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Universal Hall
Rock · 2003 · 12 tracks

Universal Hall

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A hushed, spiritual retreat into minimalist folk. Recorded at the Findhorn community, it trades stadium anthems for intimate piano and Celtic stillness.

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It's like a weekend retreat at a Scottish monastery in album form.

A profound, quiet stillness that feels like a sanctuary from the modern world.

Universal Hall · vs · The Waterboys
Serene+4.0σ

Serene saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
This Light Is for the World
3:31
02
The Christ in You
3:18
03
Silent Fellowship
4:59
04
Every Breath Is Yours
4:29
05
Peace of Iona
6:13
06
Ain’t No Words for the Things I’m Feeling
2:33
07
Seek the Light
2:37
08
I’ve Lived Here Before
3:08
09
Always Dancing, Never Getting Tired
3:16
10
The Dance at the Crossroads
1:13
11
E.B.O.L.
2:15
12
Universal Hall
6:24
Moments Worth Waiting For
The hypnotic, repetitive piano motif on Peace of Iona that feels like a physical prayer.
The sudden, joyous burst of traditional fiddle on The Dance at the Crossroads breaking the stillness.
The intimate, close-mic vocal delivery on The Christ in You that sounds like a secret shared in a hallway.
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