Sanctum Sanctorum

Constance Demby | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 2, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sound Currents
• ASIN: B0000TG9MO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,075 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Carol Wright, music writer for New Age Voice and bn.com

"She's found a way to make time reverse... This music will dissolve you"

Tim van Veen, Radio SLOR, The Netherlands

"Sanctum Sanctuorum" is a true masterpiece!!! We will play it endlessly."

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Musical Stairway To The Stars!, April 28, 2002

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International Acclaim "Reviews" (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SANCTUM SANCTUORUM (Audio CD)

With this recording, Constance Demby, the undisputed founder of sacred symphonic space music, has created a musical stairway to the stars. In a word, 'Sanctum Sanctuorum' is remarkable. Not only musically sophisticated and gorgeously produced, the piece as a whole is a deepening of Demby's important work to new heights. At least initially, we could not help but to be reminded of the well-known Requiems by Faure and Durufle. But 'Sanctum' sets the standard for sacred symphonic space music for the new millennium reaching realms not possible prior to this work. Finally, electronic music technology has caught up with Demby's compositional genius to produce a benchmark that transcends the genre.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece, just when we needed it the most!, November 13, 2001

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"xpogi" (WICHITA, KS USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SANCTUM SANCTUORUM (Audio CD)

On the twentieth of September I wrote the following thank you note to Ms. Demby:

"I just had to write and express my sincere thanks and let you know how much comfort your latest CD has been. I consider you one of God's greatest gifts to the people of our times. God bless America and God bless Constance Demby!"

A bit over-sentimental? Perhaps, but heart-felt just the same. The coincidental releasing of this CD right after September 11th seems almost providential. If ever there was music that could heal, this is it -- and if ever we needed healing, it is now.
If you are not familiar with the music of Constance Demby, you should know that she is no "ordinary" New Age artist. I call her music "Ethereal Music of Substance". Although it has a definite otherworldliness quality, it is musically complex. Sometimes with complicated counterpoint reminiscent of J. S. Bach, sometimes tender yet emotional like Rachminoff or Tchaikovsky, sometimes powerful and majestic like Mozart. Yet this album is a bit different than the rest. More than anything else, it is a prayer. The innocent and sincere prayer of a child, a prayer for peace, a prayer for healing. Regardless of your religious affiliation or beliefs, if you are a person attuned to the spiritual, you will find that your very heart and soul resonates with this music. Ms. Demby has given the world something very special in this recording. Something very special indeed!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Constance Demby: Sanctum Sanctuorum, March 12, 2003

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EG (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SANCTUM SANCTUORUM (Audio CD)

Constance Demby continues her trademark melodious symphonic space-music in this calming album. This time, she has infused chants and solo choir to give it a definite Christian flavour.

It becomes a struggle to stay stressed out while listening to this inspiring album and I've tried.