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Mana from Heaven
I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.
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Wonderful
This album is just what we've come to expect from Anonymous 4 - beautiful harmonies and pleasing music. It is especially nice to hear some of the traditional Christian music that reminds us of our wonderful heritage, and how so many of our contemporary artists have missed the point of good composition. No one today writes lyrics like these, nor do they remember that good music is easy for congregations to sing. With Christian music, it is all about the congregation's ability to worship, not about the artist's desire to be "cute" or "unique" with his work. This album is a great combination of depth of words and thoughts and simplicity of melodies, presented with beautiful voices of Anonymous 4.
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Excellent performance and variety
Pure listening pleasure.
Treatment of songs with attention to historical accuracy is an added dimension.
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Pure Voice Heaven
Some very interesting psalmody and hymns from America in the 18th and 19th century. A new spin on some songs known to me, and a great introduction to some songs I've never heard before.
The pure voice of Anonymous 4 is truly something to behold, and reminds me of the Orthodox Church's view that instruments are not needed in worship as the human voice is the best instrument we have: Anonymous 4 show the truth in this.
The booklet that comes with the CD is also very informative.
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How songs change and stay the same over time...
First of all I think this is a fabulous disc... very beautiful and enjoyable.
I have noticed that some reviewers think the singers have changed the songs for their own tastes and techniques, but I want to point out that just as language changes over time so does the way we sing. Many of the songs are sung in the manner they were first written and sound somewhat unfimiliar. This is why I think this cd is amazing. How often do we get to really hear and experience what history sounded like!
The following is a quote from Anonymous 4's website:
"Some of the tunes in American Angels may seem very familiar, but the settings in which we sing them may well be new to you. We sing many of the tunes in the arrangements in which they first appeared in the 18th- and 19th-century tunebooks. Our CD also features arrangements of several old hymns and gospel songs by group members Marsha, Johanna, and Jacqueline."
Like a historical music lesson! Enjoy, it's great music.
