Spiritus: Breath of Life

by Lorellei

Overview

Lorellei's vocal album Spiritus: Breath of Life glows with dewy radiance that can almost be inhaled. Her voice, ranging from whisper to wail, is skillfully reverbed and mixed until she becomes her own backup group. Although some cuts ("In a Vision of Love" and "Mind Thing") punch through with rhythmic vigor, the ambience here is definitely heaven-sent: liquid pearls, golden clouds, and intoxicating silver. Lorellei (on vocals, keyboards, and 12-string guitar) is joined by Dean Evenson (flutes), Steve Kindler (violin), Raphael (keyboards), and Daniel Paul and Bob Conger (tablas and percussion). Other musicians, backup singers, a youth choir, and nature sounds contribute to the full and polished sound. Although the lyrics are printed in the liner notes, because of the reverb and overdubs, they tend to disappear into the musical textures. ~ Carol Wright

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/1996
Label:	Soundings Of The Planet
UPC:	0096507715622

Tracks

1. Spiritus
2. Moon Azure
3. In a Vision of Love
4. Face of Love
5. Whispering Winds
6. Mind Thing
7. Terra
8. Shaman
9. Kabir
10. Kabir Reprise
11. Mystery

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lorellei   Primary Artist,Keyboards,Guitar (12 String)
Ben Dowling   Piano,Keyboards
Dudley Evenson   Harp,Autoharp
Dean Evenson   Flute,Native American Flute
Daniel Paul   Tabla
Sarah Evenson   Vocals (Background)
Bob Conger   Percussion
Steve Kindler   Violin

Technical Credits

Milanie Llorin   Artwork
Dudley Evenson   Artwork,Executive Producer
Dean Evenson   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Executive Producer
Lorellei   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Vocal Arrangement
Phil Heaven   Assistant Engineer
Steve Harrison   Mixing
Ross Nyberg   Mastering
Bob Paltrow   Design,Artwork
Arnold Genthe   Photography
Kit Thomas   Producer