Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Artist: Yelena Eckemoff
Label: L & H Production
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 806151000421
EAN: 0806151000421
ASIN: B0009VS3OK


Release Date: 2002-12-06

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Tracks:

  1. Jesus is to be Put to Death
  2. The Thirty Pieces of Silver
  3. Jesus and Pilate
  4. A Tumult Prevails
  5. Crucifixion
  6. Jesus is Mocked on the Cross
  7. Jesus' Last Words and Death
  8. Jesus is Buried
  9. Empty Tomb (4:25)
  10. Risen Jesus Meets His Disciples
  11. Narration from Matthew

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unique work, beautiful new music........2007-01-11

Yelena Eckemoff, a very productive modern composer, creates contemporary music rooted in classical, jazz, rock and world styles. Featured album supports the Scriptures from Matthew with the spirited, dramatic and very reflective instrumental music. Great for meditation or soundtrack for motion picture or ballet. CD features live piano and electronic orchestra masterfully performed by the author. The Scriptures from Matthew are read by Larry Van Horn. Valuable resource for a Christian searching new depths in comprehending the Bible stories as well as any serious music fan.

5 out of 5 stars Amazingly powerful.......2005-08-29

The way this music unfolds the Biblical story gives me chills. If I could give it 6 stars I would. Very strong and emotional, this music is graceful like the wind rustling through the stable on the hour of Jesus' birth. Gentle like the carpenter's early years and tearfully heart breaking like His final hours.

The melodies at times reminded me Tchaikovsky's 6th symphony. Track "Empty Tomb" reminded me of something Pink Floyd might do if they were more into classical music. I loved the sound of the piano leading in tracks 1, 3, 4, and the second part of track 10 - the only joyful music of this dark album.

At first it was not easy for me to listen to this music because of its complexity. But as I slowly got into it (sometime during the third track) I could not stop. And what a reward I got in the end!

4 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-08-22

"Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ" is an instrumental portrayal of the crucifixion that includes a reading of the passages from the book of Matthew that Yelena Eckemoff depicted in her music. Contemporary, with strong roots in classical music, this album is a deeply personal interpretation of the Biblical account of Jesus' last days, death, and resurrection. Ms. Eckemoff sought to convey the emotional and physical experiences of Jesus and those who were the closest to him, so much of the music is very dark and painful. Eckemoff combines acoustic piano with keyboards and synthesizers, creating an interesting and unusual effect. She did all of the performances herself, and the album has a very big, symphonic sound. The last fifteen minutes of the recording is a reading of Matthew 27-28 by Larry Van Horn, which seems a little long for a recording intended to be listened to repeatedly. Personally, I think the narration would be more effective right before the pieces the readings correspond with. This is what Eckemoff did with her earlier "The Birth of Emmanuel," so I'm not sure why she changed the format. The musical styles range from contemporary classical to jazz and even has some rock influence. The variety makes the album play like a soundtrack, which, basically, it is, and the complexity of the compositions creates an intellectual as well as an emotional challenge for the listener. This is a very serious piece of art, and would not work well as dinner or massage music. Since the album was conceived as a whole, discussing its individual pieces doesn't really seem appropriate for a review. Overall, the music is masterful and almost overwhelmingly emotional. With her extensive training at the Moscow Conservatory, Yelena Eckemoff brings a strong and unique voice to the world of contemporary instrumental music.

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