1981-1998
Dead Can Dance
I’ve never been a big fan of New Age, but somehow DCD has mixed traditional Irish folk music with the musical style. The lead singer’s voice is remarkable. I suggest you get the box set (above) it includes 3 CD’s that spans their entire exsistence and a DVD that has interviews and about a 17 minute performance in Dublin. The band’s live performance on the DVD is incredible. At one point they have 4-5 percussionists playing different instruments. DCD is not depressing, but they are haunting. You can tell they are a little influenced by Fairport Convention (Richard Thompson).