’s a Rumble Under the Ground 6:21
Disc 2
- 1 Act 3: Scene 1: The Fugitive King 2:12
- 2 Act 3: Scene 1: But the Marquis of Boulli Has a Trump Card Up His Sleeve 4:27
- 3 Act 3: Scene 1: To Take Your Hat Off 2:40
- 4 Act 3: Scene 1: The Echoes Never Fade From That Fusillade 3:15
- 5 Act 3: Scene 2: The Commune de Paris 2:43
- 6 Act 3: Scene 2: Vive la Commune de Paris 3:15
- 7 Act 3: Scene 2: The National Assembly Is Confused 2:41
- 8 Act 3: Scene 3: The Execution of Louis Capet 1:39
- 9 Act 3: Scene 3: Adieu Louis for You It’s Over 3:45
- 10 Act 3: Scene 4: Marie Antoinette – The Last Night on Earth 1:36
- 11 Act 3: Scene 4: Adieu My Good and Tender Sister 5:10
- 12 Act 3: Scene 5: Liberty 2:50
- 13 Act 3: Scene 5: And in the Bushes Where They Survive 6:54
Disc 3
- 1 The Making of Ça Ira 2:14:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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