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It is a beautiful song that I can never tire of listening to. After that introduction, I began what would become a steady relationship with the electronica act. One of my college roommates lent me his copy of KARMA and that is what got me hooked. Either way, the song has worn out its welcome with me over the years. Having it placed in between songs sung by women was a bit disjointing. It was already on KARMA so I don't know why it was added here on POEM.
I am not a fan of Leigh Nash for most of the time but I definitely enjoyed her contribution to POEM (as well as other Delerium albums). The music has the right balance of pop and ambient music with a dash of classical. Her distinctive vocals gives "Innocente" a haunting quality to the song. I often get the chills when I listen to the song. It has been nearly a decade since a former roommate of mine converted me into a diehard Delerium fan. It was different but overtime I have grown to love that song. I do think the song might have sounded better if it was at the beginning or end of the cd.
My personal favorite song on the entire album is "A Poem for Byzantium" sung by Joanna Stevens (formerly of Solar Twins). The hooks, the lyrics, and Joanna's polished vocals was a killer combination. The womens' vocals are enchanting as always for this fan of MB. Of all the Delerium cds I have heard over the years, POEM is easily my personal favorite. I should also note Joanna also sings on "Myth", another lovely number.
Another wondeful song is "Aria" which features the classical vocal group Mediaeval Baebes. I personally enjoyed Matthew Sweet's vocals on "Daylight". The only song I am truly tired of is "Silence". Asides from "Silence", the entire album is joy to listen for me even after eight years since its release.
This is Delerium best album. I highly recommend it if you are a fan of this type a music.
For those that are Delerium fanS you won't be disappointed, however saying that I don't think we need Silence repeated as are some other tracks. Top track for my mind is "A poem for Byzantium" you'll enjoy hearing it over & over again. Cant go wrong with this CD.
I was not overly fond of some earlier Delerium CDs. It works so well. However, I have to admit that I have always loved Sarah McLachlan's voice, and this version of Silence was a hit, too. I was even getting tired of some of the newer stuff from Enigma. The words are creative and literate, the music has melody and meaning, and the vocals are all excellent. Then, this came out. I'm not a huge fan of electronica, or dance. My two personal favorites are A Poem for Byzantium featuring Joanna Stevens and Fallen Icons featuring Jenifer McLaren.
A wonderful idea. Different vocalists, new songs and the electronica at the service of the music and the singers. This is a very unusual, very lovely CD. A damned good CD
"Aira" is by far my favorite track on this CD but that doesn't mean the others aren't great either. It starts with a haunting intro and a dark minor note beginning giving the sense of a foggy morning and watching it get brighter outside.
I remember getting excited over the release of this album when it came out. While not surpassing or even matching it's predecessor "Karma", 2000's "Poem" is a really good follow-up to that masterpiece.
"Aria" is my favorite song on this CD. I think what made it not dissapointing was that I was not expecting another "Karma" and that helps.
"Poem" is a very good sounding album throughout though it took time to digest. An exotic rhythm comes in and the song becomes a sunny day mood song like as if the fog cleared out.
"Temptation" is another great track I enjoy.
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