CD Natalie Merchant - Ophelia

CD Natalie Merchant - Ophelia. Excellent condition. Comes from a smoke free home. Natalie Merchant's 1998 album "Ophelia" is a song cycle exploring the character Ophelia from Shakespeare's Hamlet, but also reimagining her in seven diverse roles throughout history and culture. The album uses lush arrangements and Merchant's vocals to depict Ophelia's experiences as a Novice Carmelite, Suffragette, National Sweetheart, Demi-Goddess, Mafia Courtesan, and Female Cannonball. The album culminates in "Herselves," where Ophelia is portrayed as a woman driven mad by societal expectations. The album features lush arrangements, including string arrangements, horns, percussion, and collaborations with various musicians. The album is Merchant's most personal to date, and the short film allowed her to explore her theatrical side.