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.
Enjoy The Silence
Gregorian Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence.
The lyrics to Gregorian's song 'Enjoy the Silence' are about finding peace and solace in silence, and recognizing the limitations of spoken words in conveying true emotions and the depth of a connection. The opening lines highlight the destructive potential of communication, as words like violence can break the silence and cause pain. The singer feels vulnerable and exposed, as the words pierce right through them. The phrase "my little girl" may refer to a loved one or a more innocent version of oneself as the singer seeks to be understood.
The chorus is a declaration of the importance of physical presence and touch as a means of conveying love and understanding. The singer asserts that all they ever wanted and needed is in someone's arms, and that words are unnecessary and only cause harm. The second verse expands on the theme of the limitations of language, with vows spoken to be broken and feelings that are too intense to be expressed in words. The pleasures and pains of a relationship are enduring and words are deemed meaningless and forgettable. The final line, "enjoy the silence" is a recognition of the value of quiet reflection and a lack of words.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
Words that are used with an intention to hurt or harm others
Break the silence
Disrupts the peaceful state, creates noise
Come crashing in
Enters with great force and creates chaos
Into my little world
Into my personal space where I feel comfortable and safe
Painful to me
Causing me discomfort and distress
Pierce right through me
Penetrating deep into my emotions and thoughts
Can't you understand
An expression of frustration towards someone's inability to comprehend
Oh my little girl
Possibly referring to an intimate partner or loved one
All I ever wanted
A statement of desire for something simple
All I ever needed
Expressing satisfaction with a minimal state of existence
Is here in my arms
Having the person or thing that is essential close to oneself
Words are very unnecessary
Words are not required to express oneself
They can only do harm
Words have the capability to cause harm
Vows are spoken
Promises are made verbally
To be broken
Promises can be disregarded and unfulfilled
Feelings are intense
Emotions that are strong and profound
Words are trivial
Words are of little importance
Pleasures remain
Moments of happiness and enjoyment are still present
So does the pain
Although there is pleasure, there is still pain
Words are meaningless
Words do not hold any significance or value
And forgettable
Easily forgotten and unimportant
Enjoy the silence.
The peace of not having to speak is pleasurable
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jerryhaydel5172
Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very
Unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very
Unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very
Unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very
Unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence...
@mikeopcgate7
My favorite song!! The best song of all time that has so many remixes & covers!! This is one of them!! Thank you from your amazing job!! Respect!! Greetings from Greece!!
@tin3zenit
Wonderful version.. one of best song's Depeche mode !
@fernandocesarbalbino
An amazing version to a great song! depeche mode + gregorian = a fantastic combination!
@denisselopez3913
This fantastic band makes me think about the purest things of the life. I adore its quality and men's voices. Gregorian style is so beautiful and adorable.
@deferential1
this is almost like a rock-opera, in fact it is. hypnotic euphria
@djperryboy
+Daniel Green If you ask me it is all in one, rock, electronica, classic, vocalizing, nature and so on.. but operas have far more stronger voices
@denmarkblances2711
i love gregorian music, it really makes relax while listening. peace of mind
@RobinPM100
Truly epic, Gregorian are such a fantastic music makers, out of this world
@FRANCECHILD
MAY THE LIGHT OF GODS MUSIC CONTINUE TO BLESS US ALL IN HIS SON JESUS CHRIST. AMEN
@rblundell1
I love the way they do their interpretation. The music is great!!