Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's

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Summary: A book that shouldn't be judged by its cover.
Comment: Despite the poor reviews, which are justfiable, the music is good! The cover calls it gregorian chant. ALL THAT I CAN DO, IS CALL THE RECORD CoMPANY THIS:Poor misinformed brutes!
But that doesnt mean that the performers have done a lousy job....on the contrary. The music was WONDERFUL! So no stars for the record company....5 stars for the performers!

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Summary: Gregorian Chants: The Best of the Benedictine Monks of St. Michael's
Comment: The CD was in perfect shape, was shipped very promptly and I have enjoyed listening to it - especially when feeling stressed.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic
Comment: The is one CD that is calming to everyone even an overactive, over excited puppy.

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Summary: DOMINE LABIA MEA APERIES
Comment: "Lord Open my Lips......"

I would suggest that anyone REALLY interested in PURE, GREGORIAN CHANT to access the following Carthusian Link:

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You will hear Gregorian Chants as you have never heard before.
As a former Trappist Monk, where the Choir Monks sang the Divine Office each day - a total of about 7 hours - and in the Cistercian Chant, the CARTHUSIAN CHANT is by far the most pure of the two traditional chants. The Carthusians do NOT utilize any musical instruments as is used in some Trappist Communities and Benedictine Communities.

This recording is a rather poor rendition, but seems to please some listeners. For those purists among you, access the above site.

The Carthusian Gregorian Chant has its own renditions. You will notice whenever the Nuns or Monks are chanting the 'GLORIA' that the tempo is drastically reduced, and not rushed thru.

Background noises in this recording make it difficult to really appreciate the Chant.

In the Carthusian Chants - especially those from La Grande Chartreuse, France, the diction is crisp, clear and every Latin Word is distinguishable.

Customer Rating:
Summary: It's a stinker!!
Comment: The cover art is good, but the music is horrible! This is a REALLY bad recording!