Gregorian - The Dark Side 2004 [The Original]

Genre: Classical/ World/ Pop
Format: Ape + cue + log + test
Released: 2004
Label: edel

01. Hurt [Originally Performed by: Nine Inch Nails]

02. My Immortal [Originally Performed by: Evanescence]

03. The Four Horsemen [Originally Performed by: Aphrodite's Child]

04. Unbeliever

05. Where The Wild Roses Grow [Originally Performed by: Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue]

06. Close My Eyes Forever [Originally Performed by: Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne]

07. More [Originally Performed by: Sisters Of Mercy]

08. Uninvited [Originally Performed by: Alanis Morissette]

09. The Raven [Originally Performed by: The Alan Parsons Project]

10. Gregorian Anthem

11. Ave Satani (The Omen) [Originally Performed by: Jerry Goldsmith]

12. The End [Originally Performed by: The Doors]

13. In The Shadows [Originally Performed by: The Rasmus]

One of the most successful pop/classical fusion projects, Gregorian mixes well-known pop and rock songs with Gregorian chants. Overseen by producer Frank Peterson, co-founder of Michael Cretu's Enigma outfit, Gregorian's first album, Masters of Chant, released in 1999 (an early 1991 Peterson album released under the name Gregorian isn't counted among the group's official releases, but already employs the same aesthetic), became a smash hit throughout Europe, entering the Top Ten in nine different countries. The following albums continued in the same vein, covering songs by Peter Gabriel, Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay, Björk, Queen, Tears for Fears, and others. The Dark Side, released in 2004, put a stronger emphasis on the rock element and included songs by Nine Inch Nails and the Doors. Including two live DVD releases, several sequels to the Masters of Chant album, and a 2006 Christmas album, Gregorian sold over four million records under Peterson's guidance.

Gunther Laudahn : Guitars

Frank Peterson: Bass
Carsten Heusmann, Jan-Eric Kohrs : Keyboards
Roland Peil : Drums