The Journey: The Best of Adiemus

1	Adiemus Used in a Delta airlines ad 4:02
2	Cantus Inaequalis 3:17
3	Kayama Radio Edit 4:02
4	In Caelum Fero / London Philharmonic Orchestra Radio Edit 4:44
5	Hymn 2:44
6	Cantilena / London Philharmonic Orchestra 3:26
7	Cantus-Song of the Trinity Edit 2:45
8	Cantus-Song of the Plains Edit 4:00
9	Elegia 4:09
10	Chorale VI+Cantus-Song Of Aeolus 5:47
11	Chorale I (Za Ma Ba) 1:53
12	Cantus-Song Of Tears 3:57
13	Rain Dance Edit 3:54
14	Ein Wiener Walzer (A Viennese Waltz) 5:02
15	Corrente (Courante) 5:05
16	Zarabanda (Saraband) / London Philharmonic Orchestra 4:39
17	La La Koora (Ländler) 3:22
18	Beyond The Century 4:56
19	Adiemus / BBC National Orchestra of Wales 1999 New Version / Used in a Delta airlines ad 3:55

Barnes & Noble

This "best of" compilation offers 19 sweeping musical selections from Karl Jenkins's three best-selling Adiemus albums: SONGS OF SANCTUARY, ADIEMUS II: CANTATA MUNDI, and ADIEMUS III: DANCES OF TIME. Jenkins, a classically trained composer, polished his craft by writing music for television commercials, like the famous De Beers diamond ads. He creates his exotic brocade of sound with live orchestra, percussion (not repetitive rhythm grooves), and women's voices arranged with tight vocal harmonies reminiscent of Balkan choirs. Miriam Stockley is the star vocalist, whose sensual yet angelic solos and overdubs are essential to Adiemus's sound, but Jenkins also enlists the voices of Mary Carewe and the Adiemus Singers, a Finnish vocal ensemble. (Don't worry If you can't understand the lyrics; Adiemus sings in an invented language.) Jenkins's style is recognizable throughout the album, but each composition bursts with its own distinctive wave of rhapsodic melody, dynamic tension, and intriguing syncopation. Some tracks are as spiritual as a liturgical chant, while some waltz and cavort like courtly dances. Even in delicate pieces -- as in the airy interplay between orchestra, French horn, and voices on "Beyond the Century" -- Jenkins delivers an encompassing "wall of sound" experience. Highly recommended. Carol Wright

All Music Guide

The Journey: The Best of Adiemus collects radio and album versions of some of the group's memorable blends of classical and world-music elements. The album features a nice mix of extended pieces like "Chorale VI + Cantus: Song of Aeolus" and "Beyond the Century" and concise melodies like "Adiemus," "Cantus -- Song of Tears (Edit)," "In Caelum Fero (Edit)," and "Hymn." The Journey also includes a new version of the group's signature song, "Adiemus," offering something different for fans as well as a good introduction to their popular new-age music. Heather Phares