Pulifunie

I Muvrini | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 22, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Higher Octave
• ASIN: B00008V5TF
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,150 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Corsica

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

No matter the origins, choral music can connect on the most basic of levels. Perhaps that’s because we all share the instrument of voice; or perhaps it’s the religious traditions that many of us grew up with. The Corsican a capella nonet I Muvrini hit listeners with rich polyphonic melodies and harmonies that gracefully spiral upwards, resonating together in a way that needs little translation. Like a hip church choir from the 16th century with a Middle Eastern influence, the men’s group covers the sacred and the secular on Pulifunie (which translates as polyphony)--the group is at its best on the vocal-only traditionals, but two of the three originals have ambient accompaniment that works pretty well. A far cry from the ominous-sounding Gregorian chant, the music on the group’s second effort for Higher Octave is as weird and wonderful as the first, possessing the same kind of ancient-but-modern beauty as Enya, Sheila Chandra, or Lisa Gerrard. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "flowing, soothing and meditating ~ I Muvrini", May 9, 2003

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This review is from: Pulifunie (Audio CD)

Their polyphonic harmonies take the Corsican vocal form and make it into an art form ~ unique is the sound of I Muvrini with a latest release "Pulifunie", offer powerful moments within a realm of nine voices. Performed a cappella sharing a soulful haunting harmonic voice of freedom. We hear exceptional voices of Alain and Jean-Francois Bernardini spreading love and respect for you the listener and fans ~ deeply attached to their roots brings the revival of Corsican music.

So enjoy the entire album, slow-moving voices drift over melodies like a breeze over clouds in the sky ~ you feel every note and phrasing. Wonderful second album from Higher Octave ~ this will be in my collection now and years to come.

Total Time: 39:47 on 11 Tracks ~ Higher Octave 82621 ~ (4/22/2003)