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Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi

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  • Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Conductor: Karl Jenkins
  • Composer: Karl Jenkins
  • Audio CD (26 Aug 1997)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony Classical
  • ASIN: B0000029MA
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 181,197 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Song of Tears
2. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)
3. Song of the Spirit
4. Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)
5. Song of the Trinity
6. Chorale III (Vocalise)
7. Song of the Odyssey
8. Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)
9. Song of the Plains
10. Chorale V (Aramaivi)
11. Song of Invocation
12. Chorale VI (Sola-Fa) /Song of Aeolus
13. Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)
14. Cantilena [*]
15. Elegia [*]

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5.0 out of 5 stars astounding, 29 Aug 2002
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This review is from: Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi (Audio CD)
This is definitely the best of all the Adiemus albums, it combines the usual African chant and classical music with rhymic beats and startling originality. This is also the only album that makes full use of the dark, rich sound of the female singer, only occasionally used in other albums. This womans voice is so powerful and moving that her songs (of which there are only three on the album)have a tendancy to overshadow the others. However each of the other tracks have a magic of their own, combining pan pipes, traditional instruments and the human voice to take the listener on a journey.

Song 3 is rousing and spirited, song 6 melancholic and pure, but by far the best song is song 8. Sung by the female singer it is achingly plaintive, the sound of a lost soul watching the stars shine over the ocean, the sound of the princess in the tower waiting for her long dead prince to come.

The music is inspiring and lyrical, harmonious and ofentimes touched with a real beauty. I would defy anyone to turn the lights out at night, listen to this album and not feel indescribably moved. An absolute must..

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What does the music of Adiemus sound like?, 29 Mar 2000
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This review is from: Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi (Limited - Gold Edition) (Audio CD)
As with many musical artists, of course, the answer to that question depends on who you ask-though they have been frequently compared to artists such as Enya, Enigma, Dead Can Dance, and Deep Forest. Because of the unique qualities of their sound, however, no direct comparison can ever be completely sufficient. The prominent sounds in the music of Adiemus are the diverse melodical chants and vocal stylings of Miriam Stockley, the harmonies of Mary Carewe and "the Adiemus singers", and the powerful backing of the London Philharmonic. Karl Jenkins himself describes the music as "an extended choral-type work based on the European classical tradition, but where the vocal sound is more akin to 'ethnic' or 'world' music"; in his words, "The sound is universal, as is the language of music [...] this music is somewhere to escape to." This was taken from the amazing Adiemus Unofficial Home Page, one of the best pages on the Internet and by far the best page containing literally everything there is to know about Adiemus!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important music of the millennium, 6 Jun 2000
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This review is from: Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi (Audio CD)
This is quite simply the most awesome CD that I have ever listened to. A classical-styled collection of pieces with a unique choral/ethnic feel, it's perfect construction and delivery gives it an instantly accessible, contemporary feel. Majestic, powerful and invocative; and yet haunting, sombre and reflective in equal measures. Beautifully melodic arrangements played wonderfully by the London Philharmonic Orchestra interwoven with the stunning vocal talents of Miriam Stockley (impressively multi-tracked), one of the UK's finest singers. Karl Jenkins is surely one of the most talented composers alive today.

If you're a fan of music, buy it immediately.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of the series continues...
Some while ago, I purchased Songs of Sanctuary, the first disc in this series. At first, I didn't realise just how good this album was... Read more
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I bought this CD from my local music store after finding the first one too... catchy. After a few times in the CD player, I was humming along to the tune and later, I was actually... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars ..and you thought the first one was something else!
I have to admit to buying Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi with a little trepidation. Having enjoyed the first recording (Songs of Sanctuary) I actually felt nervous about the second... Read more
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