Chroma

Laurel MacDonald, ??????????? | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
• Original Release Date: March 23, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B00000I9B7
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,866 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. A Wing And A Prayer

2. Agnus Dei

3. Lament Of The Birds

4. Oran Na H-Eala

5. Seek Ye The Lambs

6. Book Of Colour

7. Northsong

8. Trans-Chant

9. Upon Silence

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A palette of beautiful music..., January 4, 2000

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Shawna (Ottawa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chroma (Audio CD)

"Chroma". A word that brings to mind an artist's palette of beautiful colours. In this case, Laurel MacDonald's album "Chroma" is a veritable palette of beautiful music. From the opening track "A Wing and a Prayer", it is obvious MacDonald likes to experiment with traditional verse and folk songs. "Agnus Dei", traditionally from the Catholic mass, stands out in particular. The ancient latin text is set to a hypnotic beat and haunting melody. Laurel MacDonald's voice is the main focus, with her incredible range and flexibility. Her voice is pure and is layered thickly throughout chants and songs. She was not afraid to take risks with this album. From the gorgeous, "unconventional" harmonies, to the introduction of new instrument inventions. For those who need a description of this uncatagorizable music, the closest would be a mix between Dead Can Dance, Jane Siberry, and Mary Jane Lamond. But it is really something to be heard for yourself. This album is essentially a innovative piece of work which mixes ancient and modern styles together to create a piece of musical ecstasy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sparkling new voice., August 23, 2000

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"nara-yan" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chroma (Audio CD)

MacDonald does remind one of others. Yet her instrument is unique. She seems to be familir with 20th century composers: Schoenberg, Varese, Part, Boulez. Medieval influences increase the complex mix of ingredients in her style and material.