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 01. "Water Prelude" 02. "Haktan Gelen Serbeti - "The Drink from God"" 03. "Temen Oblak - "Dark Clouds"" 04. "Iza Ngomso - "Come Tomorrow"" 05. "Tsas Narand Uyarna - "The Heart of Snow"" 06. "Passou O Ver?o - "Summer Has Gone"" 07. "Devipravaha - "Goddess River"" 08. "Seirenes - "Sirens"" 09. "Haf Gengr Hri¨um - "The Storm-Driven Sea"" 10. "Waloyo Yamoni - "We Overcome the Wind""
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| | Description: | Water is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It creates life and brings about death, and it has the power to shape the face of the earth. Water means different things to different cultures, and I wanted to explore this in The Drop That Contained the Sea. Each piece is inspired by water in a different form, arranged in the order that water flows through the world: melting snow, mountain streams, rivers, the ocean, and so forth. And like Calling All Dawns, the end of the album flows back into the beginning, reflecting the endless nature of the water cycle. Each of the 10 pieces is also sung in a different language, exploring a different vocal tradition: Bulgarian women's choirs, Mongolian throat singing, and Portuguese fado, to name just a few.
The album features an all-star collection of international classical and world music artists, including Soweto Gospel Choir, Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, Dulce Pontes, Anonymous 4, Schola Cantorum, Kardes Türküler, Nominjin, Roopa Mahadevan, Angel City Chorale, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Christopher Tin). - .. SEA2021 release. The title of The Drop That Contained the Sea comes from a Sufi concept: in the same way that every drop of water contains the essence of the sea, inside every human is the essence of all of humanity. The Drop That Contained the Sea was given it's world premiere at Carnegie Hall in 2014, by the Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Jonathan Griffith. The album features an all-star collection of international classical & world music artists and is conducted by Christopher Tin.Works on the Theme of Water
Release includes a 20-page booklet with lyrics (and their translations to English) for all songs."The Drop That Contained the Sea" on CD brings together composer Christopher Tin and the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a sweeping, concept-driven choral-orchestral work. Conceived as a journey through water in all its forms, the album presents a cycle of pieces that trace water from a single drop to the vastness of the ocean, using a rich tapestry of languages, vocal textures, and symphonic colors. Listeners can expect cinematic orchestrations, powerful choirs, and lyrical themes that blend classical tradition with contemporary accessibility, creating an immersive listening experience that feels both intimate and grand. The production quality is polished and detailed, allowing the emotional arc and dynamic range of the music to unfold with clarity--from delicate, atmospheric passages to thunderous, climactic movements.
Christopher Tin has become widely recognized in contemporary classical and crossover circles for his ability to write music that is both sophisticated and immediately engaging. He first came to broad international attention when his piece "Baba Yetu" (from his album "Calling All Dawns") became the first composition originally written for a video game to win a Grammy Award, helping to redefine the boundaries between media music and concert music. Since then, he has cultivated a distinctive voice that blends global influences, choral writing, and orchestral power, appealing to audiences of film music, classical repertory, and world music alike. "The Drop That Contained the Sea" continues this trajectory, offering intricate vocal writing, memorable themes, and a unified concept that rewards both casual listening and focused, repeated exploration.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, one of London's leading orchestras, lends sophistication and authority to the recording. Known for its versatility across symphonic repertoire, film scores, and crossover projects, the orchestra brings a lush sound, precise ensemble work, and expressive phrasing that animate Tin's harmonies and rhythmic drive. Their collaboration with choirs and soloists results in a convincing fusion of orchestral and vocal forces, giving the album a concert-hall scale that translates powerfully to the recorded medium.
The CD is released by Universal Music Classics, a label associated with high-quality classical and crossover productions. As part of the broader Universal Music family, Universal Music Classics is known for working with distinguished orchestras, acclaimed composers, and prominent soloists, offering carefully produced recordings that aim to reach both traditional classical listeners and new audiences. Their involvement typically ensures attentive sound engineering, thoughtful presentation, and international distribution, helping works like "The Drop That Contained the Sea" find a global audience beyond the concert stage. | | | No. of tracks: |
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