Great CD. As said before the CD is very relaxing and of a slower pace; always suiting with a voice like hers.
Personal highlights:
Diva, Electra's Song, Serenata, and my all-time favorite Lullaby
However, it leaves much to be desired. It's unfortunate the CD is so short in length and is rather pricey due to lack of availability (good lord how to afford the others?). With various foreign favorites that have become popular over time, such as Sigur Ros, I'm curious if Origa might get more exposure in America beyond anime fans. Her work surely deserves it.
December 15, 2007If you've read other reviews on this CD, you know the music or lyrics from all of these songs are from centuries past. The way in which Origa and her producer bring these songs to the modern age is inspirational. Most people have heard of Origa through her association with Yoko Kanno and the Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex soundtracks. I think this album, moreso than some of her previous albums, captures that intensity fans have come to expect from her music, espcially the title track. With each new album, she redefines the sound of modern (and, here, classical) Russian music.
I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates the beauty of music and can enjoy the way in which different styles can be combined to create a truly unique listening experience.
February 1, 2007well i can definitely also agree that Origa does not disappoint. Most people seemed to be more into Inner Universe and Rise by her, but those songs are more promoted through anime anyways. Still my favorite song is Diva, which is track two on this disk. Her melodies are so nice, and she has wonderful harmony and beat in her songs^^. I'd definitely buy this, but i always suggest listening to the clips^^
March 22, 2006 |  | Wonderful voice, wish there was more to listen to... |  |
After listening to samples provided on her website, Origa does not disappoint with this release. A little on the mellow side, this CD is great listening when you just need to chill awhile. The second track "Diva" is my current favorite with a faster pace. However, with total running time around 35 minutes, I wish there was more.
January 26, 2005 | | A Glimmering Pearl Hidden in the Depths of the Ocean | |
I bought this CD right here from amazon.com after listening to some clips of this CD from Origa's website. This CD is definitely a listening experience, as most of the music does indeed come from the era of queens - one look at the CD booklet shows that most of the compositions were written around the 1500's. Take those melodies with lyrics by Origa and instrumentation that could only be the product of living in modern Japan, and you get a feel for 'Era of Queens'. I found that this CD sounded a bit repetitive after the first listen, but the second and third times were the charm... every song is very good. Most of the lyrics on this CD are sung in English, Italian, and Origa's own gibberish. The price is worth it if you like the music.
January 17, 2005More reviews at Amazon.com ...
