This unusual and beautiful recording mixes Karl Jenkins' original compositions (performed by the London Philharmonic) with the wonderful singing of Miriam Stockley. The twist is that the delicate western classical instrumentation intertwines with phonetically written lyricless vocals, intending that the voices become another instrument without the distraction of words. Miriam has an 'untrained' voice and sings fortissimo and without vibrato, the style of singing in her native South Africa. The effect is of lush multi-tracked 'world' choral music that will send Enya fans into a swoon. The combination of elements from classic orchestral, Celtic, New Age, and chanting from a variety of cultures makes this 1995 English recording an amazing find! Highly recommended!

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