Words for the Dying

by John Cale

Words for the Dying cover art

Produced by Brian Eno, this ambitious project finds the Velvet Underground co-founder merging contemporary orchestral composition with profound literary inspiration. The centerpiece of the album is 'The Falklands Suite', a sweeping arrangement of Dylan Thomas poetry set to full orchestra and a Welsh boys' choir. The record bridges Cale's avant-garde classical training with his highly emotive pop sensibilities.

Genres

  • Classical Crossover
  • Modern Classical

Tracklist

  1. Introduction
  2. There Was A Saviour Interlude I
  3. On A Wedding Anniversary
  4. Interlude II
  5. Lie Still, Sleep Becalmed
  6. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
  7. Songs Without Words I
  8. Songs Without Words II
  9. The Soul Of Carmen Miranda