Customer Reviews

The Psalms of David from Kings Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, Vol. 1

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If you hold affection for Anglican choral psalm settings, look no further. Although the original recordings are over 30 years old, these (along with Vols. 2 & 3) are the ones to go with. The purity of voice and immediacy of the recordings are just sublime. The only way that they, as a series, might be improved, would be for the psalms to be recorded in sequence, as they are on the discs by the St. Paul's Cathedral choir. This would have made it far easier to find the individual track to play, without having to consult the case liner notes.

I would surely like to obtain a complete collection of all psalms by this choir. For years I have looked, searched, for this collection which I heard as a child played every sunday in South America. A great collection, ageless and timeless something have and play in the home for upliftment and inspiration even if you are not a religous person. Endless stars ****************************

Had this music been recorded digitally, it would have been beyond sublime. Alas, it still has an analog sound to it, despite the remastering. Nonetheless, it is worth the purchase (though for a better recording of the 46th Psalm, check out the Choir of Christ's Hospital recording of it).

This is a fantastic recording from I believe 1968 when the King's Choir was led by Willcocks. In my opinion, these older analog recordings are sharper and more distinct -- you can actually hear individual boys and parts. Perhaps that has more to do with engineering and placement of microphones than digital vs. analog. But the bottom line is this is a vintage recording and is as good as it gets.

An escape from "modern christian" music. These are the words of the Psalms set to music, sung in a cathedral by angelic voices. This is what Heaven's music sounds like I'm sure!

This was purchased as a gift. It is a beautiful rendition by English boys choir of certain Psalms in traditional Anglican Chant.

Inspiring. This is my favorite cd. Keeps my mind on the Lord. I use when driving and to fall aleep at night.

It's amazing how hearing these settings can help you to understand the Psalms more fully than simply reading them might permit. This performance is clear and precise, and in no way lacks emotion or expression. I have always found these settings to be very moving, and King's College certainly conveys their power. A must buy for those who long for traditional settings, and who find modern "religious" music to be tiresome and unimpressive.