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01. "The Golden Age" 02. "Run Boy Run" 03. "The Great Escape" 04. "Boat Song" 05. "I Love You" 06. "The Shore" 07. "Ghost Lights" 08. "Shadows" 09. "Stabat Mater" 10. "Conquest Of Spaces" 11. "Falling" 12. "Where I Live" 13. "Iron" 14. "The Other Side"
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| Description: | Golden Age by Woodkid, released 14 March 2013, includes the following tracks: "The Great Escape", "I Love You", "Ghost Lights", "Stabat Mater" and more.
This version of Golden Age comes as a 1xCD. - Debut album from Grammy Award nominated French director, producer and designer Yoann Lemoine, AKA Woodkid. Includes the singles 'Iron', 'Run Boy Run' and 'I Love You'. As well as his own work, Woodkid has directed videos for the likes of Lana Del Ray ('Born to Die'), Drake ('Take Care') and Katy Perry ('Teenage Dream')Some (or maybe all) come with a sticker on the jewel case. Incl. a 16 pages booklet, with the cat.# 0602537276264 on the final page (back).
On CD face:
? &© 2013 Green United Music, under exclusive license to Universal Music Domestic Pop, a division of Universal Music GmbH. ... Made in the EU. BIEM/SDRM. LC00407. 0602537276264 "The Golden Age" is the critically acclaimed debut album by French artist Woodkid, presented here as a high-quality CD edition from renowned label Island. Blending orchestral arrangements, powerful percussion and cinematic songwriting, this album unfolds like a soundtrack to an imaginary film. Dark brass sections, sweeping strings and emphatic drums meet Woodkid's distinctive, deep vocals to create a dramatic, emotional atmosphere that moves between melancholy, grandeur and intimate confession. Lyrically, "The Golden Age" explores themes of youth, identity, transformation and inner conflict, inviting listeners to dive into a cohesive, narrative-driven sound world rather than a simple collection of songs.
As a complete work, the album is meticulously structured: tracks transition seamlessly between fragile, piano-led moments and towering, hymn-like climaxes. The production is rich and detailed, yet always in service of the songs' emotional core. This CD format offers the album in its intended sequence and sound quality, ideal for listeners who want to experience "The Golden Age" from beginning to end without distraction and with the full dynamic range of its orchestral sound design.
Woodkid, the musical project of Yoann Lemoine, is known for combining music, visual art and storytelling into a unified artistic vision. Before focusing on his own music, he made a name for himself as a director of high-profile music videos. As Woodkid, he quickly attracted international attention through his EPs and the powerful singles that preceded "The Golden Age". His work is characterized by a strong cinematic aesthetic, both sonically and visually, which has earned him a dedicated global fanbase and acclaim in both the music and art worlds.
Island, the label behind this CD release, has long been one of the most influential names in popular music and beyond. With a history of supporting distinctive, boundary-pushing artists, Island has built a reputation for quality, artist-focused development and carefully curated releases. By releasing "The Golden Age", Island underlines its commitment to innovative, genre-defying music and to albums that are conceived as coherent, artistic statements rather than mere collections of tracks. |
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| Producer: |
Sebastian, The Shoes, Woodkid |
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| No. of tracks: |
14 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
3727626 |
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