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Adiemus — Adiemus
Album: Songs of Sanctuary
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Released: 1995
Length: 3:51
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Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
Ari a natus la-te adua

A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a

Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
Ari a natus la-te adua

A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a

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-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-a-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye

A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye

Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
Ari a natus la-te adua
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a

A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la (We-ah-ka-la)
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye

Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-mena
Ya-ka-ma ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
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 DaidyBoy wrote:
The concept originated as a piece Jenkins penned for Delta Airlines television commercial, its fusion of ethnic vocals and orchestral backing proving so popular with consumers that a full-length Adiemus album...
 
 
Strange to think there was a time when airlines pulled out all the stops in crafting their image.  United Air Lines also had some rather classy Rhapsody In Blue ads in the late 1980s.
Posted 11 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Proving once again what an eclectic and awesome mix of music Bill and Rebecca choose to showcase on RP.  Without RP, I never would have been exposed to this unique and rather transcendental music. 
Posted 2 years ago by stangalbraith    [ Reply ]
Lordy, this was always awful but just gets worse as the years go by.
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 jimmunn wrote:
Is this what Captain Kangaroo did after his show went off the air?

Do these get shown in re-runs anywhere?

Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

This does not age well



Any wine turns to vinegar!
Posted 2 years ago by laserace    [ Reply ]
 wilsonlb wrote:

From the "Waiting in line at Disney Soundtrack"



Welcome to Disney's Animal Kingdom...we hope you enjoy your day in the park with us...
Posted 2 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
This does not age well
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:

I am having trouble reading the lyrics and singing along...


Weird that somebody attempted to write the lyrics down even.
Next thing - I'll find out that they're is a language inside them.
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Haunting!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:

Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?


Eh, don't feel guilty. If you're going to do this kind of stuff, at least do it well. This is done well.
Posted 2 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
From the "Waiting in line at Disney Soundtrack"
Posted 2 years ago by wilsonlb    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:

Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?



As I interpret it, it's more an attempt to envision a more global meta-ethnic sound.

The liner notes relate that "the solo parts are intoned in a sometimes Ecclesiastical, sometimes Celtic manner." And if you watch the live performance, it is most decidedly New Age (happy times) Celtic in nature.

So, as an old Heavy Metal (magazine) fan, I see it as an imagining of what a future post-scarcity neo-tribal people, with ample time for making music - perhaps à la LeGuin's Always Coming Home? - might sound like.

Which actually makes it fit Delta Airlines' message strangely well.    And leaves me completely guilt-free for loving it!
Posted 3 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
ahhh, Swansea - a primitive enclave in the west country...
Posted 3 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

does anyone remember what airline used this in a commercial?


An old post below...

kokope11i wrote:
...  Well, it all started with a commercial for Delta: 

All Music Guide wrote:

The concept originated as a piece Jenkins penned for Delta Airlines television commercial, its fusion of ethnic vocals and orchestral backing proving so popular with consumers that a full-length Adiemus album...
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

No one does.


I'm no one
Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

does anyone remember what airline used this in a commercial?


No one does.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
does anyone remember what airline used this in a commercial?
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:

Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?


embaressing , isnt it ?
Posted 3 years ago by Arrr    [ Reply ]
 christopherwoods wrote:
Too many days spent tolerating this (and bloody Orinoco Flow) in my youth. Pure Moods compilation CD has a lot to answer for, and I've never forgiven my mum for thinking it would be a great idea to only ever play this CD on long car journeys.

A rare sucko-barfo 1 out of 10 from me.


Yes, not very inspiring for me either.
Posted 3 years ago by lyteroptes    [ Reply ]
 pixel-pusher wrote:
If the actual composer (Karl Jenkins) is shown on the right, why is the Artist listed as "Adiemus" on the left? Is there a place to report the error?

I do love this piece, and the whole album!


I don't think it is an error. Seems corrct to me.
Posted 3 years ago by lyteroptes    [ Reply ]
Too many days spent tolerating this (and bloody Orinoco Flow) in my youth. Pure Moods compilation CD has a lot to answer for, and I've never forgiven my mum for thinking it would be a great idea to only ever play this CD on long car journeys.

A rare sucko-barfo 1 out of 10 from me.
Posted 3 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
Is this what Captain Kangaroo did after his show went off the air?

Posted 3 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
 Ando wrote:

Hey, the soundtrack to Civilization III



Just posted "Hey, the soundtrack to Civ IV", then I did a little search and realized I'd made this joke already. Bad jokes don't die, they just get repeated.
Posted 3 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
I have to admit, when I glanced over to see who this was, and saw the Wiki photo, my initial reaction was, Captain Kangaroo wrote music?
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
I am having trouble reading the lyrics and singing along...
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
lyrics perfect ...
Posted 3 years ago by serkanyuce    [ Reply ]
If the actual composer (Karl Jenkins) is shown on the right, why is the Artist listed as "Adiemus" on the left? Is there a place to report the error?

I do love this piece, and the whole album!
Posted 4 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
This + Planet Earth (BBC) + Projector (or other very large screen) + moderate salvia dose = religious experience. 
Posted 4 years ago by crackker8385    [ Reply ]
Hey, the soundtrack to Civilization III
Posted 4 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
 sb204 wrote:
TianGongZhong wrote:
The ""Lion King" meets "Avatar". That´s a clear "1".

 
Don't agree. As long as there's Moby and Rag'n'bone man, levels of garbage must stay distinguishable. So this one gets away with a 2 for me.
 Funniest post in a while.... and I totally agree 😂

Posted 4 years ago by Milesxl    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?
 
It's funny you say this.  Because I swear to FSM, I heard this song while I was at the parade at Epcot in 2000.  

Hell, I probably did.  It still made me cry a little in the moment.  Mostly because I was pregnant and exhausted.
Posted 5 years ago by Beanie    [ Reply ]
TianGongZhong wrote:
The ""Lion King" meets "Avatar". That´s a clear "1".

 
Don't agree. As long as there's Moby and Rag'n'bone man, levels of garbage must stay distinguishable. So this one gets away with a 2 for me.
Posted 5 years ago by sb204    [ Reply ]
The ""Lion King" meets "Avatar". That´s a clear "1".
Posted 8 years ago by TianGongZhong    [ Reply ]
Schpongle was played earlier with a comment about the lyrics and I immediately thought of Adiemus. This CD came out quite a few years ago and is still well worth listening to all of it.

It was composed by Karl Jenkins and I think it is a good sing along to CD, if you know what I mean.

Plus the lead singer in Adiemus (Miriam Stockley) also recorded under her own name.
Posted 8 years ago by terryd    [ Reply ]
There's a 9 year gap in the comments below. Came back around to it did ya Bill? Or was it Rebecca? Good call whoever it was. {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
Sounds like it belongs in Avatar. Or the remake of Mighty Joe Young. 
Not bad, though, if reproducing just a tad of cliche.
Good music to reflect about unity and nature — to help us forget how shitty we are to one another, while we rip the planet to pieces.  
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Next stop 8th floor 
Posted 9 years ago by zurcronium    [ Reply ]
 planet_lizard wrote:
Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?

 
We all have our guilty pleasures. I think it works.
Posted 9 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Why do I find myself feeling a bit guilty for enjoying this sort of Disney-does-ethnic kind of music?
Posted 9 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 paradisepig wrote:
Ohoooo my never have I listened to this without the old tingling sensation up the back of the neck{#Daisy}{#Notworthy}{#Daisy}

 
WOW!! I just got that! It went down into my shoulders. 
Posted 9 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a pop version of the soundtrack to The Mission.
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Ohoooo my never have I listened to this without the old tingling sensation up the back of the neck{#Daisy}{#Notworthy}{#Daisy}
Posted 11 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
If you think about it, a commercial enterprise like Delta commisioning a composition is no different thatn the kings and queens who commissioned Mozart, Back, et.al. or old. Artists need to be paid to continue making art.
Posted 20 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
I was intrigued by the Adiemus sound a while ago (and the "words" that are completely made up!), enough so to buy an Adiemus CD. While I continue to respect the work, I don't play the CD very much any more, because I don't really enjoy the sound which leaves me feeling cold and distanced.
Posted 20 years ago by stew48105    [ Reply ]
All Music Guide wrote:
...a piece Jenkins penned for Delta Airlines television commercial...
It is so beautiful! It's a shame it had to have such ...common... commercial roots. But on the other hand, I think corporate sponsors of beautiful music are no more repulsive than record companies. In fact, the more I think of it, I would rather have beautiful music (like this) originate from a commercial than have a record company create a pop band like the BackStreet Boys...
Posted 20 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
kokope11i wrote:
I was thinking the same thing. I've heard this too many times on Delta before the plane takes off. While it might be a good song on its own, it now has a connotation of business travel to me. Blech.
Well, it all started with a commercial for Delta: All Music Guide wrote:
The concept originated as a piece Jenkins penned for Delta Airlines television commercial, its fusion of ethnic vocals and orchestral backing proving so popular with consumers that a full-length Adiemus album,
Anyway, compared to some of the New Age Muzak, this isn't bad. But why not play something less commercial? E.g. the german group Popul Vuh, who has a long history of creating some of the most intelligent music in the "new age" direction. Play something from Popul Vuh's "Tantric Songs" - it's beautiful!
Posted 20 years ago by spn    [ Reply ]
I was thinking the same thing. I've heard this too many times on Delta before the plane takes off. While it might be a good song on its own, it now has a connotation of business travel to me. Blech. palexis wrote:
This is beautiful - unfortunately I cannot help but think of an airline ad in which the music was used. I think it definitily changes the feelings about a song when you see it linked to a brand or message.
Posted 20 years ago by kokope11i    [ Reply ]
This is beautiful - unfortunately I cannot help but think of an airline ad in which the music was used. I think it definitily changes the feelings about a song when you see it linked to a brand or message.
Posted 20 years ago by palexis    [ Reply ]