Love Divine [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Lloyd Barbe, Common Ground, November 15, 2002
Would you imagine that it would be his most tender, spiritually uplifting, and romantic as well?

Product Description
Composed, arranged, performed & produced by Patrick, Love Divine is the fully realized work of a deeply inspired practitioner of the tradition of Bhakti-Yoga devotional music. Very uplifting, this lovely music includes the healing sounds of soothing, melodious vocal chanting. The Sanskrit MANTRAS (included in the cover) are sung by Patrick's unique compassionate voice with wonderful clarity & lightness. Ideal for Yoga practice, meditation & massage therapy, Love Divine explores the depths of devotional ecstasy. Highly recommended for pleasure listening. This album is a strong transformational tool.

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Love Divine [Import]

Love Divine [Import]
Vision: The Music of Hildegard von Bingen
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A very different style of Hildegard
  • ONE WORD- 'AWSOME"
  • Very different. Hauntingly beautiful
  • "Every Element Has A Sound" ~ Heavenly Visions Of A Medieval Mystic
  • SUPERB MODERN CLASSIC
 Vision: The Music of Hildegard von Bingen
Richard Souther , Emily van Evera , and Sister Germaine Fritz
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000002SL6
Release Date: 1994-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Praise For The Mother
  2. Only The Devil Laughed
  3. Vision
  4. Song To The Mother
  5. The Living Light (Instrumental)
  6. Wherever
  7. For The Virgin
  8. For The Creator
  9. This Honorable Fame
  10. The Anointing (Instrumental)
  11. For The Trinity
  12. The Chalice
  13. Divine Love
  14. The Flower Gleams
  15. From This Wicked Fall
  16. Living Fountain
  17. Vision: Full Length

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"Vision--The Music of Hildegard von Bingen"? Make that "Hildegard--the Dance Remix." (Yes, it has been used on the dance floor of at least one New York City nightclub.) What else can you call it when Richard Souther takes the stark, ecstatic plainchant of the 12th-century abbess and adds heavily produced electronic trance-and-dance tracks? Souther's additions aren't bad in themselves--they are a bit New Age-y, yet danceable in a druggy 3:00-a.m. kind of way--but slather them over Hildegard's spare, intense chant melodies and the effect is perverse, if not just silly. Don't blame poor Emily van Evera--she is a fine interpreter of Hildegard, and EMI simply asked her to record some unaccompanied solo tracks of the abbess's music and send in the tapes; she had no idea what was going to be done with them until this disc came out with her name on it. This shows up in the final product: the gently fluid pulse van Evera applied to Hildegard's music (which would make perfect sense in the a cappella performance she thought she was giving) feels completely disconnected from the rigid rhythms inherent in Souther's electronic accompaniment. Now, there are a number of customer reviews, below, from listeners who like this title a great deal--have a look at them, check out the sound clips, and by all means get this title if you're interested. But, if you're curious about Hildegard, go to the recording that made her famous eight centuries after her death: A Feather on the Breath of God. --Matthew Westphal

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A very different style of Hildegard.......2007-01-30

This CD isn't quite the shining example of Hildegard's music, but it isn't dissapointing either. The new-agey music and the chanting go well together, but at times the mix is a little akward, and it is those moments when it seems that the vocals are just stamped on top of the music that takes away from this album. Otherwise, the music is pretty rich and conjures epic and heavenly images. I'd have to side with the 'purists' on this one: if you're a stickler for authentic sounding Hildegard music, go for the other albums such as Luminous Spirit because this one might come across as a little weird.

5 out of 5 stars ONE WORD- 'AWSOME".......2006-12-15

I have been a fan of music since before I was born it seems- I have almost all of her music- but this is the star on the night sky- people keep trashing this album /cd- I think this is the best of her visions/music and if you want to be swept away on clouds of tone and dance with angels of light then BUY this cd- I love to darken the house , light the candles and let this one spin again and again- listen closely to " for the virgin' it will make you want to play this over and over again-also this entire cd was recorded in the catacombs- how spiritual is that, music/thought/words/visions from years turned to dust and stone- may this cd bring you back to a time when the world was innocent and gentle/have played this along with Enigma and people can not get enough of this cd!!!!!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Very different. Hauntingly beautiful.......2006-03-01

I bought VISION, THE MUSIC OF HILDEGARD VON BINGEN without even hearing it first. I couldn't resist the album's cover art and the premise of recording the chants of a 12th century nun with modern original scores. I was delightfully surprised at how well the experiment works. The tracks are absolutely beautiful and haunting. In listening to one of the chants accompanied by an almost jarring drum beat, I felt as if I were dropped deep into a dense African jungle where a safari of large powerful natives are escorting small white hooded nuns to some mysterious lost city. A very different, very intriguing, very fine work.

5 out of 5 stars "Every Element Has A Sound" ~ Heavenly Visions Of A Medieval Mystic.......2006-01-29

Hildegard Von Bingen (1098-1179), 12th century Benedictine nun, abbess and mystic wrote some of the most heavenly spiritual chants, psalms and canticles in the history of the Catholic Church. Compositions that are so unique and universal in appeal that they were embraced by the 'New Age Movement' more enthusiastically then they were originally by her own Church.

Similiar yet subtly different from the lofty, remote gregorian chants sung in the monastery, the music of Hildegard is much more accessible. Her experience of the 'Divine Mysteries' is conveyed in more emotional and earthy tones, thus linking the higher aspirations of the soul with the passionate nature of the human heart.

'Vision' was performed and recorded within the stone walls of St. Andrew's Church in Toddington, England, an almost perfect location to capture the medieval atmosphere of Hildegard's compositions. The female voices involved in this project are a sharp and welcome contrast to the all male gregorian choirs most of us are more familiar with.

Truly a mystical musical experience has been captured on these 17 exquiste tracks. For the spiritual seeker in all of us!

5 out of 5 stars SUPERB MODERN CLASSIC.......2005-10-26

SOARING, ETHEREAL voices are followed by haunting, vaguely Middle Eastern new age sound. HILDEGARD meets ENIGMA. It works. The purists make no room for this kind of interpretation of Hildegard but I remind you that the Louvre built a separate museum to house the Impressionist art not because they were so valued but because they did not consider it serious art and would not put it under the same roof with the classics. Time made buffoons of them. Listen to the sound clips and judge for yourself.
The Best of Divine: Native Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • track listing wrong
  • Undercut
  • I ain't your Aunt Jemima and, honey, you ain't my pimp!
  • Divine-The best of
  • It's Simply DIVINE !!
 The Best of Divine: Native Love
Divine
Manufacturer: Hot Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001QJA
Release Date: 1991-09-17

Tracks:

  1. Shoot Your Shot
  2. Jungle Jezebel
  3. Native Love
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Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars track listing wrong.......2007-01-16

i love love love divine & was so excited to get this cd in the mail BUT to my dismay, the track listing in the description on this site is wrong. this cd DOES NOT have 'you think you're a man', 'i'm so beautiful' & 'jezabel', which is unfortunate & frustrating because these are the very tracks i bought the cd for.

3 out of 5 stars Undercut.......2006-03-13

I used to dance to Bobby O at disco in my highschool time, so also liked Divine's songs produced by Bobby. Most of all, bobby-produced "Shake It Up" was often played by local DJs and impressive to me. But it is undercut from the long version in this collection, by about a minute, which is my quibble that led it to only 3 stars.

3 out of 5 stars I ain't your Aunt Jemima and, honey, you ain't my pimp!.......2006-03-06

Divine, of course, was best known as John Waters' leading "lady" in several of his films. But he also had a career as a post-disco dance music diva. Sure, he couldn't sing worth a lick, but that's besides the point. He managed to be entertaining on his records by force of his personality. These songs were recorded in the 1980s, in the "hi-NRG" style that was popular in gay dance clubs at the time. They are fairly entertaining, with Divine spouting some ridiculous lyrics, but the musical backing tracks tend to sound pretty much the same. This is probably the best Divine CD available, if you're looking for one.

5 out of 5 stars Divine-The best of.......2005-09-29

If you were a fan of Divine and him/her movies, you will like this CD, the best of Divine.

5 out of 5 stars It's Simply DIVINE !!.......2005-05-23

Classic 80's dance traxx are what you will find here on "The Best Of Divine". The unforgettable hit, "NATIVE LOVE" really makes you shake your jungle thing. The classic, "SHOOT YOUR SHOT" has that Donna Summer rift that everyone & their brother has used. "LOVE REACTION" (the New Order ripoff). "I'M SO BEAUTIFUL (MY FAVORITE) is a classic dance trak with X-ELENT words that everyone should adhere to. "YOU THINK YOUR A MAN" has a good beat & you can dance to it (more HAIRSPRAY please). You will not be disappointed with the classic 80's NRG that DIVINE supplies on all of these traxx. Disco was never dead, it was just reborn & is still alive. These CLAS-SICK wax traxx are 4ever yours on this incrediable edible CD. Oh Mr. Eggman won't you please buy me "The Best Of Divine" ? Thanks Schroeder (DJ WACK "O")
Mass of the Children
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mass of the Children
  • A Brilliant Masterpiece
  • Britten-lite :(
  • Outstanding!
  • Beautiful!
 Mass of the Children

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ASIN: B0000BX5K6
Release Date: 2003-09-01

Tracks:

  1. Mass of the Children
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  3. To every thing there is a season (1997)
  4. Wings of the morning(2002)
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  6. I will sing with the spirit (1994)
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  8. I my Best-Beloveds am (2000)
  9. Come down, O Love divine (1998)

Album Description

This is the FIRST ALL NEW RECORDING OF JOHN RUTTER'S MUSIC IN TEN YEARS! "Mass of the Children was written in late 2002 and early 2003. The occasion of its first performance in February 2003 was a concert in New York's Carnegie Hall involving children's choir, adult choir, soprano and baritone soloists, and orchestra. I had always wanted to write a work combining children's choir with adult performers, not only because I find the sound of children's voices irresistible but also because I wanted to repay a debt. As a boy soprano in my school choir I had been thrilled whenever our choir took part in adult works with children's choir parts, such as the Mahler Third Symphony and the Britten War Requiem, and years later I remembered this experience and wanted to write something that would give children a similar opportunity to perform alongside adult professionals". From the notes - John Rutter

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mass of the Children.......2006-03-24

My daughter is performing this work with her high school chorale. She is the main listener, and is totally enamored with this particular recording.

5 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Masterpiece.......2005-12-24

After being able to perform this piece myself, I know that is is just amazing! I reccomend it to anyobdy who likes spiritual, uplifting music.
Nice work, Mr. Rutter!

3 out of 5 stars Britten-lite :(.......2005-03-30

I contemplated on this 3-star rating for a bit, especially after reading all the 4- to 5-star ratings preceding this. John Rutter is a terrific and charismatic choral conductor and writer. His editing on Fauré's Requiem really galvanized the popularity of that work, not to mention his own very heart-felt Requiem setting as well. Speaking of Requiem settings, my bone to pick about the "Mass of the Children" work is such that it emulates (albeit in a heart-felt and sincere fashion) other large-scale works that involve orchestral, treble and mixed choruses, very specifically Benjamin Britten's unforgettable War Requiem. I couldn't help but feel a bit slighted by the last few pages of "Mass of the Children" and its much diluted rendition of the War Requiem's counterpart conclusion. I think those famliar w/ the Britten will know what I mean. It's hard not to draw a comparison because the similarities are striking yet determinedly contrived.

In any case, I do understand that the participants and "target audience" are perhaps less lofty than that of the Britten. According to the score inscription, this was "written at the inviation of Peter Tiboris and MidAmerica Productions."

There are other anthems on this CD that offer a nice addition. I think the Clare Benediction is a stand-out as a great latter-Rutter anthem, with a characteristically satisfying, fluent and "inevitable" cadences towards the end.

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!.......2004-12-27

As an avid choral enthusiast, and having performed The Mass of the Children, I can say that this is one of Rutter's finest works. Without a doubt, Rutter truly allows his soul to shine through in this masterpiece. The children's choir is fabulous, and the music gives me chill bumps whenever I hear it. I highly recommend this album!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful!.......2004-09-11

I sing with my school choir, and was blessed to be able to perform the Mass of the Children with the school. It is a beautiful mass-- the lightness of the childrens voices with the power of the adult choirs make a moving and powerful mass. The orchestra is stunning, just enough to add beauty to the piece. Rutter's Mass of the Children is a must-have for any person who enjoys this type of music.
Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites
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    ASIN: B0009SOFXG
    Release Date: 2005-08-01

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    1. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
    2. Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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    17. All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
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    19. Invictus
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    Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.
    Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor; Motets
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    • the music survives
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    • Music of transcendant radiance!
    		 Vaughan Williams: Mass in G minor; Motets

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    ASIN: B00005RG7R
    Release Date: 2002-01-15

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    2. Prayer To The Father Of Heaven - Motet
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars the music survives.......2005-04-15

    Despite a less than perfect performance by the Elora Festival Singers and some dismaying choices in audio engineering, Vaughan Williams' otherworldly Mass in G survives intact. I'm convinced almost nothing could destroy this titanic masterpiece. It's simply Vaughan Williams' very finest work among a number of luminous scores (Serenade to Music and the Fifth Symphony come to mind). Why the musicians seem so lackluster here is a mystery, maybe an off day. The singing of the anthems is more attuned, as is, weirdly, the engineering; both elevate as the recording progresses. Besides the Mass, it's a miracle to find the brief and elegant "O Taste and See" (sung wonderfully here) and "Come Down, O Love Divine" - one of the greatest English hymns and especially moving for Vaughan Williams' father having been vicar of Down Ampney when his son was born. Highest recommendation is for the King's College Choir, Cambridge under Wilcox recording of the Mass, but this is a fine effort overall, one whose musicians would be better served by less erratic sound engineering.

    5 out of 5 stars Still Underrated.......2005-03-23

    Vaughn Williams is still an underrated composer, in my opinion--at least by the musical elite. But then again, so is choral music in general--except by the masses. These works are truly remarkable. Vaughn Williams's harmonic and literary mastery is evident throughout, and anyone who would like to know how to write for a chorus should know these works intimately.

    3 out of 5 stars For the masses.......2004-07-28

    THIS is not the best recording of R.V.W.'s MASS in G. Although the Elora Singers find themselves doing really good things with the work on more than one occasion, they simply cannot compete with the likes of Matthew Best (Hyperion), New College of Oxford (Meridian) or Holst Singers (Unicorn, also available on Regis at budget price). My own favourite is on a not-so-recent record made by the Roger Wagner Chorale (Capitol LP); per chance, i kept a copy on tape. I am not sure if that's available on cd, perhaps as a bootleg [?]. There's also a persuasive recording from Richard Hickox (Chandos) that compares quite favorably with Dave Willcocks's King's College recording (EMI). Elora's account of the Mass isnt really 'bad'. If it is not mediocre, it is far from remarkable either. In conclusion : The most recommendable performance on cd (almost revelatory - with great quality of sound) is the one by Hilary Davan Wetton and his Holst Singers, which is and should remain available from Regis for just a few bucks over the price of the current Naxos.

    5 out of 5 stars Music of transcendant radiance!.......2003-01-22

    I will start out by admitting that I bought this CD on a lark, not being at all familiar with the Elora Festival Singers, and being usually prejudiced in favor of such blue-blooded English choirs as King's College Cambridge in this kind of music.

    To say I was pleasantly surprised is a big understatement. I am floored! This is choral singing of absolute sumptuousness, recorded in clear resonant sound. The main offering on the CD is the G minor Mass, RVW's 1921 evocation of the sonorities, polyphony and choral textures of the great English Tudor composers Tallis and Taverner. This rich, gorgeous and mystical work receives a most beautiful performance here, with the massed climaxes thrilling.

    In addition there are five motets, including the elaborate and colorful "Lord, Thou hast been our refuge" and "O taste and see" which was performed during communion at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and also at the composer's own funeral. An anthem and a hymn-setting round out a very generous recital, which at the super budget Naxos price is more than a bargain, it is a gift!

    If you have a love of beautiful choral music, English music, or just music that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart, this is it.
    A deeper surrender
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music
    • Very pleased
    		 A deeper surrender

    Manufacturer: Wild Dove Music
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    ASIN: B00006IFSP
    Release Date: 2002-08-06

    Tracks:

    1. Do you hear the music
    2. Always here
    3. Meet me
    4. Pulling in the oars
    5. All in free
    6. Open Secret
    7. Rest in the self
    8. The Satguru song
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    10. Only this love
    11. Meet me (reprise)

    Album Description

    Kirtana's latest release. New Age Vocal/ Acoustic. Contemporary, poetic ballads. Some quiet. Some moderately upbeat. With accompaniment on cello, flute, piano, tabla, electric violin, guitar, etc. in New Folk or Pop stylings. The subject matter: divine love, unity with all of creation, the truth of who we are. Guest artists include: David Darling, Melissa Phillippe, Barry Phillips and more.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music.......2007-07-30

    Yea for Kirtana. She has a magical voice and magical words! Very spiritually soothing.

    5 out of 5 stars Very pleased.......2007-03-31

    Prompt service. This was a gift and the recipiant was very pleased.
    The Joy of God - Great Hymns Across the Ages
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      		The Joy of God - Great Hymns Across the Ages
      William P. Rowlands , Gordon Slater , John Stainer , Choir of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church , Ronald S. Jordan , Katherine Hill , Christopher Edwards , and Thomas Campbell
      Manufacturer: Marquis Music
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      ASIN: B000003WHH
      Release Date: 2007-01-08

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      1. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Psalm 117: Plainsong, Tone I:1
      2. Great Hymns Across The Ages: When Morning Gilds The Skies
      3. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Jesu, The Very Thought Of Thee
      4. Great Hymns Across The Ages: O Jesus, I Have Promised
      5. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Fairest Lord Jesus
      6. Rheinhardt Manuscripts: Worship The Lord
      7. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
      8. Book Of Common Prayer: Psalm 121
      9. Greek Liturgy Of St. James: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
      10. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Let Us Break Bread
      11. Great Hymns Across The Ages: And Can It Be
      12. Great Hymns Across The Ages: When All Thy Mercies, O My God
      13. Psalterium Chorale', Constance: Creator Of The Earth And Skies
      14. Great Hymns Across The Ages: I Need Thee Every Hour
      15. Geistliche Seelenfreud: My God, My Father, Make Me Strong
      16. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
      17. Great Hymns Across The Ages: In The Cross Of Christ I Glory
      18. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Low In The Grave He Lay
      19. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Crown Him With Many Crowns
      20. Great Hymns Across The Ages: This Is My Father's World
      21. Great Hymns Across The Ages: Lead, Kindly Light
      22. Great Hymns Across The Ages: I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say
      23. Great Hymns Across The Ages: God, That Madest Earth And Heaven
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      English Hymn 1
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • a voice teacher and early music fan
      • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
      • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
      • God is an Englishman
      		 English Hymn 1

      Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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      ASIN: B000038I68
      Release Date: 1999-12-14

      Tracks:

      1. Christ Triumpant, Ever Reigning (Guiting Power)
      2. How Shall I Sing That Majesty [Coe Fen]
      3. Like a Mighty River Flowing (Old Yeavering)
      4. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer (Cypress Court)
      5. I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted)
      6. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died (Bow Brickhill)
      7. I, Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord)
      8. All My Hope on God If Founded (Michael)
      9. Give Me the Wings of Faith (San Rocco)
      10. Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord)
      11. For All the Saints (Sine Nomine)
      12. My Song Is Love Unknown (Love Unknown)
      13. Praise the Lord of Heaven (Vicars' Close)
      14. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Abbot's Leigh)
      15. Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
      16. Hark What a Sound, and Too Divine for Hearing (Highwood)
      17. King of Glory, King of Peace (Redland)
      18. Holy Spirti, Ever Dwelling [Salisbury]
      19. For the Fruit of His Creation [East Acklam]
      20. Lead, Kindly Light (Alberta)
      21. Lord, for the Years Your Love Has Kept and Guided (Lord of the Years)
      22. Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided (Thorbury)

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-05

      This is a really good representation of 20th century hymn tunes sung by a typical British Choir made up of boy sopranos, male altos and the usual number of tenors and basses. The choir sings very well using good diction and appropriate interpretation. The arrangements are varied, different groups of voices singing parts of a hymn usually alternating and eventually the full choir joins in; nothing unusual in the arrangements themselves. There is a nice variety of hymns, some more interesting than others. I will comment on a few of them as follows:
      The opening hymn:'Christ, triumphant, ever reigning' is a good opener in that it is quick and begins with the boy sopranos and immediately gets your attention. John Barnard's majestic 'Guiting Power' tune sweeps the words up in a wide-ranging,flowing melody that creates from them a fine hymn.
      'I, the Lord of sea and sky(Here I am, Lord) is a truly striking hymn! The words of this song begin with a proclamation in the verses; this is answered in the refrain by the singer's commitment to service. This is reflected in the tune. The melody for the verses has a vigorous movement to proclaim the work of God in creation, His continuing love for that creation,and His call for service. Both the words and music are by the American Jesuit musician Daniel L. Schutte, who has served both on college campuses and in parish ministry.
      'All My Hope On God Is Founded' the tune of which is written by Herbert Howells and is called 'Michael'in memory of his son who died in childhood. It is a lovely melody and the words suit it very well.
      The composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was the music editor of the 'English Hymnal'. The most widely used of his own tunes was the 'Monk's Gate' which he created from a folk tune. It is subtly contrived, as the rhythm of the alleluias shows. 'Sine nomine' simply means without a name.The resulting hymn is 'For All the Saints'.

      The Wells Cathedral Choir under the direction of Malcolm Archer accompanied by Rupert Gough on the organ have produced an excellent disc.

      4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

      I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

      4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

      I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

      4 out of 5 stars God is an Englishman.......2000-06-05

      After the Anglican Communion, particularly the American branch, has completed its transformation from a church to a political-social club, at least it will be remembered for two things: the beautiful and influential language of its Book of Common Prayer (1662) and its wonderful music. The English Hymn, volume 1, is a promising start to another English music series by Hyperion. This series complements Hyperion's English Anthems series, its Psalms at St. Paul's (many volumes of Anglican chant), and its two-CD collection of "Mags and Nuncs" (My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord and My Spirit Hath Rejoiced). Volume 1, "Christ Triumphant," features hymns written in the 20th century. The styles of the hymns range from confident, pre-Great War, "God is an Englishman" roof-raisers to insipid, happy-clappy jingles, which inadvertently, I assume, parallel the decline of the church. The Wells Cathedral Choir sings with gusto and, typical of Hyperion, the sound quality is excellent. My only disappointment came when the CD ended - is this all there is to the 20th century? I hope Hyperion plans to include more than one volume on the 20th century in this series. If you enjoy this type of music, you will be satisfied with this CD. If you have CDs from the other series listed above, the English Hymn, vol. 1, and a programmable, carousel-CD player, now you can click your heels and transport yourself to Evensong at King's College, Cambridge, or St. Paul's, London!
      Rutter: Requiem
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Simply the best copy of Rutter's Requiem!
      • Requiem
      • Absolutely Beautiful
      • A glorious piece
      • Rutter brought me into the 20th century with this recording.
      		 Rutter: Requiem

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      ASIN: B00008OP1S
      Release Date: 2003-04-29

      Tracks:

      1. Requiem Aeternam
      2. Out Of The Deep
      3. Pie Jesu - Elin Manahan Thomas
      4. Sanctus
      5. Agnus Dei
      6. The Lord Is My Shephard
      7. Lux Aeterna - Elin Manahan Thomas
      8. Arise, Shine
      9. Come Down, O Love Divine
      10. Musica Dei Donum - Karen Jones
      11. A Clare Benediction
      12. Go Forth Into The World In Peace
      13. Toccata In Seven
      14. Variations On An Easter Theme For Organ

      Album Description

      Produced by the composer himself, this is the first recording of the original ensemble version of John Rutter's radiant Requiem. Written in 1985, the work is not a conventional setting of the Requiem Mass but comprises a personal selection of texts from the Catholic liturgy and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. John Rutter maintains intimate ties with Clare College and many of his anthems are left as a musical legacy to the college. Among these are two simple, tender Blessings: Go forth into the world in peace, dedicated to the choir on the eve of its first tour to America; and A Clare Benediction, written as a gift to Rutter's alma mater. This recording is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Rutter.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Simply the best copy of Rutter's Requiem!.......2007-06-27

      In my opinion, this copy of Rutter's Requiem is the best one available. The orchestra does not overpower the chorus. The soprano soloist, Elin Manahan Thomas, is sublime.

      5 out of 5 stars Requiem.......2006-07-07

      This CD has some of the most beautiful sacred music I have ever heard. Though a requiem is focused on a person's death, Rutter's Requiem leads you to consider the living Christ. "Requiem aeternam" and "Sanctus" are both uplifting and worshipful, and "Toccata in seven" is pure fun.

      5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful.......2006-06-09

      Beautiful is one of those words that I don't use often and I don't use lightly, but this recording of John Rutter's Requiem and other choral works is worthy of description with the full weight of the word. All seven movements of his magnificent requiem are flowing with rich, delicate beauty. Rutter uses the full palate that the orchestra and the chorus has to offer such as the light sustained oboe throughout "The Lord is My Shepherd" and the bellowing low cello in "Out of the Deep." It's cool to hear a mix of Latin and English texts throughout the work. The soprano solo on "Pie Jesu" is breathtaking and the work closes with the sonorous, harmonicaly rich "Lux aeterna." The "Sanctus" is triumphant and the incredibly haunting "Agnus Dei" sends chills up the spine. The main theme introduced in the first movement is just beautiful. I am sure that if I heard Rutter's Requiem performed live and well, it would certainly bring tears to my eyes. It is a simply beautiful piece of music and is very well interpreted on this album. There is an excellent attention to the text and the shape of the phrases. A truly wonderful recording.

      As for the other works on this album, they are just as impressive. The bombastic, sonorous "Arise, Shine" has enough G-force to plaster you to the back of your seat. It is wonderful to listen to the dialog between the chorus and the flute in "Musica Dei donum." "A Clare Benediction" is absolutely beautiful, as is "Go Forth into the World With Peace." The chords in "Come Down O Lord Divine" are incredible.

      As for the organ pieces, the "Toccata in Seven" is bright and exciting, though a little heavy in some sections. The epic "Variations on an Easter Theme" is just astounding. Rutter takes us through a labyrinth of harmonic and rhythmic variation on a simple theme with wild obligados, fierce runs, dynamic shifts, tense harmonies, argumentative counterpoint and lyrical melodies. This is an amazingly exciting piece with two organists using all eight of the appendages between the two of them to make some amazing music.

      This is quite a great collection of great sacred music from one of the best composers around today. Not to mention, you cannot beat Naxos' value. For under 10 bucks, this CD is a must.

      5 out of 5 stars A glorious piece.......2005-12-16

      --Music--
      Rutter's Requiem was written in 1985. In Catholic liturgy, a requiem is a Mass for the Dead, and as such involves strong tones both of mourning and loss as well as elements of hope and eternal life as reflected in Christian belief. Rutter states that, like Brahms and Faure, there are elements that depart from the traditional lines of a Catholic requiem. Rutter takes some of the texts from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Both the first and second movements, Requiem aeternam and 'Out of the Deep', set very dark, low, sombre tones. The use of strings at the beginning of 'Out of the Deep' is very effective, together with funeral-dirge like vocals. This contrasts greatly with the Pie Jesu, light and spiritual. The Sanctus is almost playful in aspect, and the Agnus Dei and Lux aeterna draw the listener higher and higher into the fullness of expectation of God's presence.

      --John Rutter--
      Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

      This recording is produced by Rutter, but is performed by the London Sinfonia, a group that he has worked with but is not the usual Cambridge Singers. This performance compares favourably with Rutter's own group, with areas in which there is greater subtlety and depth.

      5 out of 5 stars Rutter brought me into the 20th century with this recording........2005-10-01

      Prefering Classical, Baroque, & Romantic Music and particulary Requiems, I only gave this recording a chance because I could not find another requiem at the time, shortly after my parents had died. Having sung a few of Rutter's compositions in university I knew of his quality and flavor. To my surprise and complete amazement this piece and this particular recording was an incredible salve on the deepedst of open wounds. To this day, 10 years later, this is one of my top ten favorite albums. I have heard other renditions of Rutter's Requiem, however, none have had the intensity that this one has had, conducted by John Rutter, himself.

      I feel this is the greatest of Rutters compositions and as of now , this is the best production of his Requiem I have heard yet. IMHO
      Abide With Me
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Inspirational!
      • hymns we sang in church
      		 Abide With Me

      Manufacturer: Decca
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      ASIN: B000024236
      Release Date: 1996-06-10

      Tracks:

      1. Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      2. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      3. All Glory, Laud and Honour - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      4. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      5. Day of Resurrection - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      6. O God, Our Help in Ages Past - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      7. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      8. Praise to the Holiest in the Height - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      9. Praise to the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      10. Church's One Foundation - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      11. Crown Him With Many Crowns - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      12. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      13. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      14. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      15. Abide with Me - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      16. O Praise Ye the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
      17. Drop, Drop, Slow Tears - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      18. Glory Be to Jesus - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      19. There Is a Green Hill Far Away - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      20. According to Thy Gracious Word - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      21. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      22. Glory to Thee, My God, This Night - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      23. Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      24. Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
      25. On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks

      Tracks:

      1. Onward, Christian Soldiers - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
      2. Lord's My Shepherd - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
      3. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah - Huddersfield Choral Society, Wyn Morris
      4. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      5. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      6. Forty Days and Forty Nights - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      7. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      8. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      9. Head That Once Was Crown'd With Thorns - U.S.A.F. Protestant Chapel Choir, West Ruislap, England,
      10. Rock of Ages - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
      11. Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Choir of King's College, Maurice Vinden
      12. All Things Bright and Beautiful - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      13. Be Thou My Vision - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      14. Be Still, My Soul - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      15. King of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      16. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      17. For All the Saints - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      18. O Worship the King - Choir of Paisley Abbey, George McPhee
      19. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      20. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      21. Spirit of Mercy, Truth, And Love - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      22. Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      23. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      24. Jesu, Lover of My Soul - Choir of King's College, George Guest
      25. Jerusalem - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Choir of King's College, ,

      Album Details

      Compiled Here Are Fifty of the Most Beloved Hymns Performed by Three of England's Most Distinguished Choirs. Every Selection Here is Sung in an Appropriately Dignified Manner and If You're Up for Over Two Hours of Consistently Well-rendered Quintessentially English Treatments of These Vernacular Favorites it Simply Doesn't Get Any Better Than This.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Inspirational!.......2004-10-08

      Majestic hymns sung with British accents. A great combination! I haven't noticed any objectionable sounds on my copy.

      4 out of 5 stars hymns we sang in church.......2003-02-16

      i grew up in a traditional presbyterian church that had a pipe organ. i wanted a cd of many of the hymns that we sang in church sung by a choir and accompanied by a pipe organ. this cd fulfilled my wishes perfectly. the hymns are performed in a very straight-forward fashion with no show-boating or excess flourishes which is exactly what i wanted. this is not gospel music but what i refer to as liturgical music to indicate that it is religious music but not gospel music. i would give it 5 stars but there is a slight hiss. other than that the recording quality is very good.

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