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.
Nothing Else Matters
Gregorian Lyrics
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Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who you are
And nothing else matters
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
Trust I seek, and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who you are
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
But I know
Never opened myself this way
Life is ours, we live it our way
All these words I don't just say
And nothing else matters
Trust I seek, and I find in you
Every day for us something new
Open mind for a different view
And nothing else matters
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know
So close no matter how far
Couldn't be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who you are
No, nothing else matters
The lyrics of Gregorian's song Nothing Else Matters revolve around the idea of staying true to oneself and not caring about what others say or do. The opening lines, "So close no matter how far, couldn't be much more from the heart," evoke a sense of longing and closeness, which is then followed by a proclamation of trust in oneself - "Forever trusting who you are." As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about the importance of living life on one's own terms and not conforming to societal norms. This is emphasized in lines like "Life is ours, we live it our way. All these words I don't just say."
The second half of the song reiterates the singer's indifference to what others think or do. The refrain "Never cared for what they do, never cared for what they know, but I know," is repeated several times, lending a sense of conviction to the lyrics. The song concludes with the lines "Forever trusting who you are, no, nothing else matters," driving home the idea that the only thing that truly matters is one's own self.
Overall, the song is an ode to individuality and staying true to oneself, while also acknowledging the importance of finding trust and support in others. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody enhances the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So close no matter how far
No matter how far apart we are physically, we are very close emotionally
Couldn't be much more from the heart
This feeling comes from the deepest part of my soul
Forever trusting who you are
I will always have faith in who you are as a person
And nothing else matters
Nothing is as important as this bond we share
Never opened myself this way
I have never been so emotionally vulnerable with anyone else
Life is ours, we live it our way
We will not conform to anyone else's expectations, we will live life on our own terms
All these words I don't just say
I truly mean everything I say to you
Trust I seek, and I find in you
You are the only one I trust completely
Every day for us something new
Every day we learn something new about each other and our relationship
Open mind for a different view
I am willing to see things from your perspective
Never cared for what they do
I don't care what anyone else does
Never cared for what they know
I don't care what anyone else knows
But I know
I know what is important to me
Never cared for what they say
I don't care what anyone else says
Never cared for games they play
I don't care for any games that people play
No, nothing else matters
This connection we have is all that truly matters
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Koladi Efika
They managed to make it sound more epic than the original!!! Pure bliss 🤯
Victor Manuel López martinez
Bellisima musica y cantos.,exelentes.
Gloria Martha Valdes Villegas
Belleza Pura !! ..Magnífica !! ..Te Envuelven Esos Coros !! ..Realmente Es Majestuoso .. !! ...Divina !! .👌
Zofia Sawicka
Słucham i wciąż słucham i zawsze za mało. Ta lekkość wykonania nastraja i wywołuje pewne uspokojenie. Wspaniała muzyka ale również niesamowite wykonanie.
Patricia Norwood
I love the Gregorian music and chants. This is my fave version of this song. Bravo!
Christine Ünalan
Coole Musik
piotr nikola
Słucham Was od lat i NIGDY dość Jesteście jedyni w swym rodzaju Śpiewacie przepieknie
Valkiria Gonzalez
Es un Himno a la Razón de Vida, un vuelo de alturas, una vibración elevada del espíritu.
victor ibarra
Excelencia en sus tonos notas y percusiones celestialmente coordinadas en un sonido unico melancólico mistico y profundo que hace vibrar los sentimientos del ser humano que ama la musica unica predilecta armoniosa que deleita al corazon.
Jason May • Bitcoin
Gregorian. Always next level ❤