Originally, Gregorian was conceived as a more pop-oriented group in the vein of Enigma. Under this concept, they recorded the 1991 album Sadisfaction, with lead vocals provided by The Sisters of Oz: Susana Espelleta (Peterson's wife at the time) and Birgit Freud. However, this was the only album in that style.
In 1998, Peterson and his team Jan-Eric Kohrs, Michael Soltau and Carsten Heusmann re-invented the project to perform 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. For each album, songs were carefully chosen in addition to original songs written by Jan-Eric Kohrs, Amelia Brightman and Carsten Heussman. Twelve vocalists - previously acclaimed session and choir singers - were then hired to record the tracks.
Each Gregorian album is initially digitally tracked at Nemo Studios, Peterson's Hamburg studio. The vocalists then record their parts in a church atmosphere with dimmed lights and candles, in order to escape what Peterson referred to in a 2001 interview as the "cold and technical" studio atmosphere.
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. A fifth Masters of Chant album was released on 31 March 2006. In 2006, a festive album was also released, titled Christmas Chants. A sixth Masters of Chant album was released on 28 September 2007. In 2009 a seventh Masters of Chant album followed.
Gregorian in 2009
On 8 September 2010 the next album, titled The Dark Side of Chant, was announced to be published on 15 October 2010.
The members of the Gregorian choir group are Richard Naxton (Naxos), Johnny Clucas (Johnny), Chris Tickner (Chris T.), Richard Collier (Rich), Gerry O'Beirne (Gerry), Lawrence White (Lorro) and Rob Fardell (Rob F.).
Others who contribute to the vocals or sound of Gregorian are Sarah Brightman (under the pseudonyms Hepsibah or Sarah Hellmann), Amelia Brightman (Sarah Brightman's younger sister), Frank Peterson, and staff of Nemo Studio among others.
Clocks
Gregorian Lyrics
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Tides that I tried to swim against
You've put me down upon my knees
Oh I beg, I beggen please
Come out of things unsaid
Shoot, an apple off my head
And the trouble that can't be named
You are
You are
Confusion never stops
Closing walls and ticking clocks
Gonna come back and take you home
I could not stop but you now know, singin'
Come out upon my seas,
Curse missed opportunities
Am I a part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease, singin'
You are, you are
You are, you are
Nothing else compares
Oh, nothing else compares
Oh, nothing else compares
You are, you are
You are, you are
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
The song "Clocks" by Gregorian is a reflective anthem about a person who is lost and feels helpless in their life. The opening line "Lights go out and I can't be saved" sets a tone of desperation as the person feels they are in the dark and there is no way out. The second line "Tides that I tried to swim against" reinforces the feeling of the person being overwhelmed by their problems and unable to make progress. The next line "You've put me down upon my knees" suggests that someone or something has been responsible for this feeling of defeat.
The chorus "You are, you are" is a plea for help and support from the person or thing that has the power to help them. The line "The trouble that can't be named" hints at a sense of fear or anxiety that the person is going through, but is unable to express. The metaphor of the tiger waiting to be tamed suggests a need for control over their problems and for the power to overcome their obstacles.
The second verse continues the exploration of the person's sense of purpose and place in the world. The line "Am I a part of the cure or am I part of the disease" suggests that the person is questioning whether they are contributing to the solution or the problem. The line "Nothing else compares" is a reaffirming statement that what they are seeking is essential to their happiness and fulfillment. The repetition of the line "Home, home where I wanted to go" is a reminder of the person's aspirations and their longing for a place of safety and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights go out and I can't be saved
I am in a state of darkness and despair, with no way out.
Tides that I tried to swim against
I have struggled against overwhelming forces that threaten to overcome me.
You've put me down upon my knees
I am helpless and at your mercy, begging you for help.
Oh I beg, I beggen please
I implore you to save me from my suffering and grant me some relief.
Come out of things unsaid
There are secrets and hidden depths to my situation that need to be revealed.
Shoot, an apple off my head
My fate and safety are in your hands, and I am vulnerable to your decisions and actions.
And the trouble that can't be named
I am facing an unknown and indescribable source of chaos and pain.
The tiger's waiting to be tamed singin'
I must confront my fears and conquer my challenges in order to find peace and serenity.
You are
You are my hope, my salvation, my guide through troubled waters.
Confusion never stops
Despite my efforts, I am still lost and bewildered, with no clear path forward.
Closing walls and ticking clocks
Time is running out, and I am trapped with no escape in sight.
Gonna come back and take you home
I will eventually find my way back to safety and security, with your help and guidance.
I could not stop but you now know, singin'
I have been driven forward by forces beyond my control, but I trust that you understand and will help me.
Come out upon my seas
I am lost in a vast and unpredictable ocean, and need your guidance to navigate its dangers.
Curse missed opportunities
I regret missed chances to avoid my current predicament, and wish I had made better choices.
Am I a part of the cure
I wonder if my actions can help heal my wounds and overcome my challenges, or if I am simply adding to my troubles.
Or am I part of the disease, singin'
Perhaps my choices and actions have contributed to my suffering, and I need to examine my own behavior to find a way forward.
Nothing else compares
In the midst of my struggles, your presence and support are the brightest beacon of hope and comfort.
Oh, nothing else compares
No other source of aid or relief can match the power and impact of your help.
Home, home where I wanted to go
All I desire is to return to a place of safety and comfort, where I can find rest and healing from my struggles.
Home, home where I wanted to go
This is my deepest and most urgent desire, to find a place of refuge and peace.
Home, home where I wanted to go
Above all else, my heart longs to find its way back to a sense of security and belonging.
Home, home where I wanted to go
There is nothing more important to me than finding my way back to the place I consider to be my true home.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jerryhaydel5172
Lights go out and I can't be saved
Tides that I tried to swim against
You've put me down upon my knees
Oh I beg, I beggen please
Come out of things unsaid
Shoot, an apple off my head
And the trouble that can't be named
The tiger's waiting to be tamed singin'
You are
You are
Confusion never stops
Closing walls and ticking clocks
Gonna come back and take you home
I could not stop but you now know, singin'
Come out upon my seas,
Curse missed opportunities
Am I a part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease, singin'
You are, you are
You are, you are
Nothing else compares
Oh, nothing else compares
Oh, nothing else compares
You are, you are
You are, you are
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
Home, home where I wanted to go
@josemeireles6670
Clocks
Gregorian
As luzes se apagam e eu não posso ser salvo
Lights go out and I can't be saved
Marés contra as quais tentei nadar
Tides that I tried to swim against
Você me colocou de joelhos
You've put me down upon my knees
Oh, eu imploro, eu imploro, por favor
Oh I beg, I beggen please
Sair das coisas não ditas
Come out of things unsaid
Atire, uma maçã da minha cabeça
Shoot, an apple off my head
E o problema que não pode ser nomeado
And the trouble that can't be named
O tigre está esperando para ser domado cantando
The tiger's waiting to be tamed singin'
Tu es
You are
Tu es
You are
A confusão nunca para
Confusion never stops
Fechamento de paredes e relógios
Closing walls and ticking clocks
Vou voltar e te levar para casa
Gonna come back and take you home
Eu não conseguia parar, mas agora você sabe, cantando
I could not stop but you now know, singin'
Venha para os meus mares,
Come out upon my seas,
Amaldiçoar oportunidades perdidas
Curse missed opportunities
Eu sou parte da cura
Am I a part of the cure
Ou eu sou parte da doença, cantando
Or am I part of the disease, singin'
Você é você é
You are, you are
Você é você é
You are, you are
Nada mais se compara
Nothing else compares
Oh, nada mais se compara
Oh, nothing else compares
Oh, nada mais se compara
Oh, nothing else compares
Você é você é
You are, you are
Você é você é
You are, you are
Casa, casa onde eu queria ir
Home, home where I wanted to go
Casa, casa onde eu queria ir
Home, home where I wanted to go
Casa, casa onde eu queria ir
Home, home where I wanted to go
Casa, casa onde eu queria ir
Home, home where I wanted to go
@hansfordcadiz4183
I love gregorian! It makes me feel
Travel Through time! Feels amazing!..
@BlazerBrass
These are the only guys who can do songs justice by redoing them
@erika4ktrucking
Amazingly beautiful. .I love Gregorian music.
@edwinangarita7854
Majestuosa e inmortal esta obra de arte musical no me canso de escucharla y ahora que viene Semana Santa con mucha más razón la escucho y la dejo de fondo en el momento que esté orando y meditando
@wolfhrt21
As music major, I enjoy both choral and modern pop, rock, rap music, you name it. This is definitely the best of worlds, Gregorian is amazing!
@doreenmacmillan3345
no end to the magic of gregorian
@zizaijunior5826
Amin to that
@stevelane1956
Wasn`t he the president of Uganda?
@alirezashsevarishsevari4114
🕺🏽💫💅⛳
@Julianna76
Beautiful, simply beautiful.