Double Drop [CD-single] [Import]

Double Drop [CD-single] [Import]

Double Drop [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Double Drop (Radio Edit)
2. Double Drop (Sharp Boys Mix)

Editorial Reviews
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Dance Remixes have Been Done by the Sharp Boys and the Glimmer Twins. UK Mag Nme Single of the Week Aug 28, 2004

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Treasures of English Church Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • My favorite album. English church music at its finest.
  • The grand tradition of English music
  • music of great beauty
  • Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance
  • Best all-in-one English music CD ever
Treasures of English Church Music

Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Dering, RichardDering, Richard | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ElgarAll Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Gibbons, OrlandoGibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Howells, HerbertHowells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by RutterAll Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by SheppardAll Works by Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TallisAll Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TavenerAll Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TavernerAll Works by Taverner | Taverner, John | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Vaughan Williams, RalphVaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by WaltonAll Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
Lullabies & BerceuseLullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
AnthemsAnthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ChorusesChoruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
PsalmsPsalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
A CappellaA Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music
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  2. A Vaughan Williams Hymnal
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  4. Abide With Me
  5. The Psalms of David from Kings Choir of Kings College, Cambridge, Vol. 1

ASIN: B0000031I6
Release Date: 1995-12-12

Tracks:

  1. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave Maria
  2. Music Of The Latin Rite: Loquebantur variis linguis
  3. Music Of The Latin Rite: Miserere mei
  4. Haec dies
  5. Music Of The Latin Rite: Ave verum corpus
  6. Music Of The Reformation: If Ye Love Me
  7. Music Of The Reformation: Hide Not Thou Thy Face
  8. Music Of The Reformation: Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake
  9. Music Of The Reformation: O Clap Your Hands
  10. Music Of The Reformation: Bow Thine Ear
  11. Music Of The Reformation: Hosanna To The Son Of David
  12. Music Of The Restoration: Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry
  13. Music Of The Restoration: Thou Knowest, Lord
  14. Music Of The Restoration: Hear My Prayer, O Lord
  15. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Beati quorum via
  16. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: This Joyful Eastertide
  17. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Sing Lullaby
  18. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Spotless Rose
  19. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: What Cheer?
  20. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: O Taste And See
  21. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: A Hymn To The Virgin
  22. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Jesus Christ The Apple Tree
  23. The Anglican Revival And The Twentieth Century: Faire Is The Heaven
  24. Anthems And Introits: Rejoice In The Lord
  25. Anthems And Introits: Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
  26. Anthems And Introits: Come, Let's Rejoice
  27. Anthems And Introits: When David Heard
  28. Anthems And Introits: I Sat Down Under His Shadow
  29. Anthems And Introits: These Are They That Follow The Lamb
  30. Latin Motets: Christe Jesu, pastor bone
  31. Latin Motets: O beatum et sacrosanctum diem
  32. Latin Motets: Nunc dimittis
  33. Latin Motets: O vos omnes
  34. Latin Motets: Factum est silentium
  35. Latin Motets: Justorum animae
  36. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hail, Gladdening Light
  37. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Hymn To The Mother Of God
  38. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
  39. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: They Are At Rest
  40. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: A Litany
  41. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Nolo mortem peccatoris
  42. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: O nata lux
  43. Settings Of Hymns And Other Poetry: Loving Shepherd Of Thy Sheep
  44. Prayer Settings: The Lord's Prayer
  45. Prayer Settings: In manus tuas
  46. Prayer Settings: Bring Us, O Lord God

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My favorite album. English church music at its finest........2005-10-06

Whether you have a couple dozen albums of English choral music or whether you're looking for an introduction to English choral music, this two CD collection is a must. Here you will find a wide selection of sacred favorites, from Gregorian chant to Ralph Vaughan Williams. It's a misnomer to call it "Anglican," since this would exclude (in addition to, of course, the pre-Reformation Latin hymns) the likes of Thomas Tallis and William Byrd -- both Catholics that kept to the ancient faith despite Elizabeth's (albeit relatively mild) persecutions. Tallis and Byrd set the standard in the 16th century for the distinctive "Englishness" (as opposed to Continental European) style of English choral music, with its soaring majesty yet somehow coupled with a subtle and sustained beauty (as opposed to the Continental ups and downs and often tiresome exaggerations). For those of us in the English-speaking world, this is our heritage. Let's treasure it. As for the recording itself, the mixing is superb. While listening, it's quite easy to imagine yourself in the beautiful King's College Chapel or perhaps heaven itself.

5 out of 5 stars The grand tradition of English music.......2005-09-23

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral, the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a duo of discs dedicated to Music of the English Church previously issued as two separate discs, 'Hail, Gladdening Light', and its companion piece, 'Faire is the Heaven'. The discs here are straight copies of those discs; hence, if you have those already, there is no need to purchase this - on the other hand, if you do not have the other discs, this is a bargain.

--Music--
This is all unaccompanied music, sung in a cathedral chapel acoustically suited for such music. The first disc has four primary sections: Music of the Latin Rite; Music of the Reformation; Music of the Restoration; and Anglican Revival and the twentieth century. The most famous composers in English music history -- Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons -- combine with later masters such as Purcell, Stanford, Howells, Walton, Britten and Vaughan Williams to form a truly masterful collection. These are anthems, hymns and other liturgical pieces that have remained important in Anglican worship, and can be often heard in situ on Sundays around the world. However, the Cambridge Singers bring their special music talent to the task, producing a good standard bearer for music of the English Church.

On the second disc, there are six Latin motets, set by composers such as Taverner, Howells, Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Philips and Dering. Anthens and Introits include notables Tomkins and Purcell, and lesser-known composers such as Amner, Bairstow and Goss. Hymns span the range from old to modern, including a hymn by John Rutter himself. The disc ends with three prayer settings, including one by the underappreciated John Sheppard, and another from William Harris, whose hymn serves as the title to the companion disc. These anthems and hymns show a powerful range of music, yet show a consistent tone also that makes it rather distinctive of the music of the English church.

The group's power and grace is second to none, particularly when singing this kind of music in a place such as Ely Cathedral, arguably the most natural of settings possible.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words of each anthem or hymn. The notes for each piece also includes brief biographical information of the composer, and unique information about each work, when particular composers are represented more than once. One thing conspicuously missing is much biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the most basic of information.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

5 out of 5 stars music of great beauty.......2005-04-24

Pop one of these CDs into your car stero, turn up the volume and feel yourself drift into a sublime peace. Can music manifest the existence of God?

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Selection, Excellent Performance.......2004-07-28

This two-CD compilation by the Cambridge Singers is truly very good. The repertoire is very diverse and only the best representations of composers and time periods are performed. ALthough most of the pieces were not written with a mixed choir in mind, the Cambridge Singers sing it so well you would not have had any idea. Their performances are careful and exquisite.

5 out of 5 stars Best all-in-one English music CD ever.......2004-04-20

This is a re-release, as one set, of two of my favorite CDs ever: "Faire is the Heaven" and "Hail Gladdening Light" by the Cambridge singers. This is a fabulous compilation of everyone's favorite works from the English Cathedral tradition, all the way from Taverner (16th century) to Tavener (21st century). The selection of works is great and touches all the most important genres. The performance is exquisite, elegant, faultless. The Cambridge Singers have a softer, less edgy sound than the Tallis Scholars, and are more expressive, which may make them easier for some people to listen to, especially for the more recent works. They are no less musical. The Parsons Ave Maria alone brings one to tears. If you want an introduction to English church music, this is the CD to start with. Also makes a great gift, if you already love this music and want to introduce someone else to it.
Walton: Choral Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great boy treble tradition resounds
  • Robinson saves the best for last.
Walton: Choral Music

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by WaltonAll Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
AnthemsAnthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ChorusesChoruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
MagnificatsMagnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005Y0MG
Release Date: 2002-03-19

Tracks:

  1. Coronation Te Deum
  2. A Litany: Drop, Drop Slow Tears
  3. Magnificant
  4. Nunc Dimittis
  5. Where Does The Uttered Music Go?
  6. Jubilate Deo
  7. Henry V: Touch Her Soft Lips And Part
  8. Cantico Del Sole
  9. Henry V: Passacaglia 'Death Of Falstaff'
  10. The Twelve
  11. Set Me As A Seal Upon Thine Heart
  12. Antiphon
  13. Kyrie
  14. Sanctus And Benedictus
  15. Agnus Dei
  16. Gloria

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St John's English Choral Music series for Naxos (this Walton disc is No. 4) has won golden opinions (and an award or two), but there has been nothing better than this. With Christopher Robinson nearing the end of his reign in charge of this world-renowned choir, there could hardly be a better testament to his work. The likes of "Drop, drop slow tears" and "Set me as a seal" are standards for choirs up and down the land, but pieces such as the remarkable "The Twelve" and "Where does the uttered music go?" require a particular virtuosity, which is more than evident here. Space doesn't permit an extolling of all the virtues--in brief, a sound fresh, rich, and natural; ensemble and balance of voices immaculate; solo contributions impressive. Christopher Whitton's organ playing also impresses, not least in arrangements of the two ubiquitous movements from Walton's film music for Henry V. The acoustics of St John's is caught just right--neither too dry nor too swimmy. As a chorister himself, Walton knew the musical traditions of the Anglican church inside out. St John's et al. show here they know his music just as thoroughly. Rush out and buy. --Andrew Green

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great boy treble tradition resounds.......2007-01-30

Over time even traditionally great choirs vary in their excellence, so in recent years the choir of St. John's College Cambridge has a sound that is again at its apogee. Choirmaster Christopher Robinson (now, alas, recently retired from St. John's) has nurtured a choral brilliance that reminds me of the years when George Guest directed the choir. It is a delight to see that the great tradition of men and boys choirs still resounds in the Anglican Church (at least in many of England's 'Collegiate' and Cathedral choirs). St. John's is one of two ancient male voice chapel choirs at Cambridge University (the other being King's College Chapel Choir) in which the boy trebles are actually in a sense 'professionals'. Each college, in whose chapel they sing daily services, operates a nearby boarding school where the young singers--chosen for prodigious talents at strict competition-- take a high level of musical training, along with the regular school curriculum. The men's voices consist of young university students attending Cambridge on 'choral scholarships'. And for me the often heard debate regarding the merits of boy trebles versus girls (or women's) voices in church music is not moot when it comes to the Anglican musical and liturgical tradition. There is a kind of effortlessness and artlessness to the singing of the English choirboy, at this level of selection and training, that produces a wistful, often plaintive sound. It is a sound that seems most perfect for the Anglican liturgical repertoire. A female singer often seems to me likely to 'interpret' the note more, probably by virtue of natural instinct, and interject themselves more into the musical meaning of the piece. The boy treble 'tends' to have a natural emotional detachment in his singing which for me more profoundly expresses the ineffable nature of traditional Anglican music (if the expression of the ineffable is not a contradiction in terms:-). Anyway, for many all this is arcane opinion. But for lovers of this musical tradition it is its arcane nature that fills us with joy and wonderment.

5 out of 5 stars Robinson saves the best for last........2002-07-14

I agree completely with the editorial review on this excellent disc; they never fail to impress. This is now the recording to have of Sir William Walton's choral music and the very tight and musical performances do justice to the composer's dramatic music. The acoustics of St. John's are the perfect atmosphere for Walton's music, much of which was composed for Christ Church Cahthedral Oxford, Britain's smallest cathedral. Many works such as 'The Twelve', with its many staccato effects and chamber music-like writing, would be out of place in a larger room. I don't remember from my visit to St. John's exactly what the acoustics are like, but I believe that the Naxos engineer did add some reverb, however it is never overdone. If I had one complaint about the disc it would be the organ playing, which is adequate for accompanying a choir, but isn't the most exciting for the transcribed solo works, luckily the organ is excellent. It is not that the playing is bad, it is just a let down after the excellent singing.

I would not let that stop the reader from buying it, as this choir is now the best men and boy's choir in the world, the conducting is excellent, and the music is uplifting.
Hail, Gladdening Light: Music of the English Church
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • One of the basics, plain and simple.
  • Eternal light
  • As Good As It Gets
  • Wonderful!
  • Rutter's Cambridge Singers at their best
Hail, Gladdening Light: Music of the English Church

Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dering, RichardDering, Richard | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ElgarAll Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Howells, HerbertHowells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Purcell, HenryPurcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by RutterAll Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by SheppardAll Works by Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TallisAll Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TavenerAll Works by Tavener | Tavener, John Kenneth | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by TavernerAll Works by Taverner | Taverner, John | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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All Works by WaltonAll Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
AnthemsAnthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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  5. Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral

ASIN: B0000031HJ
Release Date: 1991-12-05

Tracks:

  1. Rejoice In The Lord
  2. Remember Not, Lord, Our Offences
  3. Come, Let's Rejoice
  4. When David Heard
  5. I Sat Down Under His Shadow
  6. These Are They That Follow The Lamb
  7. Christe Jesu, Pastor Bone
  8. O Beatum Et Sacrosanctum Diem
  9. Nunc Dimittis
  10. O Vos Omnes
  11. Factum Est Silentium
  12. Justorum Animae
  13. Hail, Gladdening Light
  14. A Hymn To The Mother Of God
  15. Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
  16. They Are At Rest
  17. A Litany
  18. Nolo Mortem Peccatoris
  19. O Nata Lux
  20. Loving Shephard Of Thy Sheep
  21. The Lord's Prayer
  22. In Manus Tuas
  23. Bring Us, O Lord God

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the basics, plain and simple........2005-10-17

I can hardly ever seem to find any choral CD anywhere that truly hits the spot, and the reason is clearly that this was one of my very first. Nobody who loves English cathedral music or English choral singing in general should be without this disc, it is a basic. Aside from the approaching the highest possible standards of choral singing and being an exemplar of the stereotypical English choral sound (straight-tone sopranos, not straight-tone EVERYONE, clear and floating tenors, etc.), most of the tracks on this recording are total gems.

Of particular note are the Howells and Vaughan Williams, several of the Renaissance pieces, probably the best rendition of Tavener's Hymn to the Mother of God out there, "A Litany" by Walton, and Harris' "Bring Me, O Lord God" is a stunningly gorgeous end to the CD that will give you chills.

5 out of 5 stars Eternal light.......2005-09-23

Recorded in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral, the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a duo of discs dedicated to Music of the English Church with this title, 'Hail, Gladdening Light', and its companion piece, 'Faire is the Heaven'. The title of this disc derives from modern hymn (Charles Wood, in the early twentieth century) set to a more ancient text - a good example of the pairing of the ancient and the modern, the traditional and the timely.

--Music--
This is all unaccompanied music, sung in a cathedral chapel acoustically suited for such music. There are six Latin motets, set by composers such as Taverner, Howells, Stanford, Vaughan Williams, Philips and Dering. Anthens and Introits include notables Tomkins and Purcell, and lesser-known composers such as Amner, Bairstow and Goss. Hymns span the range from old to modern, including a hymn by John Rutter himself. The disc ends with three prayer settings, including one by the underappreciated John Sheppard, and another from William Harris, whose hymn serves as the title to the companion disc. These anthems and hymns show a powerful range of music, yet show a consistent tone also that makes it rather distinctive of the music of the English church.

The group's power and grace is second to none, particularly when singing this kind of music in a place such as Ely Cathedral, arguably the most natural of settings possible.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words of each anthem or hymn. The notes for each piece also includes brief biographical information of the composer, and unique information about each work, when particular composers are represented more than once. One thing conspicuously missing is any biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the most basic of information (only two sentences!).

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

5 out of 5 stars As Good As It Gets.......2003-05-27

What a beautiful CD of English sacred music. I can't imagine a more perfect group of musicians than John Rutter and the Cambridge singers to capture the full range of emotional and spiritual expression in these selections. This is as good as sacred music performance gets.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......1999-05-08

This CD is the most touching and beautiful collection of music from my homeland: it moves me beyond words.

5 out of 5 stars Rutter's Cambridge Singers at their best.......1998-09-12

Spanning the centuries from Tallis to Tavener, this collection is well-chosen and shows off the skills of the choir and its conductor. If you are a devotee of the "straight-tone" choir (as the Cambridge Singers always are), any of their CDs would be delight. However, this one (and a similar one, "Faire is the Heaven") is almost like a good back-rub: leaving you relaxed, invigorated, and wanting more. (Assuming English church music is on your short list of favorite genres.)

Of special note are the title cut, Rutter's own "Loving Shepherd", and the last, "Bring Us, O Lord" by Harris. They are exquisitely conducted and sung. You want the last 6-8 measures of "Loving Shepherd" to last forever.
Walton: Coronation Te Deum and Other Choral Music
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Walton: Coronation Te Deum and Other Choral Music
    Walton , Stephen Layton , Polyphony , Wallace Collection , and James Vivian
    Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000682WE
    Release Date: 2002-07-09

    Tracks:

    1. A Queen's Fanfare
    2. Coronation Te Deum
    3. A Litany
    4. The Twelve
    5. Set me as a seal upon thine heart
    6. Magnificat
    7. Nunc Dimittis
    8. Where does the uttered music go?
    9. Jubilate Deo
    10. Missa Brevis: Kyrie
    11. Missa Brevis: Sanctus and Benedictus
    12. Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei
    13. Missa Brevis: Gloria
    14. Cantico del Sole
    15. A Litany
    16. Make we joy now in this fest
    17. King Herod and the Cock
    18. All this time
    19. What cheer?
    20. A Litany
    21. Antiphon

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    Hyperion may have been beaten to the post with Naxos's Walton centenary album of much the same repertory from the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge. But this is still a cracking good release--crackling, indeed, at the outset with a wonderfully crisp Coronation Te Deum. Polyphony and conductor Stephen Layton have impressed so often for Hyperion, but perhaps haven't always displayed the last ounce of star quality, as if despite their pedigree, much of the wide-ranging repertoire they've recorded isn't totally bedded in. Here, though, there can be barely a reservation. There's no lack of conviction and character, and the sound is truly thrilling when the singers let go--and they're mighty impressive in the more complex music, such as the meaty mini-Cantata The Twelve and Cantico del Sole. The Missa Brevis and other liturgical numbers may have been written with boy choristers in mind, but the Polyphony sound embraces them convincingly. We're treated to three versions of the well-traveled A Litany, and also to a string of familiar Christmas "fillers," such as All this time and What cheer? Overall, it's a good, clean recording (made in two venues). --Andrew Green
    Advent Carols from St John's
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      Advent Carols from St John's

      Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000037FK
      Release Date: 1994-11-01

      Tracks:

      1. Drop Down Ye Heavens
      2. Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending
      3. Message Of Advent - G. R. Bush
      4. O Sapientia; O Adonai
      5. First Lesson - Head Chorister
      6. Adam Lay Ybounden
      7. The Lord At First Did Adam
      8. The Word Of God - A. A. Macintosh
      9. O Radix Jesse, O Clavis David
      10. Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her
      11. Second Lesson - Reuben Thomas
      12. A Spotless Rose - Chor Of St. John's Coll, Cambridge/Christopher Robinson/James Martin/William Clements
      13. There is no Rose
      14. The Ministry Of The Church - G. R. Bush
      15. O Riens; O Rex Gentium
      16. Ave Maria
      17. The Preparation For The Advent of Christ - A. A. Macintosh
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      19. A Hymn To The Virgin
      20. I Sing Of A Maiden
      21. Third Lesson - George Guest
      22. This Have I Done For My True Love
      23. Fourth Lesson - Robert Hinde
      24. Magnificat (The Gloucester Service)
      25. The Christimas Sentence And Collect - G. R. Bush
      26. Benediacum Domino
      27. The College Prayer & Grace - A. A. Macintosh
      28. O Little Town Of Bethelhem

      Album Description

      For lovers of British carol services, Christmas is virtually synonymous with Cambridge. This service blends traditional plainsong antiphons, carols and carol-anthems alongside readings and collects.
      British Choral Music of the 20th Century
      Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
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      British Choral Music of the 20th Century

      Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00005QX6V
      Release Date: 2001-11-13

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars Spend your money elsewhere.......2006-01-26

      I haven't even listened through the entire CD. I don't think I can bring myself to spend my time doing so. Where to begin. From the selections I've heard, the chorus sounds incredibly thin and weak, the organ overpowering them on numerous occasions. Part of the blame in that, however, goes to the mix...the choir not getting enough mic to balance out the instruments. That happens too often in chorus/instrument recordings and it drives me batty. The music selections aren't so inspiring either. You would do much better devoting your hard-earned dollars to Eric Whitacre's acappella choral works, or any of his contemporaries.
      Are You Experienced?
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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      Are You Experienced?

      Manufacturer: Composers Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000005TVE
      Release Date: 1994-04-20

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      1. Are You Experienced?: On Being Hit On The Head
      2. Are You Experienced?: Dance
      3. Are You Experienced?: On Being Hit On The Head, Reprise
      4. Are You Experienced?: On Hearing The Voice of God
      5. Are You Experienced?: Drop
      6. Are You Experienced?: On Hearing The Siren's Song
      7. Orpheus Over and Under: Aria
      8. Orpheus Over and Under: Chorale
      9. Spud
      10. Illumination Rounds

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Lang is definitly "experienced" with piano.......2000-06-24

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      Advent at St. Paul's
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • good collection of advent music
      Advent at St. Paul's

      Manufacturer: Hyperion
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000003005
      Release Date: 1997-10-14

      Tracks:

      1. Laudes Regiae
      2. Mattins Responsory (After Palestrina)
      3. Ecce concipies
      4. Blow Out The Trumpet In Sion
      5. Drop Down Ye Heavens From Above
      6. Laetentur coeli
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      8. Hosanna To The Son Of David
      9. A Hymn Of St Columba
      10. Rejoice In The Lord Alway
      11. This Is The Record Of John
      12. Hymn To The Creator Of Light
      13. Angelus ad virginem
      14. Virga Jesse floruit
      15. Ave Maria
      16. Vesper Responsory (After Palestrina)
      17. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
      18. Organ Toccata On Veni Emmanuel

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      4 out of 5 stars good collection of advent music.......2005-11-23

      Not much to say, fine performances and a nice balance of traditional liturgical music styles. I particularly enjoyed the thrilling choral arrangement of Veni Veni Emmanuel. Be warned that, while they probably did their best with the miking and recording, it will sound muddy and overly reverberant to some ears.
      Double Drop
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        Manufacturer: Red Flag Recordings
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0002JVXQ4
        Release Date: 2004-10-26

        Tracks:

        1. Double Drop [Radio Edit]
        2. Double Drop [Sharp Boys Mix]

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        Dance Remixes have Been Done by the Sharp Boys and the Glimmer Twins. UK Mag Nme Single of the Week Aug 28, 2004
        Walton: Choral Works
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          Walton: Choral Works

          Manufacturer: Chandos
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          All Works by WaltonAll Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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          Te DeumTe Deum | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000000ATB
          Release Date: 1994-07-26

          Tracks:

          1. Coronation Te Deum
          2. Set Me As A Seal Upon Thine Heart
          3. Jubilate Deo
          4. 4 Christmas Carols: Make We Joy Now In This Feast
          5. 4 Christmas Carols: What Cheer?
          6. 4 Christmas Carols: King Herod And The Cock
          7. 4 Christmas Carols: All This Time
          8. The Twelve
          9. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis: Magnificat
          10. Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis: Nunc Dimittis
          11. A Litany
          12. Missa Brevis: Kyrie
          13. Missa Brevis: Sanctus And Benedictus
          14. Missa Brevis: Agnus Dei
          15. Missa Brevis: Gloria
          16. Cantico del Sole
          17. Where Does The Uttered Music Go?
          18. Antiphon

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