. . . Dream in Red is a wonderfully crafted salute to the strange and
magical world of Peter Gabriel. Gabriel was always open to
experimentation, and as this album takes his work to even further
levels of interpretation . . . The energetic track "Red Rain" races
with adrenaline as if it were being pumped through excited veins and
crashes through the speakers like the pleasant surprise of a brief but
blustery summer thunderstorm. Another emotional stalwart is "Engu
Biko," a traditional African folk song that serves as kin to Gabriel's
protest song "Biko" about the murdered anti-apartheid activist of the
same name. "Here Comes the Flood" is an orchestral composition, with
violins so stunning you'll begin to believe that the only flood will be
what comes from your eyes as your heart melts and dies, giving its soul
up to the mercy of the music . . . All Music Guide
“ A gorgeous album influenced by music from around the world . . . you’ll be enchanted and love the musical and lyrical poetry of this album.”
“ . . . breathtakingly beautiful to behold . . . a phenomenal fusion.”
“. . . a very special piece of work that totally blows me away.”
“ . . . a transcendent work of art.”
“ . . . a sonic place of ageless beauty.”
“ . . . Starks’ arrangements express the depths and heights of human emotion in epic style.”
. . . for music lovers who are on constant lookout for new hybrids and
new sounds, The Taliesin Orchestra is going to continue climbing the
charts they've already conquered. This is their 6th CD in 6 years, and
already they've starred at #1 on Billboard's indie classical album
chart, and #1, #4 & #8 on other Classical Crossover charts. It's
easy to see why . . . it's all in the arrangements. Super ones here.
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