Get all the lyrics to songs on sing the delta and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. My life is the second album released by singersongwriter iris dement. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution cc. Iris dement is an acclaimed singersongwriter whose 1992 debut infamous angel was hailed by rolling stone as an essential album of the 90s. She is a piano player first, and this brings a whole other layer of uniqueness to her approach to country music. Iris dement born 5 january 1961 is an american countryfolk singer and songwriter. Dixie horns, weeping slide guitar balladry and bright, gospeltinged piano swirl as iris contemplates religion, love and family with introspection and imagery that few singersongwriters can convey. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises.
Youtube jewel, alison krauss, dan tyminski singing in perfect harmony jump to 1 min duration. Sing the delta the arkansas delta, not the mississippi one is her first new album of original material in 16 years her previous album, 2004s lifeline, was a collection of her versions of the gospel hymns she sang as a child, and it fits right into the quilt of her earlier albums, full of searching, yearning songs that ache more than they. Iris dement has returned with her first album of original music in 16 years, sing the delta. Considered one of the finest artists of her generation all music, iris dement has returned with her first album of original music in 16 years, sing the delta, out october 2 on her own flariella label. Infamous angel 1992 was an auspicious debut, roundly praised by critics, that fell through the cavernous cracks in the publics appetite for noncommercial country. She was the fourteenth and last child of pat dement and the sixth child of his second wife, flora mae. Songs more honest and moving than sweet forgiveness and after youre gone are rarely heard. Courtesy of the artist iris dement possesses one of the great voices in contemporary popular music. A late bloomer, iris dement released her first album in 1992 at the age of 31, but quickly established herself as a respected songwriter in the americana mode. The album brings the delta to life through timeless songs, dement s richly evocative voice and support from a cast of firstcall musicians including al perkins, reese wynans, and album coproducers bo ramsey and richard bennett. Iris dementsing the deltavinyl recordacoustic sounds. In october 2012, she released sing the delta, her first album of original songs in 16 years. The songs on sing the delta took a long time to make their way to iris dement. Iris dement, sing the delta sing the delta is the rootsfolk singersongwriters first album of new songs in 16 years.
Iris dement makes music that celebrates humanitys efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we dont feel so. Iris notes in the booklet are wonderful, and the inclusion of the brilliant lyrics is an essential part of any iris dement album. Sing the delta is the fifth album by country and folk singer, iris dement. Released in 2012, sing the delta, her first album of original songs in 16 years. Iris dement and sing the delta is a case study on how to execute this feat near flawlessly.
August 19, 2015 iris dement the trackless woods 2015. Download the android app to get lyrics to the songs you play. Iris dement s first album of original songs in 16 years sing the delta out oct 2nd considered one of the finest artists of her generation all music, iris dement has returned with her first album of original music in 16 years, sing the delta, out october 2 on her own flariella label. Reviews of sing the delta by iris dement, fifth release, and first for 16 years, from the arkansas country folk singersongwriter.
Iris dements first album of original songs in 16 years sing the delta out oct 2nd considered one of the finest artists of her generation all music, iris dement has returned with her first album of original music in 16 years, sing the delta, out october 2 on her own flariella label. Iris mother had harbored dreams of going to nashville and starting a singing career. Iris dement born 5 january 1961 in paragould, arkansas, usa is a grammynominated american countryfolk singer and songwriter. All i can really add is, sing the delta is well worth the wait if you are not touched by this music, then you have no soul. Sing the delta is the rootsfolk singersongwriters first album of new songs in 16 years. Iris dement born 5 january 1961 in paragould, arkansas, usa is a grammy. An arkansas native now living in iowa with her husband, folk musician greg brown, iris dement is still a southerner at her core. Boston globe heralded her 2012 album sing the delta to be a work of rare, unvarnished grace and power. John prine and iris dement sing in spite of ourselves live from the sessions on 54th st. Sing the delta 2012 folk iris dement download folk music. Dement was born in paragould, arkansas, the 14th and youngest child of pat dement and wife flora mae. So youre headed down a southern way passing thru the delta some.
Features song lyrics for iris dement s sing the delta album. John prine and iris dement in spite of ourselves live. Combining elements of folk, gospel and country, her rich lyrical landscapes and captivating music have earned two grammy nominations and the respect of many of her peers such as john prine, emmylou harris and. Iris voice soars over a bluesy crawl on the kingdom has already come while the night i learned how not to pray is a vivid story about the tragic death of a young boy and subsequent religious reckoning. Dement s albums in the 90s were highly praised for mixing elements of. Her music is a patchwork of country, folk, and gospel influences, sung in a breathtaking soprano twang that evokes mountain streams, county. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises dements first original material in sixteen years. The album brings the delta to life through timeless songs, dements richly evocative voice and support from a cast of firstcall musicians including. Dement recorded four duets with prine that earned her a grammy nod the.
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Dement s father played fiddle at dances during his early years. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. On october 2, 2012, dement released her first album of original songs in 16 years, sing the delta. Iris dement makes music that celebrates humanitys efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we dont feel so redeemed. Her music is a patchwork of country, folk, and gospel influences, sung in a breathtaking soprano twang that evokes mountain streams, county fairs, and midnight train whistles. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of sing the delta 2012 by iris dement at mp3caprice. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Dement has sung duets with steve earle and emmylou harris and is featured on the albums of many other performers. Nov 12, 2012 iris dement s first album of new material in 16 years, sing the delta, is a complex and beautiful triumph. The album brings the delta to life through timeless songs, dement s richly evocative voice and support from a cast of firstcall musicians including. So youre headed down a southern way, passing thru the delta some time today. Iris dements emotionally complex sing the delta wbur news. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises dement s first original material in sixteen years. Nov 07, 2012 iris notes in the booklet are wonderful, and the inclusion of the brilliant lyrics is an essential part of any iris dement album.
Iris dement has her first album of new songs in 16 years. Sing the delta is uplifting and heartbreaking, ripe with twang and soul. In my mind, pictures line the walls of a place i used. Although she put those plans on hold to get married, her singing voice was an inspiration and influence for her youngest daughter iris. Iris dements first album of new material in 16 years, sing the delta, is a complex and beautiful triumph. Kansas metropolisprimarily based country singersongwriter, with an acclaimed capability to create nuance out of everyday pain and triumph. Shop our newest and most popular iris dement sheet music such as the old gospel ship, or click the button above to browse all iris dement sheet music. Sing the delta is iris dements first album of new songs in 16 years. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. From iris dements upcoming album sing the delta, out 10. Its been 16 years since her last album of original material, 1996s the way i should. In my mind, pictures line the walls of a place i used to know, and vividly recall i love.
Find similar albums to sing the delta iris dement on allmusic. So youre headed down a southern way passing thru the delta some time today. Iris dement is an acclaimed singersongwriter whose 1992 debut infamous angel was hailed by rolling stone. She was born near the town of paragould, arkansas but grew up read more.
Iris dement was rightly considered to be one of the finest singersongwriters in america. Oct 01, 2012 listen free to iris dement sing the delta go on ahead and go home, before the colors fade and more. Dement was the fourteenth and last child of pat dement and the sixth child of his second wife, flora mae. Now dement returns after sitting on the sidelines for the entire altcountry explosion, which her music surely inspired. Dec 29, 2012 the hardest thing for a singer songwriter to do is to write to their vocal strengths.
You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Reviewer stuart munro, writing in the boston globe, says. The album was dedicated to her father, patric shaw dement, who died in 1992. Features song lyrics for iris dements sing the delta album. Oct 02, 2012 sing the delta is the fifth album by country and folk singer, iris dement. Ive been east, ive been west and north from that sweetness i just cant ever divorce. Iris dement sing the delta lyrics and tracklist genius. She was born near the town of paragould, arkansas but grew up in california, where she was exposed to and influenced by country and gospel music.