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Dolmen Music

Meredith Monk · 1981

46 min · 5 tracks · opera · avant-garde music

A haunting exploration of voice and sound, merging the ethereal with the deeply personal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocal explorations unfold gradually
  • steady pacing for deep reflection
  • ethereal sounds evoke personal introspection
  • immersive listening for focused sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Dolmen Music' is Meredith Monk's first album after her acclaimed performance in the Off-Broadway production of 'The Last Two People on Earth.' At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music and expanding her influence beyond traditional boundaries. This album reflects her unique blend of vocal techniques and theatrical elements that would characterize much of her subsequent work.
Stylistic neighbors
Joan La Barbara· Tania León· Philip Glass

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gotham Lullaby 4:19
  • 2 Travelling 6:18
  • 3 The Tale 2:51
  • 4 Biography 9:32
  • 5 Dolmen Music: A. Overture and Men’s Conclave / B. Wa‐Ohs / C. Rain / D. Pine Tree Lullaby / E. Calls / F. Conclusion 23:39

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