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Reviews:

GOTHIC REVUE

Every song on this disc is like an aged fine wine. To be sipped occasionally and cherished as something that you will never experience again. And then you can do it once more. - Azrael

STARVOX

"...captivating and extremely moving to listen to, her voice is constantly riddled with an intense amount of feeling."

DARK REALMS (USA)

We did not forget the dark ethereal music fans this month. Once again, a highly artistic package arrived containing the sophomore release of Dawn Desiree's Dancing, Dreaming Longing.... This release is a tapestry that combines soprano vocals, medieval influences, electro-pop, world beat and ethereal piano stylizations. This release takes Desiree into the same league of Loreena McKennit and it is high time the rest of the world noticed as well. The lyrics are heartfelt and introspective without being a dalliance towards the mawkish. Even with the incorporation of electro dance tracks, the work is dark and gentle enough for ethereal fans while being beat-laden for club kids. Don't be surprised to hear the tracks "Revenge" or "Plastic Girl" emanating shortly within your favorite club. Dancing, Dreaming, Longing... is the type of recording one needs to have around after an emotional storm and the healing has begun. Highly Recommended! - Mike Ventarola

GRAVE CONCERNS (USA)

Woohoo, some true opera and classicaly oriented music! It's about time we starting getting some more good classical music in the promo sector around here. Outside of Amy Song, a simply amazing pianist who must be seen to be believed, nothing much has been going on in the world of classical from what I can tell that hasn't been done a thousand times before. Dawn Desiree definitely brings a nice twist and element to the field, though, with her lightning fast piano playing on the intro track, light tribal,techno (on occasion) and trip hop elements on the percussion, soaring soprano vocals and her wide range of classical influences. Not to mention she's a redhead, and we need some redheads with talent since Tori Amos has become little more than coffeehouse music anymore. Her vocals are the star of the show though, never falling into the oft-overdone and studio made ethereal effects, preferring instead to use a from-the-throat, controlled operatic style. It's really really difficult to pick a favorite on here, since each one has it's own kind of dreamworld, but I really recommend this CD, esp. for those tired of the same old, reverbed-to-hell ethereal out there these days. Or for anyone in general who just wants to stand in awe of what operatic training can do.

Rating: 10/10

COLLECTED SOUNDS WEBZINE (Sweden)

Former Rain Fell Within singer Dawn Desiree' has created an impeccable solo record. Mark and Michael Riddick assist her on various instruments. The gorgeous opener "Waltz of the Afterlife" showcases her angelic voice to its finest effect. "Dance in Time" has echoes of Tori Amos circa "Boys for Pele" and adds layers of its own ethereal kind. Its beauty is exquisite and painfully real. "Revenge" is more aimed at the dance-floor and succeeds in getting there while still retaining the airy feel of the other tracks. "Plastic Girl" is hauntingly sparse and has a sound not a million miles removed from Bjork's "Vespertine". This album is a beautifully packaged work of art. It should seal Dawn Desiree's reputation as one of the best singers around.