Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart [Import] [Original recording remastered]

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Digitally Remastered Edition of Morrison's Final Album for Warner Brothers in the U.s., But Several Into his Contract with Polygram Elsewhere. It is the Final Album of his Ethereal Perod, Where He was Trying to Explore a Hybrid Sound of Modern Jazz Idioms and Still Stay True to his Roots. As it Was, his Fascination with his Native Celtic Music was Growing at the Time as Reflected in 'celtic Swing' and the Instrumental Tracks Here. 'rave on John Donne' and the Title Track Are Just Two of the Highlights. This was also Mark Isham's Final Album with Morrison and the Follow Up 'sense of Wonder' Confirmed that it was the End of this Era.

Tracks:

Higher Than The World
Connswater
River Of Time
Celtic Swing
Rave On, John Donne
Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No. 1
Irish Heartbeat
The Street Only Knew Your Name
Cry For Home
Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No. 2
September Night

Customer Reviews:

I love Van...but this isn't my favorite........2007-04-09

I think Van is sleepwalking through this one a little bit, but Van sleepwalking is better than almost anyone else at full effort. Several other reviews say they find it spiritual...if that is what you are looking for, I think "No Guru, No Method, No Teacher" is better.

So beautiful and haunting.......2005-12-28

You can start to hear a flatness in Van's voice--a strain that afflicted him for several albums--but this is a masterpiece of restraint and release. It's a genuine stand-out in a career filled with many 5-star albums.

Couldn't connect to this one.......2005-05-06

I was a Van Morrison fan back in the late 60s and early 70s. This was my first foray back to his music in 30 years, based on the album reviews, I expected to find the strong songwriter with the great voice, perhaps gone in some new direction. I didn't find that.

So I should start with some encouraging words for others who might want to explore this. Listen to the samples! I didn't. At best, this is an album of mood music, something to play in the background. It has some pleasant melodies, some artistic aspirations, and Van Morrison's voice has lost none of its appeal. Other reviewers find spirituality in his music, perhaps you will too.

That having been said, this really isn't quite as good as I rate it. I listened to this album off an on for weeks before deciding I wasn't going to get it. There is a great deal of repetition within songs and so no musical development. If the songs were spiritual, I would expect to go on a journey, not around in circles. The music has so little punch that it almost seems designed for anonymity. The potential exception is Irish Heartbeat, but it is spoiled by a very poor mix, as if it is chained down to be as mediocre as the rest of the album. His voice needs to stand out!

But I will come back some day and pick another one, he hasn't lost this fan yet.

Soulful and lilting: my favorite Van Morrison ever.......2005-02-22

This is one of my "ten CDs for a desert island" albums: I've been in love with it since it came out in the mid-Eighties. It's aged well, too. Van definitely explores his mystical side here: he's a strong poet and singer.

Aside from his beautiful vocals, which are masterful as usual, there are several instrumental pieces on this recording. Back-up singers (gorgeous, full-voiced women) supply uncommon depth; the dreamy piano and guitar, breathy saxophone, and delicate bass work make this (honestly) the best "lie in bed all day Sunday with your lover" music I can think of.

It's an exquisite recording. I can't count the number of friends I've gifted with it. It's deep, and it's broad.

To quote him, "I'm just wild about it. I can't live without it" (the inarticulate speech of the heart).

Enduring Favorite.......2003-09-06

I too have been listening to Inarticulate Speech of the Heart for over 15 years. I have both LP and CD versions and enjoy both. While I have a number of Van Morrison works, ISOTH continues to be my all-time favorite and I never tire of it. If I were stranded on an island and could only have 10 CD's to listen to for the rest of my life, ISOTH would be on my list and probably near or at the top. If you don't own this work, get it - you will not be disappointed. You will hear somethine new everytime you listen to it.

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Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition of Morrison's Final Album for Warner Brothers in the U.s., But Several Into his Contract with Polygram Elsewhere. It is the Final Album of his Ethereal Perod, Where He was Trying to Explore a Hybrid Sound of Modern Jazz Idioms and Still Stay True to his Roots. As it Was, his Fascination with his Native Celtic Music was Growing at the Time as Reflected in 'celtic Swing' and the Instrumental Tracks Here. 'rave on John Donne' and the Title Track Are Just Two of the Highlights. This was also Mark Isham's Final Album with Morrison and the Follow Up 'sense of Wonder' Confirmed that it was the End of this Era.

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Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart
Van Morrison
Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-12-28

Tracks:

Higher Than The World
Connswater
River Of Time
Celtic Swing
Rave On, John Donne
Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No.1
Irish Heartbeat
The Street Only Knew Your Name
Cry for Home
Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart No.2
September Night

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