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Eric Whitacre · 2023

72 min · 16 tracks

A lush choral tapestry interwoven with reflections on love, loss, and the concept of home.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush choral textures to immerse
  • reflective moments of emotional depth
  • wave-like pacing invites contemplation
  • dynamic exploration of heartfelt themes
  • late-night solace with gentle harmonies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2023, Eric Whitacre released 'Home' as a culmination of his extensive choral work, following the critically acclaimed 'The Sacred Veil' in 2019. This album reinforces his position as a leading contemporary choral composer while exploring deeply personal themes, marking a continued evolution in his artistic vision.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Go, Lovely Rose 4:33
  • 2 The Seal Lullaby 4:35
  • 3 Sing Gently 3:44
  • 4 All Seems Beautiful to Me 4:53
  • 5 The Sacred Veil: I. The Veil Opens 6:17
  • 6 The Sacred Veil: II. In a Dark and Distant Year 2:07
  • 7 The Sacred Veil: III. Home 3:56
  • 8 The Sacred Veil: IV. Magnetic Poetry 7:09
  • 9 The Sacred Veil: V. Wherever There Is Birth 3:31
  • 10 The Sacred Veil: VI. I’m Afraid 5:23
  • 11 The Sacred Veil: VII. I Am Here 2:10
  • 12 The Sacred Veil: VIII. Delicious Times 5:08
  • 13 The Sacred Veil: IX. One Last Breath 1:56
  • 14 The Sacred Veil: X. Dear Friends 3:19
  • 15 The Sacred Veil: XI. You Rise, I Fall 9:30
  • 16 The Sacred Veil: XII. Child of Wonder 4:42

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