Sacred

Alma Bazel Androzzo (Performer), Anonymous (Performer), Irish Anonymous (Artist), Joe / Sprague, Billy / Carroll, Bruce Beck (Artist), Nicholas Brodszky (Artist), Gregorian Chant (Artist), Henri F. Hemy (Artist), Chuck / Shamblin, Allen Jones (Artist), Charlie Landsborough (Artist), John Newton (Artist), Stuart Townsend (Artist), Traditional (Artist), Irish Traditional (Artist), Shaker Traditional (Artist), Stevie Wonder (Artist), Arnie Roth (Artist), Orchestr Ceská Filharmonie (Artist), Anthony Kearns (Artist), Finbar Wright (Artist), John McDermott (Orchestra), Irish Tenors (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Alma Bazel Androzzo, Anonymous
• Orchestra: John McDermott
• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Razor & Tie
• ASIN: B000A2GP2K
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,355 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

From the Label

Sacred marks John McDermott's first recording with the Irish Tenors since rejoining fellow original member Anthony Kearns and Finbar Wright (who actually replaced McDermott in 2000). The Irish Tenors live up to their reputation as "gifted interpreters" with this collection, covering a wide range of spiritual material. Sacred was produced by the Irish Tenors' long-time musical director, Arnie Roth, who has also worked with Charlotte Church, Diana Ross, and Art Garfunkel. The album was produced in Prague at the Rudlofinum and ICN Studios.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sacred, but never stodgy, September 15, 2005

By	Dr. Emil "Tom" Shuffhausen (Central Gulf Coast) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

With so many "hymns" albums being released these days, you wouldn't think you could find much that would be fresh and original, but this beautiful recording demonstrates that there can be a lot of life left in this genre. The voices, are--of course--in top form. What is so fresh is the obvious feeling and passion that McDermott, Kearns, and Wright bring to each song; and the song selection is generally very inspired.

My favorite song is "How Deep the Father's Love for Us," a relatively new composition that sounds ancient in its richness, depth, poetry, and wisdom, but also entirely vital, thrilling, and reviving in it's content. The classic STUDENT PRINCE song, "I'll Walk With God" is one of many tour-de-force moments that make the listener want to give a standing ovation. "Deus Meus" is beautifully mystical and "Be Thou My Vision" is a sturdy standard that stirs the soul. The intricate vocal interplay of "Lord of the Dance" is dazzling, and is complimented by crystalline strings.

In fact, the instrumentation throughout is exceptional, serving as a perfect, gorgeous bed for the vocals without overwhelming them. This is not only good "Sunday morning music," but it works anytime the listener is in need of a powerful lift.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best So Far..., September 13, 2005

By	Wexford Meg (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Just when you think they can't get any better, Anthony, John and Finbar really do. It's SO WONDERFUL to see John back! If you're a new fan or have been one from the beginning, you're simply going to love this album. It's a true masterpiece.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but . . ., October 21, 2005

By	J. Head "Opinionated Brat" (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was not overly impressed with this CD. I felt some of the songs were overwrought and had too much orchestra on them. The best ones were the songs where the focus was on the singers, and not the accompaniment. And I'm really ticked off about Lord of the Dance--they left off the last verse, which I think is the best one in the whole song. I bought this mainly for Be Thou My Vision, Lord of the Dance, Amazing Grace, and Morning has Broken. I just wish the rest of the songs were as good. I would recommend John McDermott's "Great is Thy Faithfullness" over this CD.