Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Britten, Benjamin on ‘A Ceremony of Carols, op.28 - Procession’. While no new Britten, Benjamin album is in sight, the artist has been road testing new songs during 1966 tour in Europe. There is so much to love about Britten, Benjamin, starting with incredible harmonies, songwriting chops and stellar stage presence. If you love Britten, Benjamin as much as I do, then Britten, Benjamin A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb is the CD for you!
This is the kind of song I think of when I think of Britten, Benjamin. - There is no Rose catches attention immediately, In - That yonge child full palet of sound is used by Britten, Benjamin to accentuate the presentation. - Balulalow is simply excellent. Once you hear - As dew in Aprille, you will listen to it over and over. - This little Babe - Britten, Benjamin first major hit. - Interlude is excellent work of Britten, Benjamin. - In freezing winter night had me crying as I was able to relate so well. Britten, Benjamin sings his heart out in - Spring Carol. Once - Deo Gracias gets in your head, it will NEVER leave. - Recession motivates you to get up and do something to improve your life and the life of others. Rejoice in the Lamb, op.30 - Rejoice in God, O ye Tongues is a pleasing, and full of overall coherence that goes beyond other creations. - For I will consider my cat jeoffry is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. - For the mouse is a creature of great personal valour is a song that definitely grows on you and becomes an album favorite. What sets - For the flowers are great blessings apart is Britten, Benjamin’s innovative and organic way of creating atmospheres. This is the most melodic ambitious and satisfying track in A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb. - For H is a spirit is the more seemingly obscure song on A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb that bear up best to repeated listening. Missa Brevis in D major, op.63 - Kyrie eleison is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb. - Gloria in excelsis Deo the elegant and beautiful song on the album is hard to describe. You can find feelings on this piece of art. All of songs on A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb and have something to say letting alone - Agnus Dei. You have to get essence of the Hymn to St Peter, op.56a’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. A Hymn of St Colomba is so unique, as each one of the songs is. Put A Hymn to the Virgin into car stereo for your highway driving Some of the arrangements found on A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb are surprisingly edgy. As always, Britten, Benjamin’s lyrics are worth listening to again and again.
A Ceremony of Carols and Rejoice In the Lamb CD
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| A Ceremony of Carols, op.28 - Procession.mp3 | 1:29 |  |
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| - Wolcum Yole!.mp3 | 1:21 | |
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| - There is no Rose.mp3 | 2:33 | |
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| - That yonge child.mp3 | 1:52 | |
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| - Balulalow.mp3 | 1:19 | |
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| - As dew in Aprille.mp3 | 1:03 | |
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| - This little Babe.mp3 | 1:26 | |
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| - Interlude.mp3 | 4:00 | |
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| - In freezing winter night.mp3 | 4:11 | |
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| - Spring Carol.mp3 | 1:09 | |
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| - Deo Gracias.mp3 | 1:11 | |
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| - Recession.mp3 | 1:40 | |
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| Rejoice in the Lamb, op.30 - Rejoice in God, O ye Tongues.mp3 | 3:54 | |
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| - For I will consider my cat jeoffry.mp3 | 2:10 | |
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| - For the mouse is a creature of great personal valour.mp3 | 1:00 | |
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| - For the flowers are great blessings.mp3 | 2:06 | |
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| - For I am under the same accusation.mp3 | 2:44 | |
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| - For H is a spirit.mp3 | 5:03 | |
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| Missa Brevis in D major, op.63 - Kyrie eleison.mp3 | 1:58 | |
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| - Gloria in excelsis Deo.mp3 | 2:45 | |
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| - Sanctus…Benedictus.mp3 | 3:09 | |
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| - Agnus Dei.mp3 | 2:25 | |
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| Hymn to St Peter, op.56a.mp3 | 5:28 | |
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| A Hymn of St Colomba.mp3 | 2:41 | |
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| A Hymn to the Virgin.mp3 | 3:23 | |
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| Festival Te Deum, op.32.mp3 | 6:05 | |
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| Jubilate Deo.mp3 | 2:43 | |
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