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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intimate piano renditions for reflection steady pacing for focused listening emotional depth in familiar melodies
- 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.
- If you like
- folk rock, Celtic music
In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea is an album by The Waterboys, released in 2011. Intimate piano renditions breathe new life into familiar melodies, revealing the raw emotion behind The Waterboys' classic sound. The album provides a unique glimpse into the creative process behind one of The Waterboys' most beloved records, garnering attention for its raw simplicity. It was well-received by longtime fans and critics alike, praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, offering an essential perspective on the band's influential folk-rock sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea sound like?
Intimate piano renditions breathe new life into familiar melodies, revealing the raw emotion behind The Waterboys' classic sound. Rooted in folk rock and Celtic music.
What makes In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea by The Waterboys notable?
The album provides a unique glimpse into the creative process behind one of The Waterboys' most beloved records, garnering attention for its raw simplicity. It was well-received by longtime fans and critics alike, praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, offering an essential perspective on the band's influential folk-rock sound. 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.
Who is In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea for?
In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea works well if you're into intimate piano renditions for reflection, steady pacing for focused listening and emotional depth in familiar melodies.
How many songs are on In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea?
In a Special Place – The Piano Demos for This Is the Sea has 15 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 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 Standout 3:29
- 5 Beverly Penn Standout 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 Standout 5:42
- 14 Old England 4:02
- 15 Trumpets (Headstrong remix 2011) 3:24
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
51 min 7 sec
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