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The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos Audio CD
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  • Performer: The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos
  • Audio CD (March 15, 1994)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Angel Records
  • ASIN: B000002SKX
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Puer Natus Est Nobis: Intriot (Modo VII)
2. Os Iusti: Gradual (Modo I)
3. Christus Factus Est Pro Nobis: Gradual (Modo V)
4. Mandatum Novum Do Vobis: Antiphonal And Psalm 132 (Modo III)
5. Media Vita In Morte Sumus: Responsorio (Modo IV)
6. Alleluia, Beatus Vir Qui Suffert: (Modo I)
7. Spiritus Domini: Introit (Modo VIII)
8. Improperium: Offertorio (Modo VIII)
9. Laetatus Sum: Gradual (Modo VII)
10. Kyrie XI - A: (Modo I)
11. Puer Natus In Bethlehem: Ritmo (Modo I)
12. Jacta Cogitatum Tuum: Gradual (Modo VII)
13. Verbum Caro Factum Est: Responsorio (Modo VII)
14. Genuit Puerpera Regem: Antiphonal And Psalm 99 (Modo II)
15. Occuli Omnium: Gradual (Modo VII)
16. Ave Mundi Spes Maria: Sequenza (Modo I)
17. Kyrie Fons Bonitatis: Trope (Modo III)
18. Veni Sancte Spiritus: Sequenza (Modo I)
19. Hosanna Filio David: Antiphonal (Modo VII)

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Thanks to good marketing, good cover art, and good luck, this disc probably has sold more copies than most other recordings of Gregorian chant put together. It's often quipped that most of those discs have been listened to exactly once and put away--to the puzzlement of many musicians and critics, who point out that there are more beautiful, more varied performances by professional singers available. Yet the singing of these Spanish Benedictines has a special quality that probably explains this disc's popularity--a reverent serenity that no doubt stems from the fact that the monks are actually praying, not just performing. Granted, Chant can become a bit monotonous with repeated listening, but it really gives you the sense of devotion that has always been the purpose of "Gregorian" chant. If this recording (ahem) enchants you at first, wonderful. If you get bored with it later, don't give up--there has been an extraordinary variety of styles and sounds over the 1,500-year history of plainchant, so go exploring with Anonymous 4, Ensemble Gilles Binchois, Sequentia, or Ensemble Organum. You won't be sorry. --Matthew Westphal

Product Description

Here is the two-decades-in-the-making recording from the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos, featuring Gregorian Chant a millennium-old, recorded with up-to-date technology. Indescribably moving.

Customer Reviews

The music is very soothing and comforting on a stressful day. Saskia Freeman  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
This music is haunting. Edward Crawford  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Was as good as I remembered it to be. scrappin g  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to admit that when I got this disc, it was more out of curiousity as it had done very well commercially and although I had read about Gregorian Chants, I had no idea what they were and thought that this would be a good way to find out.

Well, the sound quality of the recording was quite decently done and what struck me was the calm, serene vibes I was getting from listening to the tracks. And then it struck me that there were no musical accompanyments and it was just these guys with their voices!

So simple and yet so beautiful were the sounds coming out of the disc. A great stress reliever and to think that this kind of music has been around for millenia! Highly recommended!
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51 of 56 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars good, but there are better choices September 22, 2002
Format:Audio CD
While this is a good collection & the most well-known, there are actually much better choices. For example, there is
Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants, Vol. 1
by Cappella Gregorianna
which is a far fresher recording with far more ambience & natural reverberation. Plus, it is about half the price as this one, which was originally recorded in the 60s & then remastered. I find this one a tad dry (& also without as much variety) compared to the "Lost in Meditation" collection. Another very good one is Mysteria by Chanticleer which has a lot of variety & excellent sound recording. (though I would still rank it lower than the Capella Gregorianna one, because some selections also sound less full, as if they were recoded in studio & not a large cathedral)
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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gregorian Chant August 13, 2006
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I purchased this item because one of my children has been going through the Tomatis method of auditory integration training to correct some auditory processing issues that affect his ability to communicate. The Gregorian Chant was recommended as a follow up because of its many and pure sound frequencies. After listening to different samples of the Chant, I picked the one sung by the Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos for its sound clarity. Also, it has been interesting to see the reaction of all my children. Two of them weep when they listen to the chant and the other one seems be soothed by it. As an adult, it is this soothing effect from the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos that I find most fascinating.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, Super calming!
I love this cd, it's beautiful! I listen to it in the car on long commutes and it really creates a happy peaceful space! The talent of these individuals is astounding!
Published 28 days ago by Juniper
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music
My Methodist church was playing this CD in the meditation room during a Good Friday prayer vigil. Although I am not a Catholic, I have always loved Gregorian Chant, and this CD is... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Kalteissen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound
This is a wonderful CD to Meditate and use for quiet time. I find it very relaxing and peaceful. Use it for prayer and meditation. Wonderful !
Published 2 months ago by Serenjupiter
4.0 out of 5 stars I give it a high five
Again, i enjoy listening to chant and this is a very soothing CD. It calms the nerves when I need it.
Published 2 months ago by Eileen Clinton
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Sacred Music
I got it to use for background music during a Church prayer meeting. It was very nice and appropriate for my need.
Published 2 months ago by Grandma Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than I expected!!
It was and it is, better than I expected!

The length of play longer than I had anticpated.

The voices are so distinct and acoustics are phenominal. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Timothy C. Halsey
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad luck
The music was great, but the CD was damaged to the extent it wasn't possiblr to listen to it. Got returned.
Published 3 months ago by Tatiana_K
5.0 out of 5 stars Grest
I use this to get me in the mood for introspec thinking. I play this as back ground music at a low voulme.
Published 3 months ago by Cleveland Bowers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
It works wonders as a relaxation and meditation CD. I highly reccommend this. Very helpful after a very stressful day.
Published 3 months ago by Jimmy Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta hear this to believe it !!!
I heard about this when it first came out in 1994 and bought a copy and absolutely adored it. The original CD got lost in a car wreck, but I still had a few of the MP3s I ripped... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Charles M. Acord
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