 this mass is that it is written in the polychoral style which Hassler became acquainted with when he studied in Venice. His setting of Pater noster is also for double choir. The scoring of the choirs is different in these two pieces, though: in the mass both choirs consist of soprano, alto, tenor and bass, whereas in Pater noster Hassler divides the vocal forces in a high and a low choir (SSAT and ATBB respectively).
Three motets appear in both recordings. All three are sung in transposition by Thios Omilos. Historically there is no objection against this procedure, but musically the original scoring as used by the Ensemble Octava is preferable. That doesn't necessarily mean the latter's performances are better. Some tempi seem too fast, and the declamatory character of some pieces or passages is a little exaggerated. The main problems are that the blending of the voices leaves something to be desired, which is partly due to the slight vibrato which now and then creeps in in some of the voices. The recording is also an issue: because of the close miking every detail is audible, but that goes at the cost of the overall picture. I think that a little more space around the ensemble would have been preferable.
The minuses will probably withhold some music lovers from purchasing this disc, also considering the ridiculously short playing time. That would be a shame, as Hassler's music is of high quality and is not well represented on disc (*).
Those who would like to explore the music of Hassler are advised to purchase the two-disc set by the ensemble Currende.The Rimrock Humane Society will hold a community garage sale to raise money for vet bills.
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I have it: 72 I had it: 20 I want it: 76
Velvet Flowers is intoxicating and velvety scent of flowers, spices and fruit. The composition is made of peach blossom, rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, saffron, fruit aroma, sandalwood and musk.
Available as 50 and 100 ml EDP. Velvet Flowers was launched during the 2000's. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Montale.
Perfume rating: 3.78 out of 5 with 114 votes.
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No matter how much I love saffron in food and bakery, I can't seem to come to terms with it in perfume. And as always when you are sensitive to a particular note, it gets amplified and tends to dominate the whole fragrance. So for me Velvet Flowers is very much about saffron.
Velvet Flowers is rich, creamy, sweet and warm, has intense depth and is elegant and luxurious... but there is just too much saffron for me to appreciate it.
Another Montale I was almost going to purchase based on notes. It sounded beautifully floral and fruity, spring music to my ears.
Unfortunately, after two complete different testers/samples, I have been pretty disappointed.
The notes don't smell clean, they have a synthetic vibe to them and the powdery dry down reminds me of an older bottle of discounted perfume that sat around too long. (Unless, in fact, my two separate samples, from different vendors, had both turned..)
Not a keeper for me.....
Per me Velvet Flowers rappresenta una certezza.
Quando desidero sentirmi avvolta da un tripudio di fiori di pesco, ylang-ylang e gelsomino indosso questo profumo.
Intensissimo, aggraziato, gentile e di persistenza "montaliana" (almeno sei ore senza cedimenti..).
La nota legnosa del sandalo "biscotta" i fiori bianchi e un velo di zafferano dà un'aura speziata.
Il profumo è molto dolce, sento predominante l'ylang-ylang. Non proprio da tutti i giorni, solo quando si ha bisogno di una fragranza rasserenante e leggiadra, e tuttavia potente.
Velvet Flowers opens with synthetic, herbal, metallic floral notes, surrounded by a nice bitter leafy-green accord on a really subtle dry earthy-woody base. The flowers are quite "average" and generic: a clean, soapy, conventional floral accord with no particular depth or interest. Overall it has indeed a certain nostalgic vibe all over, reminding of several herbal chypres of the past, however with a contemporary general (and a bit clumsy) syntheticness which does not mix very well with that kind of inspiration. Also you - well, I - get some heavily chemical whiffs and nuances here and there, I mean "purely chemical" smells (wet paint, gasoline, alcohol). They're just nuances, but again, disturbing and ruining somehow the texture of the scent. Shortly it's not a complete fail, but like almost any Montale, forgettable and unworthy the price.
5,5-6/10
This perfume is to imagine me. Young and beautiful Yang Princess who met Emperor Xuan Zong.
Sensual, dazzling shine, rich, slightly bitter, spicy and sweet.
The wood aromas give the grace to this perfume.
It took me a couple of tries to love this, and I'm glad I gave it another shot.
The first time I tried velvet flowers, I was rather unimpressed. Perhaps it was the weather that suppressed the notes? Maybe I just wasn't receptive enough? For whatever reason, I brushed it off. Luckily, I was going through my samples box and decided to try this on again.
It opens as a watery fruit basket before it starts to settle a bit and becomes more heavy. It's sweet and very fruity (straight up peaches), almost sharp (perhaps from the tiniest bit of saffron that is detectable), but not intrusive. Right from the start, I also pick up a lot of musk playing around in the background, but it's a light girly musk, not a very mature one, if that makes sense.
A sniff closer to the skin reveals the rosy notes that never really take flight. This is the only part of the entire fragrance that lives up to its name, "Velvet Flowers". It is definitely the smoothest part of the entire fragrance, and is so incredibly feminine and mildly intoxicating - so well rounded and addictive, with beautiful musky wood notes backing it. It's a shame it sits so close to the skin, but I suppose one could see that as an added dimension.
As the fragrance develops, it gains an almost syrupy texture and a bitterness that I find rather confusing. The first thing that comes to mind is jasmine, but I have not known jasmine to be bitter on my skin. It's not unpleasant though; if anything, it simply contributes another facet.
It ends with airy musk and a faint fruity floral sweetness, with a hint of spice and wood. This stage is very much a skin scent on me.
Is this fragrance exquisitely different or unique? Perhaps not, but for the fruity floral enthusiast, this is worth trying.
Projection was noticeable throughout, and total wear on me was about 5.5-6 hours.
It smells on me exactly like Si Armani, very fruity and sweet with soapy background added. Sillage and longevity excellent. I wouldn't mind to have a bottle.
This is my favourite perfume. I do not ever want to be without it. It's a womanly version of the sweet florals that line the racks. To just call it a sweet floral is insulting though. It's honeyed flowers, its creamy, fruity, inviting, intoxicating and heady. I got a sample of this, and knew immediately that i NEEDED a full 100 ml bottle, and that it would be mine, and not one of the ones i decant for others. I formed an instant emotional bond with it, it's quite beautiful. It's so perfectly balanced and blended that i cannot detect any particular accord, i get honey, i get a floral bouquet, and warmth of the woody/musk base. it's just a beautiful warm floral aura. I apply it, and it's fairly linear for me, there's not much changing during the 12+ longevity of it. It's as beautiful when I apply it, as when I go to bed (by that time i'm kind of wanting a break from it) i receive a lot of comments "damn!! You smell good" beimg the most common. I think it's very feminine, and a man might find this difficult to wear, though i'm aware some men are fond of their florals.
I have fragrances i decant and sell, and i keep on industrial shelving - but whats on my vanity, STAYS on my vanity. And this is on my vanity. It is mine. I refuse to part with 1single milliliter.
10 out of 10
Velvet Flowers is a unique blend of saffron and peach blossom,