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 Morning
Gregorian Lyrics
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You will find me at the time I love the best
Watching rainbows play on sunlight
Pools of water iced from cold night
In the morning
It is the morning of my life
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor
Building castles in the shifting sands
In a world that no one understands
In the morning
It is the morning of my life
It is the morning of my life
In the morning of my life
The minutes take so long to drift away
Please be patient with your life
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
In the evening, I will fly you to the moon
To the top right hand corner of the ceiling in my room
Where we'll stay until the sun shines
Another day to swing on clothes lines, may I be yawning
It is the morning of my life
It is the morning of my life
In the morning
In the morning
In the morning
The lyrics to Gregorian's song In The Morning depict the different phases of life and the different emotions attached to them. The first verse talks about the tranquility of the morning time when everything is at rest, and the singer can be found watching rainbows play on sunlight and pools of water iced from the cold night. The morning time is a symbol of the beginning of life, which the singer states explicitly in the chorus, "It is the morning of my life." This phrase is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the message that the singer is in the early stage of his/her life.
The second verse talks about the daytime, representing the time when the singer is young and vibrant, with the whole world ahead of him/her. The imagery of building castles in the shifting sands represents the hope and ambition of the youth that can envision endless possibilities in the world that no one else can understand. The third verse talks about the evening, that represents the time when the singer is old and approaching the end of his/her life. The singer is trying to cherish the last moments of his/her life by flying to the moon and enjoying time with his/her loved ones.
The song is a beautiful reminder that life is full of different phases, and it's okay to embrace each one of them and live in the moment. It encourages individuals to be patient with their lives and understand that everyone has their own morning to live.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning when the moon is at it's rest
During the early hours of the day, when the moon is not visible, you will find me enjoying my favorite time of the day
You will find me at the time I love the best
During the peaceful hours of dawn, I am at my happiest
Watching rainbows play on sunlight
I love observing the fascinating colors created when the sun shines on raindrops
Pools of water iced from cold night
Stagnant water becomes frozen overnight, giving it an impressively poetic look in the morning
It is the morning of my life
I am at the beginning of my life journey, and I am cherishing the hopeful and optimistic feelings associated with the morning hours
In the daytime, I will meet you as before
In the hours following dawn, we will see each other as usual
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor
Meet me by the beach and we can do something interesting together
Building castles in the shifting sands
Let's engage in an exciting activity, such as building sand castles, which require a lot of creativity
In a world that no one understands
The world can be a confusing place, and nobody seems to truly comprehend it
The minutes take so long to drift away
The minutes of the morning seem to last longer than usual, making me appreciate the peace and tranquility even more
Please be patient with your life
Take it slow and easy in life; there is so much time ahead of us that there is no reason to rush
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
Your day is starting, and there are so many opportunities waiting for you. Make the best of every moment
In the evening, I will fly you to the moon
Later in the day, let me take you on an adventure and show you something special
To the top right hand corner of the ceiling in my room
We will go to a place that is completely unique and out of the ordinary
Where we'll stay until the sun shines
We will stay there and enjoy ourselves until the next morning comes
Another day to swing on clothes lines, may I be yawning
The new day will bring more opportunities for fun, and I might be a little tired from staying up so late
In the morning
This marks the beginning of a new day, full of endless possibilities
It is the morning of my life
I am excited and eager to experience all that life has to offer, as I am still young and full of hope
In the morning
With every new morning comes a chance to start fresh and create new memories
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
catpella
I've always loved this song, I didn't know Gregorian covered it!
LoveLeigh1964
Beautiful version of this classic! Thanks for posting.
Marzena Lach
The best 💖💖♥️
Mariana Sanchez García
en México también se les quiere!!! Yo soi una gregorianita de corazón!!! cuánto deseo que vengan a México!!!! mi mayor sueño es conocerlos en persona!!! que vivan mis ángeles gregorianos!!! que viva Gregorian!!!
Maura Camacho
hey muchachos no me dejen fuera, yo soy una gran admiradora de los gregorianos adoro sus voces, y ya puestos a Collier tambien. jejeje ;)
Dandreia Domitila
'Morning of my life ' Bee Gees song.❤