Easy Listening > Apace/Pinnacle Easy Listening

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This is a review on an album (or rather triple album - see below) that I have only just bought today, but I like it so much already that I decided to do a review on it. OK, so that was just a little bit of an over exagarration on my part but hey-ho. Only released back in the November of 2007, this is in fact a 3-CD set in the form of a compilation of some of the best loved hymns from the past. I say that it is a compilation, but this is only just ...
...inlay cards to state otherwise. As well as this, all of the songs sound as if they are sung by the same group of people (believe it or not sounding Scottish but we all do love them for it). As already noted, there are in fact 3 CDs in this box set. And the track listing is, as follows: CD1: 1. Amazing Grace. 2. Rock Of Ages. 3. Holy Holy Holy. 4. The Old Rugged Cross 5. Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee 6. In the Sweet By and By 7. A Mighty Fortress is ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Voices , Great
Disadvantages: One or two Songs I don't like

...two albums All Angels and Into Paradise. Their music comes under the opera , pop , classical and crossover genres. * Sancte Deus * This song starts off with one singer, then two singers and then the rest of the group join in. This song is very 'church choir'. The music appears too loud , as can't hear voices in some places on the song and the vocals are not that too clear. Not my favourite song. * In Paradisum * The music is played quite fast ...
...else to say about this song…um…..there is the sound of violins… * Make Me A Channel * This song starts off with all four of the girls singing. I like this song. It is sang beautifully and their voices blend well together. The song goes on with only one singer while the others 'oooh' and 'ahh' in the background. Another good song! * Swing Low * This song sounds like there isn't any music to it. Swing Low shows off one of the girls' rich voices. ... Read review

Advantages: Calming and soothing music.
Disadvantages: The tracks all generally resemble one another.

...this is characteristic of Gregorian chant and an inexorable style of chant. I would recommend this CD to be used as a meditative background sound or one to just listen to and be enveloped in, providing a great way to relax or even sleep. It is possible to purchase for £10, however it has been sold for more. Prices may have even been reduced further now so it may be of greater value to purchase now. ... Read review

Advantages: Very professional production
Disadvantages: Does not stand out from similar offerings

Not sure what it is about this particular recording that has garnered so many accolades. Yes, it's soothing, pleasant and melodius, but so are most chants , and to my admittedly inexpert ears ,this is no better than similar offerings that often turn up in the 'price reduced' racks of record stores, book and gift shops. An expert in this form of music may well disagree , but I reckon that if you are simply in the market for relaxing sounds, you could ...
...local church . You will often find a good selection of very similar recordings that have not had the benefit of a major recording company to promote them, but they are none the worse for this in terms and content or quality Why plough funds into the cloisters of some far-flung monastery when there are plenty of lovely old churches closer to home that would appreciate a donation to their coffers. ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant sounding, stirs the imagination
Disadvantages: Not for anyone afraid of classical music

There are some people who think that music from a movie soundtrack isn't going to be any good without the dramatic backdrop of a raging battle or a lingering kiss. Well, not the case with the Narnia soundtrack. The main theme in itself is amazing, filled with built up suspense and gorgeous sounds. The best track is quite possibly one titled Battle. As the name suggests, it is the same song which plays during the big battle between the witch and ... Read review