His Majestie's Clerkes - Early American Choral Music, Vol. 1
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Artist: His Majestie's ClerkesComposer: William Billings
Conductor: Paul Hillier
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Import, Original recording reissued
CD Release Date: 2001-05-08
Music Label: Hmf Classical Exp.
Free Music Notes for Early American Choral Music, Vol. 1
Free Music Review: Dynamic choral music of the New World
Hit: 5 Stars
These CDs should appeal to the following types of adventurous listeners: choral music fans who want something fresh and not too far removed from "folk" music; Christian music listeners who may want something a little more eccentric and heartfelt than your typical CCM fare; anybody who likes "Brother Where Art Thou" and songs such as Amazing Grace, Wondrous Love, and Simple Gifts. The wording in particular ("dragons with contagious breath") grabs the listener's attention like a piece of colonial folk art. Volume 1 and 2 are excellent. "Jordan" is a particular favorite of mine, with a perfect encapsulation of religious yearning, as well as the mini-epic "Who is this that cometh from edom?" that features a stunning litany of the names of the son of God, followed by a harrowing crucifixion narrative, and a triumphant conclusion. My only quibble is something that I can't quite put a finger on with the treble voices, which sound a tad harsh to me. But no mind - these recordings are old favorites and I keep returning to them.
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