Illumination
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Performer: Caryl PaisnerPerformer: Laura Bontrager
Performer: Maria Kitsopoulos
Performer: Maureen McDermott
Composer: Richard Souther
Performer: Scott Frankfurt
Performer: Cello
Performer: Richard Souther
Performer: Erik Zobler
Performer: Katie McMahon
Performer: Nick Kitsopoulos
Performer: N?ir?n N? Riain
Performer: Sister Germaine Fritz
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1997-03-11
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Kyrie
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: The Fire of the Spirit
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Tree of Wonders
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Red River Falling
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Solitude
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: The Angels
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Illumination
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Fiery Spirit
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Spirit of God
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Awaken the Dawn
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Word of Light
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: Worship
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: O Virgin Church
- Hildegard Von Bingen: The Fire And The Spirit: In the Sanctuary
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Free Music Review: Mystical Magnificata of Spiritual Beauty
Hit: 5 Stars
Richard Souther transports the listener to an ethereal realm on each and every note and instrument, with each original arrangement. While the music and words were initially composed and written by Hildegard von Bingen, a highly evolved 12th century mystic, artist, and healer, Richard Souther rekindles the flame with updated interpretations and instruments (synthesizer, keyboards) to appeal to modern ears. Nothing is lost in the transition ... the heart of the listener expands ever wider as the music of the past greets the present, giving and receiving the gift of Spirit.
Sister Germaine Fritz, OSB sings vocals on "Kyrie" (track #1) accompanied by Davey Spillane with a low whistle while the all female string quartet, Cello, accompany on their instruments. It provides a deeply spiritual peace, comfort and solace. Another track, "The Fire of Spirit," ignites a flame which burns brighter the more one hears the music. The lyrics in Latin are a soulful meditation for anyone seeking peace and joy in tumultous times. The intro is sung by Noirin Ni Rian, whose distinctive voice adds the right qualities to the sacred text. Sister Germaine and Katie McMahon provide lead vocals with other worldly adoration and praise for life and all of creation.
Occasionally acoustic drums add a down to earth natural appealing rhythm. The African djembe sounds nearly like a harp, bringing the listener closer to the angelic realm. The lyrics are in Latin, which has mystical and ethereal qualities sung by first class female vocalists. The mellow tones of the Cello quartet vibrate in harmony with each word sung in Latin. Anyone desiring to feel closer to Divinity and the Source should own this CD. The music celebrates life in all its myriad of forms and expressions ... providing Grace to all who listen.
Erika Borsos (erikab93)
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