Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi [Import]

Track Listings

1. Cantus - Song Of Tears

2. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)

3. Cantus - Song Of The Spirit

4. Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)

5. Cantus - Song Of The Trinity

6. Chorale III (Vocalise)

7. Cantus - Song Of The Odyssey

8. Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)

9. Cantus - Song Of The Plains

10. Chorale V (Arama IVI)

11. Cantus - Song Of Invocation

12. Chorale VI (Sol-Fa)

13. Cantus - Song Of Aeolus

14. Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)

Cantata Mundi,Adiemus,EMI Int'l,Dance,Jazz-Rock,Modern Composition,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Wales

Tracks:

Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 1.Cantus - 'Song Of Tears'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 2. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 3. Cantus - Song Of The Spirit
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 4. Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 5. Cantus - 'Song Of The Trinity'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 6. Chorale III (Vocalise)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 7. Cantus - 'Song Of The Odyssey'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 8. Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 9. Cantus - 'Song Of The Plains'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 10. Chorale V (Arama IVI)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 11. Cantus - 'Song Of Invocation'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 12. Chorale VI (Sol-Fa) - 13. Cantus- 'Song Of The Aeolus'
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 14. Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 14. Cantilena
Adiemus 2 Cantata Mundi: 15. Elegia

Customer Reviews:

Cantata Mundi making the past very present.......2007-03-10

The fact that I don't understand a word of the lyrics of this CD is what challanges my imagination more than anything else. I think of the dead Latin language of the Roman Empire. Intended or not, this CD somehow gives life to ancient tales about the mediterranian people about the epoch of Christ. Sometimes the use of female vocals in conjunction with classically arranged harmonies (often reminding me of Mozart) makes me think of some cult of Maria Magdalene. At other times (eg. 'Song of the Plains') the music seems to bring me on a journey through the world of females, a journey in time and space.

Beautiful Music.......2006-11-10

This CD is the best of two different Musical Types. The orchestrtion and the choral components are wonderfully matched. When you listen to this you can go on a journey that is so magical!

The BEST Adiemus.......2006-11-06

It's hard to decide which of the Adiemus CD's I would rate as best. However, as the title suggests, this is the title I always recommend to friends who have never heard any of Karl Jenkins' work. Every track is a great experience as well as a unique musical journey. Stated conversely, if you don't like this album, you won't like anything else by Karl Jenkins.

Adiemus II.......2006-08-11

Overall, I think this is the best of the Adiemus works. The symphonic overtones add greatly to the richness of the songs.

Gasps & Goosebumps! A 2,000 Mile CD!.......2005-10-28

This is my first experience listening to Karl Jenkins' music and I would give this CD 10 stars. I got the CD the day before taking a 500 mile trip and just took it out of the box and placed it on my dash. I had bought the CD for cut#8 Chorale IV which I heard on a cable TV New Age music station. I listened to them all and pretty much skipped cut #1 Cantus-Song of Tears because it started off a little boring.

Boy was I wrong! Cut#1 is possibly one of the most startlingly beautiful pieces EVER written. It takes a minute to get going, but it is breathtaking. It caused me to gasp "Wow!" and raised the hair on my arms each time I listened to it. The gorgeous payoff of this piece comes in at 6 minute 51 seconds. As another reviewer said, they used this piece in a live show and I was wondering as I listened to it why someone wouldn't put it to that great use.

This music not only gives you mind pictures, it can transcend distance OR time. I felt myself standing on a cliff in the Himalayas looking down across space and time. Incredible! Karl Jenkins is definitely an unhearalded musical genius.

Cut #14 Cantilena is what I would like played at my funeral if I go having lived a truly good life (which I have.) It is a fitting denouement of a good life. Same for #15 Elegia.

I had not read the jewelbox info before i played this CD and thought I heard Miriam Stockley. Great mix, these two artists! She is vastly talented and the Africa, Latin, Classical mix that she infuses makes this CD so addictive, I listened to it on two trips, over 2,000 miles! I will be buying more Karl Jenkins music.