When you buy a Classical - Various Artists album, you know exactly what you’re getting! Jim Jones has compared writing for Classical - Various Artists’s new album to that on ‘Judas Maccabaeus’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Since Classical - Various Artists last CD (Judas Maccabaeus) on EMI Records back in 1992, I have felt a massive void in my life. Unappreciated gift to Classical
Act I: Mourn, ye afflicted children (Chor) - Check out that bassline! In this song fans will recognize the unique vocals of Classical - Various Artists. Act I: From this dread scene (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano) - My least favorite song on this album. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Judas Maccabaeus. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. Act I: Pious orgies (Tenor) is a astounding song and it grows on you. The opening track Act I: Oh Father, whose Almighty power (Chor) is very much like you would expect from other albums. Act I: I feel, i feel the Deity wihin (Bass) is possibly the best song Classical - Various Artists has come up. |titile| is quite refreshing and sets the tone for what is going on in Judas Maccabaeus. Act I: Tis well, my friends (Tenor) is absolutely incredible. Act I: Call forth thy powers (Tenor) has a fun tempo. |titile| is a sure sign of something most of us are experiencing, maturity. Classical - Various Artists emotions are reflected through Act I: Oh liberty, thou choicest treasure (Tenor). A fantastic track full of wonder. Act I: Oh Judas, may these noble views inspire (Mezzo-soprano) great lyrics, dark, deep, angry and cool.Act I: Come, ever-smiling liberty (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano) (1:03) a good melody. This track is just a stunning masterpiece. Act I: So willed my father, now at rest (Tenor) actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on Classical - Various Artists’s face. Act I: Disdainful of danger (Chor) - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites. It’s so catchy, it’s amazing. I believe Act I: Haste we, my brethren (Tenor, Chor) is one of the most gorgeous, heartfelt songs ever written. Act II: Fallen is the foe (Chor) is the most memorable and astounding. Act II: Victorious hero (Tenor) is one of the best records ever. This track is a great song that still never gets old. Put Act II: Oh let eternal honours crown his name (Soprano) into car stereo for your highway driving Act II: From mighty kings he took the spoil (Soprano) is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo. It took me a little time but I ended up loving Act II: Hail, hail, Judea happy land (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano, Chor). As always, Classical - Various Artists’s lyrics are worth listening to again and again. Act II: How vain is man, who boasts in fight (Tenor) is a bit different from Classical - Various Artists stereotypical stuff. Act II: Oh Judas! oh my brethren (Mezzo-soprano) to me is the best you can get from Classical - Various Artists. Act II: Ah! wretched Israel (Mezzo-soprano, Chor) - For me, this is the best of the album. Act II: Be comforted (Bass) is a medium tempo tune. Act II: The Lord worketh wonders (Tenor) is really the reason why I recommend buying Judas Maccabaeus. Act II: My arms! against this Gorgias will i go (Tenor, Chor) is such a astounding and optimistic song that things can get just better. Act II: Enough! to Heaven we leave the rest (Bass) makes a person feel excellent. Act II: With pious hearts (Bass) motivates you to get up and do something to improve your life and the life of others. Music of Act II: Ye worshippers of God (Mezzo-soprano, Tenor) is gentle, never overbearing. Act II: Wise men, flattering, may deceive you (Tenor) is a nice, innocuous song, and much better than anything Classical - Various Artists released so far. Act II: Oh! never, never bow we down (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Chor) is a strong cut, one of many. Act III: Father of heaven (Mezzo-soprano) is one of these floating songs. Act III: See, see yon flames (Mezzo-soprano) as well as many of songs is a short story in miniature. The sound in Act III: Oh grant it, Heaven (Soprano) is really warm and Classical - Various Artists’s signature voice is still very much present. Voice and instruments in Act III: From Capharsalama (Mezzo-soprano, Bass) complement each other. Act III: See, the conquering hero comes (Chor) make listening to Classical - Various Artists like being in some sort of time warp. Act III: Sing unto God (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano, Chor) pretty much defines how I feel spiritually. Act III: Sweet flow the strains (Tenor) is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. Act III: With honour let desert be crowned (Bass) is one of the best records ever. Act III: Peace to my countrymen (Chor) without a doubt is the standout song of Judas Maccabaeus. This track is just fantastic from start to finish. Act III: Again to earth let gratitude descend (Soprano) is astounding. One listen to the sheer beauty of Act III: Oh lovely peace (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano) was all I needed. Act III: Rejoice, oh Judah (Bass) still maintains something of a specific flourish. Classical - Various Artists breathes new life into the music in Act III: Hallelujah! Amen (Chor).
Judas Maccabaeus CD
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| Ouverture (Orchester).mp3 | 5:31 |  |
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| Act I: Mourn, ye afflicted children (Chor).mp3 | 4:59 | |
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| Act I: Well may your sorrows (Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 1:11 | |
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| Act I: From this dread scene (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano).mp3 | 2:32 | |
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| Act I: For Sion lamentation make (Chor).mp3 | 2:46 | |
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| Act I: Not vain is all this storm of gief (Bass).mp3 | 1:07 | |
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| Act I: Pious orgies (Tenor).mp3 | 4:06 | |
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| Act I: Oh Father, whose Almighty power (Chor).mp3 | 2:36 | |
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| Act I: I feel, i feel the Deity wihin (Bass).mp3 | 0:46 | |
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| Act I: Arm, arm, ye brave (Bass, Chor).mp3 | 3:44 | |
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| Act I: Tis well, my friends (Tenor).mp3 | 0:46 | |
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| Act I: Call forth thy powers (Tenor).mp3 | 1:56 | |
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| Act I: To Heaven’s Almygty King we kneel (Tenor).mp3 | 0:22 | |
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| Act I: Oh liberty, thou choicest treasure (Tenor).mp3 | 1:55 | |
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| Act I: Come, ever-smiling liberty (Soprano).mp3 | 2:46 | |
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| Act I: Oh Judas, may these noble views inspire (Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 2:53 | |
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| Act I: Come, ever-smiling liberty (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 1:03 | |
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| Act I: Lead on, lead on (Chor).mp3 | 0:43 | |
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| Act I: So willed my father, now at rest (Tenor).mp3 | 1:20 | |
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| Act I: Disdainful of danger (Chor).mp3 | 2:20 | |
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| Act I: Ambition! if ever honour was thine aim (Tenor).mp3 | 2:20 | |
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| Act I: Haste we, my brethren (Tenor, Chor).mp3 | 3:49 | |
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| Act II: Fallen is the foe (Chor).mp3 | 3:16 | |
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| Act II: Victorious hero (Tenor).mp3 | 5:24 | |
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| Act II: Well may we hope our freedom to receve (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano, Chor).mp3 | 6:45 | |
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| Act II: Oh let eternal honours crown his name (Soprano).mp3 | 0:36 | |
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| Act II: From mighty kings he took the spoil (Soprano).mp3 | 7:31 | |
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| Act II: Hail, hail, Judea happy land (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano, Chor).mp3 | 2:05 | |
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| Act II: Thanks to my brethren (Tenor).mp3 | 0:45 | |
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| Act II: How vain is man, who boasts in fight (Tenor).mp3 | 5:11 | |
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| Act II: Oh Judas! oh my brethren (Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 0:44 | |
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| Act II: Ah! wretched Israel (Mezzo-soprano, Chor).mp3 | 8:49 | |
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| Act II: Be comforted (Bass).mp3 | 0:39 | |
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| Act II: The Lord worketh wonders (Tenor).mp3 | 3:00 | |
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| Act II: My arms! against this Gorgias will i go (Tenor, Chor).mp3 | 4:06 | |
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| Act II: Enough! to Heaven we leave the rest (Bass).mp3 | 0:50 | |
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| Act II: With pious hearts (Bass).mp3 | 4:14 | |
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| Act II: Ye worshippers of God (Mezzo-soprano, Tenor).mp3 | 1:18 | |
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| Act II: Wise men, flattering, may deceive you (Tenor).mp3 | 4:56 | |
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| Act II: Oh! never, never bow we down (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Chor).mp3 | 5:24 | |
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| Act III: Father of heaven (Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 4:50 | |
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| Act III: See, see yon flames (Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 0:26 | |
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| Act III: Oh grant it, Heaven (Soprano).mp3 | 4:39 | |
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| Act III: From Capharsalama (Mezzo-soprano, Bass).mp3 | 1:23 | |
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| Act III: See, the conquering hero comes (Chor).mp3 | 5:04 | |
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| Act III: Sing unto God (Mezzo-soprano, Soprano, Chor).mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| Act III: Sweet flow the strains (Tenor).mp3 | 1:15 | |
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| Act III: With honour let desert be crowned (Bass).mp3 | 3:07 | |
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| Act III: Peace to my countrymen (Chor).mp3 | 0:48 | |
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| Act III: To our great God (Soprano).mp3 | 2:37 | |
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| Act III: Again to earth let gratitude descend (Soprano).mp3 | 0:47 | |
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| Act III: Oh lovely peace (Soprano, Mezzo-soprano).mp3 | 7:42 | |
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| Act III: Rejoice, oh Judah (Bass).mp3 | 2:11 | |
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| Act III: Hallelujah! Amen (Chor).mp3 | 1:27 | |
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