Description
Gregorian – Masters Of Chant Chapter V / The Original / Edel Records Audio CD 2006 / 0169922ERE
UPC 4029758699225
Product Features
- Label: Edel Records
- Format: CD, Album
- Release Date: Mar 31, 2006
- Country: Europe
- Genre: Electronic, Pop
- Style: New Age, Vocal
Overview
Masters of Chant Chapter V is the fifth installment in the popular Gregorian series by the German group Gregorian. Known for their powerful blend of Gregorian chant and modern rock, this album features lush vocal harmonies and haunting melodies paired with contemporary arrangements. The group, led by Hepsibah, delivers a unique, atmospheric interpretation of rock anthems and pop hits, including tracks like Comfortably Numb, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, and The Unforgiven, all presented with Gregorian chants in a captivating New Age style. Each track transports the listener to a meditative, spiritual realm where familiar songs are re-imagined with serene and ethereal vocal stylings.
Interesting Facts
- The Gregorian Project: The Gregorian series reinterprets well-known rock and pop songs by infusing them with the timeless, haunting sound of Gregorian chant. The project's success lies in its ability to create a unique blend of the ancient and the modern.
- Hepsibah’s Vocals: Hepsibah’s distinctive vocal delivery is central to the album’s ethereal vibe, adding an emotional depth to each piece.
- Album’s Rock Cover Theme: This album features a mix of rock ballads and anthem covers, from Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd to Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day, all given a Gregorian twist.
Track Listing
- Heroes (Vocals – Hepsibah) – 5:36
- Comfortably Numb – 7:54
- Send Me An Angel (Vocals – Hepsibah) – 4:54
- Silent Lucidity – 6:18
- Lady In Black – 5:55
- The Forest – 5:07
- A Weakened Soul – 5:16
- Lucky Man – 5:21
- Stop Crying Your Heart Out – 5:16
- We Love You – 4:48
- Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – 5:12
- The Unforgiven – 7:39
- I Feel Free – 3:37
Key Credits
- Vocals: Hepsibah
- Production: Gregorian
- Label: Edel Records