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Journey: Best of Adiemus
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Journey: Best of Adiemus
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop, Classical
 
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Karl Jenkins's mix of classical orchestration and world-music elements first gained notoriety through a Delta Airlines TV commercial. The female choir singing faux African chant and the bright, uplifting music resonated wi...  more »

     
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All Artists: Adiemus
Title: Journey: Best of Adiemus
Members Wishing: 0
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Label: Higher Octave
Original Release Date: 1/25/2000
Release Date: 1/25/2000
Genres: International Music, New Age, Pop, Classical
Style: Meditation
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724384841423

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Karl Jenkins's mix of classical orchestration and world-music elements first gained notoriety through a Delta Airlines TV commercial. The female choir singing faux African chant and the bright, uplifting music resonated with viewers, making the album Songs of Sanctuary an enormous commercial success. Jenkins followed up with Cantata Mundi, and Dances of Time, also bestsellers. Now the Higher Octave label has compiled the best of this electronica artist's Adiemus projects with The Journey. Full of Jenkins's sweeping orchestral sounds, pseudo-ethnic chant from Miriam Stockley and friends, and layered world rhythms, this album acts as a great introduction to this unique New Age music. --Karen K. Hugg

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Adiemus, genuine masterpieces of Karl Jenskins
K. Nielsen | Denmark | 03/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I believe, that this CD has about equally many opponents and fans. Some would probably get increasingly borred about the musical genre of Karl Jenkins featuring endless arrangements with female vocals and orchestral harmonies. Others, to whom I definitely belong, continue to find inspiration in his musical story telling. This CD seems somewhat commercialized compared to Cantata Mundi, but that is to be expected from a best-of collection. Anyway, I persist to give this CD a top rating in honour of the very soul of Karl Jenkins' music. In addition, I must admit, 'Adiemus' still is my favourite! I can't help feeling the historical rush of the New Testament and similar mediterranian tales. I don't know the intention of the composer himself, and though I'm a bit curious, it doesn't really matter. The optimistic, African rythm and drive of 'Rain dance' make me look like a fool in front of the mirror, and I love it!"
The Journey: The best of Adiemus
Barbara J. Anderson | Huntington Beach, Ca | 02/07/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved it. This was my first CD by this composer. If you have the others then it is a review of previous CDS."