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.
Fade to Grey
Gregorian Lyrics
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One case sitting by his side
Two eyes staring cold and silent
Shows fear as he turns to hide.
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Feel the rain like an English summer
Hear the notes from a distant song
Stepping out from a back-drop poster
Wishing life wouldn't be so long
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
The lyrics of Gregorian's song "Fade to Grey" are haunting and evoke a sense of loneliness and despair. The first verse sets the scene of a man waiting alone on a platform with only a suitcase for company. His eyes reflect fear and he turns away as if to hide. This image is one of abandonment and isolation, with the man seemingly trapped in his own thoughts and emotions.
The main chorus of "We fade to grey" is repeated six times and is highly symbolic. Grey is often associated with feelings of gloom, loneliness, and emptiness. It represents a loss of vitality, color, and life. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea that the man is slowly fading away, losing his sense of self, and becoming consumed by his own sadness.
The second verse introduces the idea of nostalgia, with the rain reminding the man of an English summer and a distant song evoking memories of the past. The line "Stepping out from a back-drop poster" suggests that the man is disillusioned with his current reality, wishing that his life could be different. The chorus is repeated once again, driving home the idea that the man is slowly losing himself and his connection to the world around him.
Line by Line Meaning
One man on a lonely platform
A single person is standing alone on a platform, possibly feeling isolated.
One case sitting by his side
There is a suitcase next to the person, indicating that they may be traveling or in transition.
Two eyes staring cold and silent
The person's eyes appear emotionless and unresponsive.
Shows fear as he turns to hide
Despite their lack of emotion, the person is exhibiting signs of fear or anxiety.
We fade to grey
Life seems to be losing its vibrancy and color, as if everything is becoming dull and less lively.
Feel the rain like an English summer
The rain is reminiscent of a typical summer day in England, suggesting a feeling of nostalgia or homesickness.
Hear the notes from a distant song
There is music playing in the distance that can be faintly heard in the background.
Stepping out from a back-drop poster
Someone is leaving or stepping away from a background or setting that was previously supporting them.
Wishing life wouldn't be so long
The person wishes their life were shorter, indicating that they may be experiencing depression or despair.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Payne, Midge Ure, Billy Currie
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@dreamerdreamer4924
My GOD
I love this one since 1990 to 2023.. Im muslim and never stop listening to it❤ GREGORIAN is the face of life
@Stephen-dc3og
This precedes the 1981 hit "Fade to Grey",by quite a few years!.
@jerryhaydel5172
One man on a lonely platform
One case sitting by his side
Two eyes staring cold and silent
Shows fear as he turns to hide.
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Feel the rain like an English summer
Hear the notes from a distant song
Stepping out from a back-drop poster
Wishing life wouldn't be so long
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
Oh
We fade to grey,
@darlingsalazar3383
Lovely.
@rosesinsept7357
beautiful
@cynthiabernal4378
So beautiful song 😍
@james8179
This song helps me relax when I'm over stressed
@john-clayknight4885
The band that is covering this Visage song is Gregorian - it is not just a gregorian chant.