Dead Can Dance, founded in 1981 in Melbourne, Australia, is an iconic band known for its ethereal soundscapes, which encompass a vast array of world music influences, neoclassical ambience, and Gothic undertones. The core duo of Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard has been the heart of the group, and they have been consistent in crafting a distinct sound that defies simple genre classification. Their music, often featuring Gerrard's otherworldly contralto and Perry's baritone, has been described as hauntingly beautiful and has gathered a devoted international following.

Perry and Gerrard moved to London in 1982, where they signed with the then-independent record label 4AD. There, they released several critically acclaimed albums like "Spleen and Ideal" (1985), "Within the Realm of a Dying Sun" (1987), and "The Serpent's Egg" (1988). Although the band went on hiatus in 1998, with Perry and Gerrard pursuing successful solo careers, Dead Can Dance has reunited several times for tours and album releases, demonstrating the timeless appeal of their music. Most of their recent releases, like those listed, are live recordings from their significant 2005 tour, which showcased the band's profound live performance abilities, spanning across various countries and providing fans with the essence of their mesmerizing and transcendent concert experiences.

Genres

Ethereal Wave

Neoclassical Darkwave

Related Artists

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Latest Release

Selections from North America 2005

Dead Can Dance

Album - 21 Tracks - Released July 8, 2022