Description: Selection recorded at Gateway Studios, London England and Music Place Studios.
Soaring classical vocals, ancient liturgical texts and a hip-hop beat make Libera's self-titled debut album a fascinating blend of the past and future of musi...
Track Listing 1. Salva me 2. Locus iste 3. Agnus Dei 4. Libera 5. Mysterium 6. Jubilate 7. Beata lux 8. Dies irae 9. Psalm Tunes (9) for Mister Parker: no 8 "Tallis Canon" 10. Sancta 11. Angelis 12. Lux aeterna
Details
Playing Time:
49 min.
Distributor:
WEA (Distributor)
Recording Type:
Studio
Recording Mode:
Stereo
SPAR Code:
n/a
Album Notes Selection recorded at Gateway Studios, London England and Music Place Studios. Soaring classical vocals, ancient liturgical texts and a hip-hop beat make Libera's self-titled debut album a fascinating blend of the past and future of music. Electronic drums and keyboards and unique vocal arrangements contemporize the Latin subject matter. The focus of the music is quite definitely on the voices of Libera; the instrumentation is there for support and is at times quite inobtrusive. Two tracks in particular are based on previous works: Sanctus owes its inspiration to Canon by Pachelbel and bears a definite resemblance despite its quicker tempo. "Te Lucis" is based on Canon by Tallis. Nevertheless, the dance aspects of this music cannot be ignored. It adds a distinctive twist to the music that may tweak the sensibilities of classical purists, but fans of Enya and similar performers will be delighted.