Steve Nieve's captivating album, Welcome to the Voice, is a masterpiece that showcases his incredible talent. Released on 1 January 2007 under the esteemed label Deutsche Grammophon, this album is a sonic journey that spans 1 hour and 31 minutes.
The tracklist is a testament to Nieve's creative genius, featuring an array of enchanting songs such as Prologue of Dionysos, Song of the Ghost of Carmen, and Grand Grand Freedom. As the album progresses, it delves into the realms of Unfailing Welcome to the Voice, Song of the Ghost of Butterfly, and Song of the Ghost of Norma, demonstrating Nieve's ability to craft mesmerising melodies.
The album's latter half introduces listeners to an assortment of emotive tracks, including To Be is Strong, Perfume Song, and The Desire of Dionysos. Troublemaker and Don't Touch Him add a touch of intensity, while Distanciation and Happiness provide a sense of contrast. The poignant Despair is followed by The Unlikely Duet, and the album concludes with the thought-provoking tracks, track by track, and air par air.
Throughout Welcome to the Voice, Steve Nieve's artistry shines, as he weaves a complex tapestry of sound that is both haunting and beautiful. This album is a must-listen for fans of innovative music, and its release on Deutsche Grammophon is a testament to Nieve's status as a visionary artist.
Tracks
Prologue of DionysosSteve Nieve, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
Song of the Ghost of CarmenSteve Nieve, Sara Fulgoni, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
Grand grand freedomSteve Nieve, Robert Wyatt, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices
Unfailing Welcome to the VoiceSteve Nieve, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
Song of the Ghost of ButterflySteve Nieve, Nathalie Manfrino, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
Song of the Ghost of NormaSteve Nieve, Amanda Roocroft, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
To Be is StrongSteve Nieve, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
Perfume SongSteve Nieve, Barbara Bonney, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
The Desire of DionysosSteve Nieve, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
TroublemakerSteve Nieve, Elvis Costello, Robert Wyatt, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices, Les Choeurs des Amis Francais
Don't Touch HimSteve Nieve, Barbara Bonney, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
DistanciationSteve Nieve, Sting, Robert Wyatt, Barbara Bonney, Sara Fulgoni, Nathalie Manfrino, Amanda Roocroft, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices, Les Choeurs des Amis Francais
HappinessSteve Nieve, Robert Wyatt, Sting, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
DespairSteve Nieve, Elvis Costello, Sting, Barbara Bonney, Robert Wyatt, Nathalie Manfrino, Sara Fulgoni, Amanda Roocroft, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada
The Unlikely DuetSteve Nieve, Sting, Barbara Bonney, Sarah Fulgoni, Nathalie Manfrino, Amanda Roocroft, Robert Wyatt, Elvis Costello, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices, Les Choeurs des Amis Francais
track by trackSteve Nieve, Sting, Barbara Bonney, Sarah Fulgoni, Nathalie Manfrino, Amanda Roocroft, Robert Wyatt, Elvis Costello, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices, Les Choeurs des Amis Francais
air par airSteve Nieve, Muriel Teodori, Sting, Barbara Bonney, Sarah Fulgoni, Nathalie Manfrino, Amanda Roocroft, Robert Wyatt, Elvis Costello, Brodsky Quartet, Ned Rothenberg, Marc Ribot, Antoine Quessada, London Voices, Les Choeurs des Amis Francais
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