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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Illumination by lesiem is a german group of cinematic soundscapes ,chant with english lyrics cutting through on every track.
if you've heard the other albums, You'll notice this one's slighty darker in tone but no less atmospheric or complex as the others.This has a more downbeat and reflective mood as it plays out.
If you like lesiem's style of music as in ENGLISH LYRICS with DRAMATIC CHANT and rich/sweeping SOUNDSCAPE.
You may like these similar artists:
EPICON by GLOBUS,thats simlair to this as in.
English vocals(soft rock style) cutting through sweeping music and the dramatic chant you hear in movie trailers,and is very close to the style of lesiem,but more dramatic than chillout,like a wall of music
coming at you in fact anyway enjoy, link here .epiconEpicon
WITHIN TEMPTATION, is female operatic vocals/lyrics sung in english ,dramatic chant and a rock out soundscape.
with a hint of the medieval,I carn't stop lisening to there albums,here they are in order of the most chant:
THE SILENT FORCE link hereThe Silent Force ,then there's THE HEART OF EVERYTHING link here,The Heart of Everything then MOTHER EARTH link hereMother Earth
well worth it,if your into lesiem but dont mind a more rock out vibe.
Also ERA is very simlair with chant and sweeping music with english lyrics cutting through on "some" tracks,link hereVery Best of Eric Levi
And a must if you like lesiem hope this helps
if you've heard the other albums, You'll notice this one's slighty darker in tone but no less atmospheric or complex as the others.This has a more downbeat and reflective mood as it plays out.
If you like lesiem's style of music as in ENGLISH LYRICS with DRAMATIC CHANT and rich/sweeping SOUNDSCAPE.
You may like these similar artists:
EPICON by GLOBUS,thats simlair to this as in.
English vocals(soft rock style) cutting through sweeping music and the dramatic chant you hear in movie trailers,and is very close to the style of lesiem,but more dramatic than chillout,like a wall of music
coming at you in fact anyway enjoy, link here .epiconEpicon
WITHIN TEMPTATION, is female operatic vocals/lyrics sung in english ,dramatic chant and a rock out soundscape.
with a hint of the medieval,I carn't stop lisening to there albums,here they are in order of the most chant:
THE SILENT FORCE link hereThe Silent Force ,then there's THE HEART OF EVERYTHING link here,The Heart of Everything then MOTHER EARTH link hereMother Earth
well worth it,if your into lesiem but dont mind a more rock out vibe.
Also ERA is very simlair with chant and sweeping music with english lyrics cutting through on "some" tracks,link hereVery Best of Eric Levi
And a must if you like lesiem hope this helps
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was recommended by a friend, I am so glad she did. It is superb - made me buy some of their other albums - all equally as good. Enigma meets choral haunting chill-out
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Enigma and Pink Floyd??
4 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
I discovered Lesiem as it was playing in a Barnes & Noble store. So I decided to go on a leap of faith and buy it. Immediately I noticed the sticker on it that said "For fans of Enigma and Pink Floyd". Upon listening to the album, I wouldn't think it necessary to compare Lesiem to anyone, but since they're so keen to be compared to these bands (their first album had a similar sticker), then let's compare!
As far as Pink Floyd goes, there is not one iota of a second on this record that comes close to reminding me of Pink Floyd. Enough said. I can see where the Enigma reference comes from, but true Enigma fans will see there's no comparison there either, especially since they're in a completely different level and genre now musically. Enigma used Gregorian chants in three tracks of their album MCMXC a.D. (which is far superior than Illumination), then never used them again save for background noise in a few of their future releases. They was never about Gregorian chants. In fact, the chants disappeared completely from their latest release, Voyageur. So Lesiem is a bit similar to Enigma from 13 years ago. Those listening to Lesiem with Enigma and Floyd in mind will hate this record beyond anything.
Now for Illumination itself. Without comparison, this record is very well-made. The chants are VERY melodic, and blend into every song perfectly. Even on the track "Africa", the chants sound right at home in an African-style rhythm. The song "Navigator" sounds downright epic! And the song "Britannia" is so tender and musical you'll want to listen to it over and over. I'm not too keen on using the exact same song to begin and end the album, and singer Felix Lauschus sounds like a Michael Cretu wannabe on "Diva". If you listen to Enigma's "Why...?", "Out From the Deep" or "Total Eclipse of the Moon" you'll see what I mean. But this album overall is a magnificent soundscape...like a soundtrack to a grand masterpiece. Any new age fan should check this record out.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Unquestionably better than the first release
27 Jun 2003
Format:Audio CD
I was very pleased with "Illumination", particularly with the path they have seemed to take with their music. The first album featured too many (I thought, anyway) female "rock'n'roll-like" vocals that seemed to hinder the primal, powerful choir chants and percussion that roared throughout the album. This album, however, definately minimized these vocals, leaving perhaps 90% of the album to chant and drums. Every song is worthwhile, particularly songs 5 thru 10. The song entitled "Diva" had tremendous potential, with its more complex choir arrangements, but it was destroyed (in my opinion) by a kind of harsh male singing/yelling that doesn't fit at all. Anyway, the reasons why I didn't give this terrific album 5 stars are : 1) The album is on the short side, and songs 1+13 are repeats - 2) I thought that they could have employed a few more unique combinations of electronic tones and drums (The drum beats have been used countless times before) - 3) No individual song was as powerful or awe-inspiring as the song "Fundamentum" from the first album.
(though some close) Anyway, I look forward to release number 3.
(though some close) Anyway, I look forward to release number 3.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Review
31 Oct 2004
Format:Audio CD
This album is one of the most impressive CDs I've ever heard. With the exception of the vocals on track 11, it is perfect from start to finish. If you enjoyed Enigma's first album, this will certainly leave you pleased. For a period of time I was listening to this CD several times a day and was showing it to everyone I had the chance to. The haunting chants, the beautiful melodies, the orchestrations, the effects, the beats...this album can really take you places, opening up your imagination, and even getting you more in touch with your Self.
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