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.
Sacrifice
Gregorian Lyrics
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It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
Into the boundary
Of each married man
And negativity lands
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better baby
Just passing through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts living
In two separate worlds
But it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice at all
Mutual misunderstanding
After the fact
Sensitivity builds a prison
In the final act
We lose direction
No stone unturned
No tears to damn you
When jealousy burns
The song "Sacrifice" by Gregorian is a poignant ballad that explores the intricacies of human relationships. The song opens with the line "it's a human sign," and this sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which delve into the complexities of human emotions and behavior. The song's narrator talks about how when things go wrong in a relationship, people are often tempted by others, leading to infidelity and a sense of betrayal.
The lyrics talk about the "boundary of each married man," referring to how relationships are often complex and have boundaries that are difficult to navigate. The singer talks about how deceit comes calling, and negativity lands, highlighting the destructive nature of infidelity. The lyrics say that "cold cold heart" is "hard done by you," indicating that infidelity can lead to a sense of hurt and betrayal.
The song then takes a more positive turn, talking about how two people can come together despite their differences. The lyrics suggest that it takes "no sacrifice" to be with someone you love, and that it's just a simple word. The singer talks about how two people can live in two separate worlds but still be together, suggesting that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Sacrifice
The act of giving up something of value for something else believed to be of greater value
It's a human sign
Human beings tend to exhibit certain behaviors in specific situations
When things go wrong
When circumstances take a turn for the worse
When the scent of her lingers
When the memory of a past lover remains in one's thoughts
And temptation's strong
And there is a strong urge to succumb to that memory
Into the boundary
Crossing over into territory where one should not venture
Of each married man
Of someone who has made a commitment to another and should not be unfaithful
Sweet deceit comes calling
A seductive lie that appears to offer something desirable but is ultimately harmful
And negativity lands
The negative consequences of such behavior become apparent
Cold cold heart
A lack of empathy or kindness
Hard done by you
You have received unfair treatment from others
Some things look better baby
Some situations may appear more enticing than they actually are
Just passing through
But these situations are only temporary
And it's no sacrifice
Giving up such temporary pleasures is not a difficult task
Just a simple word
Staying faithful to one's partner only requires a few basic actions
It's two hearts living
Two people sharing a life together
In two separate worlds
While each person may have their own thoughts and desires, they choose to stay committed to each other
But it's no sacrifice
Remaining faithful is not a difficult task
No sacrifice
It does not require giving up anything of value
It's no sacrifice at all
Staying true to one's partner is the easiest and most rewarding path to take
Mutual misunderstanding
Miscommunication between two people
After the fact
After the damage has already been done
Sensitivity builds a prison
Our heightened emotions can cause us to feel trapped or stuck in a negative situation
In the final act
As things come to a close
We lose direction
We become uncertain of how to proceed
No stone unturned
We leave no option unexplored in search of a solution
No tears to damn you
There is no one to blame for the situation
When jealousy burns
When we feel threatened by someone or something else in a relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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Sacrifice
It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
Into the boundary
Of each married man
Sweet deceit comes calling
And negativity lands
Cold cold heart
Hard done by you
Some things look better baby
Just passing through
And it's no sacrifice
Just a simple word
It's two hearts living
In two separate worlds
But it's no sacrifice
No sacrifice
It's no sacrifice at all
Mutual misunderstanding
After the fact
Sensitivity builds a prison
In the final act
We lose direction
No stone unturned
No tears to damn you
When jealousy burns
@adrianofiori1000
Apaixonado nesta versão. Minha alma flutua, meu coração se emociona e me leva para uma paz interior sem fim!!!
@apriliahfitridamayanti9507
Absolutely wonderful .... I love Gregorian music 💗💗💗💗💗💕💕💕💕💕
@josephnkitseng1803
Beautifully sang
@mariadiasdias7101
Música,a melhor forma de relaxar
@veslasurovec9466
Как приятно Вас слушать. Вы супер!!!
@larrythayer9844
A blend of the old and the new! I love it!
@sheilalima1886
É maravilhoso ouvir isso faz bem pra alma e para os ouvidos é gratificante sensacional, uma voz belíssima!
@RuyRossk8
simplesmente, espetacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@lourdeszanes8220
simplesmente lindo!
@FranceSouthVideos
Another masterpiece - merci beaucoup.