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Carnival Within: Dead Can Dance Tribute

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Although some of these covers tend towards the forgettable, this is a pleasant enough album. The delightful exceptions include the magnificent Ulysses by Surface 10 - a very impressive version with its solemn world-weary male voice and beautiful arrangement, the aggressive/erotic punk Cantara by Evil Mothers and the spooky, whispered Carnival Is Over by Leather Strip. And why is The Unbiquitous Mr Lovegrove covered twice? Far better candidates for memorable cover versions would have been Persephone (The Gathering Of Flowers) or The Host Of Seraphim. I can understand that DCD fanatics won't appreciate this album, but the above three tracks make it worthwhile.

Man, the last two reviews would make you think that it was entirely noise. It's actually got some really good songs on here. Granted some of the songs could have been left off an no one would have noticed, a couple of songs sound just like Dead Can Dance, but there are a few that are gold. Leaether Strip's cover of The Carnival is Over was a perfect interpretation of DCD's style.

i think i won't be able to be smart enough with my english to correctly writing here how far this "album" is from the original DcD spirit, having tried to mix (?) it through a piece of software i presume and put into these immortal songs some hip hop or dance or crust like that.

This isn't that bad of a CD. The one reviewer below got it right... this isn't the greatest by no means, but if you're a DCD fan you'll enjoy some of the songs on this.

This CD is worth it for the Leaetherstrip version of the "Carnival is Over". The whole thing is very mellow and atmospheric. It's not as good as DCD, but if you recognize and like these bands, you'll probably like this CD.

Dead Can Dance is that kind of band you cant review by this time. You can only watch its beauty, listen to that immortal music and voices of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. This is a legend, which we have to respect and pay worships. "The Carnival Within" is an obvious tribute to simply unearthly band, the one strange thing is that CD is single. The selection of bands is uncommonly felicitous, but not all songs deserve the prototype. Maybe because its impossible to get close to that inimitable ideal, which is Dead Can Dance. Maybe because songs of "The Carnival Within" should be more delicate as the object of tribute, because very often hard notes are breaking out in sudden places; in short here goes a storm without storm warning. Heart was bleeding for "Cantara" and "Yulunga" over lack of customary heavenly vocals and adorable clear percussion in their rehashes. Something like relief was given by Rheas Obsession, Javroe & PBK and Surface 10 with Athan Maroulis. In "Mesmerism" Rheas Obsession kept subtly those elusive notes of gothic charm, at the same time being themselves. "I Can See Now" by Javroe and PBK is agreeable for ears by soft singing and original sound. As for Athan Maroulis, hes not guilty for that his voice is familiar with vocals of Brendan Perry, and so his soloing in "Ulysses" was rather effective and realized. Leaether Strip had wildly fabulous sound in "Carnival is over", but, sorry, I laughed when Ive heard a whisper instead of speaking at least.

Some of these reviews would make you think that it was entirely noise. It's actually got some really good songs on here. Leaether Strip's cover of The Carnival is Over was a perfect interpretation of DCD's style. It was truely inspired by them, and plays great in their style. It's a great pay back for what Dead Can Dance gave to the gothic community.

Many who are fans of Dead Can Dance will most likely seek this CD, thinking it is a collection of DCD songs performed by loving fans. I was always led to believe that "Tribute" means that you love the music and are attempting to re-create it with all the emotion that you received from the original. This is not that. Any fan of Dead Can Dance will most likely agree that they are not...."goth".... This title is a collection of DCD songs performed by a few low profile "goth" groups/bands/artists? who take themselves too seriously. From the hissing/raspy serpentine representation of The Carnival Is Over, which attempts to have you off yourself in a fit of depression to the 2...count them, 2 recreations of The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove. These both are sorry attempts to recreate the magic of the original. For loyal followers of Dead Can Dance who are depressed (as I am) over the break-up, this is not anything that can see you through or carry on the beauty and magic of the originals. Save your money....you won't regret it.

being a hard core dead can dance fan, this just didn't do it. maybe if i hear the hole album!!