Enchanted Spirits

Product Description
ENTER THE MYSTICAL... EXPERIENCE THE DIVINE

The story of Magna Canta reveals many mysteries of the human voice as they magically blend ancient traditions of Gregorian chants with modern electronic wizardry on their debut release called Enchanted Spirits.

Rhythms of sensual melodies com-bined with smooth euro style dance beats make this an ethereal trip hop groove based release that takes elements of world music, new age and dance music to a higher ground. Where past, future and dreamlike visions and voices of chant unveil spiritual hymns and angelic forces of light and dark opening a mystical world of beautiful experiences.

So wander into the world of Magna Canta and bathe in divine bliss and amazing stories of mist filled skies and silvery moon filled evenings as they embrace fellow travelers in an angelic realm of magic and mystery.

Magna Canta will awaken the sleep-ing spirit of humanity and chart new grounds on Enchanted Spirits.

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Average customer rating: Love it! Goth Chant + Electronica + Trance Disappointed a great imitation Magnificent

Enchanted Spirits Magna Canta Manufacturer: Intent City ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sanctuary Mystic Spirit Voices Illumination Gregorian Mystics Era ASIN: B0000CABL9 Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Aethra El Cerra
2. Hymn
3. Agnus Dei
4. Cantandus
5. Silentium
6. Recorare
7. Offizium
8. Alleluia
9. Gregoria
10. Ritmo
11. Spiritus Sanctus
12. Sancta Maria

Album Description

ENTER THE MYSTICAL... EXPERIENCE THE DIVINE

The story of Magna Canta reveals many mysteries of the human voice as they magically blend ancient traditions of Gregorian chants with modern electronic wizardry on their debut release called Enchanted Spirits.

Rhythms of sensual melodies com-bined with smooth euro style dance beats make this an ethereal trip hop groove based release that takes elements of world music, new age and dance music to a higher ground. Where past, future and dreamlike visions and voices of chant unveil spiritual hymns and angelic forces of light and dark opening a mystical world of beautiful experiences.

So wander into the world of Magna Canta and bathe in divine bliss and amazing stories of mist filled skies and silvery moon filled evenings as they embrace fellow travelers in an angelic realm of magic and mystery.

Magna Canta will awaken the sleep-ing spirit of humanity and chart new grounds on Enchanted Spirits.

Customer Reviews:

Love it!.......2007-07-13

Really a great album blending chants with new age. Very peaceful to listen to. If you like ENIGMA, then this is the style for you!

Goth Chant + Electronica + Trance.......2007-06-07

Enchanted Spirits by Magna Canta features the pleasant combination of Gregorian chant with electronica and sensual grooves.

1. Aethera a El Terra - Chant melded with melodic, slow trance rhythms peppered with an awesome groove. Male and female choral chants are utterly glorious. (5 Stars)

2. Hymns - Smooth and lively, this track melds sounds of pipe organs with rhythmic beats. I'm not crazy about the female vocalist saying stuff like "You are far away but still so close. Why did you go?" Still, this is a gentle, soothing groove. (3 Stars)

3. Agnus Dei - Moderately paced electronica with male and female chants, some of this song seems repetitive, but still lovely. (4 Stars)

4. Cantandus - Stars off with a soaring female vocal chant then goes into an awesomely ethereal groove. Expansive and spacey, but grounded with softly insistent synths. (5 Stars)

5. Silentium - Male chorals with a foreboding, tentative beat. (The heavy breathing ala Darth Vader is a bit off putting to say the least!) Then, the tempo picks up with female chorals overlapping a danceable beat. The male chorals "answer"--and there's a nice change-up in rhythm towards the end. (4 Stars)

6. Recordare - This song also begins a bit ominously, but then switches to a happier melody with female and male chorals. Relaxing. (3 Stars)

7. Offizium - Epic sounding--I could heard this song as part of a space movie score. I like how it picks up the pace towards the end, finishing with lilting synths and piano. (3 Stars)

8. Ritmo - Begins with a glorious male chant. This song reminds me of Enigma. Very cool chill out with synth flutes and cascading keyboards. The male chant is the real star of this song. What ruins the song for me, though, is a man whispering "Be quiet--big boys don't cry". It seemed out of place to me. (3 Stars)

9. Gregoria - Rousing male choral with wild dance beat. In fact, the insistent beat is a bit TOO much, but the unusual jungle-like synth effects add interest. Midway, a very cool synth section reminds me a bit of Eiffel 65. (3 Stars)

10. Alleluia - Begins with some chant and flutes, but then some guy with an indecipherable accent begins too talk--sounding a lot like the boozy Captain Jack. The beat is so pronounced, it's almost headache inducing. It's certainly not a danceable tune even by trance standards, and the beat is enervating. (2 Stars)

11. Spiritus Sanctus - Brisk, ethereal tune that flows into an intriguing climax that breaks out into a poppy, upbeat celebration of what's highest and best in mankind. Lovely chorals--but by this point, the pounding beat has all but given me a headache. If they'd only toned down the heavy beats in the foreground and allowed the voices and high-end synths do all their glorious work! It would have made for a truly triumphant song. (3.5 Stars)

12. Sancta Maria - Sounds of surf and gently crashing waves that flow into a slow groove with a way-too-chipper fluttering of instruments. (3 Stars)

In conclusion, if the rest of the songs would have matched the caliber of the first song, this would have been an outstanding CD. However, some of the disparate elements make the CD never wracking by its end--rather than relaxing or pleasantly energizing.

Disappointed .......2007-05-13

The prior reviews built up expecations not met by the actual music. I like the other guys better. I gave this album to my daughter who will listen to anything.

a great imitation.......2007-04-16

This CD is a thorougly enjoyable hybrid of mystical Gregorian chant and sensual electronic rhythms. Many previous reviews have compared Magna Canta with Enigma, which is certainly justified. However, the comparison is really only applicable to Enigma's first album (MCMXC A.D.). That being said, Magna Canta's style is strikingly similar to what you will find on MCMXC. In fact, If I heard the songs Ritmo and Alleluia (two of the songs on "Enchanted Spirits") without knowing the artist, I would swear that Enigma created them.

So as you can see, Magna Canta is not really breaking any new ground here. However, the music on this album is very high quality. It's one of the few CD's where I don't mind listening to the whole thing over and over. If you like music that is spiritual, mysterious, sensuous and timeless, this CD is for you. Thanks to Magna Canta for picking up where Enigma left off.

Magnificent.......2007-03-08

I thoroughly enjoy this CD. I've recently gotten into music that combines the classical (or, in this case, medieval) with techno, and this album does not disappoint. My only complaint, and the reason it doesn't get that fifth star, is that the techno is somewhat un-inventive. Take for comparison the electronic beats in albums by Paul Schwartz or Deep Forest and you'll easily see the difference. That said, it is still great fun to listen to.

Average customer rating: Great Fairytale Content

Korngold: Fairy Tale Pictures, etc. Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007MY8 Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

1. Schauspiel Ouvertp. 4 (Overture To A Drama: Schauspiel Ouvertp. 4 (Overture To A Drama)
2. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: I The Enchanted Princess
3. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: III The Ruler of the Spirits
4. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: IV The Gnomes
5. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: V The Fairy King's Ball
6. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: VI The Brave Little Tailor
7. Fairy Tale Pictures (Mhenbilder), Op.3: VII The Fairy Tale's Epilogue
8. The Snowman (Der Schneemann): Moderato
9. The Snowman (Der Schneemann): Act I
10. Violanta, Op.8: Prelude
11. Violanta, Op.8: Carnival Music

Customer Reviews:

Great Fairytale Content.......2000-11-24

Bamert and his orchestra are going to be Korngold experts. Listen to the magical way they shape the easy to listen but o so difficult to play Snowman music.

They do better than the already available CPO series - but we have to thank CPO too for their devotion - because they beat everyone on recording quality and bite. Yes, Korngold has to bite now and then, he knew how to write a bittersweet waltz.

For an introduction to Korngold Bamert's discs are a revelation and a very good introduction to the sad story of the composer-child Korngold.

Average customer rating:

The Enchanted Island (Music for a restoration "Tempest") / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe Matthew Locke , Henry Purcell , English Anonymous , Jean-Baptiste Lully , Giovanni Battista Draghi , John Weldon , Pelham Humfrey , Philip Pickett , Paul Agnew , Nicki Kennedy , Musician of the Globe , Roderick Williams , Libby Crabtree , Helen Parker , Costa Pilavachi , Rachel Elliott , Simon Grant , and Andrew King Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lully | Lully, Jean-Baptiste | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Trio Sonatas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pickett, Philip | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Thomas Linley, Jr.: A Shakespeare Ode Nutmeg and Ginger: Spicy Ballads from Shakespeare's London Shakespeare's Musick (Songs & Dances from Shakespeare's Plays) / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe ASIN: B000007OTF Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

1. The First Musick: Introduction
2. The First Musick: Galliard
3. The First Musick: Gavot
4. The Second Musick: Sarabrand
5. The Second Musick: Lilk
6. The Second Musick: Curtain Tune
7. First Act Tune: Rustick Air
8. First Act Tune: Flourish Of Musick
9. First Act Tune: Devil's Masque: 'Where Does The Black Fiend Ambition Reside?'
10. First Act Tune: 'Air: Arise, ye subterranean winds'
11. First Act Tune: Dance Of Winds
12. Second Act Tune: Minoit
13. Second Act Tune: Song And Chorus: 'Come Unto These Yellow Sands'
14. Second Act Tune: Song And Chorus: 'Full Fathom Five'
15. Second Act Tune: Air: 'Dry Those Eyes'
16. Second Act Tune: Dance Of Fantastick Spirits
17. Second Act Tune: Air: 'Kind Fortune Smiles'
18. Third Act Tune: Corant
19. Third Act Tune: Dance Of Spirits
20. Third Act Tune: Air: 'Dear Pretty Youth'
21. Fourth Act Tune: A Martial Jigg
22. Fourth Act Tune: Soft Music On The Rocks
23. Fourth Act Tune: 'Masque Of Neptune And Amphitrite: My lord, Great Neptune'
24. Fourth Act Tune: Dance Of Trytons And Nereides
25. Fourth Act Tune: 'Great Nephew Aeolus'
26. Fourth Act Tune: Dance of Four Trytons
27. Fourth Act Tune: 'See, See, The Heavens Smile'
28. Fourth Act Tune: Dance Of Twelve Trytons
29. Fourth Act Tune: Song: Where The Bee Sucks
30. Conclusion: A Canon 4 In 2

Average customer rating: Fine Unknown treasure

Korngold: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2/Don Quixote/Fairy Pictures, Op.3 Manufacturer: Citadel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003JVW Release Date: 1995-10-24

Customer Reviews:

Fine.......2005-04-23

If you are looking for rarities, or want to try something interesting and new, try this one. Full of incredible invention and good pianistic sense, music of Korngold is worth to listen. Good idea, Mr. Kubalek.

Unknown treasure.......2005-04-17

Very fine music, sounds like mixture of Rachmaninov and Schoenberg. Result of co-operation of greatest Canadian musicians - Glenn Gould and Antonin Kubalek. Written by very young person, but I can't believe, that it's true...

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