The Dark Side of the Chant
Gregorian · 2010
66 min · 13 tracks · new age music · crossover · symphonic rock
Haunting choral harmonies intertwine with modern rock anthems, creating a captivating blend of sacred and secular sounds.
The Dark Side of the Chant is an album by Gregorian, released in 2010. Haunting choral harmonies intertwine with modern rock anthems, creating a captivating blend of sacred and secular sounds. This album resonates across multiple genres, reaching audiences beyond classical and rock, and showcases a distinctive approach to cover songs. The track 'O Fortuna' has become particularly notable, receiving significant airplay and contributing to the album's success, which peaked at number 18 on the German charts. Its innovative fusion of styles has influenced other artists seeking to merge classical elements with modern music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Dark Side of the Chant sound like?
Haunting choral harmonies intertwine with modern rock anthems, creating a captivating blend of sacred and secular sounds. Rooted in new age music and crossover.
What makes The Dark Side of the Chant by Gregorian notable?
This album resonates across multiple genres, reaching audiences beyond classical and rock, and showcases a distinctive approach to cover songs. The track 'O Fortuna' has become particularly notable, receiving significant airplay and contributing to the album's success, which peaked at number 18 on the German charts. Its innovative fusion of styles has influenced other artists seeking to merge classical elements with modern music. The Dark Side of the Chant is Gregorian's sixth studio album, released in 2010 after their successful crossover into popular music. By this time, the group had established a unique niche by blending traditional Gregorian chants with contemporary rock influences, building on the momentum created by their previous albums. This release solidified their reputation as pioneers in the crossover genre.
How many songs are on The Dark Side of the Chant?
The Dark Side of the Chant has 13 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 O Fortuna Standout 4:20
- 2 Stripped 4:09
- 3 All I Need 5:39
- 4 Hell's Bells Standout 5:42
- 5 Born to Feel Alive 4:25
- 6 Morning Dew 5:17
- 7 My Heart Is Burning 6:58
- 8 Bring Me to Life Standout 5:31
- 9 Dark Side 5:04
- 10 Frozen 6:07
- 11 Black Wings 4:18
- 12 Lucifer 4:39
- 13 Dark Angel 4:06
Release Date
November 5, 2010
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
66 min 21 sec
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