Factor Orbis is the latest album by the German a cappella group Singer Pur. The album, which was released in 2021, features a collection of 16 tracks that showcase the group's incredible vocal range and ability to blend together in perfect harmony.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful track "Lux Aeterna," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The group then moves on to a mix of traditional and contemporary songs, including "Ave Maria," "She's Always a Woman," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Voyage," a stunningly beautiful piece that showcases the group's ability to create a rich, layered sound. The track builds to a crescendo, with each member of the group adding their own unique voice to the mix.
Throughout the album, Singer Pur demonstrates their impressive technical skills and their ability to convey emotion through their music. The group's tight harmonies and impeccable timing make each track a true pleasure to listen to.
In monte Oliveti, motet for 6 voices, M. vi (S. xi/187)
04:06
Secunda Pars: Tu Pauperum Refugium
In Resurrectione Tua
1:43
Oculi Domini Super Justos
3:36
Viri Sancti
2:15
Domine Jesu Christe
2:47
In resurrectione tua, motet for 5 voices (SATBB)
01:45
Scio Quod Redemptor Meus Vivit
4:09
Maria salve virginum, motet for 4 voices
03:14
Verbum caro factum est, motet for 6 voices
10:04
In Monte Oliveti
4:04
Viri sancti, 6 voice motet for double chorus
02:17
Work(s)~Magnus es tu, Domine
05:54
Factor orbis, motet for 5 voices
08:43
Factor Orbis
8:41
Ave decus virginum, motet for 4 voices
02:19
O Domine Jesu Christe, motet for 6 voices
02:48
Justus Es Domine
3:50
Ave Decus Virginum
2:18
Justus es Domine, motet for 5 voices (attributed to de Rore)
03:51
Miserere Mei, Deus, motet for 6 voices, W. 7/92
09:47
Miserere Mei
9:48
Oculi Domini super justos, motet for 5 voices
03:37
Scio quod redemptor meus vivit, motet for 6 voices
04:10
Ad Dominum Cum Tribularer
3:29
Maria Salve Virginum
3:13
Ad Dominum cum tribularer, motet
03:31
Verbum Caro Factum Est
10:03
Magnus Es Tu, Domine
5:52
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Catalog Numbers
AM 1165–2, AM 1165-2
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Ars Musici
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Recorded At
Herzogsschloss, Straubing
Credits
Role
Credit
Artwork
Dr. Jens Markowsky
Booklet Editor
Dr. Jens Markowsky
Baritone Vocals
Thomas Bauer (tracks: 1 to 3.1, 4 to 9, 12 to 14)
Bass Vocals
Marcus Schmidl (tracks: 1, 2, 3.2 to 14)
Liner Notes
Klaus Wenk
Photography By
Hubert Lankes
Recorded By
Christoph Martin Frommen
Edited By
Christoph Martin Frommen
Soprano Vocals
Caroline Höglund (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 8, 10 to 14)
Tenor Vocals
Christian Wegmann (tracks: 1 to 6, 8, 9, 11 to 14), Klaus Wenk (tracks: 1 to 3.1, 4 to 12, 14), Markus Zapp (tracks: 1, 2, 3.2 to 14)
Notes
Geistliche Vokalmusik der Renaissance
Sacred vocal music of the Renaissance
Recorded: 5.–7. April 1996, Rittersaal im Herzogenschloß/Straubing
Barcodes
Barcode: 4 017563 116525
Label Code: LC 5152
SPARS Code: DDD
Rights Society: GEMA
About Singer Pur
German vocal ensemble, founded in 1991 of former .
Its programmes include anything performable by voices from medieval times to the avant-garde, a host of new compositions and arrangements written for the group, various forms of improvisation.
Factor Orbis is a must-listen for fans of a cappella music. Singer Pur has once again proven themselves to be one of the best groups in the genre, and this album is a testament to their talent and dedication to their craft.