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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