Contents: Adiemus Albums | Other Karl Jenkins Recordings | Adiemus Singles and Alternate Pressings

Lyrics and extraneous information for some of the various songs may be accessed by clicking on the song title in the track listings below. Special thanks to Moshe Jacobson (http://moshe.runslinux.net) and Suvi Kaikkonen (cantilena91@hotmail.com) for providing transcriptions of the lyrics. Also, special thanks to Paul J.A. van Vliet (pvvliet@cwis.unomaha.edu) for his contributions to—and commentary featured in—this discography.

Visit the Sound Gallery or click on the RealAudio icon accompanying certain song titles to hear 30-second RealAudio clips for those songs. (RealPlayer G2 or greater plug-in from RealNetworks required.) Adiemus MIDI files are available in the Sound Gallery as well.

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Image © EMI Classics 2006

Karl Jenkins & Adiemus: The Essential Collection EMI Classics 0946-3-53244-2 6, 2006 1. Adiemus   2. Pie Jesu   3. Hymn Before Action   4. Cantus - Song of Tears   5. Palladio   6. Akruzam   7. Lacrimosa   8. Cantilena   9. In Paradisum   10. The Exile Song   11. Agnus Dei   12. Dies Irae   13. Allegrettango   14. Benedictus   15. Beyond The Century   16. Sanctus

Image © EMI Records, 2003 Image © Virgin Records Japan, 2003 Image © Virgin Records Japan, 2006

Adiemus Vocalise EMI Records 7243 5 57649 2 8, 2003 Virgin Records Japan VJCP-68576, 2003 1. Rondo   2. The Protector   3. Allegrettango   4. Dona Nobis Pacem Part I   5. Dona Nobis Pacem Part II   6. Akruzam   7. Schwanda The Bagpiper   8. Exit Schwanda   9. Bendigedig   10. Schubert's Dance   11. Berceuse Pour Un Enfant Solitaire   12. Aria   13. Mysterious Are Your Ways   14. Mi Contra Fa. Diabolus In Musica   15. Vocalise   16. Boogie Woogie Llanoogie

Image © Virgin Records Ltd 2003

The Essential Adiemus Virgin Records Ltd/EMI 07243 582101 2 5, 2003 1. Adiemus   2. Cantus Inaequalis   3. Kayama (Radio Edit)   4. In Caelum Fero (Radio Edit)   5. Hymn   6. Cantilena   7. Cantus - Song of the Trinity (Edit)   8. Cantus - Song of the Plains (Edit)   9. Elegia   10. Chorale VI (Sol Fa)/Cantus - Song of Aeolus)   11. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)   12. Cantus - Song of Tears   13. Rain Dance (Edit)   14. Ein Wiener Walzer (A Viennese Waltz)   15. Corrente (Courante)   16. Zarabanda (Saraband)   17. La La La Koora (Ländler)   18. Beyond The Century   19. Adiemus 1999 Version   Originally released as The Journey - The Best of Adiemus

Image © Virgin Records Japan 2002

More Journey ... Adiemus New Best & Live Virgin Records Japan, VJCP-68372-73 Disc-1/Adiemus~New Best 1. Beyond The Century   2. Immrama   3. Adiemus (Full Version)   4. Cantilena   5. Hymn   6. Kayama (Radio Edit)   7. Chorale VI - Cantus - Song Of Aeolus   8. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)   9. Cantus - Song Of Tears (Edit)   10. Rain Dance (Edit)   11. Zarabanda (Saraband)   13. La La La Kooran (Ländler)   14. The Eternal Knot   15. The Wooing Of Étaín   16. King Of The Sacred Grove   17. Children Of Dannu   18. Hermit Of The Sea Rock   Disc-2/Adiemus~Live Same track list as Adiemus Live below.

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Adiemus Live Virgin Records Ltd (UK), CDVE-960 1. Adiemus   2. In Caelum Fero  3. Kayama   4. Cantus Insolitus   5. Cú Chullain   6. Wooing Of Etain   7. Connla's Well   8. Hymn   9. Dagda   10. Ceredwen's Curse   11. Dawn Dancing   12. Dos a Dos

UK Edition Japanese Edition

Adiemus IV: The Eternal Knot Virgin UK, CDVE 952 / 7243 8 49965 2 9 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) [download only] 1. Cú Chullain   6:15 2. The Eternal Knot   4:04 3. Palace of the Crystal Bridge   3:42 4. The Wooing of Étaín   5:25 5. King of the Sacred Grove   6:05 6. Saing Declan's Drone   3:58 7. Slam O "Dewi Sant"   4:23 8. Connla's Well   4:19 9. The Dagda   7:56 10. Children of Dannu   3:32 11. Ceredwen's Curse   4:30 12. Hermit of the Sea Rock   1:45 13. Isle of the Mystic Lake   3:16 14. Math was a Wizard   2:57

The Journey: The Best Of Adiemus Virgin UK, CDVE 946 / 7243 8 48414 2 3 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) [download only] 1. Adiemus   3:58 2. Cantus Inaequalis   3:14 3. Kayama (Radio Edit)   3:58 4. In Caelum Fero (Radio Edit)   4:42 5. Hymn   2:38 6. Cantilena   3:22 7. Cantus - Song Of The Trinity (Edit)   2:45 8. Cantus - Song Of The Plains   3:56 9. Elegia   4:06 10. Chorale VI + Cantus - Song Of Aeolus   5:46 11. Chorale (Za ma ba)   1:50 12. Cantus - Song Of Tears (Edit)   3:55 13. Rain Dance (Edit)   3:52 14. Ein Wiener Walzer (A Viennese Waltz)   5:00 15. Corrente (Courante)   5:04 16. Zarabanda (Saraband)   4:36 17. La La La Koora (Ländler)   3:21 18. Beyond The Century   4:52 19. Adiemus (1999 New Version)   3:56

The Journey includes edited versions of three previously released tracks (3, 4, 7), two tracks from special and US editions of Cantata Mundi (9, 13) one track from the Japanese Special Edition of Dances of Time (18) and an all new, previously unreleased, version of "Adiemus" (19).

Adiemus III: Dances Of Time Virgin UK, 1998-CDVE 940 / 7243 8 46674 2 9 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) 1. Corrente (Courante)   5:04 2. Un Bolero Azul (Blue Bolero)   8:35 3. La La La Koora (Ländler)   3:20 4. Dawn Dancing   3:14 5. Kaya Kakooya (Rumba)   4:34 6. Intrada & Pavan   7:25   7. Minuet   1:24 8. Rain Dance   4:30   9. African Tango   8:05 10. Zarabanda (Saraband)   4:36   11. Ein Wiener Walzer (A Viennese Waltz)   4:59 12. Hymn To The Dance   3:52   13. Dos A Dos (Square Dance)   4:15   14. Tango   5:51   Disc 2 (Japenese Special Edition Only) 1. Adiemus-Beyond The Century         (Makare Maka)   4:54 2. Elegia   4:05 3. Hymn   2:38 4. Corrente-Edit   4:23

Dances of Time is currently available in the US, Japan and Europe. (Track 14, "Tango", is a bonus track—an edit of "African Tango"—only available on some editions.)

US Version

Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi Virgin, 1996—cdve 932 / 7243 8 42577 2 9 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) also see the original set of transcriptions individually below 1. Cantus - ‘Song of Tears’   9:01   2. Chorale I (Za Ma Ba)   1:50 3. Cantus - ‘Song of the Spirit’   6:09   4. Chorale II (Roosh Ka Ma)   1:50 5. Cantus - ‘Song of the Trinity’   6:11 6. Chorale III (Vocalise)   2:20 7. Cantus - ‘Song of the Odyssey’   7:25 8. Chorale IV (Alame Oo Ya)   2:59 9. Cantus - ‘Song of the Plains’   11:26   10. Chorale V (Arama Ivi)   1:21 11. Cantus - ‘Song of Invocation’   8:45 12. Chorale VI (Sol Fa)       Cantus - ‘Song of Aeolus’   5:46   13. Chorale VII (A Ma Ka Ma)   1:18 14. Cantilena   3:21   15. Elegia   4:06

Karl Jenkins writes of the last two tracks: “‘Elegia’ and ‘Cantilena’ are two short pieces which started as musical sketches prior to my composing Cantata Mundi. One of the musical ideas in ‘Cantilena’ may be heard in ‘Cantus - Song of Tears’ from Cantata Mundi.” Note that “Cantilena” and “Elegia” are considered bonus tracks, and some editions of Cantata Mundi may not contain them (the US edition, pictured above, does).

Songs of Sanctuary Virgin/Caroline, 1995—CAROL 7524-2 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) also see the original set of transcriptions individually below 1. Adiemus   3:48   2. Tintinnabulum   10:57   3. Cantus Inaequalis   3:13 4. Cantus Insolitus   5:35 5. In Caelum Fero   7:45 6. Cantus Iteratus   6:36 7. Amaté Adea   5:12   8. Kayama   8:06   9. Hymn   2:37

After the Delta Airlines advert introduced the track "Adiemus" and it subsequently appeared on the Pure Moods album, Songs of Sanctuary was released to broad international acclaim and widespread commercial success.

Image © Sony Classical 2006

Tlep Sony Classical 8 28768 44252 4, 2006 1. Dudarai   2. Bea   3. Kozimnin Karasy   4. Karllygash   5. Tulpar   7:00 6. Zamanai   7. Jailau   Commissioned by Sapar Iskakov of his great Kazakh ancestor, composer and kobyz player Tlep Aspantaiuly (1757-1820).

Image © EMI Records Ltd 2006

Kiri Sings Karl EMI Records Ltd 094635 32572 0, 2005 1. Jardin Antiguo   2. Kyrie   3. Le Secret   4. Antema Africana   5. Cancion al Arbol Del Olvido   7:00 6. Y Cyfrinwyr   Flores Agentinas 7. Cortadera, Pluberito   8. El Clavel Del Aire Blanco   9. Que Linda La Madreselva   10. Ay, AAljaba, Flor De Chilco   11. In Paradisum   12. La Roas Y El Sauce   13. Capriccio D'Amore   14. Allegrattango   15. Mazurka   16. Paya Paya   17. Born This Year

Image © EMI Records Ltd 2005

Requiem EMI Records Ltd 7243 5 57966 2 2, 2005 Requiem (54:25) 1. Introit   2. Dies Irae   3. The Snow of Yesterday   4. Rex Tremendae   5. Confutatis   7:00 6. From Deep In My Heart   7. Lacrimosa   8. Now As A Spirit   9. Pie Jesu   10. Having Seen The Moon   11. Lux Aeterna   12. Farewell   13. In Paradisum   In These Stones Horizons Sing (16:26) 14. Overture Part I: The Exile Song   15. Overture Part II: Now!   16. Grey   17. Born This Year   18. In These Stones Horizons Sing

Image © Virgin Records Ltd 2001 [Album Review]

The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace Virgin Records Ltd, CDVE 956 / 7243 8 11015 2 0 1. The Armed Man   6:25 2. The Call To Prayers (Adhaan)  2:04 3. Kyrie   8:12 4. Save Me From Bloody Men   1:42 5. Sanctus   7:00 6. Hymn Before Action   2:38 7. Charge!   7:26 8. Angry Flames   4:44 9. Torches   2:58 10. Agnus Del   3:39 11. Now The Guns Have Stopped   3:25 12. Benedictus   7:36 13. Better Is Peace   9:33 "When I started composing The Armed Man, the tragedy of Kosovo unfolded. I was thus reminded daily of the horror of such conflict and so I dedicate this work to the victims of Kosovo."—Karl Jenkins

Dewi Sant Karl Jenkins Music Ltd, 2000—KJM 7001 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) [download only] 1. Byddwch Lawen Be Joyful   3:55   2. Psalm 22   8:32 3. Cadwych y Ffydd Keep The Faith   6:03 4. Psalm 27   5:04   5. Gwnewch y Pethau Bychain      Do The Small Things   5:39 6. Good Night, House of Dewi   5:19 7. Pslam 150   4:00

A work, in seven movements, reflecting the three themes of St David's last sermon—Be Joyful, Keep the Faith and Do the Small Things—and three specially chosen Psalms: Psalm 22—a psalm of conflict and desolation, Psalm 27—a psalm of trust and confidence and Psalm 150—a psalm of praise and rejoicing.

Imagined Oceans Sony Classical, 1998—SK 60668 Lyrics (transcribed by Suvi Kaikkonen) 1. Mare Crisium (Sea of Crises) Introitus   2:51   2. Lacus Serenitatis (Lake of Serenity)   4:52 3. Mare Vaporum (Sea of Vapours)   4:27 4. Mare Australis (Southern Sea)   6:41   5. Lacus Somniorum (Lake of Dreams)   2:39 6. Lacus Pereverantiae (Lake of Perseverance)   8:41 7. Lacus Doloris (Lake of Grief)   4:55 8. Mare Undarum (Sea of Waves)   4:54 9. Palus Nebularum (Marsh of Clouds)   3:09 10. Sinus Iridium (Bay of Rainbows)   2:13 11. Mare Imbrium (Sea of Showers)   4:46 12. Lacus Temporis (Lake of Time)   5:11 13. Lacus Lenitatis (Lake of Tenderness)   3:24 14. Mare Crisium (Sea of Crises)   5:39

“A musical interpretation of thirteen of the Latin titles given to what was believed to be areas of water on the Moon.”—Karl Jenkins

Diamond Music Karl Jenkins—The London Philharmonic/The Smith Quartet Sony Music Entertainment, 1996—SK 62276 1. Palladio - Allegretto   3:47   2. Palladio - Largo   5:38 3. Palladio - Vivace   6:58 4. Adiemus Variations - i   1:28 5. Adiemus Variations - ii   3:32 6. Adiemus Variations - iii   2:29 7. Adiemus Variations - iv   3:33 8. Passacaglia   4:53       (In memoriam Evelyn Mary Hopkins, 1903-1995) “String Quartet No. 2” 9. i - The Fifth Season   3:43 10. ii - Tango   5:50 11. iii - Waltz   2:11 12. iv - Romanze   2:59 13. v - Bits   4:44

(1-3: The London Philharmonic Strings / 4-7: The Smith Quartet / 8: The London Philharmonic Strings / 9-13: The Smith Quartet / The London Philharmonic Strings: Karl Jenkins, Conductor / The Smith Quartet: Nic Pendlebury, Charles Mutter, Ian Humphries, Deirdre Cooper)

Excerpts from the booklet: The first movement I adapted and used for the ‘Shadows’ A Diamond Is Forever television commercial for a worldwide campaign. The middle movement I have since rearranged for two female voices and string orchestra, as heard in “Cantus Insolitus” from my work Songs of Sanctuary. “Adiemus Variations”: These variations for string quartet are based on the first movement of Songs of Sanctuary.—Karl Jenkins

“A few differences from the UK and US releases. First, it has an extra track: ‘Adiemus (Full Version)’, which has the extended out-tro. It’s length is 5:24 and this is the 10th track on the CD. The CD itself has only a blue background with white lettering, no images reproduced on it. The back of the CD box looks much like the US and UK releases, but with the 10th track indicated and some Japanese info—in Japanes and English—on it. The main booklet has a new cover: a photo of a dolphin taken from under-water, all in blue & white. The inside has the text and the photos, along with a Japanese translation.”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“A cardboard box with the CD and a booklet. The artwork is very different, much in the style of the European Cantata Mundi release! The thick booklet (which does not fit inside the CD box) has mainly photographic artwork. Jenkins’ text is repeated and added to! He comments on several song-titles. (Key sentence here in the description of Adiemus: ‘Many think that the word is Latin, but it is, in fact, invented as part of the “sound language” I use as text.’) The CD was It features 2 extra tracks: 10. Tintinnabulum (Radio Edit) and 11. Kayama (Radio Edit).”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“The Adiemus Single, which is made in Germany, contains 3 tracks: Adiemus - Radio Mix (3:39), Adiemus - Main Extended Version (5:24), and Adiemus - Percussion Mix (5:56). The Radio Mix is the shortened version of Adiemus (Main Extended) and is heard on the UK and US release of ‘Songs of Sanctuary.’ The Main Extended Version is exactly like the Radio Mix, but has the extended coda, along with an incredible electric guitar solo! The Percussion Mix starts out with only percussion and vocals (from the coda). It then transitions into the Main Extended Version with the extended coda, but this time having a saxophone solo! On the cover there is an awe-inspiring picture of four dolphins jumping out of the ocean! Even though extremely hard to find, it is a great single for those who like a little more modern sound to Adiemus and is definitely a classic!”—Kyle Kinkade

“Contains 4 dance remixes, not very good in my opinion. They’re the Beta Single Mix (3:36), Beta Mix (5:53), Gamma Mix (5:15), and Alpha Maxi Mix (5:16). Remixed by Ingo kays and Tony Catania. My copy was made in Holland. Interesting trivia: cover is a drawing of a metal dolphin acting as a DJ with 2 turntables...”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“Features 4 tracks: Kayama (Radio Edit) 3:58, Kayama (Full Version) 8:06, Hymn (Piano Version) 2:37, and Adiemus (Radio Edit) 3:39. The must-have here is Hymn: same vocals, but accompanied by solo piano! The K-radio edit is a shorter cut & paste. The A-radio edit has cut the second half of the recorder solo. The cover looks much like the back of Songs of Sanctuary with a picture of a dolphin added.”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“Five tracks, all titled Kayama: Radio edit 4:12, Double AA Mix 7:09, Trance Mix 6:56, Hip Loop Mix 6:55, All Or Nothing Mix 7:45. These mixes are quite well done (by Double Aa Achim Oppermann & Achim Sobotta), especially the fourth mix, which simply puts a dance-beat under the entire song. The cover is like the regular single, but not in blues but in oranges and yellows.”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“Three tracks: Tintinnabulum (Radio Edit) 4:01, Tintinnabulum (Album Version) 10:57, and Cantus Iteratus 6:36. The radio edit is not that exciting, nothing else is new. The cover has the word Tintinnabulum in large letters splattered all over, against red, purple, light blue, and yellow background.”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

“Contains 2 tracks: Cantus—Song of Tears (Radio Edit) 3:19, and Chorale V (Arama Ivi) 1:21. The radio edit is much shorter, not bad: the entire song has been restructured. The front cover is similar to the Canadian CD cover, but instead of the angelic figure, there’s a bird. This image is repeated on the CD itself. The back of the front cover has the image of the Cantata Mundi CD with the German text ‘Horen Sie Adiemus 2 in voller Lange: 15 Songs zum “Abheben”.’ (Which translates as: Listen to Adiemus 2 in full length: 15 songs to lift off with.)”—Paul J.A. van Vliet

These three albums include the song “Adiemus” from Songs of Sanctuary (please note: these are separate products, not a single set—thanks, Paul). Spirits of Nature includes the longer version of “Adiemus” (as mentioned in the listing for the Japanese edition of Songs of Sanctuary above). Spirits of Nature also includes a song by the group Praise, featuring Miriam Stockley. An alternate version of this album (Virgin/Circa, 1996—VTCD 87, 7243 8 41882 2 1) includes the “traditional” (shorter) version of “Adiemus”, along with another song from Praise. (Thanks again, Paul!)

Spirits of Nature 2
Virgin Benelux/EVA, 1996—8416112

Includes the song “Kayama” from Songs of Sanctuary.