Divine Rites

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Drawing from early Christian women's chants of the Middle East, Vox, a two-person collaboration between vocalist Fadia El-Hage and composer Vladimir Ivanoff, centers on the regal tones of El-Hage, this time interpreting ancient feminist tracts from the 4th and 5th centuries, before women were banned from liturgical singing. Many of the songs have Arabic, Jewish, and Christian roots, perfectly suited to El-Hage's Lebanese and operatically trained voice. Religions and traditions blur in this fascinating 10-track collection, fusing some familiar religious dogmas with those of early Maronitic and Melkitic faiths of the ancient Middle Eastern churches. Ivanoff's synthesized arrangements are augmented at times rather strongly by electric guitar, but it is El-Hage's intense and spiritual voice that draws the listener like a moth to a sanctified flame. --Derek Rath

Divine Rites,VOX,Hearts of Space,Ambient,Choral,Ethnic Fusion,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Progressive Electronic,Traditional Middle Eastern Folk,World Music

Average customer rating: mystical beautiful voice Mmmmmmmmmmmm MAGICKAL & Enchanting..! The definition of ethereal Great voice! MONTONOUS

Divine Rites VOX Manufacturer: Hearts of Space ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Feast of Silence In the Garden of Souls Portals of Grace From Spain to Spain Elysium for the Brave ASIN: B00000HZML Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

1. Holy Sepulchre
2. The Dove
3. Maria
4. Crucifixion
5. Kyrie Eleyson
6. Holy
7. Resurrection
8. Moses
9. Annunciation
10. Alleluja

Product Description

1. Holy Sepulchre
2. The Dove
3. Maria
4. Crucifixion
5. Kyrie Eleyson
6. Holy
7. Resurrection
8. Moses
9. Annunciation
10. Alleluja

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Drawing from early Christian women's chants of the Middle East, Vox, a two-person collaboration between vocalist Fadia El-Hage and composer Vladimir Ivanoff, centers on the regal tones of El-Hage, this time interpreting ancient feminist tracts from the 4th and 5th centuries, before women were banned from liturgical singing. Many of the songs have Arabic, Jewish, and Christian roots, perfectly suited to El-Hage's Lebanese and operatically trained voice. Religions and traditions blur in this fascinating 10-track collection, fusing some familiar religious dogmas with those of early Maronitic and Melkitic faiths of the ancient Middle Eastern churches. Ivanoff's synthesized arrangements are augmented at times rather strongly by electric guitar, but it is El-Hage's intense and spiritual voice that draws the listener like a moth to a sanctified flame. --Derek Rath

Customer Reviews:

mystical beautiful voice.......2005-12-01

Especially in Crucifixion, do not know translation of the words she is singing - but there is so much emotion..to be there (lends me to think of The Passion of Christ), to feel such sadness and she sings it (if that is a correct interpretation).
For the other songs, she resembles Enya but Middle Eastern Style - which I also find wonderful to listen to.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm MAGICKAL & Enchanting..!.......2004-07-12

Ah this CD is hot. Beautiful, transcendental VOX (as in Vocals.) hehe.. great magickal musick. Keep in mind that Early-Christian was in fact quite Pagan; as Witches and such did not begin to be put to death and torture until after 1000 C.E. Anyway.. I thought this was the band VAS (with Azam Ali on vox [vocals]); the Middle Eastern style is VERY similar. If you like this, you would ADORE "Feast of Silence" by Vas.
Blessings Be,
~Raven~

The definition of ethereal.......2001-08-31

I bought this CD based only on a description of the music. I was not disappointed. Fadia el-Hage has the most amazing voice, and is probably the closest I'll ever come to hearing perfection. The music is based on ancient Syrian Christian songs, but with modern instrumentation. The effect is astounding. I'm not even into New Age music, but this is one of my favorite CDs.

Great voice!.......2001-07-21

I was not quite sure what to expect from this CD having only heard one or two cuts from a friends copy, but what little I heard got me interested enough to take the chance on Vox. I am so glad I did. The vocals on this CD are crystal clear (even though I have no idea what she is saying) and worshipful. If you like chants and clear vocals this CD will do it for you.

MONTONOUS.......2001-06-03

I listen to many c/ds everyday in my massage practice. Some c/d stand out and others do not. I thought this one was going to be one of those shining stars. I was greatly disapointed. The songs all sound the same after a while. The electric guitar on track 2 is completely out of place. I commonly skip that track altogether. I like the idea of this release and voice work is superb, but it does not hold up. I use it like a very rich dessert and listen to it once in a great while.

Average customer rating:

Infinite Visions of Hell Itnos , Tha-Norr , Mystic Charm , Blessed Sickness , Avulsed , Septic Flesh , Godsend , Misanthrope , Krabathor , and Ancient Rites Manufacturer: Ground Zero Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N7HT2C

Product Description

Song list: 1.ITNOS-From The Oblatory 2.THA-NORR-Tyrant Of A New Aeon 3.MYSTIC CHARM-Deadly Embrace 4.BLESSED SICKNESS-Exhumed 5.AVULSED-Carnivoracity 6.SALEM-Dying Embers 7.SEPTIC FLESH-Return To Carthage 8.GODSEND-Slaydream 9.MISANTHROPE-Standing At The Galaxy 10.ANCIENT RITES-Evil Prevails 11.IDIOSYNCRASY-Time 12.DIVINE CHAOS-Everflowing Sea Of Black 13.KRABATHOR-Pain That Doesn't Hurt

Average customer rating: Aussie Rock at it's best...

Divine Rites New Christs Manufacturer: Mds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004TYZO Release Date: 2000-05-26

Tracks:

1. Like A Curse
2. Sun God
3. Born Out Of Time
4. No Next Time
5. Black Hole
6. Addiction
7. Dropping Like Flies
8. Dead Girl
9. I Swear
10. You'll Never Catch My Wave
11. I Saw God
12. Headin' South

Album Description

Singles compilation for Australian rock act formed in 1984 by ex-Radio Birdman vocalist Rob Younger to support Iggy Pop on tour. Various incarnations have included members of Hoodoo Gurus and Divinyls. 12 tracks. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Divine Rites is a Collection of Songs Initially Released as Singles to Support One of their Many European Tours.

Customer Reviews:

Aussie Rock at it's best..........2004-02-09

This is by far one of the best Aussie bands to hit the scene in years. This is a great collection ofo songs. "You'll never Catch my wave" is simply the best song on the CD, and if you like hard Australian rock.. The New Christs are for you.

Rock Music:

1. Elis [Import]
2. Everything Is Never Quite Enough
3. Explorer Series: Java - Court Gamelan, Vol. 3
4. Femmes de Paris, Vol. 2 [Import]
5. Guide (Wommat)
6. Hawaiian Drum Dance Chants: Sounds of Power in Time
7. Huh Hah Dschinghis Khan
8. Il Favoloso [Import]
9. Iliana
10. Io Non Ho Paura (Un Film Di Gabriele Salvatores) [Import]

Rock Music

rock music

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