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.
Dark Angel
Gregorian Lyrics
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Dark angel, that was a sin!
Dark angel, why can't you see
Dark angel, you belong to me
You belong to me
You belong to me!
Long ago you left me alone
Dark angel, why can't you see
Dark angel, you belong to me
You belong to me
You belong to me!
The lyrics of Gregorian's song Dark Angel suggest a possessive relationship where the singer addresses the dark angel, asking where he/she has been and that their absence was a sin. The singer also claims that the dark angel belongs to them and that they were left alone long ago. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it sounds like the singer is trying to bring the dark angel back under their control after a period of separation.
The song itself is haunting and mysterious, with an ethereal quality to the music that matches the themes of the lyrics. The use of choir voices adds to the otherworldly experience that this song gives to the listener. The lyrics paint a picture of a dark and dangerous love, where one person claims ownership over another, perhaps illustrating how love can become toxic and controlling in certain circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark angel, where have you been?
Asking the angel where it has been all this time and why it hasn't been present.
Dark angel, that was a sin!
Referring to a past action committed by the angel that was morally wrong or offensive.
Dark angel, why can't you see
Questioning why the angel is not able to understand something important.
Dark angel, you belong to me
Asserting ownership over the angel, claiming that it is meant to be under the artist's control or possession.
You belong to me
Repeating the claim that the angel belongs to the artist, emphasizing the artist's authority.
Long ago you left me alone
Recalling a time when the angel abandoned the singer, perhaps causing emotional pain or distress.
Now i am here to take you back home!
Declaring the singer's intention to bring the angel back to their rightful place, indicating a desire for the angel's companionship and presence.
Dark angel, why can't you see
Reiterating the question posed earlier, attempting to understand the angel's perspective or reasoning.
Dark angel, you belong to me
Restating the artist's ownership over the angel, reminding the angel of its place and purpose.
You belong to me
Reinforcing the artist's claim over the angel, emphasizing that the angel is not free to do as it pleases.
Contributed by Layla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gery Romeo
Dark angel, where have you been?
Dark angel, that was a sin!
Dark angel, why can`t you see?
Dark angel, you belong to me
You belong to me
You belong to me!
Long ago you left me alone
Now I am here to take you back home!
Artie Race
So gorgeous. I needed a song about a dark angel and my favourite group provided.
Anderton Oliveira
Melhor música 😍
Gery Romeo
Dark angel, where have you been?
Dark angel, that was a sin!
Dark angel, why can`t you see?
Dark angel, you belong to me
You belong to me
You belong to me!
Long ago you left me alone
Now I am here to take you back home!
Bela Timar
Beautiful !!!
ken jave
The music is BEAUTIFUL
rennigade redd
Reminds me of someone that I had a crush on. She's still my dark angel.
Aliss Victorino
q presiosa musica estoy realmente deleitada muy buena esto y la clásica es misic de berdad
Liz Peralta
por que siento que mi corazón me lo apachurra y no se que dice pero me sume en una gran tristeza :C
Nimble Jack
We "Dominant" types love this type of song. ;)
Hildegard Richter
Wunderschön schade dass es Gregorian nicht mehr gibt