REVIEW: Peter Urlich, Pathways and Dawns (Projekt)
- Mike Pfeiffer
As the drummer and percussionist for Dead Can Dance, Peter Urlich doesn't stray too far from their uniquely eloquent sound on Pathways and Dawns. Like Dean Can Dance, Peter draws upon a number of traditional instruments, horns, flutes, pipes and strings and employs them in a modern interpretation, leaving the listener quietly seduced by the subtly lush arrangements.
The opening track "Taqaharu's Leaving" is the story of a child leaving to war, the song like others is played in epic detail. While not quite as distinctive, Peter's voice is surprising a close match to his fellow bandmate and producer on this release, Brendan Perry. A sense of majesty and mystery is conveyed through all tracks on Pathways and Dawns.
Although Peter has a tendency to lean too forward in a folk direction which may detract from the strength of his haunting compositions, this is a great release for fans of Dead Can Dance and other Projekt records.
