Whalerider
Lisa Gerrard · 2003
41 min · 15 tracks · dark wave · ethereal wave
A haunting blend of ethereal vocals and minimalist instrumentation evokes the ocean's depths and ancestral stories.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional ebb
- haunting vocals for deep reflection
- short tracks for focused listening
- evocative soundscapes of ancestry
- immersive experience of ocean depths
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Whalerider' was released in 2003, Lisa Gerrard had established herself as a prominent figure in the dark wave and world music scenes, following her acclaimed work with Dead Can Dance. This album served as her first major solo project after the band's dissolution, showcasing her unique sound and artistic vision during a period of personal reinvention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dead Can Dance· Enya· Cocteau Twins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paikea Legend 3:30
- 2 Journey Away 3:34
- 3 Rejection 1:43
- 4 Biking Home 3:26
- 5 Ancestors 1:43
- 6 Suitcase 1:04
- 7 Pai Calls the Whales 1:32
- 8 Reiputa 2:14
- 9 Disappointed 2:55
- 10 They Came to Die 2:20
- 11 Pai Theme 3:48
- 12 Paikea's Whale 4:01
- 13 Empty Water 1:40
- 14 Waka in the Sky 1:56
- 15 Go Forward 5:53
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