Ulrich thinks he got the ultimate fan trip--to play, record, and tour
with his favourite band, Dead Can Dance. His memoir details the early
days, from signing with 4AD, recording their first album, then heading
off on tour with the Cocteau Twins. There follow insights into the
legendary period of the 4AD label of the 1980s; contributing to This
Mortal Coil; guesting with Wolfgang Press, Pieter Nooten and Michael
Brook, and Modern English; and touring the US for the first time in
1990. Following his departure from DCD, Ulrich remained close with
Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard, and his memoir tracks their parallel
paths over the following decades. A must for fans of Dead Can Dance and
the 4AD label, and at the same time, a fascinating slalom through the
ups and downs of trying to pursue a vision through the music industry.