Christopher Tin – To Shiver the Sky (2020) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]
One of the most listened-to and performed hybrid artists straddling the contemporary classical and media worlds, Christopher Tin is a 2X Grammy-winning composer of concert music, film, and video game scores. Told through the words of great visionaries, To Shiver the Sky reflects the power of human spirit; illustrates a relentless need to explore the universe and defy earthly bonds, ultimately claiming a place among the stars. Scored for tenor, soprano, early music trio, chorus and orchestra.
Christopher Tin – The Drop That Contained the Sea (2014/2020) [FLAC 24 bit, 96 kHz]
The Drop That Contained the Sea is a song cycle sung in 10 languages, weaving together poems and prayers about water from different cultures. It has a unique concept: it follows a single drop of water as it weaves its way through the world, from clouds to snow, rivers to oceans, culminating in an explosive rainmaking prayer. It’s a musical travelogue of vocal traditions from around the world, including Bulgarian women’s choirs, African gospel, Portuguese fado, Mongolian throat singing, and more–-all with a thrilling orchestral accompaniment.