Released 20 years ago
Masters of Chant Chapter V
Gregorian · 2006
77 min · 14 tracks · new age music
Gregorian chants weave through modern rock classics, creating a hauntingly ethereal soundscape that transcends genres.
Top tracks — play these first
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Comfortably Numb — This cover transforms Pink Floyd's iconic track into a solemn anthem, utilizing rich harmonies that enhance its emotional weight.
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams — The adaptation gives Green Day's hit a meditative quality, showcasing how Gregorian elements can reinterpret modern angst with serenity.
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Silent Lucidity — This rendition turns Queensrÿche's ballad into a lush choral experience, emphasizing the song's themes of introspection and dreams through haunting vocals.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends Gregorian chants with rock classics, creating a unique yet accessible sound.
What we noticed
- The album features choral arrangements of rock classics, with layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, textured sound.
- Each track maintains a consistent tempo, often employing a slow to mid-tempo pace that enhances the ethereal quality of the chants.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- serene yet powerful atmosphere
- reflective moments of calm
- evocative peaks and valleys
- immersive listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Commercial success and wider recognition of Gregorian's unique sound.
- Career context
- By the release of 'Masters of Chant Chapter V' in 2006, Gregorian had established themselves as a unique fusion act, blending Gregorian chant with contemporary rock. This album followed their successful previous installments, solidifying their place within the crossover genre and expanding their international audience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heroes 5:34
- 2 Comfortably Numb 7:54
- 3 Send Me an Angel 4:54
- 4 Silent Lucidity 6:18
- 5 Lady in Black 5:55
- 6 The Forest 5:07
- 7 A Weakened Soul 5:16
- 8 Lucky Man 5:21
- 9 Stop Crying Your Heart Out 5:16
- 10 We Love You 4:48
- 11 Boulevard of Broken Dreams 5:12
- 12 The Unforgiven 7:39
- 13 I Feel Free 3:36
- 14 Maid of Orleans 4:20
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