Top tracks — play these first
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Magnificat Start here — The opening track features intricate vocal harmonies that set a reverent tone for the album, illustrating Mina's powerful range and emotive delivery.
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Ave Maria — This nearly ten-minute piece showcases Mina's ability to convey deep spirituality through her voice, culminating in a breathtaking climax that highlights her artistry.
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Veni creator spiritus — In this track, Mina's interpretation breathes new life into a traditional hymn, blending classical elements with her distinct vocal style, enhancing its timelessness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mina's exploration of sacred music showcases strong composition and craft, creating a cohesive and meditative experience.
What we noticed
- The album consists entirely of choral and sacred music, with Mina's vocals layered over classical arrangements throughout all twelve tracks.
- Each track features a distinct arrangement that emphasizes harmony, often incorporating traditional religious themes and melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative listening experiences
- spiritual introspection and reflection
- long, immersive listening sessions
- calming background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a unique approach to religious music, differing from her established pop sound.
- Themes
- sacred choral arrangements· spiritual transcendence· mortality reflections
- Career context
- By the time 'Dalla terra' was released in 2000, Mina was already an established icon in Italian music, celebrated for her extensive discography since the early 1960s. This album marked her exploration into sacred and classical music, following her last pop album 'Bula Bula' in 1998.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Franco Battiato· Patty Pravo· Lucio Battisti
Tracklist
- 1 Magnificat Start here 4:35
- 2 Voi ch'amate lo criatore 3:39
- 3 Memorare 4:32
- 4 Quando corpus morietur 3:31
- 5 Omni die 3:05
- 6 Quanno nascette ninno 4:35
- 7 Nada te turbe 4:51
- 8 Veni creator spiritus 3:11
- 9 Pianto della Madonna 1:46
- 10 Dulcis Christe 3:00
- 11 Qui presso a te 4:57
- 12 Ave Maria 9:40
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
MCMXC a.D.
Enigma
Combines ethereal vocals with choral elements, creating a meditative and spiritual atmosphere.
The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt
Features lush arrangements and mystical themes, echoing reflections on spirituality and nature.
Within the Realm of a Dying Sun
Dead Can Dance
Merges classical and world music influences with haunting vocals, invoking a profound sense of transcendence.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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