thélème presents their latest masterpiece, 'all we get is life', a captivating album that delves into the depths of human emotion. Released on 22 November 2024 via Aparté, this 1 hour and 4-minute journey is a testament to the artist's ability to craft a sonic tapestry that is both haunting and beautiful.
The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of pieces, including works from 'The Second Book of Songes' and 'Song Books: Solo for Voice'. These compositions, such as 'Die not before thy day' and 'Song Books: Solo for Voice No. 49', showcase thélème's skill in interpreting the works of renowned composers. The album also features other notable tracks, including 'Five', 'Lady if you So Spight mee', and 'Shape Of My Heart', which demonstrate the artist's versatility and range.
Throughout 'all we get is life', thélème's unique voice weaves together a narrative that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The album's themes of love, loss, and mortality are conveyed through a range of emotional landscapes, from the sorrowful 'Mourn, mourn, day is with darkness fled' to the poignant 'I saw my lady weep'. With 'all we get is life', thélème has created an album that is a powerful exploration of the human experience, and one that will linger with listeners long after the final note has faded.
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Tracks
Song Books: Solo for Voice No. 49. The Year Begins to Be RipeJohn Dowland, Jean-Christophe Groffe, Ziv Braha
The Second Book of Songes: No. 4, Die not before thy dayJohn Dowland, thélème, Jean-Christophe Groffe
The Second Book of Songes: No. 5, Mourn, mourn, day is with darkness fledJohn Dowland, thélème, Jean-Christophe Groffe
The Second Book of Songes: No. 3, Sorrow, sorrow, stay, lend true repentant tearsJohn Dowland, thélème, Jean-Christophe Groffe