Keur Moussa (Sacred Chant And African Rhythms From Senegal) - Monks Of Keur Moussa Monastery

Advantages: Calming and soothing music.
Disadvantages: The tracks all generally resemble one another.

...This CD has been immensely popular as of late and even reached high into the music charts- not usual for Gregorian chanting I am sure! It's popularity may be due to the fact that it is an immensely relaxing album- the soothing singing of the monks is guaranteed to send one to sleep or just to put one into a state of relaxation. Included in the CD are recordings of the bells of HeiligenKreuz also, but the majority of the album comprises of Gregorian chanting. It may be said that there is not a huge diversity of songs or a great difference between each track. The CD lasts approximately one hour, and it is a great CD to listen to if you want to enjoy a calming hour without wanting a collection of greatly different tracks such as one would get with a modern artist or modern style of music. Much of the CD is requiem... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic Gregorian Chants
Disadvantages: None

...The Gregorian Chant is probably one of the finest types of choral singing ever. In the entire history of the whole world. That's just so as you know where I am coming from on this one! The history of the Gregorian Chant is an old one. It dates back to at least to the time of Pope Gregory I or Gregory the Great as he was otherwise known. Gregory abandoned his life as an up -and-coming young Roman patrician, of whom great things were expected. But he became a monk, instead. After being ordained by the pope, he eventually became pope himself. He served as pope between 590 to 604. Pope Gregory worked hard to formalise and bring togther the varied types of church singing as part of the Mass. And the result of his work was the Gregorian Chant. The Gregorian Chant is far from a dead form of choral music. Far from it... Read review

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Advantages: Relaxing
Disadvantages: None

...I have to admit that I've liked Gregorian chant music ever since Ben in Butterflies (70's television programme) used to listen to it (yes, I really am that old!). It's great that Chant Music For Paradise has been released and has done so well in the charts. The cover is a clear indication of how peaceful it is. Just lay down or play it in the background and feel the chill sweep over you. Another bonus is that it's not something that you can sing along to, so no chance of anyone spoiling it! Don't be put off if you've never heard of this type of music or think it is for old fogies, it isn't! Be brave, try something new and chillax...zzz... Read review

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