Adiemus is the title to non-lyrical vocalization’s featuring a harmonized melody. It might be thought of as a made up language. It is the invention of Welsh composer Karl Jenkins who created this new age concept designed not to distract an audience’s attention by changes in pitch or timber so that syllables rarely end in consonants. Remarkably, it was first written to support an ad for Delta Airlines.
This welsh school choir would have had a lot of fun learning the music and what a great presentation. Just to illustrate how it works here are some extract of the Lyrics
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la...
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la........
Ah-ya-doo-ah-eh
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la.....
A-ya-doo-ah-eh...
A-ya doo a-ye
A-ya doo a-ye
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A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la...
A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la........
Ah-ya-doo-ah-eh
It’s quite easy to
sing once you get used to it and sounds great in a big choir as you can appreciate.
4 comments:
That was very nice to hear and to watch, Lindsay.
Thanks so much for posting it!
Hi Susan
Thanks for letting me know. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things, demonstrating I think sometimes the simple things in life can also be the best.
best wishes
Just had a proper listen. It's a beautiful piece of music. I thought Enya wrote it but now I see it was Karl Jenkins. Enya's lyricist wrote in a language they called Loxian in this piece which I really like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIIkqYojvWU
Hi Rachael,
Enya's distinct style and music all very good- a nice piece !
best wishes
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