Lisa Gerrard is an Australian musician, singer, and composer known for her ethereal voice and unique singing style.
Gerrard grew up in a culturally rich environment in Melbourne, influenced by Mediterranean music from her Greek neighborhood.
She co-founded the influential band Dead Can Dance, which became known for its unique blend of ethereal wave and world music.
Biography
Early Life
Lisa Germaine Gerrard was born on April 12, 1961, in Melbourne, Australia, to Irish immigrant parents. Growing up in Prahran, a suburb known for its vibrant Greek community, she was surrounded by Mediterranean music, which significantly influenced her artistic development. Gerrard began her musical journey in Melbourne's Little Band scene, an experimental post-punk movement, where she formed bands and created original music. It was during this time that she met Brendan Perry, with whom she would later co-found the influential group Dead Can Dance.
Career
Dead Can Dance was formed in 1981, initially as a quartet, but later became a trio with Gerrard, Perry, and bassist Paul Erikson after relocating to London. The band gained acclaim for their unique sound, blending ethereal wave and world music, and released several successful albums, including "Spiritchaser" and "Anastasis," both of which topped the Billboard Top World Music Albums Chart. After the band's split in 1998, they reunited in 2005 and continued to tour until Gerrard's departure in 2022. In addition to her work with Dead Can Dance, Gerrard has had a prolific solo career, releasing her first solo album, "The Mirror Pool," in 1995, and collaborating on numerous film scores, including those for "Gladiator" and "The Insider."
Personal Life
Lisa Gerrard is a mother of two daughters, Lashna and Teresa, from her former marriage to Jacek Tuschewski, an audio director and sound designer. She currently resides in rural Victoria, Australia, where she operates her own studio, producing film music and continuing her artistic endeavors. Gerrard's distinctive vocal style, characterized by glossolalia and her dramatic contralto voice, has left a lasting impact on the music world, making her a celebrated figure in contemporary music.
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Discography
Sun and Moon2026
- 1.The Dance of the Birds6:46
- 2.Jovano7:29
- 3.Marea7:06
- 4.Rain Butterfly4:35
- 5.Dropping into a Dream3:11
- 6.Sun and Moon6:19
Come Tenderness2024
- 1.Come Tenderness3:29
- 2.Estelita3:57
- 3.In Exile6:05
- 4.The Sea Whisperer4:24
- 5.Become2:31
- 6.Seven Seas4:58
- 7.Abwoon3:58
- 8.Serenity3:29
- 9.Wandering Star2:28
- 10.Whispers3:50
- 11.Of Love Undone3:47
One Night in Porto2023
- 1.Heleali (The Sea Will Rise)6:40
- 2.Noyalain (Burn)6:24
- 3.Deshta (Forever)5:58
- 4.Aldavyeem (A Time to Dance)5:40
- 5.Orion (The Weary Huntsman)7:16
- 6.Keson (Until My Strength Returns)6:03
- 7.Do So Yol (Gather the Wind)7:15
- 8.A Blessing4:04
Exaudía2022
- 1.When the Light of Morning Comes5:12
- 2.Until We Meet Again6:07
- 3.Fallen7:24
- 4.Exaudia4:57
- 5.Stories of Love, Triumph & Misfortunes5:37
- 6.Stay With Me5:25
- 7.Exaudia (reprise)4:19
It's Not Too Late2022
- 1.Hear Me Out3:43
- 2.I'm Praying For Silence5:32
- 3.If Dreams Were Life5:04
- 4.Belive In Yourself4:39
- 5.It's Not All Lost3:17
- 6.If You Could Get Back To The Roots4:28
- 7.It's Not Too Late4:35
- 8.Searching For A Lost World4:38
- 9.Into The Light4:20
Burn2021
- 1.Heleali (The Sea Will Rise)5:48
- 2.Noyalain (Burn)4:12
- 3.Deshta (Forever)5:13
- 4.Aldavyeem (A Time to Dance)4:36
- 5.Orion (The Weary Huntsman)6:11
- 6.Keson (Until My Strength Returns)4:40
- 7.Do So Yol (Gather the Wind)4:29
Symphony no. 3 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs"2020
- 1.Symphony no. 3, op. 36: I. Lento – Sostenuto tranquillo ma cantabile26:16
- 2.Symphony no. 3, op. 36: II. Lento e largo – Tranquillissimo8:59
- 3.Symphony no. 3, op. 36: III. Lento – Cantabile‐semplice16:01
- 4.Vehadi12:07
Melodies of My Youth2019
- 1.Roots5:14
- 2.Wayfarer3:20
- 3.Birth3:10
- 4.Nocturne6:00
- 5.Confession5:55
- 6.America3:24
- 7.Australia4:03
- 8.Nightmare6:55
- 9.To Those We Love3:34
BooCheeMish2018
- 1.Mome Malenko3:30
- 2.Pora Sotunda4:24
- 3.Rano Ranila2:45
- 4.Mani Yanni4:45
- 5.Yove2:39
- 6.Sluntse4:47
- 7.Unison3:12
- 8.Zableyalo Agne5:22
- 9.Tropanitsa2:52
- 10.Ganka3:49
- 11.Shandai Ya3:17
- 12.Stanka4:22
Twilight Kingdom2014
- 1.Blinded2:52
- 2.Adrift5:24
- 3.Our Kingdom Came6:05
- 4.Estelita3:57
- 5.Neptune7:10
- 6.Seven Seas4:57
- 7.Become2:31
- 8.Too Far Gone6:45
- 9.Of Love Undone3:46
- 10.The Veil2:18
Diaries of Hope2013
- 1.From the Abyss / Z otchłani12:17
- 2.Lament17:21
- 3.Dream / Marzenie4:44
- 4.In a Dark Hour / W szarą godzinę6:04
- 5.Epitah / Epitafium7:39
The Trail of Genghis Khan2011
- 1.Sükhe6:31
- 2.Call of the Steppes, Part I5:28
- 3.Call of the Steppes, Part II1:51
- 4.Earth & Sky5:39
- 5.Tigon4:23
- 6.Call of the Steppes, Part III3:08
- 7.Shelter4:46
- 8.Asena3:36
- 9.The Starving Steppe2:41
- 10.The Nomad's Path4:02
The Black Opal2010
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Departum2010
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Come Quietly2009
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Farscape2008
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Lisa Gerrard2007
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The Silver Tree2006
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Immortal Memory2004
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Whale Rider2003
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Gladiator: More Music from the Motion Picture2001
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Gladiator: Music From the Motion Picture2000
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The Insider1999
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Duality1998
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The Mirror Pool1995
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- 4AD
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
Groups
- Dead Can Danceoriginal · 1981current
- Microfilm1980–1981
Played together with
Brendan PerryDead Can Dance · 1981 · original- David KuckhermannDead Can Dance · 2012 · percussion
- Gus FergusonDead Can Dance · 1984–1987 · additional
- James PinkerDead Can Dance · 1983–1987 · additional, percussion
- Michael EdwardsDead Can Dance · 2005–2005 · additional
- Paul EriksonDead Can Dance · 1981–1982 · original
- Peter UlrichDead Can Dance · 1983–1995 · additional, membranophone
- Pieter BourkeDead Can Dance · 1995 · additional
- Richard AvisonDead Can Dance · 1985–1987 · additional, tambourine
- Scott RogerDead Can Dance · 1983–1987 · additional, bass
- Simon MonroeDead Can Dance · 1981–1982 · original
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Gerrard, Lisa Germaine Gerrard, Λίζα Τζέραρντ, Лиза Жеррард, Ліза Джеррард, Լիզա Ջերարդ
Lisa Germaine Gerrard is an Australian musician, singer and composer. She is a former member of the group Dead Can Dance, which she formed with music partner Brendan Perry. Known for her unique singing style technique (glossolalia), she has a dramatic contralto voice and has a vocal range of three octaves.
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