Children of Mu

Disc: 1

1. Imodium

2. Swimmin' Lessons (Deep End) - Chevron

3. 3 Points...

4. Theme From 1998 - Jega

5. Kahknkunt - Datach'i

6. Stasis - Julian Fane

7. Funkynightmare

8. Samus - Lexaunculpt

9. Homewerk - Luke Vibert

10. Boy Like Me - Patrick Wolf

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Disc: 2

1. Piazza of Tomorrow - Joseph Nothing

2. Shopliftin' Gabba - Shitmat

3. Suggested Surgery - Electronic Music Composer

4. J-3CVW - Nautilis

5. They Are Local - Local

6. Snakes - Ambulance

7. Step Aside

8. Ethiopian Runner

9. Sun Propeller - Steve Beresford, Urban Myth

10. Grenoyme's Obsvecticle - Dykehouse,

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Average customer rating: Great 20th century choral music Some enchanting music Impeccable performances, soothing music Ethereally amazing Not great...

Baltic Voices 1 / Kreek Sandstrom / Rautavaara / Part / Vasks The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Baltic Voices 2 Baltic Voices 3 The Powers of Heaven: Orthodox Music of the 17th & 18th Centuries Arvo Pärt: Da pacem Veljo Tormis: Litany to Thunder ASIN: B00006RNHD Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Cyrillus Kreek (from Psalms of David, 1923): Psalm 104 (Bless the Lord, O my soul)
2. Happy is the Man (from Psalms 1, 2 & 3)
3. Psalm 141 (O Lord, I call to Thee)
4. Psalm 121 (The sun will not strike you by day)
5. Hear my prayer, O Lord (1986), after Henry Purcell (Sven-David Sandstr
6. Einojuhani Rautavaara: Lorca Suite Op. 72 (1973): Cancie jinete (The Rider)
7. El Grito (The Scream)
8. La luna asoma (The Moon)
9. Malague
10. Veljo Tormis: Latvian Bourdon Songs (1982): Garais sauciens (Song of meeting)
11. Rota dziesma (Spring song)
12. Kazu apdzieda\232anas (Wedding song contest)
13. Seru dziesma (Funeral song)
14. Linu druva (The Flax field)
15. Ligo dziesma (Midsummer song)
16. Sven-David Sandstrs ist genug (It is enough) (1986)
17. Arvo P: ...which was the son of... (2000)
18. Peteris Vasks: Dona nobis pacem (Grant us peace) (1996/97)

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This remarkable collection of choral music by Baltic composers opens our ears to both their similarities and differences. There are folk influences aplenty (from Veijo Tormis in particular), but also some surprises. Sven-David Sandstrom's "Hear my prayer" takes Purcell's piece of the same name as a jumping-off point, and although his treatment is modern, the lamentation remains vivid. Arvo Part's history of Jesus' genealogy, sung in English, is almost fun in its seemingly endless repetition of "which was the son of," while Rautavaara's four-part, seven-minute Lorca Suite is a fascinating study in miniatures. Vasks's "Dona nobis pacem" (the only piece with orchestral accompaniment) has a hypnotic downward vocal sequence that contrasts with the rising strings. The other works hold the interest as well, and the ubiquitous and gifted Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in lush performances. Fans of the great Eastern choral tradition won't want to miss this. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Great 20th century choral music.......2007-02-07

This first volume of Baltic Voices, performed by the highly acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, is a pure enjoyment for any fans of choral music as well as those interested in folk music. All pieces on this CD were pretty much written in the 20th century, starting with Cyrillus Kreek's enchanting Psalms of David (1923), sung in Estonian, and ending with Arvo Pärt's world premiere recording of "...which was the son of..." (2000)-- a fascinating, yet simple, depiction of the geneaology of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke (performed in English). Veljo Tormis does a beautiful job blending the old folk music themes with some new motives in the Latvian Bourdon Songs (1982). And there is much more to discover from other composers... The singing, the sound, and the recording are simply beautiful. The accompanying booklet offers additional details as well as translations.

Some enchanting music.......2006-12-08

Several tracks on this album are absolutely incredible.

I heard the first track (Bless the Lord, O My Soul) by chance on NPR one evening and was immediately spellbound by its unique phrasing.

The last track (Dona Nobis Pacem), aided by a climactic interplay of voice and string, stung me with a beautiful sensation which reaffirmed to my soul that music captures the reason for being alive.

As a newcomer to choral music, I cannot compare this work to many others. However, I can wholeheartedly declare that this album will appeal to those that kneel in humility to the beauty of the human voice.

Impeccable performances, soothing music.......2005-05-26

The very first time I heard a recording from this CD was on NPR several years ago, and it featured excerpts from the Cyrillus Kreek piece. Needless to say, I was in awe of what I heard and consequently had to get the CD. It was one of the most worthwhile purchases I ever made!

The choir performs with ubiquitous energy and notable vigor when a selection would require it. Furthermore, there are many contrasting works featured on this disc, from the ethereal Cyrillus Kreek selection, to the folk-inspired Spring Song and other, more avant-garde repertoire.

It may be the case that one will not instantly fall in love with every single track on this disc, but I would make a case for the fact that there are a number of universally appealing choral works on this disc that, next to the somewhat affordable price, would certainly warrant the purchase!

Ethereally amazing.......2004-07-02

Many composers from Baltic countries round out this incredible compact disc, sung by a collection of excellent voices. The vocal blending is tremendous, despite isolation of the voices over several parts in, at times, serious dissonance. The music is so haunting, I must say I've listened to it nearly every day since I bought it. I witnessed their concert in Houghton, New York last fall, and immediately bought both this CD and the Powers of Heaven.

Not great..........2004-03-17

Full choral sound, sounding very strident at times. Oddly, the recorded singing sounds distinctly enhanced, giving it a less than natural sound. The repertoire represented on this CD is hit and miss - some good, some unremarkable.

Average customer rating: Best new IDM compilation

Children of Mu Various Artists Manufacturer: Planet Mu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Drum & Bass | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music IDM | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001Z651W Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Imodium - The Gasman
2. Swimmin' Lessons (Deep End) - Chevron
3. 3 Points - 000
4. Theme From 1998 - Jega
5. Kahknkunt - Datach'i
6. Stasis - Julian Fane
7. Funkynightmare - Subjex
8. Samus - Lexaunculpt
9. Homewerk - Luke Vibert
10. Boy Like Me - Patrick Wolf
11. Soft Drink Jihad (Hekla's Bout (Hrvatski's Re-Queue)) - Fluoroscopic Kid
12. Eyewarm - Frog Pocket
13. In a House or a Soul [Alternate Version] - Leafcutter John

Tracks:

1. Piazza of Tomorrow - Joseph Nothing
2. Shopliftin' Gabba - Shitmat
3. Suggested Surgery - Electronic Music Composer
4. J-3CVW - Nautilis
5. They Are Local - Local
6. Snakes - Ambulance
7. Step Aside - Weaver001,
8. Ethiopian Runner - Phthalocyanine,
9. Sun Propeller - Steve Beresford, Urban Myth
10. Grenoyme's Obsvecticle - Dykehouse, Frost Jockey
11. Epstein-Horschack Kids - Venetian Snares
12. Cosmic Conspiracy - Guilty Connector
13. Gemini - Hrvki

Customer Reviews:

Best new IDM compilation.......2005-01-10

What could be better than a CD with tracks by Joseph Nothing, Lexaunculpt, Hrvatski and the ever brilliant Venetian Snares? One that includes tracks by Julian Fane, Patrrick Wolf and Dykehouse. Forget the Postal Service--these guys sound like My Bloody Valentine gone through Autechre's paper shredder, not some Death Cab offshoot. Killer artwork is only the icing on the cake.

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