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The Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz perform sacred chants and psalms with a variety of settings from the scriptures. Taking in traditional Gregorian chant in a modern and aesthetically sparing style, these men of the cloth aim to relax and de-stress the listener with their soothing voices. This exclusive double album edition comes in luxurious metallic packaging especially for Christmas while the second disc contains chant sung throughout advent and Christmas.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you're like me you may not be too enthralled by listening to religious music. Saying that though, you are missing out on something that is very relaxing. You can put this album on and just listen to it, or play it as background music whilst doing something else (as I do).
Many people like me have found that listening to Gregorian Chant (named after Pope Gregory the Great), has a very relaxing influence and seems to help to de-stress. So, even if you are not religious you can still appreciate something to help cope with todays hectic lifestyles.
This has been recorded by the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, which is apparently in the Vienna Woods and was founded in 1133. What they have produced is something that is very calming, relaxing and a sheer joy to listen to. I would recommend this to anyone, and tell them just to relax and have a listen, you might be surprised at how much calmer you feel, even if you only listen to it ten minutes at a time.
Included in this is a second cd of seasonal chanting for the Christmas period.
Many people like me have found that listening to Gregorian Chant (named after Pope Gregory the Great), has a very relaxing influence and seems to help to de-stress. So, even if you are not religious you can still appreciate something to help cope with todays hectic lifestyles.
This has been recorded by the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz, which is apparently in the Vienna Woods and was founded in 1133. What they have produced is something that is very calming, relaxing and a sheer joy to listen to. I would recommend this to anyone, and tell them just to relax and have a listen, you might be surprised at how much calmer you feel, even if you only listen to it ten minutes at a time.
Included in this is a second cd of seasonal chanting for the Christmas period.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A refreshing piece of work. The performance is good. Substantive echo, definitely gives you the feeling of a spacious cathedral, which is very true to the actual recording environment.
Nevertheless, the CD description on Amazon UK is incorrect at the moment. There is NO "luxurious metallic packaging". I got a transparent plastic packaging. Though, it does not really matter if all you care is the music.
To clear things up, Amazon UK has 3 versions of "Chant" at the moment. The differences are: price, number of CDs, number of tracks included.
Chant
Chant
GBP 5.98
The standard version, which has 1 CD only, totally 29 Tracks.
Chant (Special Edition), AKA Chant (Exclusive Double Album Edition)
Chant - Music for Paradise (Special Edition)
GBP 8.98
As the name suggested it comes with 2CDs. The 1st CD is identical to "Chant", which contains 29 tracks. The 2nd CD has 25 tracks
ps. there is no such thing called "luxury metallic" box, i got a transparent plastic box. But at the price of 8.98 it is a good buy still.
Chant
Chant - Music For Paradise
GBP 19.59
The name does not say much. Actually, it can be considered as an extended "Double Album Edition". It has 2CDs. The 1st CD is identical to "Chant", which contains 29 tracks. The 2nd CD has 28 tracks, which is basically the 2nd CD from "Double Album Edition" plus another 3 extra tracks.
Nevertheless, the CD description on Amazon UK is incorrect at the moment. There is NO "luxurious metallic packaging". I got a transparent plastic packaging. Though, it does not really matter if all you care is the music.
To clear things up, Amazon UK has 3 versions of "Chant" at the moment. The differences are: price, number of CDs, number of tracks included.
Chant
Chant
GBP 5.98
The standard version, which has 1 CD only, totally 29 Tracks.
Chant (Special Edition), AKA Chant (Exclusive Double Album Edition)
Chant - Music for Paradise (Special Edition)
GBP 8.98
As the name suggested it comes with 2CDs. The 1st CD is identical to "Chant", which contains 29 tracks. The 2nd CD has 25 tracks
ps. there is no such thing called "luxury metallic" box, i got a transparent plastic box. But at the price of 8.98 it is a good buy still.
Chant
Chant - Music For Paradise
GBP 19.59
The name does not say much. Actually, it can be considered as an extended "Double Album Edition". It has 2CDs. The 1st CD is identical to "Chant", which contains 29 tracks. The 2nd CD has 28 tracks, which is basically the 2nd CD from "Double Album Edition" plus another 3 extra tracks.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The previous edition got excellent reviews, and I'm going to start by giving this one the same treatment. When I ordered this, I didn't really think I would enjoy it. But something about is very relaxing and calming, and now there's an extra CD, well, that's just a bonus! As someone who dithered over buying the original, I'm glad I did because now its double value!
To the monks - great stuff, a job well done!
To the monks - great stuff, a job well done!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
chant
what can I say.. this is a wonderful album. My grand daughter loved it too. Just perfect for those times when you want to lose yourself in something far bigger...
Published 13 days ago by reverend mother
very boring
This recording is very flat and boring, something which Gregorian Chant most certainly is not. It is correct, and there are many monks singing, but it is soporiphic!
Published 6 months ago by Jemasmi
With 'CHANT' through stress
This is the music with which I start my day and put it on in moments of stress.
We all are under a lot of stress in today's life. This music is a soul saver.
We all are under a lot of stress in today's life. This music is a soul saver.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Larry Dean Deneault
Ann Fuller
I wanted some peaceful music that could either be background music while I was doing something else or could be listened to with full attention. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. R. A. Fuller
Monks music for paradise
Really spine tingling sound, makes me feel calm & serene listening to the holy music.
Published 23 months ago by ak
Disappointed
This was far too heavy for me, I thought it would like a meditation cd but it wasn't...never mind
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Jaz
peaceful!!!!
I put this on after a long cold walk with the dogs and we all rested and listened. It is soothing, peaceful and calm. LOVE it!!
Published on 11 Mar 2009 by Mrs. D. Guest
Excellent
The clarity of the music/chant is amazing. The recordings must of been in the Cathedral as listening to this CD with your eyes closed puts you right there. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2009 by S. Jackson
Excellent for travelling.
The first time I heard this album was on a trasatlantic flight in the in-flight entertainment system; I was inmediatly hooked, since I was using noise cancelling headphones I was... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by Hector Yep
Chant
Although I bought this for a friend I understand it was well received and a pleasure to listen to
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by Mrs. Audrey Ring
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