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.
Reflect
Gregorian Lyrics
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And the things that you do
Reflect
In the mirror of time
Your love and mine
Will always
Reflect
Pictures come back
Memories burning
Your hand in mine
All that we gave
Loving and yearning
When I'm closing my eyes
The way I fantasise
Reflects
Shiver run down my spine
You and I will entwine
Come back
Time after time
Pictures come back
Memories burning
Your hand in mine
All that we gave
Loving and yearning
Time after time
Pictures come back
Memories burning
Your hand in mine
All that we gave
Loving and yearning
Time after time
Pictures come back
Memories burning
Your hand in mine
All that we gave
Loving and yearning
Time after time
Pictures come back
Memories burning
Your hand in mine..
The lyrics to Reflect by Gregorian explore the theme of deep love and reflection. The opening lines reflect on the memories of someone special and the way they make the singer feel. The lyrics address the idea that the love and connection shared between two people can be seen and felt even in the passing of time. The mirror of time is a symbol for reflection and contemplation, where the memories of the past can be seen and remembered. The singer in the song goes on to reflect on the memories of the love they shared, and how it still brings them joy and shivers even when they close their eyes.
The repetition of "time after time" in the chorus reinforces the idea of reflection and the cyclical nature of memories. The memories keep coming back to the singer, and they are left with feelings of love and yearning. The line "Your hand in mine" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps as a symbol of the physical and emotional connection between two people in love.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they seem to be a reflection on a past love that still holds a special place in the singer's heart. The reflective nature of the lyrics encourages listeners to think about their own past loves and emotions, reminding them of the power memories can hold.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm thinking of you
In moments when you constantly cross my mind
And the things that you do
I recall all you've done and achieved
Reflect
Allow a moment of reflection
In the mirror of time
During reminiscing moments of the past
Your love and mine
The love both shared
Will always
Forever will
Reflect
Allow a moment of reflection
Time after time
Recurring moments
Pictures come back
Recall old photographs
Memories burning
Memories encapsulate me
Your hand in mine
Recalling moments of holding hands with you
All that we gave
Recalling shared moments and things done for each other
Loving and yearning
Reflecting on loving and longing moments
When I'm closing my eyes
In moments where I'm taking a break or resting
The way I fantasise
My imaginations wander
Reflects
Brings about some form of reflection
Shiver run down my spine
The thought of you gives me thrills
You and I will entwine
Our fates will intertwine
Come back
Hope for a comeback or reuniting
Time after time
Recurring moments
Pictures come back
Recall old photographs
Memories burning
Memories encapsulate me
Your hand in mine
Recalling moments of holding hands with you
All that we gave
Recalling shared moments and things done for each other
Loving and yearning
Reflecting on loving and longing moments
Time after time
Recurring moments
Pictures come back
Recall old photographs
Memories burning
Memories encapsulate me
Your hand in mine
Recalling moments of holding hands with you
All that we gave
Recalling shared moments and things done for each other
Loving and yearning
Reflecting on loving and longing moments
Time after time
Recurring moments
Pictures come back
Recall old photographs
Memories burning
Memories encapsulate me
Your hand in mine
Recalling moments of holding hands with you
All that we gave
Recalling shared moments and things done for each other
Loving and yearning
Reflecting on loving and longing moments
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheEchovoices
love this shame it is so short
@ismaelfm906
¡"So Sad", "Depressions" y "Reflect", mis favoritas de éste álbum!
@kkatskapusa4345
Hope to see the live of susanna and birgit singing this song
@nivaldocarvalho9153
pena q é curtinha deveria ser mais longo