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The Mirror Pool

Lisa Gerrard · 1995

68 min · 16 tracks · dark wave · ethereal wave

A haunting blend of ethereal vocals and world music textures that evoke deep emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting vocal landscapes to explore
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • evocative soundscapes for reflection
  • immersive listening for introspection
  • gentle waves of emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat tempos
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Mirror Pool' is Lisa Gerrard's first solo album after her groundbreaking work with Dead Can Dance. This album showcases her unique vocal style and compositional depth, solidifying her position as a distinctive voice in the world music genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Dead Can Dance· Enya· Cocteau Twins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Violina (The Last Embrace) 5:43
  • 2 La Bas (Song of the Drowned) 7:41
  • 3 Persian Love Song (The Silver Gun) 2:33
  • 4 Sanvean (I Am Your Shadow) 3:48
  • 5 The Rite 3:22
  • 6 Ajhon 3:09
  • 7 Glorafin 4:50
  • 8 Majhnavea's Music Box 1:34
  • 9 Largo 2:52
  • 10 Werd 1:39
  • 11 Laurelei 5:58
  • 12 Celon 6:06
  • 13 Venteles 2:37
  • 14 Swans 5:47
  • 15 Nilleshna 6:29
  • 16 Gloradin 3:56

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