First Time Hearing Dead Can Dance - The Carnival is Over (Reaction!!)

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[@OCTOPUSILAT]

Damn ! Dead Can Dance in here ?! Polo ... you should explore more of their work ! This band is fabulous ! Lisa Gerard is the other singer of this band ! All of their albums are fantastic ! I can't wait for you to listen to them !

[@alicedeeper]

Absolutely. A truly unique approach to music.. "Myth Wave" perhaps. Though there are other acts somewhat in the vicinity of DCD, they truly remain iconic and peerless in their art.

[@craigulatorOne]

definitely do more of DCD , The Host of Seraphim, American Dreaming, Children Of The Sun, Yulunga....the list goes on. Lisa Gerrard is a Phenom, and Brendan Perry is in his own right. The band is so odd, but so very satisfying, like the most primordial soulful and haunting music ever. Lisa has a vocal range that is unbelievable, and she can put you into a trance with her glossolalia...

[@wintermoonomen]

A brilliant group that carries such a great range of musical influences from this dreamlike scape you just heard to almost a tribal rhythm. Glad you did this!

[@anomieus]

Every DCD song is a new experience. They have a huge catalogue. You can often discern a theme within each album, a different influence from varying cultures around the world. Please explore more of their work! Might want to check out Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil now.

[@mackdog3270]

I've always loved the album "Within the realm of a dying sun". I remember hearing them for the first time on hearts of space, a fall special, and it blew me away. I miss that show.

[@dariiofernando]

The Serpent's Egg >>>>>>

[@oglschmitt]

Hearts of Space? you are bringing back the memories my friend.

[@terri-b7492]

All of DCD back catalogue too the present are just off the map.They are fantabulous without question,they take you on a spiritual journey if you are prepared to go that extra mile YOU will never regret it,in fact you might just fall in love with them.Like I have.Blessings too all DCD fans new and old

[@davidbailey6397]

Holy crap!!! You’re reacting to this song ? One of my favorite Dead Can Dance songs ! Who is the patreon who recommended this and can we give them a big ,fat kiss? You’re the first person I’ve seen to react to Dead Can Dance ,too .

[@Loquaria]

Yay! Dead Can Dance! I was really hoping you'd find them eventually! Such an amazing group! Their sound is beautiful and can be varied. One of my favorites of theirs is Black Sun.

[@bat8675]

Black Sun!!! One of my favorites

[@wesbeuning1733]

This group is one of my all time favorites

[@MisterWondrous]

Congratulations! You may well be the first reactor to have found Dead Can Dance! I was wondering who would be that resonant chamber. Mind you, Lisa Gerrard sings many if not most of DCD's songs, and her voice is of a higher quality than your average singer or artist. She is the voice in "Gladiator" soundtrack. And from all I can ascertain, they do not release any bad songs, or filler. When old prog classics turnt commercial, ears gravitated to this band, among others, as a true progression from the golden age, which concluded around '74. Spin the wheel and land on any of their songs, on any of their albums, and you will find creative vision, and quality music.

[@snarkyguy2657]

Man, you're just hitting all of my favorites as of late! Edit: If you liked the bar "The procession moves on, the shouting is over. The fabulous freaks are leaving town." then you may want to check out the song "The Eternal" by Joy Division, as it's an extension of the first lyrics of that song. I can't help but think that "The Carnival is Over" might be an ode to the band Joy Division in certain ways (the history of the band & the problems they faced until the end, etc.). If you like somber music, it doesn't get much more somber than Joy Division (I'd highly suggest them for you).

[@GrimrDirge]

For Dead Can Dance, I would strongly recommend Yulunga or Oman. Brendan Perry sings in Oman, which is a real treat even though I love Lisa Gerrard's unique style.

[@VOLatile_MiX]

No way, I can't BELIEVE you found your way to DCD. - some amazing music. This song is maybe a bit low-key for your intro to them though. Their live album ,Toward the Within is a top 5 for me.

[@jluvjewels8]

If you want to feel like your soul is being drawn from your chest, aching to soar into the unknown, yet having the feeling of being called ‘home’ whilst wrapped in serenity then listen to Sanvean (I Am Your Shadow) Same artist. Lisa Gerrard is simply subliminal!

[@tessasilberbauer6219]

Oh man, the memories.... these people did such amazing things with rhythm and style and voice (I fell in love with Lisa Gerrard's voice so hard) Funnily enough I never actually got round to seeing much of their videos, so that was something cool too - thank you

[@mongooz24]

Gothic Frank Sinatra. Once you hear the comparison to old Blue Eyes you can never unhear it. Great track.

[@user-fc8hd6kh2f]

yes!!!!!

[@SKIntruder]

Epic, just frickin epic! Love DCD! Also one of the best live bands ever!

[@robcherry7157]

Damn I am 48 and bringing me back to my late teens early twenties. I have fond memories with a beautiful girl while we listened to this album.

[@tishbite69]

Polo! You're really spoiling me! Dead Can Dance are one of my all-time favourite groups. My favourite song by them is from their first album / ep It's called The Arcane....They originally signed to a British independent label called [4AD]. Which was also home to my all-time favourite band Cocteau Twins. The female singer in DCD I'd famed for her exordinary vocal range. But Brendan's voice has a beautiful rich baritone to it. Which is so soothing & warm. This sing has such a rich melancholy to it. Thanks for your reaction it was sweet. 🖤

[@dianajemison105]

Wow! I haven't heard this in yeeeears. What a pleasant surprise.

[@sydbay01]

Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard. A beautiful duo you should definitely explore into further.

[@leavemealoneimjustfreespirted]

Holy mother of the hammered dulcimers! I am super excited to see this one. Lisa is extremely special. First time seeing dead can dance was over 20 years ago. Love, love, love them ✨️

[@piotrrybka318]

The meaning of this piece is not that difficult to understand. The carnival here is a symbol of the carefree childhood, the constant fun, the fascination with the magic of the surrounding world, then the strange emotions of adolescence that no one else sees, first love, and the multitude of voices, one of which kept saying that the carnival is over. The video captures very well the awesomeness that ends for everyone when adulthood begins. This is why the theme of passing, of ending, of leaving, is so emphasised in the lyrics and the video.

[@martinhamburg2301]

If I could give you multiple thumbs up just for reacting to Dead Can Dance, I would.

[@CynthiaPrice79]

So, if you were not aware, Polo, this band is a duo, which includes, as the female half, Lisa Gerard. That name may be familiar, as she has been involved in several film scores, especially in the late 90s, and early 2000s.

[@nomisnestral6956]

I was 16 when this came out and it made me feel like I was a thousand years old - in a good way. I'm (only barely) 46 now and yet still looking forward to the next time the circus comes (to) town.

[@brendaowens2466]

That is a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing this with us. I would have never heard of this if not for you.

[@H82BUagain]

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[@erich.1355]

As much as I love Dead Can Dance, this is far from their best track. "Yulunga" would get my vote, and the whole Spiritchaser album is solid. PS> Their name is in reference to some cultures where an animal is sacrificed in making a musical instrument so that, when it's played, the 'dead can dance again'.

[@oglschmitt]

Where did this come from?? Wow, major props Polo for reacting to such an obscure band. For at least two decades I have listened to this song whenever I needed a dose of tranquility. I love Brendan Perry's voice. It's very deep and warm and his used of fry ad very subtle distortion give him such a weathered and wizened sound. Basically he sounds very fatherly. Even if you don't react to any more of their songs, I would recommend checkin out some of their other work, particularly Within the Realm of the Dying Sun. As for the meaning of the song, I always interpreted it as being about the end of childhood and the loss of innocence. Thank you very much for this.

[@LetsPatchItUp]

The memories this song, this band, stirs in the center of my lost youth and many times broken heart. I weep and feel the joy I had in me back then❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yvesbarriere2922]

One good song from them is: The wind that shakes the barley

[@outernothingness1177]

The soundtrack to my unhappy teenage love stories. They're gone and well nigh forgotten, but the music survives. With all of those undercurrents still included, which adds to the effect.

[@BrandyChainz]

Their work is so phenomenal. I have seen them in concert a few times. Lisa Gerrard's aura extends out about 6 feet from her body. I could easily see it. Her singing is so haunting. I cry when I play there music. I have also used their songs for Aerial Silks acts. So much deep feeling

[@WolfOU812]

I have told my family that one day when I pass from this life, I want this song played. Dead Can Dance is such an incredible group. There's no one like them and they are spectacular live.

[@ijustneedmyself]

It's so beautiful. I wanted it to be my birth song ❤️

[@timothyedsall9424]

My ALLTIME FAVORITE SONG. The first time I heard this.. I knew what it was about.....

[@b.slocumb7763]

Please please do their song “American Dreaming” next- it’s perfect for the times!

[@nagytamasgabor2167]

Eternal...masterpiece...miracle.

[@caseyfurtado8688]

Yess, you absolutely have to check out some of the Dead Can Dance songs that Lisa Gerrard sings. She's otherworldly. Some of her solo or outside of DCD stuff is absolutely transcendent. I recommend "Sacrifice" or "Sanvean" as some widely available examples on here to really see her magic!

[@dariiofernando]

One of my fav bands , 🙏🏻

[@philb323]

I traveled from SFL to Ny in 2004ish to see them at Radio City Music Hall. All time great performance. Made it out to the Alex Grey museum during the same trip. You should know who he is by now. 😉

[@carlaamick71]

That spinner fits perfectly with the video

[@KatJaguar1122]

Omg you don’t even know what hearing this is doing to me. Seriously big time. It brings back a serious serious mode from so many years ago and another place. I got to attend their concert here in Atlanta. I don’t remember what year.

[@danielmcbride2375]

Props for discovering DCD. I hope you play more from them. The whole towards the within album is amazing.

[@TJMalana]

React to Dead Can Dance “Mesmerism” I love that song so much!! Lisa Gerrard actually sings in English lyrics in that song.

[@Bodziek75]

DCD jest ze mną od 1990 i mimo chwilowego rozstania dalej wierzyłem że bedą znów razem śpiewać i tworzyć dla nas wspaniałą muzykę ❤❤

[@cathierockey5123]

I used to gypsy dance at a Renaissance Faire and we used a lot of their melodies. Just to share. A song that means a great deal to me is Cowboys and Angels by George Michael. I was in a car accident in 1982. My face went into the windshield. I am still very self aware of the scars on my face. This song hit me in so many ways, but the line"that scar on your face, that beautiful face of yours" helped me accept the scars. There are other parts of the song that are meaningful too, that line just always jumps out at me. When I'm feeling down, I listen to the song. It's on the Listen Without Prejudice album (1990 or 1991) I'm not 100% sure. The whole album is amazing, but this song gets to my heartstrings. ❤

[@yvesclepkens242]

My favourite is "How fortunate the man with none". A truly treasure for the mind and heart.

[@citygrrl6820]

YES

[@raazazuul32]

If you're going to do DCD, it has to be The Host of Seraphim

[@sgagne1]

Wow... Quelle belle chanson pour débuter le voyage au travers des albums de Dead Can Dance... La suivante ?

[@kevinb4079]

The song I always play for someone that has never heard of DCD is Rakim.

[@DjWellDressedMan]

Dead Can Dance: Saw DCD live twice and the same for Lisa Gerrard solo shows, all show were beyond amazing and just what you would think, wowowowow.

[@AKDA101]

This song means a lot to me. Thanks for reacting, too it.

[@sapphirerose9502]

Wow!!!! I have been watching your reactions for a long time (subscribed when you found Tool) and I have to admit when I saw this I was shocked!! I didn't know anyone but me remembered this group! Please check out: Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (really any song is fine, that is just one of my favorites) Faith and the Muse - The Wind that Shakes the Barley (acapella and it's beautiful)

[@RandomJane104]

This band is so unique. Absolutely magnificent live. I've been a fan since the early 90's.

[@linorosi8002]

Great reaction and a gratis song... i want this little masterpiece at my funeral

[@kellyrowland1906]

No but seriously this song is so beautiful and carry’s such a deep meaning 🥺💗 such a beautiful song makes me cry

[@sydbay01]

❤❤❤

[@philthymiller]

I'm having this played at my funeral. My wife hates it because it makes her cry. I feel the "someone's calling" meaning God & the carnival is my life. 👌😍

[@amandaschneider9578]

Dead Can Dance is so amazing. "I can see now" into "American Dreaming" is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend

[@Poopscipade]

I seriously didn't realize that the kinetic spinning thing wasn't part of the video until it was over. It actually fit in pretty well back there.

[@ChrisPartykaMusic]

Dead Can Dance are special

[@bat8675]

Thanks for the react👏 what Up Next🤔 Dead Can Dance: The Host of Seraphim, Some music isn’t heard…. it’s experienced… If that took you to the clouds, this will take you to another Planet 😆 Oh FYI no need to look at the lyrics, you won’t need them😉

[@bat8675]

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[@carlaamick71]

Let's go!

[@ReflectionTool637]

Love Dead Can Dance, but I guess I like much more they're stronger/darker/more impactful/? songs like: Act II : The Mountain, Act II : The Invocation, Opium, Yulunga, Anabasis & Kiko.

[@vulgarprophet2689]

Wow this one brings me back

[@yeahboiii6640]

Great band. I have loved them for a long long time. Another great tune from them and featuring Lisa singing is Kiko.

[@charliek60]

Thanks for playing my request ! Amnesia next one.

[@magia_zhizni]

Thanks a lot for reaction on Dead Can Dance❤

[@Triall00]

Big fan of Dead Can Dance. Also Tool. Lisa Gerrard’s voice (from DCD) has a much more haunting / moving voice. Try Host of Seraphim; kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXLcp-PaLZlgdk

[@CorpGoth]

Love DCD! Recommend checking out PJ Harvey, Dress, V Festival 2003 and Nick Cave, Weeping Song or Do You Love Me? 🖤

[@christopherhuot2826]

❤️ love DCD😅

[@neworld2114]

Bringing me back a bit! There were a few bands that were connected with the voodoo satan drum troupe style - like crash worship was one

[@mapomme31]

Yes it make sens! Please more of DCD. You have to listen the female singer. It is emotion in note. Sorry for my english not my birth language. 😊

[@garth56]

When I first heard this song I remember saying that's Frank Sinatra meets The Doors.. And you know what I still think that today.. It's so weird.. In every HiFi show you would hear TDCD because their recordings were top notch but I'd never heard this.. Lisa yes but this no.. It still makes me tear up because that day I heard this..Well put it like this it was not a good day!!

[@alexandriatzilinis3020]

Anything from Toward the Within❤❤❤

[@cryptoidmonkey3985]

Yep.

[@leonjean4984]

Please give them another chance in play ubiquitous Mr lovegrove

[@stevebarber8501]

DCD. A link to the transcendent.

[@chrisjones7352]

Bruh! If you haven't reacted to Tool - forty six and two covered by O'Keefe music foundation...good gawed! Kids killing it man. A must see!

[@thomashverring9484]

Damn, Polo! I listened to Dead Can Dance and Lisa Gerrard a lot in the nineties! I still listen to them once in a while. A truly unique band, and Lisa Gerrard is absolutely unique. SO it's also a bit funny the first one you hear isn't her singing. Still a wonderful song!

[@An9310_]

Being more familiar with Gorillaz than Dead Can Dance, I gotta say, this reminds me a lot of Empire Ants by Gorillaz.

[@strangegirl421]

❤❤❤DCD❤❤❤

[@TheSshadow7]

Dead Can Dance is AMAZING. This isn't their amazing stuff. Anything off Speen and Ideal, Within the Realm of a Dying Sun, or the first song from Serpent's Egg. Lisa Gerrard...there's no one like her.

[@necaacen]

the host of seraphin by dead can dance needs heard m8, very different to this btw, this band goes places

[@igorkutos826]

YULUNGA

[@lexie9466]

Please more DCD!! Yulunga or The Spider's Stratagem please❤❤🥺🥺

[@russe19642]

Dang ,i thought it was the seekers song😱i just turned 60 to make it worst 😂

[@linusfotograf]

This is a very "normal" song for being Dead Can Dance and it's lacking Lisa's singing! I strongly recommend "The Host of Seraphim"

[@leo76767]

Morphine, empty box

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

Still hoping you'll check out Gojira soon. :)

[@poloreacts27]

Thanks for reminding me

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

@@poloreacts27 Absolutely! I hope you enjoy them. :)

[@laqwishadads7675]

Love the channel dog💯 Could you react to this underground rapper named povee halo, and his new album named “Icarus”

[@Dan-ji4db]

Please react to Mastodon

[@lagangel7991]

DCD , Xavier.

[@glenseivers8318]

New Metallica Polo. Get on it bro!!

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

Please cover ladies like Eurythmics Annie Lennox in Would I Lie to You? It’s killer.

[@Uriel77200]

Host of Seraphim and Perciphany. This is a creepy but good band. Sound awesome, but they def. have some occult ties. Hard for me to endorse as a Christian, but man.....sounds good.

[@JesusLopez-sj9ps]

But who is calling?

[@apriIIa]

can you react to nuts by lil peep it's pretty short, really good song

[@AntoineVanGeyseghem]

=D

[@christopherquarry6234]

Sry but all I see in my head when I hear this song is a man sitting on a recliner in a dark trailer with a snub nosed 38 shaking in his right hand and a bottle of jack Daniels shaking in his left hand blood everywhere a one year old kid crying in the back bedroom and cop cars pulling up out front and a old rotary phone ringing constantly next to him, JS