Art of Peace

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1. Blue Horizon
2. Oriental Morning
3. Wedding on Mahe
4. Hear the Day Begin
5. Four Winds Blowing
6. With My Eyes
7. Turn of the Tide
8. Children's Avenue
9. Reflections at Sunset
10. Et Pax

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Art of Peace

Art of Peace
Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks from Russia
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely FANTASTIC CD !!
  • Sacred and a treasure!
  • Absolutely wonderful
  • More Divine Beauty and Peace!
  • It Doesn't Get any Better!!!
 Sacred Treasures III: Choral Masterworks from Russia

Manufacturer: Hearts of Space
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003XB5E
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Alleluia, Behold The Bridegroom
  2. Sourp Sourp (Holy Holy)
  3. Lord Have Mercy
  4. The Mercy Of Peace (Excerpts)
  5. Komm Susser Tod (Bach)
  6. Serenade
  7. Grant Us This O Lord
  8. Our Father
  9. Gloria (Excerpt)
  10. Peaceful Light (Kiev Chant)
  11. Praise The Lord O My Soul (Greek Chant)
  12. Blessed Art Thou O Lord (Kiev Chant)
  13. Chorale
  14. Amen Alleluia

Amazon.com

What could be more sublime than a wall of dark, rotund Russian voices shimmering against the rising, ornate walls of a great cathedral? Not much, and this compilation of absolutely magnificent music proves it. The label Hearts of Space returns on this third choral collection to the ominous Slavic chant of their first choral album, Sacred Treasures I, which gathered together recordings of stunning Bulgarian and Russian choirs portraying the sacred works of Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, and other composers. Whereas Treasures I pulled from varied sections of sacred liturgies, including solo passages, Treasures III most often stays in harmonic chant with select voices occasionally rising and rolling in polyphonic heavenly calls. The collective voice draws the emotive tension taut here, as on Rimsky-Korsakov's "Our Father," which uses the absence of darkness to later juxtapose bold, rising drama. The Kiev chant "Blessed Art Thou O Lord" sends chills down the spine as the whispering consonants of the Russian language skip across the ancient repetition like sand skitters over a stormy beach. This is a collection as breathtakingly beautiful as the Cathedral of the Dormition itself. Not to be missed. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely FANTASTIC CD !!.......2007-06-28

I'll keep this short: I'm not new to chant or choral music but there are SO MANY options out here that it's hard to know which ones are worth buying. I've got a few titles in my budding collection but I have to say that this particular recording is FANTASTIC. It is at once awe inspiring, meditative, and peaceful. Simply wonderful...

5 out of 5 stars Sacred and a treasure!.......2007-06-11

Wow! This is as good as the first Sacred Treasures if not better. These holy and divine works are truly "the speech of angels".

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful.......2006-12-28

I've really become taken with Russian choral music as of late. I've tried to get my hands on every recording I can, and amongst them all this is one of the very best. The phrasing, tonality and selection is terrific.

5 out of 5 stars More Divine Beauty and Peace!.......2006-12-03

I am the producer of this CD and also of the first CD in the Sacred Treasures series called "SACRED TREASURES: Choral Masterworks From Russia" as well as of "SACRED TREASURES IV: Quiet Prayers" and "CELTIC TWILIGHT 7: Sacred Spirit". In each case, my intention was to bring together the very best performances of exceptionally beautiful, slow and peaceful sacred music. Most of the pieces on this compilation (as on the other compilations mentioned above) are filled with lush harmonies sung by large mixed choirs. All the selections are deeply nourishing to the soul.

In many cases, I chose to use excerpts from longer pieces, omitting the exultant huge crescendos and very fast sections that are typical of Russian sacred music, presenting only the slow and quiet verses. Different types of music serve different needs, and in today's stressful and fast-paced world, one of the most important and often neglected needs is for time out from that world--to "lay aside all earthly cares" (as the text to a Russian "Cherubic Hymn" prescribes) and to rest in a magical, quiet space of slow, peaceful, beauty. That peaceful beauty is available to you on all of these compilations, including this one, "SACRED TREASURES III"...

5 out of 5 stars It Doesn't Get any Better!!!.......2006-10-09

Having collected a decent library of sacred music over the years I can readily attest that this is the best sacred music CD that I own, my second favorite being a requiem chant by the monks of Solesmes. Further, upon listening to this CD everyone I know seems to respond to it with the same enthusiasm. Track 10 is my personal favorite, but there are no weak pieces here. The entire production hangs together well. Can't recommend it enough to novice or seasoned liturgical music listener.
Vision of Peace: The Art of Ravi Shankar
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great performances
  • Ephemeral with engaging virtuosity
 Vision of Peace: The Art of Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B4MW
Release Date: 2005-03-21

Tracks:

  1. Padhasapa
  2. Kaharwa
  3. Improvisation On The Theme Of 'Rokudan'
  4. Namah Shivaya
  5. Tribute To Nippon
  6. Homage To Baba Allauddin (Raga Hemant)

Tracks:

  1. Raga Jogeshwari: Alap
  2. Raga Jogeshwari: Jor
  3. Raga Jogeshwari: Gat I
  4. Raga Jogeshwari: Gat II
  5. Raga Hameer: Alap/Gat I/Gat II

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great performances.......2004-09-22

Ravi Shankar is a very great musician and his music represent the profound and spiritual tradition of Indian classical music. His experiments are not just limited to Indian music and in this 2-CD collection, you can see the popular and easy-listening tracks in the first CD and a pure classical and elaborate exploration of the meditative raga Jogeshwari in the second CD. The second CD also has a lilting evening melody called Hameer. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Ephemeral with engaging virtuosity.......2001-08-16

I kept hearing about this guy since I've started trying to keep up with middle eastern and other ethnic music. I was surprised. There didn't seem to be anything trite in any of the songs. The music is both relaxing and engaging.
Enduring Light: 60 Inspirational Favorites
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    Manufacturer: Sound Exchange
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    ASIN: B00004T0N0
    Release Date: 2000-05-09

    Tracks:

    1. Handel's 'Messiah': Overture - The London Philharmonic Orchestra/Walter Susskind
    2. Handel's 'Messiah': And The Glory Of The Lord - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    3. Handel's 'Messiah': Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    4. Handel's 'Messiah': For Unto Us A Child Is Born - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    5. Handel's 'Messiah': There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    6. Handel's 'Messiah': He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    7. Handel's 'Messiah': Behold The Lamb Of God - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    8. Handel's 'Messiah': He Was Despised And Rejected Of Men - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    9. Handel's 'Messiah': Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    10. Handel's 'Messiah': Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    11. Handel's 'Messiah': Hallelujah - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    12. Handel's 'Messiah': Since By Man Came Death - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson
    13. Handel's 'Messiah': Worthy Is The Lamb That Was Slain/Amen - The London Philharmonic Choir/Frederick Jackson

    Tracks:

    1. The Lord's Prayer
    2. Old Rugged Cross
    3. Onward Christian Soldiers
    4. Rock Of Ages
    5. How Great Thou Art
    6. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
    7. I Believe
    8. Lord Hear Our Prayer
    9. Now The Day Is Over
    10. Amazing Grace
    11. Ave Maria
    12. Let Us Humbly Sing Our Praises
    13. O Holy Night
    14. Praise, Praise The Lord
    15. Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven
    16. Oh Lord Most Holy
    17. Unfold Your Portals
    18. Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
    19. The Lord Is My Shepherd
    20. All The People That On Earth Do Dwell
    21. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
    22. Oh God Our Help In Ages Past
    23. Holy, Holy, Holy
    24. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
    25. Keeping Faith

    Tracks:

    1. A Dream Of Peace
    2. All In This April Evening
    3. Our Wedding
    4. Bless This House
    5. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
    6. Climb Every Mountain
    7. Day By Day (Theme From Godspell)
    8. Down By The Riverside
    9. The Impossible Dream
    10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
    11. The Day Is Gently Sinking To Close
    12. Jesus Christ Superstar
    13. Abide With Me
    14. March On
    15. Peace In The Valley
    16. Go Tell It On The Mountain
    17. Born Free
    18. American Trilogy
    19. Sunrise, Sunset
    20. I Don't Know How To Love Him
    21. Blessed Be The Tie That Binds
    22. Enduring Light
    Rule Britannia
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Great British collection
    • If you like Baroque music, buy it; it is excellent
    		 Rule Britannia

    Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
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    ASIN: B00004W3JI
    Release Date: 2000-10-17

    Tracks:

    1. The Island Princess: Tpt Aire/Sym Of Flatt Trumpits
    2. 'Mr. Handel's Water Piece': Ste in D: I. Ov
    3. 'Mr. Handel's Water Piece': Ste in D: II. Gigue (Allegro)
    4. 'Mr. Handel's Water Piece': Ste in D: III. Aire (Menuetto)
    5. 'Mr. Handel's Water Piece': Ste in D: IV. March I (Bouree) - March II
    6. The Choice Of Hercules: I. Ov (Largo-Allegro)
    7. The Choice Of Hercules: II. March
    8. Europe Revells In Ye Peace: Sym
    9. 'Ste De Clairque' (Tpt Voluntary Ste): I. Prld: The Duke Of Gloster's March; Minuet & Sybelle...
    10. 'Ste De Clairque' (Tpt Voluntary Ste): II. Ser & Ecossaise
    11. 'Ste De Clairque' (Tpt Voluntary Ste): III. Bourre & Hornpipe
    12. 'Ste De Clairque' (Tpt Voluntary Ste): IV. Gigue
    13. 'Ste De Clairque' (Tpt Voluntary Ste): V. Rondeau: The Prince Of Denmark's March (Tpt Voluntary)
    14. The Fairy Queen: Sym To Act IV: I. Intro - Canzona
    15. The Fairy Queen: Sym To Act IV: II. Adagio
    16. The Fairy Queen: Sym To Act IV: III. Battle (Allegro) - Pastoral - Battle
    17. The Indian Queen: Tpt Ov To Act II
    18. Son in E, Op.3 No.5: I. Allegro
    19. Son in E, Op.3 No.5: II. Largo
    20. Son in E, Op.3 No.5: III. Giga: Allegro
    21. Atalanta: Ov: I. Adagio - Allegro
    22. Atalanta: Ov: II. Andante
    23. The Judgment Of Paris: Recitative: Awake, Awake, Thy Spirits Raise; Aire: Hark, Hark, The Glorius...
    24. Birthday Song For Queen Mary: Come Ye Sons Of Art (Ov & Chor): I. Sym (Largo - Allegro)
    25. Birthday Song For Queen Mary: Come Ye Sons Of Art (Ov & Chor): II. Adagio
    26. Birthday Song For Queen Mary: Come Ye Sons Of Art (Ov & Chor): III. Ritornello - Chor
    27. Funeral Music For Queen Mary: I. March
    28. Funeral Music For Queen Mary: II. Canzona
    29. Funeral Music For Queen Mary: III. March (Reprise)
    30. Alfred: 'Rule Britannia'

    Tracks:

    1. Pomp And Circumstance Military: March No.1 in D, Op.39 - English Str Orch/William Boughton
    2. Pomp And Circumstance Military: March No.2 in a, Op.39 - English Str Orch/William Boughton
    3. Pomp And Circumstance Military: March No.3 in c, Op.39 - English Str Orch/William Boughton
    4. Pomp And Circumstance Military: March No.4 in G, Op.39 - English Str Orch/William Boughton
    5. Pomp And Circumstance Military: March No.5 in C, Op.39 - English Str Orch/William Boughton
    6. The Pirates Of Penzance: Ov - SCO/Alexander Faris
    7. HMS Pinafore - Ov - SCO/Alexander Faris
    8. Ste: The Planets, Op.32: Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jollity - Philharmonia Orch/William Boughton
    9. Te Deum - Christ Church Cathedral Chor, Oxford/Stephen Darlington
    10. Vars On An Original Theme, Enigma, Op.36: IX. Nimrod - English SO/William Boughton
    11. The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune - Christ Church Cathedral Chor, Oxford/Stephen Darlington

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Great British collection.......2005-10-05

    This CD features several particular composers who have written pieces of music that are quintessentially British: Jeremiah Clarke, George Frideric Handel, John Stanley, John Eccles, Henry Purcell, William Corbett, Edward Elgar, Arthur Sullivan, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst and Thomas Arne. The pieces here are triumphant, celebrating that particular period of Empire when the British ruled vastly such that the sun never set upon it - one of the key elements of such triumphant music-making, particularly for the time, was the use of brass and trumpet. Some of the later composers included here draw on inspirations from these earlier times.

    One of the featured performers on this collection is John Wallace, who was principal trumpet of the Philharmonia Orchestra since the 1970s; he founded the brass ensemble, the Wallace Collection, ten years later in 1986. In 2002, he became principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland, and the Wallace Collection gave their last performance shortly thereafter. However, the Wallace Collection lives on in performances on CD such as this one, performed with William Boughton and the English String Orchestra. Other tracks are performed by Scottish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Alexander Faris and the English String Orchestra conducted by Stephen Darlington.

    Pieces here are very familiar to anyone with an interested in British national composition -- pieces such as the Water Music by Handel are very famous, as are Holst's 'Planets' and Sullivan's (of Gilbert & Sullivan) 'Pinafore'; other pieces, such as Clarke's 'Trumpet Voluntary', are similarly famous even if their composers did not achieve the 'brand recognition' that Handel did. All of the composers here came from the period spanning the late 1600s to the late 1700s, when music was as often written for music halls and public performances as it was for royal events and commissions.

    The performances here are uniformly upbeat and well played, with little by way of blemish save the occasional drop and surge in levels (as often becomes the case when recording music with sharp brass elements).

    One can envision theatres full of people waving Union Jacks while this plays, and many of the pieces have a quality about them that speaks directly to the time and place of Britain.

    5 out of 5 stars If you like Baroque music, buy it; it is excellent.......2005-06-29

    If you like Baroque music, buy this 2 CD's BOX SET; it is excellent. Clarke, Handel, Purcell, Corbet and so on are very well played. The orchestration is very good, the quality of recording is excellent. Remember that Baroque music uses mainly a single trumpet, few other brass instruments, some woodwinds and very few drums. It is very easy, elegant and pleasant to listen. When I got married in 2003, I have chosen only Baroque music for the ceremony and the banquet because Baroque music is so lovely, so delicate and so sweet. Even if you have never heard or you think that you have never heard Baroque music, buy this CD; I tell you, you will not regret your choice because it is really an excellent CD. You have my words.
    One More Time for Peace
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      		One More Time for Peace
      Roger Chapman
      Manufacturer: Mystic UK
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      ASIN: B000NOK0OE
      Release Date: 2007-04-23

      Tracks:

      1. One More Time For Peace
      2. Heading Back To Storyville
      3. All Too Soon
      4. Oh Brother Take Me
      5. Hell Of A Lullaby
      6. All Night Paradise
      7. Naked Hearts
      8. Sweet Bird
      9. Devil Got A Son
      10. Same Old Loving You
      11. Jerusalem

      Album Description

      2007 studio album from one of the most powerful vocalists in Rock music. Chapman is best-known for his work with Family and the '70s R&B band Streetwalkers. In the pre-Punk era, Roger was an enormous cult figure on the British Rock scene, famed for his spectacular showmanship and soaring vibrato. John Peel, the evergreen Radio 1 DJ, vowed that he'd travel colossal distances to catch a Chapman gig. But in the late '70s/early '80s when '60s musicians were being indiscriminately pensioned off in this country, Roger poured his energies into performing abroad and thus becoming a Rock exile. Through talent and resilience, he rebuilt his career in Germany during the '80s, packing out venues, promoting a spate of successful albums and enjoying a huge European hit with his impassioned rendition of Mike Oldfield's 'Shadow on the Wall'.

      Album Details

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      Berceuse: Music of Calm and Peace
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        		Berceuse: Music of Calm and Peace

        Manufacturer: Naxos
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        ASIN: B00000JMXQ
        Release Date: 1999-07-20

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        1. Orchestral Suite No.3 In D Major BWV1068: Air
        2. Berceuse, Op.16
        3. Gymnopedie No.1
        4. Berceuse
        5. Wiegenlied
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        16. Pavane pour une enfante defunte
        Divine Harmony / Art Book and CD
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          		Divine Harmony / Art Book and CD
          Anonymous , Russian Orthodox Chant , Pavel Grigor'yevich Chesnokov , Orthodox Chant , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Christmas Traditional , Greek Traditional , Russian Traditional , Anatoly Grindenko , and Russian Patriachate Choir
          Manufacturer: Opus III
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          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00000I4K3
          Release Date: 1998-06-01

          Tracks:

          1. Psalm 134: Praise the name of the Lord (16th & 17th Cent. Monastic chant)
          2. O Mild Night and All the Angels Exult
          3. Your Nativity, O Christ our God (16th & 17th Cent. Monastic chant)
          4. Today the Virgin gives birth (16th & 17th Cent. Monastic chant)
          5. Today Christ is born of the Virgin in Bethlehem (16th & 17th Cent. Monastic chant)
          6. O Holy God (Tchaikovsky) Holy God (Suprasl monastery chant)
          7. A Mercy of Peace
          8. Singing the Triumphant Song (Russian Medieval chant)
          9. Eucharistic chant (17th Cent. Russian plainchant)
          10. Praise the Lord (17th Cent. Russian plainchant)
          11. I Shall Take the Cup of Salvation (Russian Medieval chant)
          12. From My Youth
          13. May my prayer rise to Thee (17th Cent. Russian plainchant)
          14. We who represent the Cherubim (Suprasl Monastery chant)
          15. John of Damascus: Thy Resurrection, O Christ (17th Cent. Monastic Chant)
          16. Easter Canon of St. John of Damascus: Thy Resurrection, O Christ (17th Cent. Monastic Chant)
          17. Easter Canon of St. John of Damascus: Christ is Risen from the Dead (17th Cent. Monastic Chant)
          18. Easter Canon of St. John of Damascus: Easter Stikheras (17th Cent. Monastic Chant)

          Product Description

          This CD & hardbound book combination is a wonderful view into the historic Russian Orthodox faith for the English speaker, the thesis of which builds off the Eastern understanding that an icon represents an invisible spiritual reality, the Church on earth is an icon of the heavenly church and that liturgical chant is an Icon (or image) of the angelic singing. These then, are in "divine harmon" as to how they work together to engage the faithful in the ascent to heaven. The CD is comprised of selections from the series of recordings by Anatoly Grindenko and the Russian Patriarchate Choir, and one portion of the book includes an essay by Anatoly Grindenko, and liner notes and complete hymn text in English. The other portion of the book is written by Russian iconographer Adolf Ovchinnikov, and explains the history and development of icons and their use in the Christian faith. It is comprised of a series of essays that have been translated into English, with copious! full-color icons representing ancient to recent icons, many previously unpublished (from St. Catherine's Monastery in Sinai, The Hermitage, the Byzantine Museum in Athens, and others). Book is 62 pages in length
          One
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • A good discovery.
          		 One
          The O'Neill Brothers
          Manufacturer: O'Neill Brothers
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00003JAMU
          Release Date: 1999-08-01

          Tracks:

          1. One
          2. Quaker Hymne
          3. On Eagle's Wings
          4. Nearer My God to Thee
          5. Carpe Unum
          6. Journey to Him
          7. Old Rugged Cross
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          9. Let there be Peace on Earth
          10. Come, Come Ye Saints
          11. Hatikva
          12. Jesus, Remember Me
          13. The Water is Wide
          14. How Great Thou Art
          15. Were You There
          16. One

          Album Description

          A blend of traditional musical selections from a wide variety of religions on a single album, One features The Old Rugged Cross, On Eagle's Wings and How Great Thou Art.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars A good discovery........2000-04-10

          Happy to have "met" the O'Neil brothers on Amazon. Have bought all their CDs. Yups, they are good.
          Gabriel Suovanen: Sydämeni laulut
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Very beautiful voice
          • sounds like a younger Fischer-Dieskau
          		 Gabriel Suovanen: Sydämeni laulut

          Manufacturer: Ondine
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004UAJ2
          Release Date: 2000-08-22

          Tracks:

          1. Etelapohjalaisia Kansanlauluja: Luullahan Jotta On Lysti Olla
          2. Etelapohjalaisia Kansanlauluja: Pappani Maja
          3. Etelapohjalaisia Kansanlauluja: Hae Pois Vaan Sormukses
          4. Savolaisia Kansanlauluja: Kehtolaulu
          5. Savolaisia Kansanlauluja: Heilani Kammarin Ikkunan Alla
          6. Laulelkaamme, Soitelkaamme
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          8. Lauantai-ilta
          9. Muistellessa
          10. Nocturne
          11. Iltakellot
          12. Hyvasti!
          13. Tule Kanssani
          14. Oi, Muistatko Viela Sen Virren
          15. Kevatlinnuille Etelassa
          16. Tuulantei
          17. Suvinen Saari
          18. En Latmansmelodi
          19. Oi, Aiti Armas
          20. Rauha
          21. Rosa Lill'
          22. Det Var I Varens Ljusa Tid
          23. Minnen
          24. Illalle
          25. Souda, Souda Sinisorsa
          26. Lastu Lainehilla
          27. Jagargossen
          28. Drommen
          29. Varen Flyktar Hastigt
          30. Demanten Pa Marssnon

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Very beautiful voice.......2005-04-29

          I have listened to many good baritones but Gabriel Suovanen is overwhelmingly the best of them. His voice is somehow so beautiful. He has lived whole his life in Sweden but yet he sings all the Finnish songs correctly, with a lot of emotion. I am not sure if he considers himself Swedish or Finnish but that doesn't matter; no other male singer has sung these songs so beautifully. "Oi muistatko vielä sen virren" is my favourite song; I listen it again and again and never get tired. I also enjoy the other Merikanto-songs. Yet most of the Sibelius songs are less enjoyable because of the Swedish language; I don't like it. "Demanten på marssnön" with simply piano backing is somehow even better than Jussi Björlings too massive orchestra-backed version. The Finnish folk songs that I have never heard before, are also very nice!

          I recommend this cd to anyone who wants to familiarize himself with Finnish art songs. If you already know these songs and don't like them, I still recommend it. I also used to dislike Finnish songs but after listening to Suovanen, I totally changed my mind.

          5 out of 5 stars sounds like a younger Fischer-Dieskau.......2001-05-06

          This album of Finnish folk songs is amazing. I had not heard of Gabriel Suovanen before I listened to this cd, but at only twenty-six years old, he has a lot of potential. His voice sounds very much like a younger Fischer-Dieskau. Some of the repertoire is not my favorite, but extremely enjoyable to listen to because of Suovanen's beautiful voice. The Sibelius songs are definitely the highlight of the album.
          Heavenly Peace
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • An Awesome Experience
          • Beautiful Voice
          • Heavenly Peace, indeed!
          		 Heavenly Peace
          Darlene Koldenhoven
          Manufacturer: Time Art
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004SZHT
          Release Date: 1999-12-16

          Tracks:

          1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
          2. Gabriel to Mary, Weaping
          3. Joseph's Question
          4. The Star to the Stable
          5. Angels' Pastorale
          6. Angels We Hav Heard on High
          7. Balulalow (O My Deir Hert)
          8. Silent Night
          9. Emmanuel
          10. Pie Jesu from Requiem

          Album Description

          From Grammy winner, Darlene Koldenhoven, this 'anything but traditional' CD "Heavenly Peace" was selected as "Best Holiday CD" by New Age Magazine; "Album of the Month" by The New Times, Seattle; and debuted #2 on the New Age Voice Radio Charts. This glorious collection of original and traditional songs (some non-seasonal) with non-traditional arrangements will evoke that special holiday spirit all year long. As producer of this successful inde release, Darlene chose or composed and arranged most all the songs to tastefully feature her expressively soaring, angelic, five-octave vocal range, with or without lyrics. The lyrics touch upon the spiritual and emotional sides of all the characters involved in the Christmas Story, while the music and production reflect elements of classical, world, jazz, and new age. A serene and joyful celebration with mostly synthesized accompaniment and acoustic soloists on various traditional and world instruments. If you liked her featured solo, "Aria," in "Yanni, Live at the Acropolis" you'll love her vocal and keyboard work here. With plenty of musical interest for attentive listening, this album will also create a soothing background ambience. From comments by radio programmers, to listeners world wide, EVERY track on this album is musically and spiritually satisfying. Heavenly Peace . . . indeed!

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars An Awesome Experience.......2005-01-08

          Although parts of this recording are sung in a vocal range that the Modern Listener isn't comfortable with, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys extreme talent. Listening to this CD is an experience: I was soaring on Pie Jesu. Koldenhaven is the most exciting female singer since discovering Loreena McKennitt.

          5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Voice.......2002-11-19

          The tonal quality of Darlene's voice is simply superb. Both rich and delicate. I would estimate at least a four octave range of superb, stylish aural splendor. Her talent goes well beyond just being a superb singer. She also arranged many of the "Heavenly Peace" songs, and produced this CD. Do I have a favorite song? Not really, they are all great for listening. But if I have to select a favorite, it would be "Emmanuel" ... a pure, ethereal song of magical beauty. I play this song over and over and over. The CD is my Christmas morning music while opening gifts. Highly recommended.

          5 out of 5 stars Heavenly Peace, indeed!.......2000-11-28

          A few seconds into my initial listening to its first track, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," I sensed that Heavenly Peace was not going to be a typical Christmas album, and as the rest of the album unfolded, that first impression became ever more deliciously validated. The multi-layered vocals on the song, in their interplay with the violin solo, alert listeners that they are in for some groundbreaking music, period, let alone a singular contribution to the seasonal literature.

          As the album continues to cast its spell, one quickly develops an appreciation for all the unique ways that Koldenhoven informs the holiday musical legacy, making new even the most familiar tunes and, simultaneously, the wonder of the Christmas story. Even more remarkable than her crystal-clear five-octave instrument (from below second alto to up, up, and away) is the fact that she manages to exploit its full range without showy, gimmick-laden histrionics.

          Several original compositions, including the wordless "Angels' Pastorale," add depth to the listening experience, and the sensitive lyrics (especially on "Joseph's Question") are worthy of the delicate settings that cradle them. Even the best-known tunes are so imaginatively delivered that one may be more tempted to wonder where one has heard the song before than to (attempt to) sing along. "Silent Night," packaged a bit like The Manhattan Transfer's version, comes the closest to sounding like something I can use as a basis of comparison, although if you're a Sarah Brightman fan, this collection will surely appeal to you, as it mines similarly etheric stylistic territory. It even closes with Koldenhoven's heartfelt (and superior) take on one of Brightman's signature tunes, "Pie Jesu" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem.

          Although hers isn't a household name, you may know the artist for her work with Yanni (she sang "Aria" on his Live at the Acropolis video and his In the Mirror CD), 2+2 (a jazz group with whom she earned three Grammy nominations and one award), or Inner Voices. The latter all-female quartet's 1990 Christmas Harmony is one of those very few holiday releases that have made my playlist every year since its release. I know that Heavenly Peace will join that special group of discs next year, and every year from then on.

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