Anonymous presents "Chant: Into the Light," a profound and immersive journey into the world of sacred choral music. Released on November 18, 2014, under the Obsculta Music label, this album spans a duration of 1 hour and 16 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of liturgical chants that are both timeless and transcendent.
The album features a diverse collection of tracks, including the moving "Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis" with its traditional Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, as well as the serene "Magnificat" and the reflective "Improperia." Each piece is meticulously crafted, showcasing the ethereal beauty of Gregorian chant and other sacred vocal traditions.
Anonymous, known for their mastery of choral arrangements, brings a sense of reverence and depth to these ancient texts. The album's centerpiece, "Magnificat: Antiphona. Cum vidisset Jesus Matrem - Magnificat - Cum vidisset Jesus Matrem," is a standout, blending the ancient chant with a modern sensibility that is both haunting and uplifting.
"Chant: Into the Light" is not just a collection of songs but a spiritual experience, inviting listeners to connect with the sacred through the power of voice and melody. Whether you are a devotee of sacred music or a newcomer seeking to explore its profound beauty, this album offers a sanctuary of sound that is both contemplative and inspiring.
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Tracks
Introitus. Salve sancta ParensAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis: KyrieAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis: GloriaAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Graduale. Benedicta et venerabilis es, Virgo MariaAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Alleluia. Ave Maria, gratia plenaAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis: CredoAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Offertorium. Felix namqueAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
PraefatioAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis: SanctusAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Missa Beatae Mariae Virginis: Agnus DeiAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Communio. Beata visceraAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Ite, missa estAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Magnificat: Antiphona. Cum vidisset Jesus Matrem - Magnificat - Cum vidisset Jesus MatremAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Introitus. Nos autemAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Graduale. Christus factus estAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Tractus. Ab ortu solisAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Offertorium. Dextera DominiAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Communio. Dominus IesusAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
ImproperiaAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Antiphona. Eccle lignum Crucis in revelatione CrucisAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Hymnus. Pange lingua in veneratione CrucisAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Antiphona. Super omnia in exaltatione Sanctae CrucisAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Lamentatio IIIAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
Invitatorium in Dominica PaschaeAnonymous, Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz