The Wake

Wake is a condensed compilation of highlights chosen by Brendan Perry from the out of print limited edition box set which was released by 4AD in 2001. The compilation spans Dead Can Dance's entire career, including the last track that Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry completed as the band The Lotus Eaters. Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry formed Dead Can Dance in the early '80s, releasing eight critically acclaimed and highly individual albums during their seventeen year career with 4AD. As well as being a unique musical force, Dead Can Dance are also one of the most commercially successful 4AD bands, selling millions worldwide.

Since the band's split in 1998, both Lisa and Brendan have continued making music. Brendan Perry released his stunning Eye Of The Hunter album in 1999 and Lisa Gerrard has recorded solo albums and contributed her glorious vocals to film scores such as The Insider, Heat and Gladiator, for which she was received a Golden Globe award and was nominated for an Academy Award. Lisa also did the soundtrack to the award winning New Zealand movie Whale Rider.