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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is King's Singers at their top,
By Mike (Aurora, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Watching the White Wheat: Folk Songs of the British Isles; King's Singers (Audio CD)
This is a performer's CD! I bought this CD in college, and it's still one of my treasured favorites for what it does: it captures the essence of near-flawless performance...diction, intonation, lyrical expression...the overall musically of this group is not enhanced by studio post-production. You get the same live as you get with this recording, and if you've done small ensemble work before, you'll love this recording. They even have 11 of these 16 songs in a songbook entitled "The King's Singers' Folk Songs" (Faber & Faber), with every note on the CD turned into spots on the page.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is perfection,
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This review is from: Watching the White Wheat: Folk Songs of the British Isles; King's Singers (Audio CD)
The King's Singers are one of the best vocal ensembles - in every incarnation they've had. The tone changes with new members, but each regrouping presents itself and the music with integrity and intelligence. This compilation is one of their best. My personal bias is that this kind of music is their forte. British folk songs sung with grace and elegance and fun and great love. They have retained the historical tone of each piece while updating the harmonies. They pay respect to the past and cross the line just enough to make these old tunes interesting to 21st century ears. Star of the County Down, The Oak and the Ash, and Lamorna are three of my favorites. Though not as well known as some of the other songs, these are brilliant arrangements perfectly performed. This cd, along with Annie Laurie, is the ultimate in King's Singers recordings. Enjoy.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the finest recording by this masterful group.,
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This review is from: Watching the White Wheat: Folk Songs of the British Isles; King's Singers (Audio CD)
The perfect group for this repertoire. Heart-felt performances of incredibly well written arrangements. This noble effort should be in the library of every person who considers him/her self to be a lover of good music.
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