The Journey: The Best of Adiemus

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Karl Jenkins's mix of classical orchestration and world-music elements first gained notoriety through a Delta Airlines TV commercial. The female choir singing faux African chant and the bright, uplifting music resonated with viewers, making the album Songs of Sanctuary an enormous commercial success. Jenkins followed up with Cantata Mundi, and Dances of Time, also bestsellers. Now the Higher Octave label has compiled the best of this electronica artist's Adiemus projects with The Journey. Full of Jenkins's sweeping orchestral sounds, pseudo-ethnic chant from Miriam Stockley and friends, and layered world rhythms, this album acts as a great introduction to this unique New Age music. --Karen K. Hugg

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The Journey: The Best of Adiemus

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Adiemus, genuine masterpieces of Karl Jenskins

The Journey: The best of Adiemus

The Journey: The Best of Adiemus

Great Compendium

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The Journey: The Best of Adiemus
Adiemus
Manufacturer: Higher Octave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Songs of Sanctuary

Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi

Adiemus III: Dances of Time

Adiemus IV: The Eternal Knot

Karl Jenkins & Adiemus: The Essential Collection

ASIN: B00002MG3U
Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

Adiemus
Cantus Inaequalis
Kayama (Radio Edit)
In Caelum Fero (Radio Edit)
Hymn
Cantilena
Cantus - Song Of The Trinitiy (Edit)
Cantus - Song Of The Plains (Edit)
Elegia
Chorale VI + Cantus - Song Of Aeolus
Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)
Cantus - Song Of Tears (Edit)
Rain Dance (Edit)
Ein Wiener Walzer (A Viennese Waltz)
Corrente (Courante)
Zarabanda (Saraband)
La La La Koora (Landler)
Beyond The Century
Adiemus (1999 New Version)

Amazon.com

Karl Jenkins's mix of classical orchestration and world-music elements first gained notoriety through a Delta Airlines TV commercial. The female choir singing faux African chant and the bright, uplifting music resonated with viewers, making the album Songs of Sanctuary an enormous commercial success. Jenkins followed up with Cantata Mundi, and Dances of Time, also bestsellers. Now the Higher Octave label has compiled the best of this electronica artist's Adiemus projects with The Journey. Full of Jenkins's sweeping orchestral sounds, pseudo-ethnic chant from Miriam Stockley and friends, and layered world rhythms, this album acts as a great introduction to this unique New Age music. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

Adiemus, genuine masterpieces of Karl Jenskins.......2007-03-10

I believe, that this CD has about equally many opponents and fans. Some would probably get increasingly borred about the musical genre of Karl Jenkins featuring endless arrangements with female vocals and orchestral harmonies. Others, to whom I definitely belong, continue to find inspiration in his musical story telling. This CD seems somewhat commercialized compared to Cantata Mundi, but that is to be expected from a best-of collection. Anyway, I persist to give this CD a top rating in honour of the very soul of Karl Jenkins' music. In addition, I must admit, 'Adiemus' still is my favourite! I can't help feeling the historical rush of the New Testament and similar mediterranian tales. I don't know the intention of the composer himself, and though I'm a bit curious, it doesn't really matter. The optimistic, African rythm and drive of 'Rain dance' make me look like a fool in front of the mirror, and I love it!

The Journey: The best of Adiemus.......2007-02-08

I loved it. This was my first CD by this composer. If you have the others then it is a review of previous CDS.

The Journey: The Best of Adiemus.......2006-08-06

I am glad I only got their best of their song. I was going to purchse all of their CDs. For some reason I stoped and got only one of them. It was not my kind of music . :(

Great Compendium.......2006-07-10

This CD contains an excellent mix of music of Adiemus at a good price. I liked it better than a number of their regular CDs.

Awesome.......2006-01-30

As I play it, I picture myself in Arizona in Karshner Caverns. This was where I first heard the CD, and hearing it takes me right back there. My young grandaughter, talked me out of my first copy and so had to order another.
It is relaxing, haunting, beautiful and more.