01. "Abendgl?hen" 02. "Meernacht" 03. "Kyrie" 04. "L'infinito" 05. "Gedenken" 06. "Como el sol" 07. "A tear" 08. "Agnus dei" 09. "Maibaum" 10. "Ich geh' dir nach"
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Helbig:I Eat The Sun And Drink The Rain by Sven Helbig, released 8 September 2016.
This version of Helbig:I Eat The Sun And Drink The Rain comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - VOCALCONSORT BERLIN/KRISTJAN JARVI//+DOWNLOAD
"I Eat The Sun And Drink The Rain" is an evocative LP that blurs the lines between contemporary classical, choral music, and ambient sound art. Composer Sven Helbig creates a cycle of deeply atmospheric pieces in which the human voice becomes both storyteller and soundscape. Performed with the renowned Vocalconsort Berlin and conducted by Kristjan Järvi, the album unfolds like a journey through inner landscapes: delicate choral textures rise out of silence, strings and subtle electronics weave a shimmering backdrop, and recurring motifs give the work a cohesive, almost liturgical arc. The music alternates between intimate, whispered calm and powerful, expansive climaxes, inviting listeners to slow down and immerse themselves in a meditative sound world. Sven Helbig is known for building bridges between classical tradition and modern sound design. His work often inhabits the space between concert hall, club, and art installation, and has drawn international attention in the contemporary classical and crossover scenes. With "I Eat The Sun And Drink The Rain", he refines this artistic vision into a concentrated, emotionally charged choral album. Vocalconsort Berlin has earned a strong reputation for its precision, stylistic versatility, and clarity of sound in repertoire ranging from Renaissance polyphony to new music. Under the direction of Kristjan Järvi - a conductor respected for his energetic interpretations and openness to genre-crossing projects - the ensemble's voices are shaped into a finely graded instrument that carries Helbig's sound language with expressive intensity. The LP format reinforces the album's dramaturgy: the division into two sides underscores the narrative flow, each side forming its own arc of tension and release. High-quality pressing and mastering (where available) enhance the detailed vocal nuances and the spatial depth of the arrangements, making the vinyl edition particularly attractive for listeners who value sonic richness and physical presence. The label Neue Meister stands for contemporary, artist-driven classical and neo-classical music. Instead of simply reproducing the canon, Neue Meister focuses on living composers and projects that explore new forms of expression between classical, electronics, pop, and film music. Releases on Neue Meister are curated with a strong emphasis on artistic independence, production quality, and visual presentation, making the label a home for artists who seek to rethink classical music for the present day.