Angels of Venice

The Angels of Venice

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 27, 1999)
• Original Release Date: July 27, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B00000JJMS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,583 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good New Age Instrumentals, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

This is a good CD if you enjoy Loreena McKennit type sounds, or exotic renaissance-like music. I first found Angels on a limited relase CD, and it was breathtaking music. They have included 3 of those tracks on this relase, and unfortunately, they are the 3 best. But, I do recommend this music to those who enjoy Loreena McKennitt, Enya, Blackmore's Night, or other exotic or renaissance inspired music.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exotic and beautiful music!, July 27, 2000

By A Customer

"Angels of Venice" is an incredibly exotic musical journey! There are three cuts from their previous (and beautiful) "Awake Inside a Dream", as well as some new cuts and some pulled from Windham Hill compilations. Carol Tatum has a charming and respectful way with a melody, whether it's a brilliant one that she's written, or one that she's arranged. And that's probably what separates AOV from the glut of "new age" harp-based music on the market- respect- both for the music AND the listener. Listen to the AOV contribution of "O Holy Night" on the otherwise horrendous "Winter Solstice on Ice" cd collection- this is the work of a musician who respects music. This cd has some powerful moments with great percussion and energy, and some gentle moments that inspire awe and splendor.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One Upon A Dream, August 11, 2004

By	Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™" (Warren, MI USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Founded by Carol Tatum, a well-known composer/musician, Angels of Venice is a group with an eclectic spread of sounds and styles. The other members of the group include (but are not limited to) Christopher Pellani - percussion, Peggy Baldwin - cello, and Laura Halliday - flute. All of these were established musicians well before the founding of the group and bring their skills to bear with rewarding results. Ostensibly 'new age' in approach, the wander the spectrum from Medieval and Indian settings to Cat Stevens and the Beatles.

This album is something of a composite of previous work done for Windham Hill on signing on to that label. With everything from 'borrowed' work like Cat Steven's Sad Lisa to quirky cross-fertilizations of Celtic and Middle Eastern (A Chantar Mer) the professionalism and creativity are compelling and interesting.

This doesn't prevent the album from seeming a bit overproduced and a tad monotonous. Tempos tend to be idyllic and restful, and the settings textural rather than melodic. All this is find, but can wear thin on repeated listening. Unless you are a bit of a new age, meditation music fan, and then the hypnotic effect is just fine. Even at worst, there is nothing to dislike in this album, which carries out its purpose admirably.