|
|
Tarfumes.com - Libera
|
List Price: $16.99
Our Price: $16.99
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Erato
|
Average Customer Rating: 
|
|
Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0639842905329
Label: Erato
Manufacturer: Erato
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Erato
Release Date: 2000-02-15
Studio: Erato
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
Recalling the uplifting New Age chorals of Adiemus and Enigma, Libera fuses the high, innocent voices of 11 and 12-year-old boys with contemporary beats amidst lush synth and orchestral accents. The result is a mesmerizing collection of original choral material written by self-proclaimed "organ nerd" and keyboardist Robert Prizeman. Prizeman, drawing from his background in church music, expertly weaves the choir's bright, sacred tones into the fabric of his modern spiritual vision, which brings the sanctity of London abbeys to mind. At times the album wanders into deeply mystical territory, with the boys' solos bouncing up and down the scale in a soft melancholy, which nicely contrasts with the power of their joined voices. Though not extensively trained, the choir does an expert job with Prizeman's compositions. The one aspect of this CD that may frustrate listeners is the lack of comprehensive credits and information on the artists in the CD booklet. Otherwise, Libera is a pleasantly sublime work of New Age art. --Karen K. Hugg
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: A simple typo, so much amusement
Comment: Amazon has given me the giggles. Their "on this CD" section is showing that each piece is performed with Liberace instead of Libera! Slight difference.
I've submitted this error to Amazon, but in the meantime, rest assured, this is a Libera CD and Liberace was already resting in sequined peace for years before this CD was recorded.
Customer Rating:
Summary: An extraordinary debut album....
Comment: A debut album of extraordinary artistry which stands the test of time and sounds as wonderful today as it did upon it's release.
Listen to the hauntingly beautiful and quite emotional 'Mysterium', be moved by 'Angelis' and the joyous, uplifting 'Sanctus'.
A more conventional album may have one or two 'hits' on it; this one is absolutely bursting with stunning music throughout.
If you get chance to see these boys in concert, go. It is a once in a lifetime event. You will never be the same again.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Haunting, Beautiful!!!
Comment: I first discovered Libera about a month ago and I feel like I'm rediscovering them everytime I listen to their music!!! Their voices are absolutely breath-taking and this CD really brings out the range they have! I don't think I've ever owned a CD where I like every single song! I'm not a classical person...but this CD is amazing!!!! Each of the songs reaches out and grabs me in a different way. Each one is haunting and beautiful in its own way...I could listen to it over and over again!!!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Enchanting
Comment: There's something about a good choir that can really stir the spiritual imagination and this choir is simply fantastic. Based out of Europe, Libera re-introduces the world to classical pieces in upbeat and modern mixes. Some tracks are simply beautiful and others mysterious, but all are wonderful. Our audience has repeatedly voted "Salva Me" into the Top 10 along with other hits such as "Lux Aeterna." This is a great CD. - Jon
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing Voices
Comment: These boys continue to amaze me. I am transported when listening to their music. It is uplifting, haunting, invigorating, thoughtful...just incredible.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
