The Prayer Cycle - Alanis Morissette Archives


 

The Prayer Cycle is a compilation album by Jonathan Elias and a variety of vocalists, described as a set of nine adagio prayers that were influenced by Jonathan Elias’ personal views about the future of humankind and the power of prayer across cultures.

Recorded throughout 1998 and released on March 23, 1999 by Sony Classical, Alanis’s vocals are featured on four of the album’s nine tracks – Mercy, Hope, Innocence and Faith. While technically not released as a single, Mercy was subsequently included on Alanis’s eventual compilation album, The Collection.

Quick Facts

  • Release date: March 23, 1999
  • Recorded: Unknown
  • Genre: Choir, classical
  • Length: 51:29
  • Label: Sony Classical
  • Producer: Jonathan Elias, R. Walt Vincent

Track Listing

01. Mercy – Alanis Morissette, Salif Keita, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 3:43
02. Strength – Perry Farrell, Richard Bona, Yungchen Lhamo, Liz Constantine, The American Boychoir, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 5:40
03. Hope – Alanis Morissette and The American Boychoir featuring Devin Provenzano – 6:38
04. Compassion – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mah Damba, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 6:56
05. Grace – James Taylor, John Williams, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 5:54
06. Innocence – Salif Keita, Alanis Morissette, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 5:58
07. Forgiveness – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ofra Haza, Martin Tillman, Ethan James, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 7:40
08. Benediction – Linda Ronstadt, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Martin Tillman, The American Boychoir featuring Devin Provenzano, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 7:59
09. Faith – Alanis Morissette, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and The English Chamber Orchestra & Chorus – 1:01