Moonfleet & Other Stories
Chris de Burgh · 2010
90 min · 27 tracks · rock music
A narrative-driven collection where evocative melodies intertwine with spoken word, creating a cinematic atmosphere.
Why this album works
- Best for
- narrative-driven listening experience evocative melodies for reflection cinematic atmosphere with peaks
- Context
- By 2010, Chris de Burgh was already an established artist, known for his storytelling through music. 'Moonfleet & Other Stories' marked a new phase in his career, showcasing his ambition to blend rock with narrative elements, inspired by the classic novel 'Moonfleet' by J. Meade Falkner.
- If you like
- rock music
Moonfleet & Other Stories is an album by Chris de Burgh, released in 2010. A narrative-driven collection where evocative melodies intertwine with spoken word, creating a cinematic atmosphere. 'Moonfleet & Other Stories' received positive reviews for its conceptual approach and storytelling, highlighting de Burgh's unique ability to fuse music with prose. The album's release further solidified his reputation as a skilled songwriter and storyteller within the rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Moonfleet & Other Stories sound like?
A narrative-driven collection where evocative melodies intertwine with spoken word, creating a cinematic atmosphere. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Moonfleet & Other Stories by Chris de Burgh notable?
'Moonfleet & Other Stories' received positive reviews for its conceptual approach and storytelling, highlighting de Burgh's unique ability to fuse music with prose. The album's release further solidified his reputation as a skilled songwriter and storyteller within the rock genre. By 2010, Chris de Burgh was already an established artist, known for his storytelling through music. 'Moonfleet & Other Stories' marked a new phase in his career, showcasing his ambition to blend rock with narrative elements, inspired by the classic novel 'Moonfleet' by J. Meade Falkner.
Who is Moonfleet & Other Stories for?
Moonfleet & Other Stories works well if you're into narrative-driven listening experience, evocative melodies for reflection and cinematic atmosphere with peaks.
How many songs are on Moonfleet & Other Stories?
Moonfleet & Other Stories has 27 tracks, running approximately 90 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Moonfleet Overture Standout 5:03
- 2 The Village of Moonfleet… (narration) 1:28
- 3 The Light on the Bay 1:57
- 4 Have a Care 2:52
- 5 For Two Days and Nights… (narration) 1:14
- 6 Go Where Your Heart Believes Standout 4:12
- 7 The Escape 4:19
- 8 And So It Was… (narration) 0:29
- 9 The Days of Our Age 1:54
- 10 The Secret of the Locket 3:32
- 11 With Heavy Heart… (narration) 0:37
- 12 My Heart’s Surrender 4:10
- 13 Treasure and Betrayal 3:43
- 14 Moonfleet Bay 3:06
- 15 The Storm 3:23
- 16 Greater Love 3:29
- 17 In the Years That Followed… (narration) 1:23
- 18 The Moonfleet Finale 3:00
- 19 Everywhere I Go Standout 3:37
- 20 The Nightingale 3:48
- 21 One Life, One Love 3:42
- 22 Why Mona Lisa Smiled 3:37
- 23 Pure Joy 3:06
- 24 People of the World 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 Missing You 4:55
- 2 Moonlight and Vodka 5:39
- 3 Medley: The Words ‘I Love You’ / Ball Masque / Ship to Shore / Live for the Day 8:23
Release Date
October 15, 2010
Artist Origin
Argentina
Runtime
90 min 28 sec
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