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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • narrative-driven listening experience
  • evocative melodies for reflection
  • cinematic atmosphere with peaks
  • storytelling interlaced with music
  • gentle pacing for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
  • want standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Moonfleet Overture 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 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 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

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