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| Value for Money | 9.3/10  |
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| Reviewer Rating | 9.4/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.8/10  |
| Karl Jenkins - Armed Man (A Mass For Peace), The |  | £9.48P&P - Check site |
Full review by
Kim Batteau
on 27th Jan 2008
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Good Points: This is an astounding, brilliant, extremely moving piece of work. I am in awe of Karl Jenkins, his wonderful musicality, and transparent sincerity. Innovating is his use of non-christian elements in a "mass." I find these quite successful, and not detrimental to the mass's original intention.
General comments: I know classical music very well, play the violin (was a student of Broadus Earl), have sung as a young person in many choirs, and have attended hundreds of concerts ranging from the BSO to the Concertgebouworkest. I predict that Jenkins will be called one of the greatest composers of the 21rst century.
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Review by
Guest.
on 19th Jan 2008
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The sound brings me in another time in the past, every music give me the sensation of war or peace, everything is so accurate, even the choice of a track sung in Arabic language, meaning of multi-religion language, absolutely astonishing.If you love music and especially sacred music, buy it. It's worth all the money.
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Review by
bfnht2z
on 29th Oct 2007
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Nothing more can add to or take away from Karl Jenkins.
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Review by
masonda
on 14th Mar 2007
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We have just started this work in our choir, and I'm really enjoying it. Its stirring, moody and misty qualities enhance the dramatic qualities of each section, and evoke sensitive emotions. Our choir are looking forward to performing this work in Jersey later this year !
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Review by
Johntenor
on 5th Dec 2006
User Rating : 10
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I was priveleged to be able to take part in a recent performance as a choir member. This is the most moving work I have ever sung. The work has stirring, dramatic movements and some poignant, beautiful melodies. I really had to take a grip on myself in the performance to be able to sing the last movement. Even hearing an excerpt from the cello solo as background to a short wildlife documentary on TV made the tears well up.
Johntenor's full review | 80 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Gordon Ecles
on 28th Mar 2006
User Rating : 10
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Karl Jenkins, Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace is an amazing piece of music. I first heard it in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday November 11th 2004, and I was staggered by the effect it generated on the audience, including the young members of the audience.
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Review by
cliffjudith
on 26th Jan 2005
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Karl Jenkins, Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace - This starts with men marching to war and after the pre-battle rituals the horror of burning men is depicted in the battles and peace triumphantly follows.
This piece should be played more often, I would certainly go to a performance. A truly modern classic.
cliffjudith's full review | 116 words
Review by
diddlinaballerina
on 12th Jun 2004
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Karl Jenkins, Jenkins: The Armed Man - A Mass For Peace - Every piece causes different thoughts and feelings. It is beautiful and the melodies make shivers run through your whole body. One of the most amazing pieces of music I have ever heard.
diddlinaballerina's full review | 42 words
Karl Jenkins, National Youth Choir of Great Britain, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Guy Johnston, Tristan HambletonTracklisting: 1. L&; 039;Homme Arme2. Call to prayers3. Kyrie4. Save me from bloody More...
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