A Musical Group Growing Rapidly In Worldwide Popularity...

@Darkwing (21583)
January 13, 2008 8:29am CST
I was talking to a friend on Yahoo Instant Messenger one evening, when he came up with a "Wow!!! I've just found a version of Metallica's, The Unforgiven, covered by a group of monks, called Gregorian". I tentatively looked this up, and double WOW... this group is fantastic. They not only do chants but cover a lot of pop music as well, including Stairway to Heaven, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Brothers in Arms. I found an official site for them and looked up all their music... they've covered so many songs, that I got really wrapped in them. I watched heaps of videos on YouTube and picked out a couple of favourites. I bought CDs online, and put them all on my Yahoo Jukebox. I love them so much, I even picked a couple out and put them on my 360 Blog. Well, being pagan, I couldn't help there was a CD called, The Dark Side, and I was curious as to why these monks would record such a CD, but boy, did I ever find the answer. The Dark Side includes covers of My Immortal, by Evanescence, and other darker music. So, I went on a search of You Tube and came across their version of U2's With or Without You. This was a live performance, staged at Castle Kreuzenstein, Vienna, which has become my favourite Gregorian rendition. I thought I'd share it with you all... see what you think. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrcV93BBzMg
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
13 Jan 08
wow they are very good. Will have to lok into them when I have more time thanks for the post! hugs
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@Darkwing (21583)
14 Jan 08
Yes, I think they're fantastic. The backing music helps make them though, don't you think. There's loads on YouTube if you would like to look them up at some stage... just type in Gregorian and there is a whole long list to choose from. lol. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs, my friend. xx
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
14 Jan 08
yes and the back ground music made me want to chant lol wil look at them later thanks! hugs and blessing
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@Darkwing (21583)
14 Jan 08
Lol.. your traditions are coming out in you. Why not... go ahead and chant! :)
• Romania
18 Jul 10
Gregorian is bombastic and fantastic! I couldnt believe my ears what i am listening, those great tracks, oldies being covered in an unusual way, so many big names in this cult music!
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@Darkwing (21583)
31 Jul 10
Yes, I agree, wholeheartedly Sodomizer. I absolutely love the stage performance of With or Without You! It's very moving, at the end. I love Gregorian... they're ACE! Thank you for your contribution and Brightest Blessings.