Imagined Oceans

Karl Jenkins (Artist), Thorby (Artist), Eyden (Artist), Haslam (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000007QCF
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #178,824 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an atmosphere!, May 5, 2001

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Gerrit Ruitinga "gerrit ruitinga" (Antwerp) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Imagined Oceans (Audio CD)

Karl Jenkins came on the scene in the early seventies with the British rock band "The Soft Machine", to people of that era still one of the best cult bands ever. His transformation to modern classical music and to a composer is absolutely amazing, witness the Adiemus series.

This album is his absolute best!. It mixes classical elements with remnants of Gregorian music as well as New Age influences. The melodies as well as the performance is superb.

You will experience feelings of space, beauty and serenity and it will move you to a deeply relaxed mood.

It feels like lying in a little boat in the Andeman sea, floating and looking at the moon and seeing the many dark spots ( seas) on the moon the songs derive their titles from.

A must for every fan of New Age music, but also not in the least unpalatable for those who enjoy modern classical music.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I was amazed when I discovered this album!, January 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Imagined Oceans (Audio CD)

"Imagined Oceans" was one of those risk purchases for me. I really had no idea what it would be like other than the few 30-second samples you get from Amazon and other sites. I was delightfully surprised to discover this album. I must admit that the first and last tracks are not my favorites, but 90 percent of the other songs are a pure delight to listen to and experience with the volume cranked up loud. Jenkins communicates his original compositions using a fresh and venturing mix of classical string ensemble, the haunting recorder, and a ladies trio with the pure straight tones of Anonymous 4. The vocalists sing the latin names for each song, a technique that reminds me of Enya. Though some of the tunes are simple, they are by no means shallow. The moods Jenkins paints are often evocative, haunting, and exultant. Some of his compositions and his execution of those compositions are simply astounding. The emotions he communications through the songs are gripping and stirring. Though these original classical compositions are "contemporary," you won't find anything dissonant or "clashy" here. Just pure and sweeping melodies with just a touch of percussion, where appropriate. I'm going to purchase "Diamond Music" right away. The music on this album will stick to your brain for weeks.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reorchestration, not repeat, December 14, 2006

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John Doe "SpiritSpark" (TX, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Imagined Oceans (Audio CD)

I don't think anyone has mentioned that there are a few tracks on this CD that are reorchestrations of tracks from the early Adiemus project. If a few of the tracks sound familiar to an avid Adiemus fan, this is why. He gives different instruments different parts and sometimes writes different backgrounds to go with the melodies.

If you are worried about buying a "repeat" CD, don't. The reorchestrations are uniquely different from their originals and most of the tracks are completely new.