Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval and classical music with "Art of Love," a captivating album by Guillaume de Machaut. Released on January 1, 2009, under the Edge label, this collection offers a serene and introspective journey through the timeless themes of courtly love, longing, and desire. Spanning 52 minutes, the album features 13 tracks that blend the ethereal beauty of Gregorian chants with the intricate compositions of the medieval period.
Guillaume de Machaut, a renowned composer of the 14th century, is celebrated for his contributions to the art of courtly love. His music, characterized by its subtle complexity and profound emotional depth, reflects the ups and downs of medieval romance, exploring themes of longing, jealousy, and the influence of Cupid. "Art of Love" showcases Machaut's mastery of the ballade form, with tracks like "Douce Dame" and "Amour me fait désirer" highlighting his ability to weave intricate vocal lines that are both forward and backward in their structure.
The album opens with "Love without End," setting the tone for a collection that delves into the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and the sublime and
Love without EndGuillaume de Machaut, Traditional, Milton Nascimento, Jasmine Thomas, John Ellis, Brad Mehldau, Charles Curtis, Cyro Baptista
Douce DameGuillaume de Machaut, Hassan Hakmoun, Mark Feldman, Charles Curtis, Seamus Blake, John Ellis, Cyro Baptista
Natalie's SongGuillaume de Machaut, Natalie Merchant, Romero Lubambo, Cyro Baptista
PythonGuillaume de Machaut, Robert Sadin, Lionel Loueke, John Ellis, Cyro Baptista
Amour me fait désirerGuillaume de Machaut, Madeleine Peyroux, Hassan Hakmoun, Mark Feldman, Charles Curtis, John Ellis, Cyro Baptista, Robert Sadin
Tu, meu sonho vivoGuillaume de Machaut, Milton Nascimento, Charles Curtis, Seamus Blake
CommentGuillaume de Machaut, Matt Shulman, John Ellis, Robert Sadin, Dan Weiss, Cyro Baptista, Lionel Loueke
Brad's InterludeGuillaume de Machaut, Brad Mehldau
Dame, si vous m'êtes lointaineGuillaume de Machaut, Robert Sadin, Matt Shulman, Graham Haynes, Brad Mehldau, Romero Lubambo, Charles Curtis, Cyro Baptista
Force of LoveGuillaume de Machaut, Charles Curtis, Brad Mehldau, Cyro Baptista
Doux visageGuillaume de Machaut, Celena Shafer, Mark Feldman, Charles Curtis, Brad Mehldau, Cyro Baptista
HélasGuillaume de Machaut, Charles Curtis, Romero Lubambo
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