Foretold in the Language of Dreams is a 2002 album by Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas

Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" . Her music has been influenced by many styles including Arabic, hip hop, drum 'n' bass and reggae.Atlas began her career as part of...

 and Marc Eagleton. It represents a departure from Natacha Atlas' usual music by being more ambient in style.

Foretold in the Language of Dreams includes collaborations with a string of musicians with whom she has never worked previously - Andrew Cronshaw on zither, Syrian qanun player Abdullah Chhadeh, and two tracks with the Greek band Avaton. Despite the liner notes claims of "computer malarkey" being employed, the overall sound is acoustic, a stark contrast to her previous work.

The single "Zitherbell" was used in the end credits of Jonathan Demme's 2002 film "The Truth About Charlie," but the song does not appear on the official soundtrack for the movie. Instead Natacha Atlas is listed in the credits of the cast of characters for the film as "The Spirit (Voice)."

Track listing

1. "Etheric Messages"
2. "Dawn Bayati"
3. "Zitherbell"
4. "Sobek On The Prowl"
5. "Therapeutic Space"
6. "Simun"
7. "Power Of Vibrations"
8. "Damascus"
9. "Yeranos"
10. "Meetings With Reconciliation"
11. "Solace"

External links

• Official website