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| released = March 23, 1996<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/Holy-Land-Angra/4988002325245 |title=Holy Land, Angra - Shop Online for Music in Australia |accessdate=2012-12-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723143753/http://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/Holy-Land-Angra/4988002325245 |archivedate=2014-07-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fye.com/Holy-Land-March-Madness-2010_stcVVproductId6120629VVcatId544719VVviewprod.htm |title=FYE: March Madness 2010 - Holy Land Angra / CD / 1995 |accessdate=2012-12-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130123160842/http://www.fye.com/Holy-Land-March-Madness-2010_stcVVproductId6120629VVcatId544719VVviewprod.htm |archivedate=2013-01-23 }}</ref>
| released = March 23, 1996<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/Holy-Land-Angra/4988002325245 |title=Holy Land, Angra - Shop Online for Music in Australia |accessdate=2012-12-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723143753/http://www.fishpond.com.au/Music/Holy-Land-Angra/4988002325245 |archivedate=2014-07-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fye.com/Holy-Land-March-Madness-2010_stcVVproductId6120629VVcatId544719VVviewprod.htm |title=FYE: March Madness 2010 - Holy Land Angra / CD / 1995 |accessdate=2012-12-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130123160842/http://www.fye.com/Holy-Land-March-Madness-2010_stcVVproductId6120629VVcatId544719VVviewprod.htm |archivedate=2013-01-23 }}</ref>
| recorded = 1995–1996 in Germany and Brazil
| recorded = 1995–1996
| venue =
| venue =
| studio = [[Kai Hansen|Hansen]] Studio, [[Hamburg]]; Big House Studios, [[Hannover]]; HG Studio, [[Wolfsburg]]; Vox Klangstudio, [[Bendestorf]] (vocal, piano and organ recordings); Djembe Studio, [[São Paulo]] (guest performances)
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| genre = [[Power metal]], [[folk metal]], [[progressive metal]]<!-- Please don't make unexplained genre changes! -->
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[folk metal]], [[progressive metal]]<!-- Please don't make unexplained genre changes! -->
| length = 56:59
| length = 56:59
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'''''Holy Land''''' is the second album by Brazilian [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band [[Angra (band)|Angra]]. It is a [[concept album]] whose theme is centered on the [[Brazil|Brazilian land]] by the time it was discovered in the 16th century (from a European perspective), as depicted in the art surrounding the album release. Once fully opened, the cover illustration turns out to be an old 15th-century map. Title track "Holy Land" contains many [[Indigenous peoples in Brazil|indigenous]] and [[Folklore|folkloric]] influences taken from Brazilian music, but also includes classical arrangements symbolizing Europe at the time.
'''''Holy Land''''' is the second album by Brazilian [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band [[Angra (band)|Angra]]. It is a [[concept album]] whose theme is centered on the [[Ilha de Vera Cruz|Brazilian land]] by the time [[Discovery of Brazil|it was discovered]] in the [[16th century]] from a European perspective, as depicted in the art surrounding the album release. Once fully opened, the cover illustration turns out to be an old 15th-century map. Title track "Holy Land" contains many [[Indigenous peoples in Brazil|indigenous]] and [[Folklore|folkloric]] influences taken from Brazilian music, but also includes classical arrangements symbolizing Europe at the time.


The opening track "Crossing" features a rendition of O Crux Ave by [[Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina]]. The following songs deal with life in the "holy land" prior to its colonization by the Portuguese and subsequent changes Brazil underwent upon their arrival.
The opening track "Crossing" features a rendition of O Crux Ave by [[Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina]]. The following songs deal with life in the "holy land" prior to its colonization by the Portuguese and subsequent changes Brazil underwent upon their arrival.


According to drummer [[Ricardo Confessori]], the track "Nothing to Say" was developed around a drum riff he created around 1994 at a small rural property owned by guitarist [[Rafael Bittencourt]].<ref name=drops>{{cite web|title=Angra Drops #2 - Nothing to Say|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1oIZsMBe9E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/u1oIZsMBe9E |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|work=[[YouTube]]|publisher=[[Google]]|accessdate=11 January 2014|language=Portuguese, English|date=11 January 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> His band mates heard it and soon joined in to create the rest of the song, including the single-note opening riff.<ref name=drops/>
According to drummer [[Ricardo Confessori]], for whom this album marked his studio debut with the band, the track "Nothing to Say" was developed around a drum riff he created around 1994 at a small rural property owned by guitarist [[Rafael Bittencourt]].<ref name=drops>{{cite web|title=Angra Drops #2 - Nothing to Say|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1oIZsMBe9E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/u1oIZsMBe9E |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|work=[[YouTube]]|publisher=[[Google]]|accessdate=11 January 2014|language=Portuguese, English|date=11 January 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> His band mates heard it and soon joined in to create the rest of the song, including the single-note opening riff.<ref name=drops/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title3 = Silence and Distance
| title3 = Silence and Distance
| lyrics3 = Matos
| lyrics3 = Matos
| music3 = Matos,Loureiro
| music3 = Matos, Loureiro
| length3 = 5:35
| length3 = 5:35


| title4 = Carolina IV
| title4 = Carolina IV
| lyrics4 = Matos, [[Rafael Bittencourt]]
| lyrics4 = Matos, [[Rafael Bittencourt]]
| music4 = Bittencourt,Loureiro, Matos, Confessori, Luis Mariutti
| music4 = Bittencourt, Loureiro, Matos, Confessori, Luis Mariutti
| length4 = 10:37
| length4 = 10:37


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| length6 = 5:25
| length6 = 5:25


| title7 = [[Make Believe (Angra song)|Make Believe]]
| title7 = Make Believe
| lyrics7 = Bittencourt
| lyrics7 = Bittencourt
| music7 = Bittencourt, Matos
| music7 = Bittencourt, Matos
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| title8 = Z.I.T.O.
| title8 = Z.I.T.O.
| lyrics8 = Bittencourt
| lyrics8 = Bittencourt
| music8 =Bittencourt, Loureiro,Matos
| music8 =Bittencourt, Loureiro, Matos
| length8 = 6:06
| length8 = 6:06


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*Soprano vocals – Celeste Gattai
*Soprano vocals – Celeste Gattai
*Bass vocals – Reginaldo Gomes
*Bass vocals – Reginaldo Gomes
*Conductor – Naomi Munakata
*Conductor – [[Naomi Munakata]]
*Choir – The Farrambamba Vocal Group
*Choir – The Farrambamba Vocal Group
*Computer, keyboard programming and orchestral arrangements – Sascha Paeth
*Computer, keyboard programming and orchestral arrangements – Sascha Paeth
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*All guest performances recorded at Djembe Studio, [[São Paulo]], Brazil, August/October 1995.
*All guest performances recorded at Djembe Studio, [[São Paulo]], Brazil, August/October 1995.
*Flute solo on "Carolina IV" is a citation/variation from "Bebê", a theme by [[Hermeto Pascoal]].
*Flute solo on "Carolina IV" is a citation/variation from "Bebê", a theme by [[Hermeto Pascoal]].
*Taiko excerpts & sounds on track 5 taken from the album "Ondekoza New".
*[[Taiko]] excerpts & sounds on track 5 taken from the album "[[Ondekoza]] New".
*Speech & sounds on "The Shaman" taken from the album "Musica Popular do Norte n°4".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Angra-Holy-Land/release/3327793|title=Angra – Holy Land (1996, CD)|website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref>
*Speech & sounds on "The Shaman" taken from the album "Musica Popular do Norte n°4".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Angra-Holy-Land/release/3327793|title=Angra – Holy Land (1996, CD)|website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref>


Latest revision as of 08:48, 7 December 2024

For the album by Johnny Cash, see The Holy Land (album).
Holy Land
Studio album by
Angra
ReleasedMarch 23, 1996[1][2]
Recorded1995–1996
StudioHansen Studio, Hamburg; Big House Studios, Hannover; HG Studio, Wolfsburg; Vox Klangstudio, Bendestorf (vocal, piano and organ recordings); Djembe Studio, São Paulo (guest performances)
GenrePower metal, folk metal, progressive metal
Length56:59
LabelJVC Victor/Paradoxx Music/Gravadora Eldorado
ProducerCharlie Bauerfeind and Sascha Paeth
Angra chronology
Angels Cry
(1993) 		Holy Land
(1996) 		Fireworks
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

Holy Land is the second album by Brazilian metal band Angra. It is a concept album whose theme is centered on the Brazilian land by the time it was discovered in the 16th century from a European perspective, as depicted in the art surrounding the album release. Once fully opened, the cover illustration turns out to be an old 15th-century map. Title track "Holy Land" contains many indigenous and folkloric influences taken from Brazilian music, but also includes classical arrangements symbolizing Europe at the time.

The opening track "Crossing" features a rendition of O Crux Ave by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The following songs deal with life in the "holy land" prior to its colonization by the Portuguese and subsequent changes Brazil underwent upon their arrival.

According to drummer Ricardo Confessori, for whom this album marked his studio debut with the band, the track "Nothing to Say" was developed around a drum riff he created around 1994 at a small rural property owned by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt.[4] His band mates heard it and soon joined in to create the rest of the song, including the single-note opening riff.[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Crossing"(instrumental)Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina1:57
2."Nothing to Say"Andre MatosMatos, Kiko Loureiro, Ricardo Confessori6:24
3."Silence and Distance"MatosMatos, Loureiro5:35
4."Carolina IV"Matos, Rafael BittencourtBittencourt, Loureiro, Matos, Confessori, Luis Mariutti10:37
5."Holy Land"MatosMatos6:28
6."The Shaman"MatosMatos5:25
7."Make Believe"BittencourtBittencourt, Matos5:55
8."Z.I.T.O."BittencourtBittencourt, Loureiro, Matos6:06
9."Deep Blue"MatosMatos5:50
10."Lullaby for Lucifer"BittencourtLoureiro, Bittencourt2:42
Total length:56:59
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
11."Queen of the Night"BittencourtBittencourt4:37
Total length:61:36
Limited Edition Bonus MCD Live Acoustic at Fnac
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Angels Cry"Matos, Bittencourt9:55
2."Chega de Saudade"Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes2:56
3."Never Understand"Matos, Bittencourt6:22
Total length:19:13

Personnel

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Angra
Guests
  • Alto vocals – Mônica Thiele
  • Soprano vocals – Celeste Gattai
  • Bass vocals – Reginaldo Gomes
  • Conductor – Naomi Munakata
  • Choir – The Farrambamba Vocal Group
  • Computer, keyboard programming and orchestral arrangements – Sascha Paeth
  • Flute – Paulo Bento
  • Strings (berimbau) – Pixu Flores
  • Viola – Ricardo Kubala
  • Whistle, tamborim and percussive effects – Castora
  • Double bass – Holger Stonjek

Recording information

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  • Recorded at Hansen Studios in Hamburg, Big House Studios in Hannover and HG Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany 1995.
  • Vocal, piano and organ recordings at Vox Klangstudio, Bendestorf, Germany 1995-1996.
  • Mixed by Charlie Bauerfeind at Vox Klang Studio and Hansen Studios, January 1996.
  • Engineered by Charlie Bauerfeind and Sascha Paeth
  • Brazilian, Latin percussion parts and percussion (congas, djembe, timbales, claves, triangle, repinique, toms) production by Tuto Ferraz
  • All guest performances recorded at Djembe Studio, São Paulo, Brazil, August/October 1995.
  • Flute solo on "Carolina IV" is a citation/variation from "Bebê", a theme by Hermeto Pascoal.
  • Taiko excerpts & sounds on track 5 taken from the album "Ondekoza New".
  • Speech & sounds on "The Shaman" taken from the album "Musica Popular do Norte n°4".[5]

Charts

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Chart (1996) Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6] 17

References

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  1. ^ "Holy Land, Angra - Shop Online for Music in Australia". Archived from the original on 2014-07-23. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  2. ^ "FYE: March Madness 2010 - Holy Land Angra / CD / 1995". Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
  3. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r314072
  4. ^ a b "Angra Drops #2 - Nothing to Say". YouTube (in Portuguese and English). Google. 11 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Angra – Holy Land (1996, CD)". Discogs.
  6. ^ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970–2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
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