Chant From the Hermitage

John Michael Talbot | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 3, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Chordant
• ASIN: B000005KVI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,032 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Chant from the Hermitage [CD] - This collection marks the fulfillment of John Michael Talbot's long-standing desire to record the worship and song of his community. Inspired by the ancient monastic tradition, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage sing the Divine Office in the form of chant.Chant from the Hermitage features 12 psalms, six canticles and the Salve Regina, among others, sung in Latin and English.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare and Different, November 21, 2005

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R. Kirkham "jrkirkham" (Rushville, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chant From the Hermitage (Audio CD)

For centuries monastics have "framed" their days with readings from the Psalms set to musical tone. This is called the "Daily Office". Christian music has many popular styles, but few cd's are based on the Daily Office, which is at the core of monastic spirituality. Forget Latin Gregorian Chants, which have an exotic or "New Age" sound. Forget soft nature music, which also sounds New Age. Ignore the typical contemporary Christian music, which is usually loud and fast. Bypass traditional hymns. If you are looking for meditation music with a Christian slant, search for something built on the Psalms.

Once you make the leap you will discover two realities. First, other music will seem somehow hollow. And, second, you will be distressed by the lack of options. There are only a few musicians out there that create worship cd's built on the Daily Office. Gregory Norbet has a couple. The Northumbria Community has one, as does Cyprian Consiglio. And then there is John Michael Talbot. Talbot merges the contemporary world with historic monasticism in life and it overflows into his music.

Talbot's music has depth. It is created on the lyrics rather than musical style or popular fads. He usually selects only the best lyrics from the rich history of Christianity. This cd is no exception. Pick it up and use it as a meditation tool for your morning and evening devotions. It will calm you and inspire you. More important, it may help to change you, make you better, draw you closer to God. What more can you ask of one small cd?

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chant from the Hermitage, July 29, 1997

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This review is from: Chant From the Hermitage (Audio CD)

Sublime Gregorian chant in both Latin and comtemporary style. The arrangement of these songs are cotemplative and transforming. END

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Mystical, January 23, 2003

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Benedict - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chant From the Hermitage (Audio CD)

Vital to all catholics interested in the mystical nature of Christ and His church