Are You Looking For Me?
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Are You Looking For Me?
A collection of choral works by many different composers, the 9 selections here welcome 39 vocalists for a very well thought out sophomore album from Elevation.
“Laus Trinitati”, by Faith Zimmer, starts the listen with the textured vocals harmonizing with incredible warmth and tonality, and Christopher H. Harris’ “Were You There?” follows with a stirring beauty via the soft singing and strong attention to mood.
Further along, “Tides”, by Reginal S. Wright, pairs the stirring strings with dreamy vocals that emit much elegance, while “Joy Never Leaves” allows the firm keys to shine alongside glorious and powerful voices for the album’s best thanks to Harris’ vision.
“Hymn To Time” (Lee R. Kesselman) and “Worthy Of All The Praise” (Kevin B. James) exit the listen. The former is very much gospel influenced and radiates wisdom and serenity, and the latter takes that a step further with soul and R&B influences with plenty of worship songwriting.
An introspective body of work that includes all world premiere recordings, the Delaware ensemble embrace expertise, passion and dedication to their craft, and that’s evident from every authentic moment here.
Travels well with: The Crossing- Tower And The Garden; The Crossing- Rising w/ The Crossing