Eric Whitacre - Light Gold
Review by Eduardo Solana
Eric Whitacre's latest album, Light Gold, is a stunning masterpiece that showcases the composer's talent for creating ethereal and immersive choral works. From the first track, "Lux Aurumque," listeners are transported to a world of shimmering harmonies and delicate textures that evoke a sense of wonder and awe.
Throughout the album, Whitacre's signature style of lush harmonies and intricate vocal layering is on full display, with each track taking the listener on a journey through a different sonic landscape. From the hauntingly beautiful "The Seal Lullaby" to the jubilant "Fly to Paradise," there is a sense of emotional depth and complexity to each piece that draws the listener in and keeps them engaged.
One standout track is "i carry your heart with me," a poignant and heartfelt tribute to love and the enduring power of human connection. The delicate interplay between the voices and the emotive lyrics make for a truly moving listening experience.
Table of Contents
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Filename: eric-whitacre-light-gold.rar- MP3 size: 80 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| A Boy And A Girl | ||
| III. Larov (Mostly) | ||
| IV. Eyze Sheleg! (What Snow!) | ||
| Water Night | ||
| The Seal Lullaby | ||
| Lux Aurumque (Light And Gold) | ||
| V. Rakut (Tenderness) | ||
| II. Hope, Faith, Life, Love | ||
| I. Temuna (A Picture) | ||
| II. Kala Kalla (Light Bride) | ||
| The Stolen Child | ||
| Leonardo Dreams Of His Flying Machine | ||
| I. I Will Wade Out | ||
| Sleep | ||
| Nox Aurumque (Night And Gold) | ||
| III. I Thank You God For Most This Amazing Day |
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Catalog Numbers
- 2743209
- B001 4850-02
Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Church Of St. Silas The Martyr, Kentish Town |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| A&R | Karyn Hughes, Tom Lewis |
| Alto Vocals | Anne Jones, Lucy Goddard, Ruth Gibbins |
| Baritone Vocals | Christopher Gabbitas (tracks: 13), Philip Lawson (tracks: 13) |
| Bass Vocals | Ashley Riches, Peter Foggitt, Reuben Thomas, Stephen Kennedy |
| Cello | Bryony James (tracks: 2 to 6) |
| Choir | Laudibus, The Eric Whitacre Singers, The King's Singers |
| Composed By | Eric Whitacre |
| Conductor | Eric Whitacre |
| Liner Notes | Eric Whitacre |
| Countertenor Vocals | David Hurley (tracks: 13), Timothy Wayne-Wright (tracks: 13) |
| Design | Peacock |
| Ensemble | Pavão Quartet (tracks: 2 to 6) |
| Management | Claire Long |
| Percussion | Gary Lovenest, Owain Williams, Scott Lumsdaine |
| Photography | Alex McNaughton, Marc Royce |
| Piano | Christopher Glynn (tracks: 7) |
| Producer | Raphael Mouterde |
| Edited By | Raphael Mouterde |
| Read By | Hila Plitmann (tracks: 2 to 6) |
| Recorded By | Craig Jenkins |
| Mixed By | Andrew Mellor |
| Mastered By | Andrew Mellor |
| Soprano Vocals | Eloise Irving, Grace Davidson, Katy Hill |
| Tenor Vocals | Benedict Hymas, Chris Tortise, Jonathan Bungard |
| Viola | Natália Gomes (tracks: 2 to 6) |
| Violin | Kerenza Peacock (tracks: 2 to 6), Naomi Rump (tracks: 2 to 6) |
Notes
- Recorded at: St. Silas Church, Kentish Town, London, August 2010.
- Track 12 is spelled "iii. I Thank You God For Most For This Amazing Day" in the liner notes (note the extra "For"). Eric Whitacre's website includes the name as shown in the track listing.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 6 02527 43209 0
- Rights Society: BIEM SABAM
- Barcode: 602527432090
About Eric Whitacre
Name Vars
- E. Whitacre
- Eric Whittacre
- Whitacre
- Whitaker
