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At least once a year, producer Frank Peterson retreats with his headphones to raid his extensive music collection in the search for new repertoire. It takes a lot of instinct and inspiration to choose the songs for a project like Gregorian. “Not every song is suited for the Gregorian sound scale,” he explains, “so the songs have to be chosen very carefully for Gregorian.” Luckily, Peterson’s immense music knowledge seems inexhaustible and there are no limits to his creativity. How else could it be that we find a Eurythmics ballad next to a Tears For Fears pop tune in the Gregorian repertoire? Or a Peter Gabriel song next to a Lenny Kravitz rock track? However, with Gregorian all of this fits in and forms a unit - well-known melodies in a completely new sound transporting the listener into the timeless world of Gregorian chant.
In 1998, Frank Peterson and his team re-invented what was initially a pop group into one that performs popular songs in the Gregorian style. The criteria for song selection were strict; in order to be considered, a song needed to be translatable into the 7-tone scale. After the songs were chosen, twelve vocalists - previously acclaimed session singers - were hired to form a choir.
The concept proved to be successful, and the group proceeded to record several more Masters of Chant albums in the same style. Their 2004 album, The Dark Side, was a slight departure from the others, featuring a darker repertoire consistent with the title. In 2005, The Masterpieces, a compilation album with a live DVD, was released.
In 1998, Frank Peterson and his team re-invented what was initially a pop group into one that performs popular songs in the Gregorian style. The criteria for song selection were strict; in order to be considered, a song needed to be translatable into the 7-tone scale. After the songs were chosen, twelve vocalists - previously acclaimed session singers - were hired to form a choir.
The concept proved to be successful, and the group proceeded to record several more Masters of Chant albums in the same style. Their 2004 album, The Dark Side, was a slight departure from the others, featuring a darker repertoire consistent with the title. In 2005, The Masterpieces, a compilation album with a live DVD, was released.
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Hayzi22 wrote:
Gregorian is my favorite.
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AndresCampuzano wrote:
Hi, I recommend that you check out the An Danzza band (quality neo-folk/MEDIEVAL/renaissance/epic/atmospheric... If you liked An Danzza's music, please add the band to your library. Please also note that the the band's music is available for free download. If you feel like that please also add tags or share your impressions about An Danzza at the last.fm page http://www.last.fm/music/An+Danzza Thank you!!!
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ZelenaBanana wrote:
come to croatia again ! i saw your concert on the tv and it was bloody brilliant !
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ZelenaBanana wrote:
they are bloody brilliant
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GerrPuf wrote:
I love this collective! Unreal music and a manner of execution. And latin chords of a guitar, are magnificent!
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NightVermillion wrote:
All their songs from the Master of Chants albums and anything else that actually has a Gregorian Chant are great. Songs like "Forever" are completely fucked up. They are like Latin shit they put in my streets, except with a good rhythm.
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cvoronin wrote:
А они в Ебурге были?!
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tlovey wrote:
The female artists performing with Gregorian is Amelia Brightman, younger sister of the famous Sarah Brightman. She's been with the band since 2000. Has arranged some of the music herself. Also plays flute.
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tlovey wrote:
Been to their concert in Zagreb, Croatia on Dec 9th (10th anniversary tour). In a word - stunning. Photos available at a local portal http://www.javno.com/foto.php?id=5&rbr=16026&idrf=732433 Best concert i've ever been to hands down, in every possible way.
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aHeadOnTheDoor wrote:
join in the Middle Ages appreciation group: http://www.last.fm/group/The+Middle+Ages
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Death_CZ wrote:
2VilliKettu: And what about some bootlegs? Isn't it their own music? e.g. I have album "Chill out" and it doesn't really seem to me like cover album. But I must admit I'm not so familiar with classic gregorian songs.
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VilliKettu wrote:
What seriously sucks for them is they're completly unable to create music. They keep copying... They could make something amazing if they were more creative. I definitly don't like the way they do...
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Hugo0102 wrote:
'celtic'? What has in common band which sings medieval ecclesial music with pagan celtic culture?
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K_i_m_i wrote:
thank you for the concert in Ekaterinburg!!!! [2]
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NigellaBC wrote:
concert in Warsaw... <3
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SERERERER wrote:
http://www.lastfm.com.tr/music/MSH/Dreams+of+ERIA/Tears+of+MARIA
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monstradamus666 wrote:
thank you for the concert in ekaterinburg!!!!
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Milkds wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the "moment of peace" is about? Who is "She" (I know that singer is Sarah Brigthman), with whom I can rest in "moment of peace" and who are "they", who are "the energy"?
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imyapolzovately wrote:
Gregorian - Ave Satani its song nice
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LuliusCaesar wrote:
Lovely new record ! ! !
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