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condition (disc/cover): NM / NM - Messe De Liverpool / Pierres Réfléchies on Mantra couples Pierre Henry's mass composed for Liverpool Cathedral with a later piece whose title, "reflected stones," suggests both physical acoustics and philosophical contemplation. The mass transplants musique concrète into liturgical context; the stones return it to the laboratory.
Liverpool Cathedral's commission acknowledged Henry's status as major composer, not mere technician. The resulting mass doesn't comfort; it challenges, forcing congregants to hear sacred space anew. "Pierres Réfléchies" provides secular counterweight, reflection without religious framework. Mantra's coupling lets listeners measure the distance between church and studio, discovering how much they share.
'Messe de Liverpool' (1967) commissioned for the opening of new Christ-King Cathedral in Liverpool, England. Réalisation sonore (sound realization): Pierre Henry with the assistance of Marie-Luce Staib and the voice of Jacques Spacagna at Studio APSOME. 'Pierres réfléchies' composed in 1982. Réalisation sonore (sound realization): Pierre Henry with the assistance of Isabelle Warnier at Studio APSOME. Distribution: Wotre Music Made in France There are actually only two tracks corresponding…
| Messe De Liverpool | |||
| 1 | Kyrié | 6:03 | |
| 2 | Gloria | 5:12 | |
| 3 | Sanctus | 5:46 | |
| 4 | Agnus Dei | 8:43 | |
| 5 | Communion | 6:34 | |
| Pierres Réfléchies | |||
| 6 | Jardins Possibles | 4:52 | |
| 7 | Diaspre | 4:42 | |
| 8 | Rêverie Des Roches Perforées | 3:45 | |
| 9 | Adoratrice Du Soleil | 4:06 | |
| 10 | Cristal Noir | 4:09 | |
| 11 | Sel Gemme | 2:55 | |
| 12 | Pierres Blessées | 4:21 | |
| 13 | Exorde | 4:43 | |