Adiemus - Songs of Sanctuary

Adiemus - Songs of Sanctuary, the debut album by Karl Jenkins under the Adiemus project, offers a unique blend of classical, new-age, and worldbeat music characterized by its ethereal vocals and orchestral arrangements. It was officially released on May 15, 1995. The title track, "Adiemus," gained significant recognition prior to the album's release due to its use in a Delta Air Lines commercial in 1994. While "Adiemus" is the most well-known piece, the album did not produce traditional "hit songs" in the pop chart sense, as the focus is on instrumental and vocal textures rather than lyrical content. In terms of sales performance, Songs of Sanctuary sold over 766,000 copies worldwide, including 200,000 in the United Kingdom, where it achieved gold certification. It also reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart in 1996.