Christopher Tin's "The Drop That Contained the Sea" is a breathtaking choral album released on May 8, 2014, under Universal Music Classics. Spanning 57 minutes, this album is a testament to Tin's ability to blend diverse cultural influences into a harmonious and captivating musical experience. Each track, from the ethereal "Water Prelude" to the triumphant "Waloyo Yamoni - 'We Overcome the Wind'," showcases Tin's unique compositional style and his deep appreciation for global musical traditions. The album's title track, "Haktan Gelen Şerbeti - 'The Drink from God'," is a standout, offering a mesmerizing fusion of choral vocals and traditional instrumentation. "The Drop That Contained the Sea" is not just an album; it's a journey through sound, culture, and emotion, making it a standout piece in Christopher Tin's discography.
Water PreludeChristopher Tin, Angel City Chorale, Soweto Gospel Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Shoji Kameda, Sue Fink
Haktan Gelen Şerbeti - "The Drink from God"Christopher Tin, Kardes Turkuler, Angel City Chorale, Selda Öztürk, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jamie Papish, Burcu Yankin, Diler Özer, Sue Fink
Temen Oblak - "Dark Clouds"Christopher Tin, Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Dora Hristova
Iza Ngomso - "Come Tomorrow"Christopher Tin, Soweto Gospel Choir, Angel City Chorale, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sue Fink
Tsas Narand Uyarna - "The Heart of Snow"Christopher Tin, Nominjin, Angel City Chorale, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Shoji Kameda, Sue Fink
Passou O Verão - "Summer Has Gone"Christopher Tin, Dulce Pontes, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Devipravaha - "Goddess River"Christopher Tin, Roopa Mahadevan, Angel City Chorale, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jon Sterckx, Sue Fink
Seirenes - "Sirens"Christopher Tin, Anonymous 4, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Haf Gengr Hriđum - "The Storm-Driven Sea"Christopher Tin, Schola Cantorum, Angel City Chorale, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl, Sue Fink
Waloyo Yamoni - "We Overcome the Wind"Christopher Tin, Soweto Gospel Choir, Angel City Chorale, Schola Cantorum, Anonymous 4, Dulce Pontes, Nominjin, Roopa Mahadevan, Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, Kardes Turkuler, Shoji Kameda, Sue Fink, Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra