Adiemus

Miriam Stockley

About Adiemus

"Adiemus" is a new age song written by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins and performed by Miriam Stockley with Mary Carewe as part of the Adiemus project. It was officially released on Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary in 1995.


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2007
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Miriam Stockley

Miriam Stockley (born 15 April 1962) is a British singer. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and her work is influenced by the African music in her home country. Her unique vocalese style gained international acclaim when Karl Jenkins' launched the "Adiemus" project with "Songs of Sanctuary", featuring Stockley as the lead vocal. She is married to Rod Houison. They have two children, Carly Houison and Leigh Brandon Houison. Their residence is Orlando, Florida, United States. more »

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Genre Classification
"Adiemus" by Miriam Stockley falls under the genre of New Age and choral music.
Song Composition
The song "Adiemus" was composed by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, while principal vocals were provided by Miriam Stockley.
Language Interpretation
The lyrics for this song are not in any established language, rather they are simply 'free sounds' designed to create emotion and are open to individual interpretation.
Album Inclusion
The song was first issued on "Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary" in 1995.
Commercial Recognition
"Adiemus" was used in a Delta Air Lines television commercial, which contributed significantly to its popularity.
Ensemble Involvement
Miriam Stockley performed "Adiemus" with the ensemble London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performance Height
The song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Charts and reached number 1 on the Australian and South African charts.
Original Concept
Karl Jenkins composed Adiemus as a piece for a Delta Air Lines television commercial before it was expanded into a full-length song.
Multi-Instrumentation
In addition to voices, the song "Adiemus" also includes instrumentation from a wide array of ethnic instruments, adding to its unique sound.
Visual Representation
The song "Adiemus" is associated with its music video which showed female singers with African tribal paint on their faces, providing a visual representation of the music's vibe.
South African Influence
Despite being British, Miriam Stockley was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, which influenced much of her music, including "Adiemus".
Recording Features
The song extensively features multi-tracked vocals by Stockley, creating a complex layered effect.
Pseudo-African Melodies
While the language of the song isn't any established one, the melodies can be perceived as vaguely African adding an extra layer of complexity.
Soundtrack Usage
Adiemus has been used in several movie soundtracks such as "Avatar" and "The Thin Red Line".

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