Adiemus
Miriam Stockley
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Adiemus" by Miriam Stockley falls under the genre of New Age and choral music.
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Song CompositionThe song "Adiemus" was composed by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, while principal vocals were provided by Miriam Stockley.
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Language InterpretationThe 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.
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Album InclusionThe song was first issued on "Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary" in 1995.
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Commercial Recognition"Adiemus" was used in a Delta Air Lines television commercial, which contributed significantly to its popularity.
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Ensemble InvolvementMiriam Stockley performed "Adiemus" with the ensemble London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Performance HeightThe song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Charts and reached number 1 on the Australian and South African charts.
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Original ConceptKarl Jenkins composed Adiemus as a piece for a Delta Air Lines television commercial before it was expanded into a full-length song.
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Multi-InstrumentationIn addition to voices, the song "Adiemus" also includes instrumentation from a wide array of ethnic instruments, adding to its unique sound.
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Visual RepresentationThe 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.
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South African InfluenceDespite being British, Miriam Stockley was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, which influenced much of her music, including "Adiemus".
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Recording FeaturesThe song extensively features multi-tracked vocals by Stockley, creating a complex layered effect.
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Pseudo-African MelodiesWhile the language of the song isn't any established one, the melodies can be perceived as vaguely African adding an extra layer of complexity.
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Soundtrack UsageAdiemus has been used in several movie soundtracks such as "Avatar" and "The Thin Red Line".
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