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.
When a Man Loves a Woman
Gregorian Lyrics
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Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He'd trade the world
For a good thing he's found.
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down.
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said it ought to be
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
Sleep out in the rain
If she said it ought to be
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
Sleep out in the rain
If she said it ought to be
The lyrics of Gregorian's song "When a Man Loves a Woman" describe the depth and intensity of a man's feelings for his beloved. The song begins by stating that when a man is in love with a woman, he cannot think of anything else. He becomes so captivated by her that he would give up the world for the good thing he has found in her. When a man loves a woman, he is blinded by his love, unable to see any of her flaws, and no matter what she does, he views her as perfect. Even if his best friend were to criticize her, he would turn his back on his friend.
The song goes on to say that a man madly in love with a woman, would spend his very last dime on her, trying to hold on to what he needs. He is willing to sacrifice all his comforts and even sleep out in the rain, if that is what she wishes him to do. Her happiness is his top priority, and he will do anything to make her happy.
In summary, the song portrays how when a man is in love, his devotion to his woman knows no bounds. He is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her happy, and his love for her is so intense that nothing in the world can compare to it.
Line by Line Meaning
When a man loves a woman
The moment a man falls in love with a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He’s obsessed with thoughts and ideas of his woman
He'd trade the world
He’d give up everything he has
For a good thing he's found
For the love he’s found
If she is bad, he can't see it
He turns a blind eye even if she’s not perfect
She can do no wrong
To him, she's without any flaws or imperfections
Turn his back on his best friend
He'd choose his love over his best friend
If he puts her down.
He gets upset if someone speaks negatively about his love
Spend his very last dime
He’ll spend all his money
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He’ll do everything possible to keep his relationship going
He'd give up all his comforts
He’s ready to sacrifice his comfortable life just to be with her
Sleep out in the rain
He’d go through any hardship or discomfort for her
If she said it ought to be
He’ll accept whatever she says or wants
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Calvin Houston Lewis, Andrew James Wright
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