A singular talent, dement has had a significant impact on roots music. Check out sing the delta by iris dement on amazon music. Iris dement was born on this day near the town of paragould, arkansas. View iris dement song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Sing the delta is uplifting and heartbreaking, ripe with twang and soul. Ive been east, ive been west and north from that sweetness i just cant ever divorce. Music profile for iris dement, born 5 january 1961. My life is the second album released by singersongwriter iris dement. One of the greatest songwriters this world will ever know rolling stone iris dement remembers john prine in a moving essay mash viral commentary. Lifeline, iris dements first release on her own flariella records, springs from memories of her youthtime spent singing gospel as a young child. From her debut at 25 infamous angel to her latest sing the delta the soul and depth is undeniable. Iris dement sing the delta 2012flac uploaded 0 20, size 366.
Iris dement and sing the delta is a case study on how to execute this feat near flawlessly. The trackless woods officially streets on aug 7th, 2015. Sing the delta, an album by iris dement on spotify. Although she put those plans on hold to get married, her singing voice was an inspiration and influence for her youngest daughter iris. In my mind, pictures line the walls of a place i used to know, and vividly recall.
The youngest child of pat dement and his second wife, flora mae. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises dement s first original material in sixteen years. Flora mae dement, who passed away in 2011 at 93, was a devoutly religious woman, so southern gospel music was always a part of her repertoire. Pedl, ascap, latinautor, warner chappell, and 3 music rights societies. Search for and download any torrent from the pirate bay using search query iris dement. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Iris dements first album of new material in 16 years, sing the delta, is a complex and beautiful triumph. This page is managed by authorized representatives of singer and songwriter, iris dement. Iris dements first album of original songs in 16 years sing the delta out oct 2nd. Infamous angel 1992 was an auspicious debut, roundly praised by critics, that fell through the cavernous cracks in the publics appetite for noncommercial country. Iris dement sing the delta the trackless woods flariella, 2012 2015. Considered one of the finest artists of her generation. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises dements first original material in sixteen years. 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.
Iris dement has returned with her first album of original music in 16 years, sing the delta. From iris dements upcoming album sing the delta, out 10. Dement returned three years later with 2015s the trackless woods, a collection of poems by 20th century russian poet anna akhmatova adapted to music. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. 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 rodney crowell. Merlin redeye distribution on behalf of yep roc records. The album brings the delta to life through timeless songs, dements richly evocative voice and support from a cast of firstcall musicians including al perkins, reese wynans, and album co. Iris dement has made a career of writing and singing songs about faith and pain and perspective. Dements musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. So youre headed down a southern way passing thru the delta some time today. Iris notes in the booklet are wonderful, and the inclusion of the brilliant lyrics is an essential part of any iris dement album.
At the age of three, her devoutly religious family moved to california, where she grew up singing gospel music. Dement returned in 2012 with her most recent album, sing the delta, which prompted npr to call her one of the great voices in contemporary popular music and the boston globe to hail the collection as a work of rare, unvarnished grace and power. Less totally hers than sing the delta, the trackless woods is nonetheless another sign of the renaissance of a historic voice of american folk music and, i hope, the promise of ever more to come. Iris dement tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including let the mystery be, our town, my life, when my morning comes around, wasteland of the free. Iris dement best 5 songs video twang nation the best in. Iris dement, sing the delta sing the delta is the rootsfolk singersongwriters first album of new songs in 16 years. Its a sentiment that she tucks away in one of the later verses of mama was always telling her truth, a heartfelt tribute to her mother, and its indicative of what makes dement such a distinctive and deeply empathetic. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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. Sing the delta is the fifth album by country and folk singer, iris dement. Iris luella dement is an american twotime grammynominated singer and songwriter. Dec 29, 2012 the hardest thing for a singer songwriter to do is to write to their vocal strengths. Iris luella dement, born january 5, 1961, is a noted folk, alternative country and gospel singersongwriter. For iris dement, music is the calling that forces her into the spotlight.
Audio iris dement sing the delta 2012flac uploaded 0 20, size 366. Jamey johnson and alison krauss sing seven spanish angels live in washington d. John prine and marty stuart sing souvenirs at the country music hall of fame and. Stream tracks and playlists from iris dement on your desktop or mobile device. Iris dement always sounded like she was from another century, but now she actually is. Iris dement at old settlers music festival driftwood, texas, 2007 she sang four duets with john prine on his 1999 album in spite of ourselves, including the title track.
We have 4 albums and 119 song lyrics in our database. Iris dement lyrics find all lyrics for songs such as im still in love with you, i dont want to get at. 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. Find iris dement discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Find iris dement discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Iris dement sing the deltairis dement sing the delta from sing the delta price. Jan 04, 2014 iris dement was born on this day near the town of paragould, arkansas. Iris dement is an acclaimed singersongwriter whose 1992 debut infamous angel was hailed by rolling stone as an essential album of the 90s. Nov 12, 2012 iris dement s first album of new material in 16 years, sing the delta, is a complex and beautiful triumph. I n one of the critical lines from sing the delta, iris dement sings, when it all goes dark and i start losing visioni gotta go back to telling my truth. As the americana movement that she helped to initiate back in the earlytomid 90s took off in popularity, iris dement for the most.
Iris dement will close out a 16year gap since her last album of originals on october 2, when sing the delta is released on the acclaimed folk singers flariella label. She reunited with john prine in 2016 for his second duets album for better, or worse and performed on two tracks. The album, released on 2 october 2012 via flariella records, comprises. Features song lyrics for iris dements sing the delta album.
In my mind, pictures line the walls of a place i used to know, and vividly recall i love. 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. Iris dement the night i learned how not to pray youtube. In one of her best known songs, mamas opry, singersongwriter iris dement tells the story of playing alongside her mother during her childhood as she listened to her sing. Great song from iris s latest album sing the delta. Listen to iris dements sing the delta the new yorker. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Iris dements sing the delta full of paradoxes singersongwriter iris dement draws on her upbringing in arkansas for inspiration for her new album, sing the delta.
Sing the delta 2012 81 metascore based on 16 critics go on ahead and go home. Sing the delta by iris dement 634457570726 cd barnes. Iris dement sing the delta lyrics and tracklist genius. Iris dement was rightly considered to be one of the finest singersongwriters in america. Iris dement best 5 songs video twang nation the best. As well as recording a series of successful solo albums, dement has sung duets with artists such as steve earle and emmylou harris and has featured on the albums of many other performers.
The songs on sing the delta took a long time to make their way to iris dement. It was by pure chance that iris dement opened the book of russian poetry sitting on her piano bench to anna akhmatovas like a white stone. Sing the delta presents twelve selfpenned compositions from one of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in american music. 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. Iris dement out of the fireiris dement out of the fire from sing the delta price. Iris dement born 5 january 1961 in paragould, arkansas, usa is a grammynominated american countryfolk singer and songwriter. Features song lyrics for iris dement s sing the delta album. 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. Songs more honest and moving than sweet forgiveness and after youre gone are rarely heard. Jul 24, 2012 from iris dements upcoming album sing the delta, out 10. Albums include infamous angel, my life, and in spite of ourselves.
She is a piano player first, and this brings a whole other layer of uniqueness to her approach to country music. Iris dement, one of the most celebrated countryfolk performers of our day, returns with her first album in 8 years. For iris dement, music is the calling that forces her into. The pirate bay the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site. 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. Twenty years later, dements fifth album sing the delta tackles similar questions headon, with a similar capacity for acute skepticism, but with a twist.
And the music is very inspired by the delta, where you were born and were raised till the age of 3. Welcome to the official facebook page for iris dement. Iris dement to sing the delta, first new music in 16. Released in 2012, sing the delta, her first album of original songs in 16 years, found her working again within the sparse and emotional quilt of her earlier releases. 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. For iris dement, music is the calling that forces her into the spotlight dement describes herself as extremely shy, but says that when the songs started coming to me, i felt i didnt have the. 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. Dement was born in paragould, arkansas, the 14th and youngest child of pat dement and wife flora mae. 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. One of the most celebrated countryfolk performers of her day, singersongwriter iris dement was born on january 5, 1961, in rural paragould, arkansas, the youngest of 14 children. Iris mother had harbored dreams of going to nashville and starting a singing career. Get iris dement setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other iris dement fans for free on. Iris dement our town northern exposure soundtrack official music video fixed audio duration.
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