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Sea of the Dying Dhow

*shels · 2007

59 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling mix of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies that transport listeners through an ocean of sonic exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Conference of the Birds — This opening track introduces the album's thematic depth through its expansive structure and emotive instrumentation, setting a tone of introspective exploration.
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    The White Umbrella — With its haunting melodies and intricate arrangements, this track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse narrative with musical complexity, creating a vivid auditory experience.
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    Sea of the Dying Dhow — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's essence with its sweeping soundscapes and layered instrumentation, delivering a poignant reflection on life's transience.
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    In Dead Palm Fields — Closing the album, this lengthy piece serves as a culmination of the thematic elements explored throughout, blending dynamic shifts and emotional crescendos.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Conference of the Birds 9:13
  • 2 Indian 1 4:40
  • 3 The White Umbrella Intro 1:53
  • 4 The White Umbrella 8:42
  • 5 Water 3:26
  • 6 Sea of the Dying Dhow 6:20
  • 7 ATOLL 0:44
  • 8 The Killing Tent 4:18
  • 9 Indian 2 2:40
  • 10 Return to Gulu 6:16
  • 11 In Dead Palm Fields 10:58

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