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Karl Jenkins: Diamond Music

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Karl Jenkins: Diamond Music
Music Price: $7.97
As of Aug 20 8:38 EDT (details)

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StudioSony
Release DateOctober 15, 1996
UPC Code074646227626
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Tracks

  1. Palladio: I. Allegretto
  2. Palladio: II. Largo
  3. Palladio: III. Vivace
  4. Adiemus Variations: I.
  5. Adiemus Variations: II.
  6. Adiemus Variations: III.
  7. Adiemus Variations: IV.
  8. Passacaglia
  9. String Quartet No. 2: I. The Fifth Season
  10. String Quartet No. 2: II. Tango
  11. String Quartet No. 2: III. Waltz
  12. String Quartet No. 2: IV. Romanze
  13. String Quartet No. 2: V. Bits

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (26 reviews)

rating: 4 Quotegood valueQuote
It's not possible to have the whole CD as intense and dramatic as Palladio (the famous first piece).It would be very tiring to listen to 13 very intense songs.So I think after all it's welcome that more dramatic pieces alternate with soft ones. I do agree that some of the soft ones are REALLY soft.Overall a good value. I do not know any other work of Jenkins'.Of course, no comparison with J.S. Bach or Beethoven- these are titans of classical music.Nice shot, Karl! December 20, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteSparkling MusicQuote
Like most others I was attracted to this through the Diamond ad music. Not knowing who the composer was until heard it recently on satellite radio did I learn of this fascinating composer.

The rest of the Palladio is brilliant in its differing facets. I too like others enjoyed much of his other music on this CD offering, such as the String Quartet No. 2 as well as the Passacaglia.

Only comment that almost turned this into a four star review, was that much of it starts to sound similar, and it is all strings. Possibly this is only for these compositions, so will try and test this out with his other recordings.

Fun to discover new, modern composer who was a double-reedist as well as jazz performer. Shows great breath and versatility. October 29, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteYou've seen the commercials....Quote
The diamond commercials are good, but the music is even better! Jenkins's Palladio is what caught my attention in the diamond commercials, and I knew I had to find that particular piece of music! I bought the CD for that one piece only, but the entire CD is wonderful. The CD makes for great calming moments when things begin to get a little hectic. It soothes, calms, and relaxes. July 7, 2007

rating: 5 Quotevery excellent indeedQuote
I have thoroughly enjoyed this Cd...I am a big Karl Jenkins fan anyhow, but this is definately worth the little money it costs. June 8, 2007

rating: 5 QuoteDiamond Music - wow!Quote
Love listening to this while preparing dinner or cleaning in my kitchen! November 10, 2006

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