Adiemus - Live performance

Adiemus, literally translated, means 'we will draw near'. Curiously enough, Karl Jenkins was unaware of the word's meaning when he created it. He believed it to be an invented word of his own imagination.

Now, years after the initial Adiemus project was launched, Karl has discovered that Adiemus has a meaning in Latin (with a slight variation in spelling). The irony does not escape him, especially since one of the core ideas in the Adiemus project involves using vocals singing an invented language.

As Karl puts it: "The text in Adiemus is written phonetically, with the words viewed as instrumental sound. The human voice is the oldest instrument and by removing the distraction of lyrics, we hope to create a sound that is universal and timeless. The knowledge that Adiemus has a meaning - 'we will draw near' invokes what I feel to be an appropriate concept of bringing people together.

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[killercx]

1 person is a completly retard

[Rachi1337]

anthem of the world !

[rgmalbcj]

@Fantaisyman Sorry, that is NOT Miriam Stockley singing. With respect, this singer is not a patch on Ms Stockley's talent. Nor is that Mary Carewe This was performed after Miriam left the group.

[bowojemek]

A-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we

a-na-ma-na coo-le ra

a-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la…

a-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la……..

ah-ya-doo-ah-eh

a-na-ma-na coo-le ra-we a-ka-la…..

a-ya-doo-ah-eh…

a-ya doo a-ye

a-ya doo a-ye

[halfonit]

the hairs on my arm are sticking up

[BlackNinja291]

reminds me of the king lion

[smwatson92]

I'm 19 and I'm watching this. I really love this song and I wish everyone appreciated this type of music :]

[ScottJEinig]

If only people of my generation could see and appreciate this. All the music of my generation combined doesn't hold a candle to this.

[Mikosch2]

@elenakatherine526

Ever heard of google?

[thefiremanify]

To "Fantaisyman" --- The second singer must be Mary Carewe. ---So far as I know.