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Adiemus V - Vocalise
On Vocalise, the fifth instalment in his Adiemus series, composer Karl Jenkins presents
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his first discernable lyrics (an invocation sung in English on "The Protector") and his first arrangements, quite eclectic, of classical repertoire (imagine a movem...
his first discernable lyrics (an invocation sung in English on "The Protector") and his first arrangements, quite eclectic, of classical repertoire (imagine a movem...
his first discernable lyrics (an invocation sung in English on "The Protector") and his first arrangements, quite eclectic, of classical repertoire (imagine a movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony recast as a tango). We also experience brief encounters with jazz guitar (from Martin Taylor), improvisational saxophone Nigel Hitchcock), Middle East incantations, and even backwater harmonica. It is indeed a jumble, and at times Vocalise (i.e., "wordless song") evokes impressions of intermingled jigsaw puzzles where an abundance of pieces never quite coalesce into a whole. Jenkins' most distinctive audio element, his exuberant African choir singing in a non-literal phonetic language, is again on display and is best appreciated in small doses (vocalist Miriam Stockley, a centrepiece of early Adiemus works, does not take part). Jenkins' most affecting pieces on this CD are among its quietest: the slow-building "Bendigedig" ("blessed" in Welsh, Jenkins' native tongue) and the title track, a reverent reworking of a Rachmaninov composition of the same name. Even with all its stylistic side trips, at 68 minutes fans should be able to cherry-pick enough highlights (such as the breezy frolic of "Schubert's Dance") to find contentment with this disc. --Terry Wood, Amazon.com
Adiemus V - Vocalise
On Vocalise, the fifth instalment in his Adiemus series, composer Karl Jenkins presents
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his first discernable lyrics (an invocation sung in English on "The Protector") and his first arrangements, quite eclectic, of classical repertoire (imagine a movement of Beethoven's seventh symphony recast as a tango). We also experience brief encounters with jazz guitar (from Martin Taylor), improvisational saxophone Nigel Hitchcock), Middle East incantations, and even backwater harmonica. It is indeed a jumble, and at times Vocalise (i.e., "wordless song") evokes impressions of intermingled jigsaw puzzles where an abundance of pieces never quite coalesce into a whole. Jenkins' most distinctive audio element, his exuberant African choir singing in a non-literal phonetic language, is again on display and is best appreciated in small doses (vocalist Miriam Stockley, a centrepiece of early Adiemus works, does not take part). Jenkins' most affecting pieces on this CD are among its quietest: the slow-building "Bendigedig" ("blessed" in Welsh, Jenkins' native tongue) and the title track, a reverent reworking of a Rachmaninov composition of the same name. Even with all its stylistic side trips, at 68 minutes fans should be able to cherry-pick enough highlights (such as the breezy frolic of "Schubert's Dance") to find contentment with this disc. --Terry Wood, Amazon.com
Advantages: Great harmonies and unforgettable tunes Disadvantages: Not in English!
...The first in the Adiemus series, Songs of Sanctuary is deep and moving. Its pulsing rhythms and stunning melodies begin from the very first few bars in the title track. The solists are exceptional in this particular recording but the really great moments are when the full choir are singing.
One of the best tracks, in my opinion, is 'In Caelum Fero' where the driving beats give a fantastic base line to the rising melody from the Soprano and Alto singers, a definite must for listening to when you're on the train, it expolits every second of its 7. 46 minutes of playing time.
This album gives a wonderful introduction to the whole Adiemus project and will give endless hours of pleasure to its listeners.
It was released in 1995 but is destined to become timeless....
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somewhat helpful 26.05.2007
A Dream Review ofAdiemus: Songs of Sanctuaryby
Misha13
Advantages: Calming, peaceful Disadvantages: none
...This Adiemus album is truly timeless. Musically the caressing of sound takes you away. The voices on the album have a range which exceed that of regular every-day pop bands, as it goes from very low to high pitches, all by the same singer. Calming, rubust, meditative, it has everything you could want from an album without real lyrics, but where the voice is used solely as an instrument. The single from this album, (Adiemus), had a power and a refreshing effect on it's listener. Sadly there are a lot of other tracks on the CD (such as "Hymn"), which didn't make it as a ingle, but should have. if you don't have this CD yet, go get it today....
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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
somewhat helpful 21.06.2000
it moved me Review ofAdiemus II - Cantata Mundi - Adiemusby
happybee
Advantages: it is a relaxing piece of music that will transport you to heaven and back Disadvantages: none- except if its sung badly
26.05.2007
