OVO (UK / CD)

• The Story Of Ovo - More Info - Listen
• Low Light - More Info - Listen
• The Time Of The Turning - More Info - Listen
• The Man Who Loved The Earth / The Hand That Sold Shadows - More Info - Listen
• The Time Of The Turning (Reprise)/The Weavers Reel - More Info - Listen
• Father, Son - More Info - Listen
• The Tower That Ate People - More Info - Listen
• Revenge - More Info - Listen
• White Ashes - More Info - Listen
• Downside-Up - More Info - Listen
• The Nest That Sailed The Sky - More Info - Listen
• The Tree That Went Up - More Info - Listen
• Make Tomorrow - More Info - Listen

As well as drawing on many references within our own folk traditions, the music also draws on the cultural origins of the many peoples that now comprise contemporary British culture. It layers Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Australian and European elements against a mostly contemporary British backdrop. From 12th century hurdy gurdy to didgeridoo, from the pulsing rhythms of the Dhol Foundation and the nostalgic brass of the Black Dyke Band, from Arab laments over drum and bass to meditative moments with string section - the soundtrack is a really eclectic mix. It is also a story of forbidden love.

I have really enjoyed working with the singers, all of whom have added a lot to the music. Elizabeth Fraser, Paul Buchanan, Alison Goldfrapp, Iarla O Lionaird and Richie Havens are some of my long time favorite voices and I was delighted that they were willing to take a part. Their performances covered a real range of emotions that brought the OVO family to life.

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On June 12th 2000, Peter Gabriel released OVO, his haunting music to the Millennium Dome Show on Real World/Virgin Records. Written and produced by Gabriel, OVO is the end result of two years of work and brings together a multitude of different musical origins, cultures, instruments and guest vocalists. OVO tells the story of three stages of human evolution through the lives of three generations of a family. It is about a family in transition, divided by internal conflict and by the changes going on around them.

Different versions of this release

• OVO (UK / CD)
• OVO - The Millennium Show (UK / CD)