The Story of Magna Canta reveals many mysteries of the human voice as they magically blend ancient traditions of Gregorian chants with modern electronic wizardry on their debut release. Rhythms of sensual melodies combined with smooth beats make this an ethereal trip hop groove based release that takes elements of world music, new age and dance music to a higher ground. Where past, future and dreamlike visions and voices of chant unveil spiritually hymns, and angelic forces of light and dark opening a mystical world of beautiful experiences.

 

 

 

'So wander into the world of Magna Canta and experience the mysteries and secrets of the human voice. Where dreams, wondrous visions and amazing stories of mist filled skies and silvery moon filled evenings embrace fellow travellers in an angelic realm of magic and mystery. On the wings of angels soar across the heavens with the sensual voices on Enchanted Spirits and experience the divine as you travel through cobble stone roads and labrynths of light and dark. Imagine hills of light and fog covered roads of an ancient mystical time that uses Gregorian chants to awaken the sleeping spirit of humanity and delve deeply into the spiritual world of Magna Canta.'

Elevate your body, mind and soul with the Gregorian grooves of Magna Canta. On their second release called Sanctuary, Magna Canta transport the listener to a sacred place in the heavens above.

Smooth electronica with European dance melodies merged with Gregorian Chants and ethereal moods create an atmosphere of mystery and mystical exploration.

Awaken to the magical moments of danceable rhythms, devotional chants, deep worldly passions as you drift into a timeless paradise on the wings of angels.

On SANCTUARY, Magna Canta blends sleek electronica loops with ecclesiastical chant. Given such titles as "Kyrie" and "Pater Noster," it's clear that Magna Canta is making direct reference to the music of the early Christian liturgy. Each track on SANCTUARY combines old-world mysticism with ultra-modern sounds. For example, "In Excelsis Deo" uses shimmering keyboards and throbbing percussion together with Gregorian plainsong. Another selection, "Sanctum Christe" employs the same kind of musical juxtaposition. However, on this piece, a piano countermelody allows for chordal movement, thus blurring the lines between the ancient world of monophony and today's harmonic complexities. Other tracks such as "Close to Heaven" and "Celestia Organa" complete this musical picture, as digital sounds become entwined with powerful Gregorian singing. On the latter, the pulsating quarter notes even give this track a modern "club" vibe. Overall, SANCTUARY is unique in its ability to span the centuries. Elements of trip-hop, chillout, and New Age all commingle with the haunting sounds of the medieval mass. The music that results is nothing short of angelic

Often we hear stories and fables of mysterious places and sacred spaces that evoke images of the divine. In languages from the past, storytellers shared wisdom through words, heavenly voices and the movement of the stars into a future filled with dreams

Close your eyes and listen to Sanctuary...

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