Name: Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins
Brand: Adiemus
SKU: 028948178728
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

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Welsh composer Karl Jenkins gained international attention for his 1999 crossover opus The Armed Man, a millennial "mass for peace" that extended the Renaissance tradition of masses based on the tune L'homme armé. This release and several others with the loosely conceived ensemble called Adiemus predated that breakthrough and share its audacity and ambition. Jenkins has been more popular in crossover-happy Britain than in the more category-conscious U.S., and what you think of him may depend on whether you find crossover music in general infectious or bombastic. Take it for what it is, though, and you have to give this Cantata Mundi major points for originality. Jenkins is not easy to categorize, but he certainly doesn't simply add rock elements to an existing classical model or vice-versa. The Adiemus albums contain elements of the progressive rock Jenkins performed early in his career, of new age music, of the British choral tradition, of the television advertising music Jenkins wrote for many years, of Orff perhaps, and, especially on the present disc, of percussion from various world traditions that was "banked" and applied to the music as a rhythm track. The percussion is present in the seven movements marked "Cantus" of this 14-movement work, but not in the seven shorter Chorales. Electronics are applied as well to the vocals, which are performed by singer Miriam Stockley and expanded into choral effects by means of multitracking and overdubs. As in other Adiemus albums, Jenkins uses meaningless syllables in place of actual texts; they mostly consist of vowel sounds that "harmonize" with the music in such a way as to make the voices seem like instruments. The results sound somewhat like they've been passed through a Vocoder. The large orchestra and pervasive and varied percussion on this disc make it a high-energy affair, more suited to the gym perhaps than to the meditative ends Jenkins seems to strive toward. But if you haven't heard Jenkins' music, Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi makes a fine place to start.
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1. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Tears

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

2. Jenkins: Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby

Performer: Miriam Stockley
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Mary Carewe; Performer
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Mixing Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Dick Lewzey
Martin Giles; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

3. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Spirit

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, Mary Carewe

Performer: Miriam Stockley
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Mary Carewe; Performer
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Mixing Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Dick Lewzey
Martin Giles; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

4. Jenkins: Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

5. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Trinity

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

6. Jenkins: Chorale III (Vocalise)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

7. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Odyssey

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

8. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

9. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Plains

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

10. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Arama IVI)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

11. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Invocation

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

12. Jenkins: Chorale VI (Sol Fa)/Cantus - Song Of Aeolus

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, Mary Carewe

Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Performer: Pamela Thorby
Jody K. Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe; Performer
Vocals: Adiemus
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Lyricist: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Dick Lewzey
Martin Giles; Production
Composer Lyricist: Karl Jenkins; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

13. Jenkins: Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Mary Carewe, Pamela Thorby, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jody K. Jenkins

Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Performer: Mary Carewe
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Miriam Stockley; Performer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Erik Jordan
Martin Giles
Dick Lewzey; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

14. Jenkins: Elegia

by Adiemus, Karl Jenkins, Miriam Stockley, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Mary Carewe, Jody K. Jenkins, Pamela Thorby

Performer: Miriam Stockley
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby
Mary Carewe; Performer
Composer: Karl Jenkins; Composer
Conductor: Karl Jenkins; Conductor
Engineer: Dick Lewzey; Production
Additional Vocals: Mary Carewe; Other
Ensemble: Adiemus; Ensemble
Mastering Engineer: Martin Giles; Production
Mixing: Dick Lewzey; Production
Percussion: Jody K. Jenkins; Performer
Primary Artist: Karl Jenkins
Miriam Stockley
Adiemus
Mary Carewe
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Jody K. Jenkins
Pamela Thorby; Main Performer
Recorder: Pamela Thorby; Performer
Vocals: Miriam Stockley; Performer
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Ensemble
Mixing Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Producer: Karl Jenkins; Production
Recording Assistant: Erik Jordan; Production
Studio Personnel: Dick Lewzey
Martin Giles
Erik Jordan; Production
Unknown Contributor Role: Karl Jenkins; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

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ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 11 minutes and 4 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Rock, Modern Era, Classical Crossover, New Age, Meditation, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Ethnic Fusion

Label

Decca (UMO) (Classics)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

Welsh

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2018

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Available

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Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi

1. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Tears

2. Jenkins: Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)

3. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Spirit

4. Jenkins: Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)

5. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Trinity

6. Jenkins: Chorale III (Vocalise)

7. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Odyssey

8. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)

9. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Plains

10. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Arama IVI)

11. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Invocation

12. Jenkins: Chorale VI (Sol Fa)/Cantus - Song Of Aeolus

13. Jenkins: Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)

14. Jenkins: Elegia

Technical Specifications

Adiemus II - Cantata Mundi

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1. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Tears

2. Jenkins: Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)

3. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Spirit

4. Jenkins: Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)

5. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Trinity

6. Jenkins: Chorale III (Vocalise)

7. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Odyssey

8. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)

9. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of The Plains

10. Jenkins: Chorale IV (Arama IVI)

11. Jenkins: Cantus - Song Of Invocation

12. Jenkins: Chorale VI (Sol Fa)/Cantus - Song Of Aeolus

13. Jenkins: Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)

14. Jenkins: Elegia

Technical Specifications