Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast cover

Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast

Van Morrison · 1984

51 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A soulful blend of jazz and rock, infused with Celtic undertones and Van Morrison's emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • soulful storytelling with depth
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • immersive concert experience
  • celtic undertones for warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone radio hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, this live album captures Van Morrison at a pivotal moment following his commercial resurgence with 'Wavelength' in 1978. By this time, he was solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music scene, blending various genres while showcasing his unique vocal style in an intimate setting.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction: Into the Mystic (instrumental) / Inarticulate Speech of the Heart 1:06
  • 2 Dweller on the Threshold 3:38
  • 3 It’s All in the Game / You Know What They’re Writing About 7:08
  • 4 She Gives Me Religion 4:35
  • 5 Haunts of Ancient Peace 6:24
  • 6 Full Force Gale 2:23
  • 7 Beautiful Vision 3:33
  • 8 Vanlose Stairway 5:29
  • 9 Rave On John Donne / Rave On, Part Two 9:08
  • 10 Northern Muse (Solid Ground) 3:45
  • 11 Cleaning Windows 4:48

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