Upon hearing "Cu Chullain," the fascinating first song on THE ETERNAL KNOT from Adiemus, listeners know what they are set for...another colorful look at the world through the eyes of Karl Jenkins. The group's signature sound is intact and, arguably, captures the mood of their debut album, SONGS OF SANCTUARY, better than either of their two follow-ups. THE ETERNAL KNOT is thematically derived from Celtic lore and mythology, best highlighted on many tracks by the excellent uilleann pipe playing of Davy Spillane. Beyond this unique focus, Adiemus' blend of world-influenced choral-chant vocals and symphonic classical music again proves to be a winning combination.
Recorded live in March 2001 at St. David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales, the ethno-pop, classically-inspired vocal group Adiemus presents listeners with an outstanding collection of some of their greatest hits. Featuring music predominately from the group's smash debut album SONGS OF SANCTUARY and their most recent outing THE ETERNAL KNOT, this is a great addition to any Adiemus fan's library. Included are familiar favorites like "Adiemus," "Cu Chullain," "Dawn Dancing" and "In Caelum Fero" as well as new arrangements of "The Dagda," "Ceridwen's Curse" and an acoustic instrumental version of the song "Hymn."
Karl Jenkins, founder and composer for Adiemus, is truly one of our era's musical geniuses. Born in South Wales into a musical family, he grew up on the classics, learned piano and oboe, then migrated into Jazz where he played baritone and soprano sax. When he ventured down the path of composition, these diverse influences went with him. You'd expect his music to be interesting, and it is; what you don't expect is that it would also be arrestingly lovely. In Europe, Adiemus sells in the millions to listeners of both Classical and Popular music.
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SONGS OF SANCTUARY
This classically based choral work with world music sensibilities is the brainchild of composer and conductor Karl Jenkins. Creating a universal sound, Jenkins' goal is to utilize a language of music that is ambitious as well as accessible - Adiemus is certainly both. The multi-voice, choral atmosphere is created by just two voices, Miriam Stockley and Mary Carewe. Featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this album's grand, sweeping scope suggests a place of sanctuary and refuge. This is a satisfying effort for any fan of vocal music.
Upon hearing "Cu Chullain," the fascinating first song on THE ETERNAL KNOT from Adiemus, listeners know what they are set for...another colorful look at the world through the eyes of Karl Jenkins. The group's signature sound is intact and, arguably, captures the mood of their debut album, SONGS OF SANCTUARY, better than either of their two follow-ups. THE ETERNAL KNOT is thematically derived from Celtic lore and mythology, best highlighted on many tracks by the excellent uilleann pipe playing of Davy Spillane. Beyond this unique focus, Adiemus' blend of world-influenced choral-chant vocals and symphonic classical music again proves to be a winning combination.
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Recorded live in March 2001 at St. David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales, the ethno-pop, classically-inspired vocal group Adiemus presents listeners with an outstanding collection of some of their greatest hits. Featuring music predominately from the group's smash debut album SONGS OF SANCTUARY and their most recent outing THE ETERNAL KNOT, this is a great addition to any Adiemus fan's library. Included are familiar favorites like "Adiemus," "Cu Chullain," "Dawn Dancing" and "In Caelum Fero" as well as new arrangements of "The Dagda," "Ceridwen's Curse" and an acoustic instrumental version of the song "Hymn."
Karl Jenkins, founder and composer for Adiemus, is truly one of our era's musical geniuses. Born in South Wales into a musical family, he grew up on the classics, learned piano and oboe, then migrated into Jazz where he played baritone and soprano sax. When he ventured down the path of composition, these diverse influences went with him. You'd expect his music to be interesting, and it is; what you don't expect is that it would also be arrestingly lovely. In Europe, Adiemus sells in the millions to listeners of both Classical and Popular music.
This classically based choral work with world music sensibilities is the brainchild of composer and conductor Karl Jenkins. Creating a universal sound, Jenkins' goal is to utilize a language of music that is ambitious as well as accessible - Adiemus is certainly both. The multi-voice, choral atmosphere is created by just two voices, Miriam Stockley and Mary Carewe. Featuring the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this album's grand, sweeping scope suggests a place of sanctuary and refuge. This is a satisfying effort for any fan of vocal music.
