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.
In The Air Tonight
Gregorian Lyrics
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I've been waiting for this moment, all my life, Oh Lord
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Well, if you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before my friend
But I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off the grin, I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord
I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, Oh Lord
I can feel it in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment all my life, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Well I remember, I remember don't worry
How could I ever forget, it's the first time, the last time we ever met
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no you don't fool me
The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
It's no stranger to you or me
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord
The song "In the Air Tonight" by Gregorian is a haunting piece whose lyrics tell the story of betrayal and revenge. The singer of the song sings about a moment that he's been waiting for all his life, a moment of reckoning with someone who has wronged him. The opening line, "I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is filled with anticipation, and it's clear that something important is about to happen.
The second stanza reveals the reason for the singer's animosity. He has witnessed this person do something wrong and can no longer stand by and watch in silence. His solemn promise is that justice will be served, and he can't wait for the opportunity to do so. The third and final stanza is an acknowledgement that the person he's seeking revenge against is aware of what is to come, and the pain that's been caused will remain forever.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the feelings of betrayal, anger, and frustration that we have all experienced at one point in our lives. It's a testament to the human condition, and it's easy to see why it has remained a staple of popular culture for so long.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord
I sense something is about to happen, and it feels intense and powerful.
I've been waiting for this moment, all my life, Oh Lord
I have been longing for this experience for as long as I have lived.
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Do you also sense what I am sensing, the anticipation and intensity that is about to unfold?
Well, if you told me you were drowning
Even if you were in trouble and needed help, I will not offer any assistance.
I would not lend a hand
I will not extend any help or support to you, even if you are in dire need of it.
I've seen your face before my friend
I know you, and we have met before.
But I don't know if you know who I am
But I am not sure if you remember or recognize me.
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I witnessed your actions.
I saw it with my own two eyes
I personally and directly observed what you did.
So you can wipe off the grin, I know where you've been
You can try to hide what you did, but I am aware of your actions and their consequences.
It's all been a pack of lies
You have been deceitful, and nothing you have done has been truthful.
And I've been waiting for this moment all my life, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
This experience that is about to happen is what I have been longing for my whole life.
Well I remember, I remember don't worry
I vividly recall what happened.
How could I ever forget, it's the first time, the last time we ever met
It is impossible for me to forget because that was our first and last encounter.
But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no you don't fool me
I know why you are choosing to remain silent, and your silence is not fooling me.
The hurt doesn't show, but the pain still grows
Although you are hiding your pain, it is still increasing.
It's no stranger to you or me
We both have experienced this type of emotion and pain before.
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord
I still sense something big and powerful is about to occur.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Phil Collins
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Ysaac Wichmann Antinao
Wow , What a very beautiful , wonderful and powerful voices .
Very good song , music and extraordinary interpretation of the Gregorian's Choirs version .
Magnificent and perfect Gregorian's style .
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My Favorite Parts in this Song.
Darkmoon127
Awesome
I can feel it ......
Ray Harrin
Darkmoon127 Awsome
Moy6
Beautiful
Dj King
💞💐👍
blue saber 88
Chief and cortana's love song.
Roberto Grassi
👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
Luiz Ricardo Duarte
Acho que ouvi uma parte dessa musica no commandos 2
Debopam Roy
great, but shouldnt have changed that epic drum roll.