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Released 20 years ago

The Silver Tree

Lisa Gerrard · 2006

64 min · 14 tracks · dark wave · ethereal wave

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a meditative journey through diverse emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative journey through soundscapes
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • ethereal vocals for introspection
  • for serene afternoon escapes
  • immersive experience with headphones

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Silver Tree' was released in 2006, Lisa Gerrard had already established herself as a prominent figure in ambient and world music, particularly known for her work with Dead Can Dance. This album marked her continued evolution as a solo artist following the critically acclaimed 'Immortal Memory' from 1999, showcasing a deepening of her artistic vision while exploring new sonic territories.
Stylistic neighbors
Dead Can Dance· Enya· Cocteau Twins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Exile 6:04
  • 2 Shadow Hunter 2:04
  • 3 Come Tenderness 3:29
  • 4 The Sea Whisperer 4:26
  • 5 Mirror Medusa 4:51
  • 6 Space Weaver 7:22
  • 7 Abwoon 3:57
  • 8 Serenity 3:31
  • 9 Towards the Tower 10:22
  • 10 Wandering Star 2:33
  • 11 Sword of the Samurai 1:35
  • 12 Devotion 8:02
  • 13 The Valley of the Moon 3:32
  • 14 Entry 2:46

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