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Libera - Angel Voices (2006)
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There's very little to say about this recording of ethereally beautifully singing by the 24 young English lads who make up the group Libera. There are a couple of pieces here by well-known composers–Pachelbel, Sibelius, Holst, Dvorak–but to their music have been added words and, of course, it's all been "arranged." Texts, translations from Latin, and arrangements as well as original music are by Robert Prizeman, the choir's director, and some of the numbers are accompanied by quiet synthesizers, organ, and/or drums. There is something new-age about this project and some might find the effect syrupy, while others might long for the "real" thing, that is, boys with this talent singing some Renaissance or later music that is not designed simply as balm for the ears. But for what it is–a perfectly pitched choir with some outstanding solo work as well, singing easy-to-listen to short numbers–this is just lovely. –Robert Levine
Disappointing…but brilliant! (6 Nov 2006)
For me, this is Libera's most disappointing album…and yet I give it five stars! How so? Allow me to explain. I consider myself to be probably Libera's number one fan (see my reviews of their earlier albums!) and after listening to their latest offering, I find myself in two minds to the point of schizophrenia. On the one hand, this album is exactly what you would expect it to be: perfection in both technical and artistic quality. The standard of the vocals is exceptional as always and the production is as faultless as ever. So why the doubts? As I indicated, I am a fanatical admirer of Libera. I have met Robert and the boys on a number of occasions and I have all their albums, even going back to their St Philips Choir days. And therein lies the problem. Anyone who owns their previous two CDs (`Visions' and `Free') will already have no fewer than NINE of the fourteen songs on `Angel Voices'. It is true that there's nothing unusual in seeing reworkings of earlier tracks on Libera albums but, come on guys, in this case the recordings are virtually identical to the ones we already possess. Being the proud owner of their earlier `Libera' and `Luminosa' collections as well, there is practically nothing on `Angel Voices' that I do not already have. However, if you are a new follower of these superb young singers, there is much to be admired here. My favourite Libera track, `I Am The Day', is brilliantly done and you will not fail to be thrilled by standards like `Abide With Me', `I Vow To Thee My Country' and `Be Still My Soul'. And you'll no doubt enjoy `Always With You', a song co-written by Ben Crawley, their former soloist. So the five stars are for performance and technical quality rather than originality.
Additional notes added September 2008: From listening to various comments about this review, it is clear that there has been some misunderstanding about what I was trying to say. There was never meant to be any criticism of Robert and the boys, for whom I have the utmost admiration. If there was any criticism at all, it would have been for record companies trying to make a fast buck by releasing previously issued material on a supposedly new album. Make no mistake, this is a superb CD by anyone's standards and the excellent 'Far Away' is probably worth the price of the album on its own. Anyone who has not got Libera's previous CDs will find it mind-blowing and I would most certainly recommend it as a sort of 'Libera starter pack'. I would like to apologise unreservedly if any offence has been taken from this review; that was certainly not my intention. Libera are a musical sensation and this album contains some of their most excellent material…BUY IT AND ENJOY IT!! Jeff Carter 10/09/08
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Libera / Angel Voices
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Tracklist
Tracklist:
1. Far Away
2. Sanctus (based on Pachelbel's Canon)
3. Ave Maria
4. Going Home (radio edit)
5. Be Still My Soul (Sibelius)
6. Salva Me
7. I Vow to Thee, My Country
8. Voca Me
9. Always With You
10. We are the Lost
11. I am the Day
12. Recordare
13. Abide With Me
14. Silent Night
15. Going Home (based on Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony)
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