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.
Chorale II
Adiemus Lyrics
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Roosh ka ma di va rish ka-ma ba
Roosh ka ma di va rish ba-ma ra
2x:
Va ra tu sa pa rish ka shka ma va sha
Ma va sha
Roosh ka ma di va rish ka-ma ba
Rooh.
The lyrics of Adiemus's Chorale II are not actually in any identifiable language, rather they are a creation of the composer, Karl Jenkins. The words are a phonetic combination of different sounds and syllables, which are meant to communicate emotions and create a sense of unity and harmony among listeners.
The repetition of certain sounds like "Roosh ka ma di" and "rish ka-ma" add to the hypnotic effect of the piece, taking listeners on an abstract journey that captures their imagination. The choral nature of the piece reinforces the sense of togetherness and unity being conveyed by the lyrics.
In essence, the lyrics offer a reminder that music can communicate emotions and create a sense of community even without the use of words that we can understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Roosh ka ma di va rish ka-ma ba
A call to unite and come together through the power of music.
Roosh ka ma di va rish ba-ma ra
Acknowledgement of the diversity and individuality of all members of the community.
Va ra tu sa pa rish ka shka ma va sha
Encouragement to embrace and celebrate different cultures and traditions.
Ma va sha
The joy and excitement of creating something beautiful together, despite our differences.
Roosh ka ma di va rish ka-shka ba
A reminder to stay united and work towards a shared goal, even in times of adversity.
Contributed by Alice N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Official Kasia
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
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-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
[Outro]
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
hope elizabeth
ahhh my choir is singing this and i’m so excited
Iso
Among one of the best songs I had to do last year
Camryn Church
Our choir learned this song in two days for large group
ImNotAshley
Thank you for upload, singing this in Bel Canto
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cool song........I AM SINGING IT
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CrayCrayA so am I in chorus
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James Lamb, I know you cause I'm in your school HBE no need to be so smart okay
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plus im in chorus one of the sixth graders so...