The Sacred Fire

Track Listings
 
1. Earth Story
2. Painted Desert
3. Tale of Two Lovers
4. Equinox
5. Odessa
6. I Still Remember
7. Sacred Fire
8. Place in My Heart
9. Baile Para la Luna
10. She Walks in Beauty
11. Ruby Forest
12. Midnight Hour
13. Waking Hour
14. From Heaven to Earth
15. Ritual

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The Sacred Fire

The Sacred Fire
The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Wonderful CD
  • Great music; interesting group
  • My humble opinion.....
  • Completely beautiful
  • The Origins of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen
 The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006OBW8E
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

  1. Hymn - Veni Creator Spiritus
  2. Sequence - Veni Spiritus Eternorum
  3. Antiphon - O Quam Mirabilis Est
  4. Vision 1 - The Fire Of Creation
  5. Vision 1 - The Fire Of Creation
  6. Sequence - O Ignis Spiritus Paracliti
  7. Vision 2 - Wisdom And Her Sisters
  8. Vision 2 - Wisdom And Her Sisters
  9. Responsory - O Felix Anima
  10. Vision 3 - The Fiery Spirit
  11. Vision 3 - The Fiery Spirit
  12. Hymn - O Ignee Spiritus
  13. Vision 4 - Love
  14. Vision 4 - Love
  15. Antiphon - Caritas Habundat In Omnia
  16. Antiphon - O Eterne Deus
  17. Hymn - Beata Nobis Gaudia

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The bad news is that this is Anonymous 4's final recording. The good news is that it's one of their best. Aside from a pair of brief 9th-century chants that flank the main program, the disc focuses on the music of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun whose liturgical works broke new ground in their visionary texts, rich imagery, and melodic range. The selections here relate to themes associated with the Holy Spirit--the fire of creation, wisdom, the life-giving spirit, and love. The imagery of Hildegard's visionary texts is replete with references to the basic elements--air, earth, fire, and water. The results are boldly original, at least within the restricted confines of chant, which offer compelling listening experiences as performed in the lustrous tones of Anonymous 4. The program includes a pair of Hildegard's most-rhapsodic extended visionary pieces, the consoling "O spirit of fire, bringer of comfort," and "I am the great and fiery power," whose soaring opening musical lines still can shock. Harmonia Mundi, as usual, captures the purity of Anonymous 4's singing in vivid sonics and provides deluxe production values, including a profusely illustrated booklet, with full texts and translations. --Dan Davis

Interview with Marsha Genensky of Anonymous 4
Anonymous 4's Marsha Genensky speaks about the ensemble's swan song in our special interview.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful CD .......2007-04-29

I own 13 A-4 discs and this is my second favorite, after On Yoolis Night. The recording sounds a little muddy and they do, uncharacteristically take some liberties with the translations, but .... This was recorded in a real chapel (as were most of their later releases) and the extensive liner notes are, as usual, present. The presentation and delivery are among the best that A-4 have ever done. These 4 ladies each have wonderful voices that blend together magnificently. If you are an A-4 fan, you need to own this.

4 out of 5 stars Great music; interesting group.......2007-01-05

The music of Hildegard Von Bingen is, without question, some of the most important we have from the Middle Ages. This album has a very capable set of performances by Anonymous 4, but the drawback is the very sameness of sound to each and every track. Yes, they sing well, but where is the variety of timbre? Where are the percussion instruments that have been used in other recordings and performances of these works? They could have used some help from some men's voices, too. Otherwise, it's perfectly recorded, but with repeat listenings becomes more trying.

4 out of 5 stars My humble opinion............2005-12-28

I gave this CD an above average rating. I did so because this is the 3rd CD that I have purchased from Anonymous 4 and to be quite honest they all sound the same to me. I personally feel that the style of Hildegard is heavy, crisp, intentional and complicated. It is unique compared to other styles of anicent choral music. Anonymous 4 has a very light, airy almost contemporary feel to whatever they sing. In the CD insert Anonymous 4 goes on to express how they prepared to sing the medeival music in latin with a German accent because that is where Hildegard was from, and that this is how she would have sung her music. But honestly I don't think one can tell. Like I said, this is my third CD from them and they all sound the same. Don't get me wrong ladies. You 4 have gorgeous voices but I have found that the albums by Sequentia that sing in Hildegard's von Bingen tradition to be more authentic. I recommend to those interested to try Chanticles of Extasy by Sequentia or any of Sequentia's albums. You'll understand what I mean after you compare them for yourselves.

5 out of 5 stars Completely beautiful.......2005-11-08

This musical is relaxing uplifting, simple yet complicated. A total mental experience filled with beauty.

5 out of 5 stars The Origins of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen.......2005-08-14

If you enjoy the music of Anonymous 4, you'll be thouroughly impressed with this presentation of Hildegard's music to God. Excellent is not enough praise for this interpretation.
Sacred Fire: Santana Live in South America
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • By far his best
  • Good but not great
  • If you're a Carlos fan...
  • Santana's worst album?
  • Visually and aurally wonderful...,
 Sacred Fire: Santana Live in South America
Santana
Manufacturer: London / Umgd
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ASIN: B000001E3I
Release Date: 1993-11-02

Tracks:

  1. Angels All Around Us
  2. Vive La Vida
  3. Esperando
  4. No One To Depend On
  5. Black Magic Woman/ Gypsy Queen
  6. Oye Como Va
  7. Samba Pa Ti
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  9. Make Somebody Happy
  10. Toussaint L'Overture
  11. Soul Sacrifice/ Don't Try This At Home
  12. Europa
  13. Ji-Go-Lo-Ba

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars By far his best.......2006-11-13

I have all the old vinyls and all the new cds, but non touch the live performance of Carlos on this album. This truly shows he is by far the greatest guitarist of all time. Hendrix was great, but he's dead!. Oh yeah, and shame on anyone who doesn't aggree that Santana live is better than any studio recording. And if this his his best live album, then this is his best album of all. I highly recomend. This is comming from a Carlos fan who's been listening to him since the beginning. Trust me you won't be dissapointed.

4 out of 5 stars Good but not great.......2006-07-01

Sacred Fire: Santana Live in South America is a nice recording of an early 90's Santana concert.
The sound quality is first-rate.
The musicians, while very good, are no match for the Santana band of the late 60's and early 70's.
Of course, Carlos Santana's fiery guitar still has the power to carry the show.
I didn't particularly care for a few of songs on this album (like Esperando and Make Someone Happy) but the renditions of their earlier works like "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" and "Toussaint L'Overture" are fantastic.
Overall a rewarding musical experience but for the best live recording of a Santana performance I'll stick to "Lotus".

5 out of 5 stars If you're a Carlos fan..........2005-11-11


...and don't already own this CD, you really should be ashamed of yourself.

So buy it now while you still can. It might take a minute to get over the 80's synth stylie on the keyboards, but don't let that fool you - This CD is MONEY!!! First he breaks into 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' during Oye Como Va. Then he hits some Breezin' by George Benson during Samba Pa Ti, and finally tops it off by bridging into Marvin Gay's "I Want You" during Europa. Unbelievable! Best Sanatana CD I own - Bar Nun!

2 out of 5 stars Santana's worst album?.......2005-04-20

I find this album unlistenable, due to the cheesy synth sound prevalent in every track. Carlos' guitar playing is quite good, but the overall sound is one of synthetic 80's blandness, more appropriate to a New Age radio playlist. Vocals lack any of the soul of earlier Santana recordings. I'm selling my copy of this CD, and couldn't find a single track that I really wanted to extract and keep.

5 out of 5 stars Visually and aurally wonderful...,.......2005-04-02

This really is a 5* item. I bought this after seeing it several times on TV (PBS). The music is great, the footage really does seem to have captured a particularly magical concert. The Mexico City footage is also inspiring. For not much more than a CD you get a great selection of music, a visual spectical and a chance to watch Carlos play (I am a guitarist -- so I like to watch how he plays). Wonderful!

[Isn't Mexico considered Central America rather than South America though?!]
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ASIN: B00004RITB
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nothing but hits.......2001-01-31

As with their first collection of label highlights, Hyperion's new two-disc collection provides a broad sampling of their exceptional catalogue and performers. Particularly rewarding are the selections from Beethoven (Scherzo from String Trio in C minor, op 9 no 3, performed by the Leopold Trio) and Thomas Tallis (Salvator mundi I, performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir), but experienced and novice listeners alike will find much to enjoy on these discs. It's also a good value--more than 2 1/2 hours of music for less than $10.
The Sacred Fire
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Refreshing Music
  • WOW!
  • African rhythms, flute, and vocals masterfully blended
  • Images of the Sonoran Desert
  • melodic, sensual, meditative and energetic
 The Sacred Fire
Nicholas Gunn
Manufacturer: Real Music
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001J4U
Release Date: 1994-09-27

Tracks:

  1. Earth Story
  2. Painted Desert
  3. Tale Of Two Lovers
  4. Equinox
  5. Odessa
  6. I Still Remember
  7. The Sacred Fire
  8. A Place In My Heart
  9. Baile Para La Luna
  10. She Walks In Beauty
  11. Ruby Forest
  12. Midnight Hour
  13. Waking Hour
  14. From Heaven To Earth
  15. Ritual

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Refreshing Music.......2002-10-28

I have recently purchased two albums by Nicholas Gunn: The Sacred Fire and The Music of the Grand Canyon. I really like The Sacred Fire album - think it's a very nicely flowing, refreshing music (and that's why I gave it a 5-star rating) - however, it seems like the other albums (judging from my second CD and samples of music of the other albums) are very similar to this one. Again, I LIKE this music, but don't like it when artists put out one album after another, being just a mild variation on the 'blue print' album.

Personally, I would've been happy with just this one album, The Sacred Fire, as a 'representative' of Nicholas Gunn's music - save your money on buying other 'copies' of it (through the other CDs) and instead try an album by some other artist.

5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2002-08-27

This is the most beautiful selection of pieces I have ever heard. From the mystic sounding "SACRED FIRE" to the hauntingly beautiful "RUBY FOREST" and "MIDNIGHT HOUR" these themes stay with your soul long after the music ends. YOU GOTTA BUY THIS ONE!

5 out of 5 stars African rhythms, flute, and vocals masterfully blended.......2001-11-22

Nicholas' second album, and he only got better. Once again he performs the drumming and flute himself, adds his own vocals and other instrumental performances, and brings in such notables as native vocalists, Zavier on guitar, and Karen Briggs (Yanni, etc) on violin (though he does perform most of the music himself, he adds guests on most tracks). Nicholas' style is a unique blend of Southwest/Tribal and African with influences from all over. It's not a hodgepodge, even though it might sound like it: it's a masterfully blended mixture of complementary sounds and musical traditions. Nicholas' flute playing is melodic and uplifting. The percussion is all on acoustic instruments of various types, and the synth fills in the edges. The music is introspective, stating a theme and elaborating on it, but not boring - he is a great composer. Ranging from majestic to fiery, the album will inspire you, calm you, cleanse your soul, invigorate you. It is truly an album that must be heard all the way through. You will remember the first time you hear this one.

5 out of 5 stars Images of the Sonoran Desert.......1999-12-02

An absolutely beautiful and truly haunting seranade that takes one to moonlit evenings on the Sonoran Desert. Escape at its best!

5 out of 5 stars melodic, sensual, meditative and energetic.......1999-09-11

you will love his work after you have listened this piece:From Heaven to Earth.

Just absolutely beautiful.

has been my all time favorite for 4 years now.
Sacred Fire
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Sacred Fire
    Kelvin Mockingbird
    Manufacturer: Canyon Records
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    ASIN: B000IONKVY
    Release Date: 2007-01-08

    Tracks:

    1. The Flames Within
    2. The Dance Of Butterfly, Badger Girl
    3. A Cricket's Love
    4. Awakening Of The Beauty Within
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    6. A Call To Love
    7. The Healing Of Hand
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    Campion: Lute Music
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Fine recital of neglected composer
    • Good Performance but the content?
    		 Campion: Lute Music

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    ASIN: B00000IXIZ
    Release Date: 1999-06-01

    Tracks:

    1. Come Let Us Sound With Melody
    2. Tune Thy Musicke To Thy Hart
    3. Come You Pretty False-Ey'D Wanton
    4. There Is None, O None But You
    5. Sweet Exclude Mee Not
    6. I Care Not For These Ladies
    7. Though You Are Yoong And I Am Olde
    8. Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire!
    9. What Then Is Love But Mourning?
    10. Shall I Come, Sweet Love, To Thee?
    11. Beauty, Since You So Much Desire
    12. What Is It All That Men Possesse?
    13. The Sypres Curten Of The Night
    14. Jacke And Jone They Think No Ill
    15. It Fell On A Sommers Daie
    16. When To Her Lute Corrina Sings
    17. My Sweetest Lesbia
    18. Her Rosie Cheekes, Her Ever Smiling Eyes
    19. Faire, If You Expect Admiring
    20. There Is A Garden In Her Face
    21. Author Of Light
    22. Never Weather-Beaten Saile
    23. Most Sweet And Pleasing Are Thy Wayes
    24. To Musicke Bent Is My Retyred Minded
    25. Thou Joy'St, Fond Boy
    26. Turne All Thy Thoughts To Eyes
    27. Vaile, Love Mine Eyes
    28. Miserere My Maker

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Fine recital of neglected composer.......2000-10-29

    I'd agree with the earlier reviewer that this CD is for those who have already tried Dowland. However Dowland has been fortunate in the recording studio and Campion much neglected (this appears to be the only disc dedicated to him currently available) so Naxos deserve our thanks for having brought Rickards and Linell back together for a second disc. What is particularly encouraging is to find a whole disc of songs, not just a few raisins in a cake of viol music which is how Dowland and his contemporaries are normally represented. Not that I've anything against mixed recitals - the collaborations of Fretwork with Red Byrd are beautiful - but it tends to be the same better known songs.

    The first recordings of early English music on the Naxos label (I'm thinking of Summerly's earlier recordings of Byrd, Tomkins, Gibbons) lacked texts, that has been corrected in later releases, including both this disc (timing 52:52), and the earlier Rickards Dowland recital (8.553381, 1997, timing 74:08). Sound on both discs is more than adequate.

    4 out of 5 stars Good Performance but the content?.......2000-02-01

    I make no claims to being knowledable about the intricacies of this music. But if I were giving stars I'd give the performance four or five and the content...um...that's the hard part.

    I bought this out of curiosity. Campion's lyrics turn up occasionally in anthologies of poetry and I was curious to hear the songs. I own Rickards and Linell's "Dowland: Flow my tears and other lute songs" and i play it often so I also wanted to know what Dowland's competition sounded like.

    Firstly, the performance is of the same high standard as on the other disk. Which is good. Linell plays well and Rickards' voice is fine. The liner notes provide good background information as well as the words to the songs. The only real complaint I could have about the performance is probably related to production: The lute sounds small, thin and distant compared with, say, Bream's lute on "The golden age of English Lute music" or Lindberg's on "The complete solo lute music". This is true of the pair's Dowland recording as well but it may only be a drawback if you're trying to use the performances as a guide to playing the songs yourself. ( I was).

    The real drawback to this recording though is the material. Play the Dowland and you're liable to find yourself humming odd snatches of the songs. Play the Campion and you're liable to have difficulty remembering any of the individual tunes. Nor do the lyrics redeem the music. He probably was a "better " lyric writer than Dowland (whatever that means) but music wise Dowland beats him hollow.

    If you're studying music history this might be an interesting collection. But if you're just curious and want an introduction to the songs of the period, go for the Dowland first. You're liable to be left feeling like you could listen to more, and then the Campion becomes interesting as a variation. Buy the Campion first and you're liable to wonder why people get enthusiastic about English lute songs. And that would be a pity and a disservice to Linell and Rickards who do such a good job.
    Sibelius: Works for Mixed Choir
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      		Sibelius: Works for Mixed Choir

      Manufacturer: Bis
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Sing We Now of Christmas
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        		Sing We Now of Christmas

        Manufacturer: Gothic Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen [Hybrid SACD]
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        5 out of 5 stars Best of the Hildegard recordings so far.......2007-01-13

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        Sacred Fire: Santana Live in South America
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          Manufacturer: Umvd Import
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000BH4Y1S
          Release Date: 2006-01-17

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