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The 14 years that will pass between Juri Camisasca's first and second album won't just be temporal; they will see a radical change in the author's lifestyle, leading him to become a Benedictine monk.
The release from the monastery, to take on the hermitic path, coincides with the second album Te Deum.
On the first side, Juri recites a text from the 4th century in Latin, but he is the composer of the music. The result is moving and enveloping. Unlike his friend Franco Battiato, who described him as "one who is Milanese only by birth because he is an Oriental" and who explored all religions without ever fully committing to one, Juri has always been strongly Catholic.
The other tracks are O Redemptor and Cantate Domino, both based on texts from the 7th century, with the former being particularly engaging; Victimae Paschali Laudes, based on an 11th-century text, and concluding with a brief Alleluja that doesn't reach two minutes.
For Camisasca, this album, released by Emi, was not just a return to active discography but also the musical expression of his lifestyle.
Only three years will pass, and Roberto from Melegnano will gift us a beautiful album with a strongly singer-songwriter style, Il carmelo di Echt.
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Juri Camisasca’s 'Te Deum' marks a profound return after 14 years, reflecting his transformation into a Benedictine monk. The album features compositions based on ancient Latin religious texts, creating a moving and enveloping spiritual experience. Highlighted tracks draw from 4th to 11th-century writings, and the work stands as a personal and musical expression of Camisasca's faith. It also contrasts with his friend Franco Battiato’s more eclectic religious explorations.Tracklist
Juri Camisasca
Italian singer-songwriter and composer (born 1951, Melegnano), discovered and produced early on by Franco Battiato. Debuted with the visionary La finestra dentro (1974), later embraced monastic life (Benedictine) and hermitage near Etna, returning with sacred-leaning works such as Te Deum, Laudes and Cristogenesi. Collaborated with Bluvertigo on Arcano Enigma (1999) and has written songs interpreted by Alice, including Nomadi and Il sole nella pioggia.08 Reviews
