Customer Reviews

Taize: Chant

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Because of the price, I was quite hesitant in purchasing Taize Chant for Peace and Serenity. However, the open hands on the cover compelled me to try it.

I was introduced to Taize by two brothers from the community in 2006. Since then, I've purchased other Taize CD's, yet this one is beyond compare. It really is an hour and ten minutes of peace and serenity in the style of Taize.

THIS CD IS AWESOME! It deserves an extra gold star.

In a previous review, it was stated that the price is high, but it is worth it. As a serious follower, sometimes performer of Taize, this is an exquisite example of Taize chant. While most of the chants I have heard on other CD's or in worship settings, there is a hauntingly beautiful interpretation of this style by the St Thomas Music group.

Ostende Nobis is a new one for me, and I fell in love with it within seconds upon hearing it. The Gloria III, which I primarily bought it for, as I had no example of this piece, is taken at a tempo I felt fast, until the end of the piece and felt: "Yes, that works just fine!"

Whether a serious student of music/liturgy or looking for a CD for meditation, this is well worth every penny! Sit back, enjoy, pray, sing and rejoice for the gift of Taize chant.

You know it is a good, if not great CD, when it seems to end too soon! This CD ends way too soon.

I also meant to mention that the use of creative percussion on this CD, something one does not usually hear in Taize, is just wonderful, especially on the veni Creator Spiritus!

I've found, in the past, that when Taize recordings are done by professional musicians they tend to produce a musically correct "concert" devoid of any sense of prayer. This recording manages to be both musical AND prayerful - not too surprising given Margaret Rizza's background. Highly recommended, despite the price - you will get what you pay for.

A beautiful Taize CD. However, not my favorite. Wait on the Lord or Songs from Taize would be a better choice.