Sanctus Ignis [Import]

Sanctus Ignis [Import]

Sanctus Ignis [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Second Sight
2. Inner Road
3. In Nomine...
4. Stringless Violin
5. Seven Lands of Sin
6. Order of Enlil [Instrumental]
7. Sanctus Ignis
8. Panem et Circences
9. Immigrant Song [Instrumental]
10. Nozama [2001 Demo/Instrumental Version] [*]
11. Stringless Violin [1999 Demo/Instrumental Version] [*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of the neo-classical metal act's 2001 debut album. Produced by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69) & featuring guest appearances from David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) & Richard Anderson (Majestic). Highlights include a cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Immigrant Song' & two bonus tracks 'Nozama'(2001 demo/instrumental version) & 'The Stringless Violin'(1999 demo/instrumental).

Sanctus Ignis,Adagio,Japanese Import,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock
Hildegard von Bingen: Canticles of Ecstasy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply awe inspiring and amazing
  • Ecstatic Music, Ecstatically Performed.
  • canticles of Ecstay
  • Hildegard von Bingen: Canticles of Ecstacy
  • Devine Music For Tranquil Hearts
 Hildegard von Bingen: Canticles of Ecstasy

Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B000001TYF
Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

  1. O vis aeternitatis - Sequentia
  2. Nunc aperuit nobis
  3. Quia ergo femina mortem instruxit
  4. Cum processit factura digiti Dei
  5. Alma Redemptoris Mater
  6. Ave Maria, O auctrix vite
  7. Spiritus Sanctus vivificans vite
  8. O ignis spiritus Paracliti
  9. Caritas habundat in omnia
  10. O virgia mediatrix
  11. O virdissima virga, Ave
  12. Instrumental
  13. O Pastor Animarum
  14. O tu suavissima virga
  15. O choruscans stellarum
  16. O nobilissima viriditas

Amazon.com

Although Hildegard von Bingen's music has been around for 900 years--and recordings of her music for decades--it seems that only now, as we approach the turn of another millennium, the time is right for the world to pay attention. In this first-rate traversal of her music--the most popular of several volumes released by the early-music ensemble Sequentia--we hear music that resulted from Hildegard's legendary visions, which often included song texts that she subsequently collected and dispensed to her religious community of women. As rendered here by the voices and instruments of Sequentia, her music invokes an unobscured sense of mystery, conforming to Hildegard's belief that music was our bridge to the harmonies of the heavens. Whether or not we're experiencing that "heavenly harmony" here, the simple, direct, beautifully turned melodies, sung by pure, finely tuned, warm-colored women's voices, often eerily accompanied by an instrumental drone, is heavenly enough. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply awe inspiring and amazing.......2007-05-20

One would have to listen to this music to understand the power it will hold over you. Ethereal and almost eery, yet full of power, grace and triumph, this will be a mainstay in your collection. The only thing resembling it that the mass public would be aware of is Gregorian Chant, although this is it's own beast and so much more. It's not expensive, buy it and see for yourself.

5 out of 5 stars Ecstatic Music, Ecstatically Performed........2007-05-13

I had first heard this performance of St. Hildegard of Bingen's "Canticles of Ecstasy" on sound cassette and loved it.

The music is sublime. The female voices are heavenly, without a hint of sentimentality.

When you listen to "Canticles of Ecstasy" you will know how this medieval nun and composer felt about things.

Caution. They could make a believer of you.

4 out of 5 stars canticles of Ecstay.......2007-03-23

This is a very good CD I highly recomend it if you love chant. I am glad to have it in my collection.

5 out of 5 stars Hildegard von Bingen: Canticles of Ecstacy.......2006-07-25

This CD will transport you to another space and truly put you in touch with the sublime! If you are a massage therapist,I recommend it for use during your sessions. Anyone can use it as part of his or her meditative spiritual practice regardless of your particular faith.

5 out of 5 stars Devine Music For Tranquil Hearts.......2006-02-23

I have searched through many composers, performers and albums... in search of this one sound. It only existed in my heart and mind until Hildegard von Bingen's work was recorded by this talented group. This music makes you feel like you are floating on your back - in the ocean - staring at the moon.
Choral Moods
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Gorgeous music, gorgeous performances
  • Stunning collection suitable for music nuts or newbies alike
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ASIN: B00000DFKO
Release Date: 1998-10-13

Tracks:

  1. Miserere Mei, Deus
  2. Deutsche Messe D.872: Sanctus
  3. Hear My Prayer, Oh Lord
  4. Timor Et Tremor
  5. Videntes Stellam
  6. Psalm 13, OP.27
  7. O Salutaris Hostia
  8. Salvette Flores
  9. Evening Hymn
  10. L'enfance du Christ: Shepherd's Farewell
  11. Ave Maria
  12. Advent Responsory
  13. Ave Maria OP.93
  14. Edi Beo Thu, Hevene Quene
  15. Missa Cum Iubilo (Gregorian Chant): Kyrie
  16. Missa Cum Iubilo (Gregorian Chant): Gloria
  17. Missa Cum Iubilo (Gregorian Chant): Sanctus & Benedictus
  18. Missa Cum Iubilo (Gregorian Chant): Agnus Dei
  19. Requiem: In Paradisum
  20. Agnus Dei

Tracks:

  1. Nunc Dimittis
  2. Mass In G: Agnus Dei
  3. Ave Verum Corpus Op. 65 No. 1
  4. O Ignis Spiritus Paracliti
  5. Hear My Prayer
  6. Ave Maria
  7. Panis Angelicus
  8. Eternal Father
  9. Vom Himmel Hoch
  10. Ave Maria
  11. Messe basse: Kyrie
  12. Messe basse: Sanctus
  13. Messe basse: Benedictus
  14. Messe basse: Agnus Dei
  15. Rejoice, Rejoice
  16. Salve Regina, Op. 67 No. 1
  17. Ave, Verum Corpus
  18. Laudi Alla Vergine Maria
  19. Tenebrae Facta Sunt
  20. O Sacrum Convivium

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Heavenly.......2007-03-29

This is the most uplifting music I have encountered. The angelic sounds of this choral group help me stay sane on California highways!

5 out of 5 stars The Holy Grail of Choral Recordings.......2006-07-03

This was the first choral CD I've ever purchased when I started becomming involved with choir during my senior year of high school five years ago. My director was telling the choir that he had finally found his copy at a music store and referred to it as the "Holy Grail" of choral recordings. So, I went out to find my own copy and I'm still blown away by it today. I've even given copies as gifts. The music is certainly relaxing and such, but what I most value from it is the spiritual magic. The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge (then and now my favorite choir in the world) brings every composition to life in such a way that's pure, elegant, and deep. Listening to this music and enjoying this choir has allowed me to set my own standard of singing and compositional excellence.

5 out of 5 stars One Small Correction.......2004-03-06

I keep finding new things to love on this CD, including the fact that it has the first recording I found of Gabriel Faure's beautiful Soprano (or Soprano/Alto) duet Ave Maria., Opus 93. The same recording appears on another CD where the singers are named. The above description of this selection unaccountably adds a baritone. Incidentally, Faure also composed a shorter SATB Ave Maria, which John Rutter has recorded.

I only wish the recording included the complete text of Psalm 50/51 from Gregorio Allegri's Miserere Mei Deus. This might come from John Rutter's recently edited score, published by Oxford Press, if I'm not mistaken. I, for one, do not find this selection (or indeed the entire recording) too long and I believe that the embellishments at the end (mentioned in another review) are probably correct when considering performance conventions of the time of its composition.

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous music, gorgeous performances.......2003-06-19

I am a semi-professional singer with a BA in Music, and I bought this CD with some trepidation because it looked like one of those dreadful "pop classical" compilations that are everywhere lately. But it had lots of great repertoire all in on place, so I decided to risk it, and I was not disappointed! In fact, this is now one of my favorite choral CDs.

As usual, the Choir of Trinity College delivers stunning performances, and the music itself is just gorgeous. Lots of "church" favorites from a wide range of musical periods. The mood of the CD is definitely on the mellow side, but it's perfect for those quiet moods. I love this CD -- highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Stunning collection suitable for music nuts or newbies alike.......2002-03-18

Even as an avid fan of classical music with very picky tastes, there was just so much good music packed on these two (cheap!) discs for me to take in at once!
The perfectly balanced and locked chords can really give you chills.

I gave this CD as a present to a good friend of mine who was not so familiar with the genre, with tremendous results. I think this would make a great gift to anyone with the slightest inclination towards classical music.
Sanctus Ignis
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Holy Fire
  • A decent beginning, showing high musical talent
  • Great Drummer- Great Everything
  • Exellent Progressive Metal band!
  • Drummer Dirk Bruinenberg excels
 Sanctus Ignis
Adagio
Manufacturer: Lmp
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ASIN: B00005B534
Release Date: 2001-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Second Sight
  2. The Inner Road
  3. In Nomine...
  4. The Stringless Violin
  5. Seven Lands Of Sin
  6. Order Of Enlil
  7. Sanctus Ignis
  8. Panem Et Circences
  9. Immigrant Song
  10. Niflheim

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Holy Fire.......2006-05-03

The instrumentals and the vocals of this CD contain plenty of fire, however, the lyrics are all smoke. But if you are like me, you can't understand what they are saying anyway, so don't look at the insert for the words and simply turn up the volume and enjoy! My review titles are what I consider the best lyric in the compilation, but I couldn't find anything that moved me in this one. Thus the translated title, which was the first thing about the CD that caught my attention. The lyrics of the 3rd track, In Nomine, are somewhat comprehensible, which probably has something to do with it being my favorite. (Please see my profile for a brief discussion of my rating philosophy.)

3 out of 5 stars A decent beginning, showing high musical talent.......2005-06-26

Stephen Forte's Adagio project begins with this album. The liner notes for this album state that Forte relentlessly studied and practiced the style of Ynjwie Malmsteen, and the similarity is evident. The band bears some resemblence to the more well-known Symphony X, but there are some differences. Adagio incorporates far more classical/baroque passages in their songs. Often these will even be played with a piano or harpsichord (or a keyboard that is emulating the sound).

There is something missing from this band, and I have a bit of difficulty placing it. Perhaps it needs a stronger emotional connection. Or perhaps it is that the emotional feel throughout the album is fairly constant, and there isn't enough variety.

There are some great songs here and some great parts of songs. The Stringless Violin is probably the best song on the album, featuring some beautiful piano work, remarkable chorus melody, and Forte also plays with some soul (I hate when guitar players only shred).

The talent here is undeniable. Just in his mid-twenties, Forte demonstrates a level of technical skill on the guitar, combined with some knowledge of when to show restraint (which I am sure he will learn more about as he grows older), that places him in the same calibre of much more famous guitarists like Yngwie. The other musicians also show their stuff fairly well. The drumming stands out, as do the powerful, rich vocals.

I would give this album a rating of 7.2/10. I translate this to a 3-star rating here (Worth having in your collection, but it won't be something you listen to all that often).

4 out of 5 stars Great Drummer- Great Everything.......2005-06-08

I was expecting a real major breakthrough after reading so many favorable reviews. However, I honestly couldn't find anything absolutely original here, except for the highly complex drum structures. To me, the album sounded almost identical to Symphony X, but without soul, melody and musical texture characteristic in the prog/power metal genre.

Overall, I rate this 9.5/10 for overall musicianship (drummer Dirk Bruinenberg gets 10+!), but only 7/10 for composition and originality. Good music is not about how many notes you can play at a time.

David Readman's voice is flat. The guitar sound is almost a copy of Yngwie's, although Stephen Forte's composing abilities are much better than Malmsteen's. Remember: the best lead guitar solos are the ones one can sing along with. Lastly, the keyboards sound totally computer generated, fake and without feel.

Something very unique about Sanctus Ignis is the spectacular performance of drummer Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy / Consortium Project). I mean, how can anybody come up with those thunderous and imaginative double bass beats, is beyond me. The fast tempos are often offset by beautifully crafted slower patterns. Bruinenberg's drum lick repertoire and odd timing bag of tricks is endless. Nevertheless, his best stuff can be heard with Elegy, not here. Elegy to me is (was?) a much better band.

Most reviews here highlight Forte's guitar performance. However --for a change-- it is very important to acknowledge the astonishing level of drumming accomplished by Bruinenberg. This album is a must for any drummer or musician willing to learn how to push the envelope into un-chartered territory. Get his stuff from Elegy (sadly, a very underrated band)... their music is in a league of their own and much better than Adagio's

5 out of 5 stars Exellent Progressive Metal band!.......2005-04-19

I must say I am very impressed with Adagio. They have everything I look for in epic Metal. They have that classical element, a good combination of guitar and keyboard solos, the singer is okay, but the drummer is really good. My favourite songs on this album are: "The Stringless Violin", "Forte, Stephan Lands of Sin", and "Santus Ignis". Overall this band is a great buy and highly recommended for fans of "Blind Guardian", "Kamelot", "Symphony X", "Rhapsody", and "Dragon Force".

4 out of 5 stars Drummer Dirk Bruinenberg excels.......2004-11-10

I was expecting a real major breakthrough after reading so many favorable reviews. However, I honestly couldn't find anything absolutely original here except for the highly complex and amazingly beautiful drum structures played by Dirk Bruinenberg. To me, the album sounded almost identical to Symphony X, but without soul, melody and musical texture characteristic in the prog/power metal genre.

Overall, I rate this 9.5/10 for overall musicianship (drummer Dirk Bruinenberg gets 10+!), but only 7/10 for composition and originality. Good music is not about how many notes you can play at a time.

David Readman's voice is flat. The guitar sound is almost a copy of Yngwie's, although Stephen Forte's composing abilities are much better than Malmsteen's. Remember: the best lead guitar solos are the ones one can sing along with. Lastly, the keyboards sound totally computer generated, fake and without feel.

Something very unique about Sanctus Ignis is the spectacular performance of drummer Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy / Consortium Project / Rondat). I mean, how can anybody come up with those thunderous and imaginative double bass beats, is beyond me. The fast tempos are often offset by masterfully crafted slower patterns. Bruinenberg's drum lick repertoire and odd timing bag of tricks is endless. Nevertheless, his best stuff can be heard with Elegy, not here. Elegy to me is (was?) a much better band.

Most reviews here highlight Forte's guitar performance. However --for a change-- it is very important to acknowledge the astonishing level of drumming accomplished by Bruinenberg. This album is a must for any drummer or musician willing to learn how to push the envelope into un-chartered territory. Get his stuff from Elegy (sadly, a very underrated band)... their music is in a league of their own.
Two Thousand Years: Music From The Major Television Series
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    		Two Thousand Years: Music From The Major Television Series

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    ASIN: B000026BRD
    Release Date: 1999-11-09
    900 Years - Hildegard von Bingen / Sequentia
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Ecstasy!
    • A Collection to Treasure
    		 900 Years - Hildegard von Bingen / Sequentia
    Hildegard von Bingen , and Sequentia
    Manufacturer: RCA
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00000B9MS
    Release Date: 1998-09-15

    Tracks:

    1. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O vis aeternitatis
    2. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Nunc aperuit nobis
    3. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Quia ergo femina mortem instruxit
    4. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Cum processit factura digiti Dei
    5. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Alma Redemptoris Mater
    6. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Ave Maria, O auctrix vite
    7. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Spiritus Sanctus vivificans vite
    8. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O ignis spiritus Paracliti
    9. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Caritas habundat in omnia
    10. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O virgia mediatrix
    11. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O virdissima virga, Ave
    12. Canticles Of Ecstasy: Instrumental Piece
    13. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O Pastor Animarum
    14. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O tu suavissima virga
    15. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O choruscans stellarum
    16. Canticles Of Ecstasy: O nobilissima viriditas

    Tracks:

    1. Voice Of The Blood: O rubor sanguinis
    2. Voice Of The Blood: Favus distillans
    3. Voice Of The Blood: Laus Trinitati
    4. Voice Of The Blood: In Matutinis Laudibus: 1. Studium Divinitatis; 2. Unde quocumque; 3. De patria; 4. Deus enim; 5. Aer enim volat; 6. Et ideo puellae; 7. Deus enim rorem; 8. Sed Diabolus
    5. Voice Of The Blood: O Ecclesia
    6. Voice Of The Blood: Instrumental Piece
    7. Voice Of The Blood: O aeterne Deus
    8. Voice Of The Blood: O dulcissime amator
    9. Voice Of The Blood: Rex noster promptus est
    10. Voice Of The Blood: O cruor sanguinis
    11. Voice Of The Blood: Cum vox sanguinis
    12. Voice Of The Blood: Instrumental Piece
    13. Voice Of The Blood: O virgo Ecclesia
    14. Voice Of The Blood: Nunc guadeant materna
    15. Voice Of The Blood: O orzchis Ecclesia

    Tracks:

    1. O Jerusalem
    2. O Jerusalem: Quia felix puericia - Magnificat - Quia felix puericia
    3. O Jerusalem: O felix apparicio
    4. O Jerusalem: O beatissime Ruperte
    5. O Jerusalem: Instrumental Piece
    6. O Jerusalem: O tu illustrata
    7. O Jerusalem: Cum erubuerint
    8. O Jerusalem: O frondens virga - Gloria Patri; Ave, generosa
    9. O Jerusalem: O quam preciosa
    10. O Jerusalem: O ignee spiritus
    11. O Jerusalem: Instrumental Piece
    12. O Jerusalem: O quam magnam miraculum est

    Tracks:

    1. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O quam mirabilis est
    2. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O pulchrae facies
    3. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O virga ac diadema purpurae regis
    4. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Instrumental Piece
    5. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O clarissima mater
    6. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Instrumental Piece
    7. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Spiritui Sancto honor sit
    8. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O virtus sapientiae
    9. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O lucidissima Apostolorum turba
    10. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Instrumental Piece
    11. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O successores fortissimi leonis
    12. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): O vos, felices radices
    13. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Instrumental Piece
    14. Symphoniae (Spiritual Songs): Vos flores rosarum

    Tracks:

    1. Ordo Virtutum: Prologue: Qui sunt hi, qui ut nubes?
    2. Ordo Virtutum: Processional Of Embodied Souls
    3. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 1: O nos peregrine sumus
    4. Ordo Virtutum: Anima Processional
    5. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 1 (Cont'd): O dulcis divinitas
    6. Ordo Virtutum: Anima Processional
    7. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 1 (Cont'd): O gravis labor
    8. Ordo Virtutum: Instrumental Dance - Tanz
    9. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 2: Ego Humilitas
    10. Ordo Virtutum: Instrumental Dance

    Tracks:

    1. Ordo Virtutum: Interlude: Symphonia: O quam magnum miraculum
    2. Ordo Virtutum: Interlude: Symphonia: O felix anima
    3. Ordo Virtutum: Interlude: Symphonia: O quam mirabilis
    4. Ordo Virtutum: Instrumental lament - Klageweise
    5. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 3: Heu! Heu! nos virtutes plangamus
    6. Ordo Virtutum: Scene 4: Que es, aut unde venis?
    7. Ordo Virtutum: Finale: In principio

    Tracks:

    1. Saints: To God The Father: O magne pater
    2. Saints: To Saint Boniface: O Bonifaci
    3. Saints: To Saint Disibodus: O mirum admirandum; Domini est terra
    4. Saints: Instrumental Piece
    5. Saints: O viriditas digiti dei
    6. Saints: O beata infantia; Domine Dominus noster
    7. Saints: O felix anima
    8. Saints: Instrumental Piece
    9. Saints: O presul vere civitatis

    Tracks:

    1. Saints: To Saint Maximinus: Columba aspexit
    2. Saints: To Saint Maximinus: Instrumental Piece
    3. Saints: To Saint Ursula : O Ecclesia
    4. Saints: To Saint Ursula : Spiritui Sancto
    5. Saints: To Saint Mathias: Mathias, sanctus per electionem
    6. Saints: To The Holy Widows: O pater omnium
    7. Saints: To Saint Eucharius: O Euchari, columba virtutem illius
    8. Saints: To Saint Eucharius: O Euchari, in leta via ambulasti

    Amazon.com's Best of 1998

    For all the effort put behind the Hildegard von Bingen revival in the past decade, no one has been as persistent as Sequentia. They capped their Hildegard cycles in 1998 with the two-CD set Saints and then this eight-CD collection. Nowhere else can you get such a focused study, showing exemplary growth in vision and polyphonic presentation. The music isn't flashy, but it's inventive in methodical steps and an abiding sense of vocal textures that sounds multidimensionally complex and still categorically engrossing. --Andrew Bartlett

    Amazon.com

    Founded in 1977 in Cologne by Barbara Thornton and Benjamin Bagby, Sequentia set out in the early 1990s to document the entire catalog of Hildegard Von Bingen's music. They've completed the Hildegard cycle, and this eight-CD box collects the results in a solid, handsome cube--perfect for the bookshelf. The beauty of the music is undeniable and has wowed listeners since Canticles of Ecstasy set an international community of listeners on a path of discovery in 1994. The big bonus now is that you can skip over the periods of wowed seduction that will follow the inaugural listen, and take in the entire collection of single- and double-CD issues Sequentia has devoted to Hildegard's music. The recordings (and obviously the repertoire) are not particularly new, of course, but Sequentia has taken Hildegard to places no previous interpreter reached. Firstly, the group has been absolutely methodical with Hildegard, reaching always for the goal of a large collection of CDs by the 900-year anniversary of the composer's birth. Second, they've refined and perfected their take on Hildegard since first presenting this music almost 20 years ago. They've found smoother lines of execution--not to make the music in any way easier for listeners but rather in better proportion to Hildegard's philosophically well-proportioned vantage on music, spirituality, and life. Thus we have the collection of spiritual songs, Symphoniae, which relay earthly and celestial being to the polyphony of multiple voices and musical threads woven into the songs. We also have the breathlessly beautiful two CDs of Ordo Virtutum, a not-uncommon near-operatic corollary to medieval morality plays. This collection allows both newbies and committed fans the opportunity to work their way through hours and hours of musical bliss. --Andrew Bartlett

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Ecstasy!.......2001-04-28

    This is a wonderful collection of CDs. The early music includes plain song, male and female chant, and instrumental pieces. The package is gorgeous with Bizantine fresco art work on each jewel case. For those contemplating purchase, the group is composed of previous releases: Canticles of Estacy, Voice of Blood, O Jerusalem, Symphoniae, Ordo Virtutum, and Saints. These total $117.28 if you buy them individually so there is a real savings here. Those who are new to early music are in for a treat. This is music so old it is new, and as has been said, could be music of 900 years into the future. It is so other worldly, you are easily put into a meditative state. There is enough music here to fill your whole day with ecstasy.

    5 out of 5 stars A Collection to Treasure.......2000-08-16

    When my daughter was born about a year ago I initiated the project of collecting some of the "better music" for her, fearing that if she was only exposed to my preferred music she'd end up being a bass player in a biker band someday. I started with the Mozart piano concertos, then went to lots of Bach and other Baroque masterpieces, even ventured into some Wendy Carlos, with her "Turned On Bach." I cringe to think how much I've spent in the last year, although I must say that the investment has been worth every penny. We actually have neighbors occasionally knocking on our door wanting to know what the music is which we are playing. It seems there is an untapped market for higher music. Well, suffice it to say that I was linked to this "900 Years" set from some other CD which I was contemplating and for some reason I was tantilized, without really knowing exactly what to expect.

    This music is divine, total heaven on plastic. It is prolonged euphoria. The ambience is so pervasive that it just seizes you, totally centers your focus, lifts your imagination. Without degenerating into too many additional cliches, let me just suggest that this music gives me a tremendous sense of well-being, a feeling which seems to be more elusive to me as the years go by.

    I've only played it through two times in the past month since I received it, as it is quite lengthy and I don't want to desensitize myself to it. I listen to it in the morning when I'm first waking up. It brings me blissfully out of the twilight of my dreams into the vast possibilities for a new day. If one doesn't listen closely a superficial criticism may emerge that the CD's all sound similar. Play them again when you can focus more on the music and this concern will disappear. I will mention as well that if you don't have a one year old running your household, as I do, this music will be absolutely perfect for you and your favored one to listen to in front of the fireplace.

    I don't have a sufficient command of the lexicon of this type of music to properly describe it to you: what comes to mind are floating feminine voices, clear resonant stringed instruments, it does indeed seems like the music of a thousand years ago, a thousand years from now. This is the music of eternity. I haven't yet read the substantive brochures which are enclosed respectively in each of the "jewel" cases, I'm afraid they may alter my interpretation of the music. If you're into that type of thing, however, I will mention that this is the best "packaged" box set I've yet purchased (of probably around 100). Each CD box has an outrageously beautiful piece of medieval art on it which perfectly compliments the music.

    My daughter? She likes it, even she seems meditative when it plays. I envision it activating all types of neurological pathways in her adorable little head. I shall concede, however, that she is still cuter when she is dancing playfully to Metallica.
    Chant in Honour of Anglo Saxon Saints
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      		Chant in Honour of Anglo Saxon Saints

      Manufacturer: Griffin (Qualiton)
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00005A0I3
      Release Date: 2001-02-27
      Meditation Chants of Hildegard von Bingen
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        		Meditation Chants of Hildegard von Bingen

        Manufacturer: Schoolkids
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Hildegard of BingenHildegard of Bingen | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0000058N2
        Release Date: 1996-08-06
        Sanctus Ignis
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Sanctus Ignis by Adagio a neo-classical masterpiece.
        		 Sanctus Ignis
        Adagio
        Manufacturer: Pony Canyon
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00006LSKT
        Release Date: 2002-09-16

        Tracks:

        1. Second Sight
        2. Inner Road
        3. In Nomine...
        4. Stringless Violin
        5. Seven Lands of Sin
        6. Order of Enlil [Instrumental]
        7. Sanctus Ignis
        8. Panem et Circences
        9. Immigrant Song [Instrumental]
        10. Nozama [2001 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]
        11. Stringless Violin [1999 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]

        Album Description

        Asian version of 2001 album with the bonus tracks 'Nozama' (2001 demo/instrumental) & 'The Stringless Violin' (1999 demo/instrumental). Pony Canyon.

        Album Details

        Asian Version featuring a Bonus Track: "The Stringless Violin (1999 Demo Instrumental)".

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Sanctus Ignis by Adagio a neo-classical masterpiece........2004-08-17

        What can I say about this cd other than mind-blowing. Stephan Forte is a musical genious at the tender age of 24. His guitar playing is reminiscent of the great, Yngwie Malmsteen. Each composition is carefully constructed with complex arrangements and brilliant guitar work. Fans of progressive melodic metal will enjoy this entire opus.
        Sanctus Ignis
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Sanctus Ignis
          Adagio
          Manufacturer: Avalon Japan
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00005J4B5
          Release Date: 2001-05-23

          Tracks:

          1. Second Sight
          2. Inner Road
          3. In Nomine...
          4. Stringless Violin
          5. Seven Lands of Sin
          6. Order of Enlil [Instrumental]
          7. Sanctus Ignis
          8. Panem et Circences
          9. Immigrant Song [Instrumental]
          10. Nozama [2001 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]
          11. Stringless Violin [1999 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]

          Album Description

          Japanese edition of the neo-classical metal act's 2001 debut album. Produced by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69) & featuring guest appearances from David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Dirk Bruinenberg (Elegy) & Richard Anderson (Majestic). Highlights include a cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Immigrant Song' & two bonus tracks 'Nozama'(2001 demo/instrumental version) & 'The Stringless Violin'(1999 demo/instrumental).

          Album Details

          Japanese version featuring Two bonus tracks: Nozama (2001 Demo Version), & the Stringless Violin (1999 Demo Version)
          Sanctus Ignis
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Sanctus Ignis
            Adagio
            Manufacturer: SPV
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000LWV8IU

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