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.
Never Let You Go
Gregorian Lyrics
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You slip away
Drifting to the darkness
I comes as no surprise
That I am here
Holding you on until you end
I will be with you
We′ll stand strong
'Til the battle′s won
Love will keep us safe again
When the night becomes the day
When your heart as gone astray
Even when you turn away
I will never let you go
You know that my words are true
Through the dark I'll follow you
Every breath and every time you move
I will never let you go
I will never let you go
If we are standing side by side
There's nothing here
That can come between us
Forget the future and the past
What happens now
Will be the making of your heart
I will comfort you
When the stars come falling down
When the night becomes the day (I will be)
When our heart as gone astray (be with you)
Even when you turn away
I will never let you go
You know that my words are true (I will be)
Through the dark I′ll follow you (be with you)
Every breath and every time you move
I will never let you go
When the night becomes the day (I will be)
When our heart as gone astray (very close)
Even when you turn away
I will never let you go
You know that my words are true (I will be)
Through the dark I′ll follow you (be with you)
Every breath and every time you move
I will never let you go
I will never let you go
The lyrics of Gregorian's song "Never Let You Go" convey a message of unwavering support, love, and dedication. The singer recognizes that their loved one is going through a difficult time and is drifting towards darkness. However, it is not surprising to the singer, who remains steadfast and promises to hold onto them until the end. Despite the storm that may come raging in, they assure their loved one that they will stand strong together and their love will keep them safe.
The lyrics emphasize the singer's commitment, as they declare that they will never let their loved one go. No matter how much their heart may have gone astray or how much they may turn away, the singer's words remain true. They promise to follow their loved one through the dark, supporting them in every breath and every move. The song suggests that standing side by side, there is nothing that can come between them. The future and the past are forgotten, and what matters is the present moment, which will shape and strengthen their hearts.
Overall, "Never Let You Go" is a uplifting and empowering song about unwavering love and support. It reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is someone who will always be there for us, guiding us through the storms and never letting us go.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it in your eyes
I can perceive your inner struggles and emotions just by looking into your eyes
You slip away
You gradually distance yourself from me and our connection
Drifting to the darkness
Slowly moving towards a place of despair and sadness
It comes as no surprise
I am not shocked or taken aback by your actions because I anticipated this
That I am here
I am here by your side, offering my support
Holding you on until you end
I will hold onto you tightly, providing comfort and assistance until your struggles come to an end
I will be with you
I will stand by your side
When the storm comes raging in
During challenging times and difficulties, I will be there to support you
We'll stand strong
Together, we will remain resilient and steadfast
'Til the battle's won
Until we overcome the obstacles and triumph
Love will keep us safe again
Love and our connection will provide a sense of security and protection once more
When the night becomes the day
In moments of darkness and uncertainty, I will still be there for you
When your heart has gone astray
Even when you feel lost and disconnected, I will continue to support you
Even when you turn away
Even if you push me away or reject me, I will still be there
You know that my words are true
You are aware that my words and promises hold genuine meaning
Through the dark I'll follow you
I will stay by your side, even in times of darkness and despair
Every breath and every time you move
With every breath you take and every action you make, I will be there for you
If we are standing side by side
If we are together, inseparable and united
There's nothing here
No obstacle or challenge can come between us
That can come between us
Nothing can disrupt or harm our bond
Forget the future and the past
Let go of worries about what will happen and what has already occurred
What happens now
The present moment, the decisions we make in the present
Will be the making of your heart
Will shape and define the future emotional state of your heart
I will comfort you
I will provide solace and reassurance
When the stars come falling down
During times of chaos or when everything seems to be falling apart
Very close (When our heart has gone astray)
In times when our emotional connection weakens or becomes uncertain, I will be there, standing by your side
Writer(s): Amelia Brightman, Carsten Heusmann
Contributed by Wyatt D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.