Masters of Chant Chapter VI
Gregorian · 2007
71 min · 14 tracks · new age music
Chanting harmonies intertwine with contemporary melodies, creating a hauntingly beautiful blend of sacred and secular music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Wants to Live Forever — This track stands out for its powerful reinterpretation of Queen's classic, transforming its rock essence into a haunting choral arrangement that showcases Gregorian's unique style.
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Fix You — The cover of Coldplay's ballad is given an ethereal quality through soothing chants, illustrating how Gregorian elevates modern pop anthems into spiritual experiences.
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Mad World — This rendition captures the melancholy of the original while enveloping it in rich vocal harmonies, emphasizing the song's themes of introspection and existential reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The blend of chant and pop melodies creates a distinctive sound, though it follows a familiar formula throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features choral arrangements that alternate between traditional Gregorian chant and contemporary pop melodies, creating a unique sonic texture.
- Each track typically begins with a chant introduction before transitioning into a more modern instrumental backing, maintaining a consistent structure across the album.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the songs.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- transcendent harmonies for reflection
- uplifting anthems for contemplation
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in the catalog exploring genre fusion, but not a standout for new listeners.
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2007, Gregorian was solidifying their presence in the music world with their distinct fusion of Gregorian chant and popular songs. 'Masters of Chant Chapter VI' followed their previous successful albums, which helped establish the group as pioneers in the crossover genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guide Me God 4:34
- 2 Miracle of Love 5:09
- 3 Dreams 4:46
- 4 The Circle 5:14
- 5 Mad World 5:20
- 6 Mercy Street 5:37
- 7 Believe in Me 5:42
- 8 One of Us 5:37
- 9 Who Wants to Live Forever 4:42
- 10 Crying in the Rain 5:23
- 11 Greensleeves 5:14
- 12 Jóga 5:05
- 13 The Time Has Come 3:56
- 14 Fix You 5:03
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