The session singer Miriam Stockley performed the vocal parts on the first four albums. Additional vocals were provided by Mary Carewe on all but Dances of Time, which saw the introduction of the Finnish Adiemus Singers (who would later reappear on Vocalise). Extra vocals and the chorus effects were created by overdubbing multitracked recordings of the singers (in some cases up to forty times) and varying the speed of the tape. Stockley was described by Jenkins as central to the Adiemus project due to her range and intonation, however for reasons that remain unclear she was not re-engaged for Vocalise.
The Songs of Sanctuary orchestra consisted of a string section augmented by various ethnic percussion instruments, with occasional further additions such as bells, a recorder and a quena. Mike Ratledge, with whom Jenkins had played in Soft Machine, contributed to the first album as well. Jenkins added brass and woodwind for Cantata Mundi, and continued to add more diverse instruments such as acoustic guitar on later albums. From Songs of Sanctuary to Dances of Time, the London Philharmonic Orchestra was used; Jenkins later formed his own Adiemus Orchestra to perform on The Eternal Knot recordings, returning to the LPO for Vocalise.
Adiemus
Adiemus Lyrics
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Ari a natus la-te adua
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a
Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a
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-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-a-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
Ari a natus la-te adua
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la (We-ah-ka-la)
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
A-ya-doo-a-ye
Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-mena
Ya-ka-ma ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
A-ya-coo-ah-eh me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
The lyrics to Adiemus's song Adiemus are in a made-up language, which was created by the composer of the song, Karl Jenkins. The song was initially written as an instrumental track, but Karl Jenkins later added the lyrics to it. The lyrics are a combination of different sounds and syllables that create a harmonic and melodic effect that is meant to be enjoyed for the sake of the music itself rather than for the meaning of the words.
The repetition of "Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da" and "A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te" forms the backbone of the song. The meaning of these lines is unknown, but they create a sense of rhythm and energy that carries throughout the song. The lines "A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we" and "A-ya-doo-way-ye" also repeat throughout the song and add to the overall uplifting and joyous vibe of the song.
In summary, Adiemus's song Adiemus is a primarily instrumental track with lyrics that are sung in a made-up language that doesn't have a specific meaning. However, the lyrics' repetition and melody add to the power and beauty of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ariadiamus la-te ariadiamus da
We are calling out to Adiemus and asking for his guidance
Ari a natus la-te adua
We are here to praise Adiemus and show our devotion
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te
We are calling out to the Adiemus for his guidance and protection
A-ra-va-re-tu-e-va-te-la-te-a
We are humbly asking Adiemus to guide us on our path
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we
We are praying to Adiemus for his grace and blessings
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra
We are offering our hearts and souls to Adiemus
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-a-ka-la
We are asking Adiemus to watch over us and protect us from harm
Ah-ya-doo-way-ye
We are expressing our love and devotion to Adiemus
A-ya-doo-a-ye
We are reaffirming our commitment to Adiemus
A-na-ma-na-coo-le-ra-we-ah-ka-la
We are asking Adiemus to help us find peace and happiness
Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
We are singing and chanting our praises to Adiemus
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-mena
We are expressing our gratitude to Adiemus for his blessings
Ya-ka-ma ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
We are continuing to sing and chant our praises to Adiemus
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
We are thanking Adiemus for his guidance and protection
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
We are celebrating Adiemus and the gifts he has given us
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
We are thanking Adiemus for his continued guidance and protection
Ya-ka-ma-ya-ma-ya-ka-ya-me-ma
We are singing and chanting our praises to Adiemus
Ya-ka-ma-me-ah
We are celebrating Adiemus and the love he has shown us
A-ya-coo-ah-eh-me-na
We are thanking Adiemus for everything he has done for us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Roland Ratledge, William Jenkins Karl
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A-ri-a-di-e-mus la-te
A-ri-a-di-e-mus da
A-ri-a-di-na-tus la-ta a-du-a
A-ra-va-ne tu-e va-te
A-ra-va-ne tu-e va-te
A-ra-va-ne tu-e va-te la-te-a
A-na-ma-na coo-la-re-we
A-na-ma-na coo-la ra
A-na-ma-na coo-la ra-we a-ka-la
A-na-ma-na coo-la ra-we a-ka-la
A-ya doo a-ya
A-ya doo a-ya
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