In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea
The Waterboys · 2011
51 min · 15 tracks · folk rock · Celtic music
Intimate piano renditions breathe new life into familiar melodies, revealing the raw emotion behind The Waterboys' classic sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate piano renditions for reflection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- emotional depth in familiar melodies
- balanced progression throughout the album
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- seek standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, this album serves as a companion to The Waterboys' 1985 work 'This Is the Sea', showcasing stripped-back demos that highlight Mike Scott's songwriting prowess. At this point in their career, the band was revisiting their past to reflect on their artistic journey and connect with longtime fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pogues· Fairport Convention· Clannad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Bang the Drum 3:14
- 2 Be My Enemy 3:56
- 3 All the Bright Horses 0:40
- 4 Custer’s Blues 3:29
- 5 Beverly Penn 5:23
- 6 The Day I Ran Out of People 2:04
- 7 The Pan Within 4:32
- 8 Winter in the Blood 4:10
- 9 The Woman in Me 2:41
- 10 Looking for Dickon 2:18
- 11 Paris in the Rain 4:29
- 12 Talk About Wings 1:03
- 13 The Whole of the Moon 5:42
- 14 Old England 4:02
- 15 Trumpets (Headstrong remix 2011) 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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