The Dark Side
Gregorian · 2004
78 min · 16 tracks · new age music · crossover · symphonic rock
A haunting blend of Gregorian chants and modern rock anthems that reinterprets classics with ethereal grandeur.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions haunting reflective moments
- Context
- By the time 'The Dark Side' was released in November 2004, Gregorian had established themselves as a unique crossover act blending classical and contemporary music. This album followed their successful previous releases, showcasing their ability to reinterpret popular songs through the lens of Gregorian chant, further solidifying their niche in the new age and symphonic rock genres.
- If you like
- new age music, crossover, symphonic rock
The Dark Side is an album by Gregorian, released in 2004. A haunting blend of Gregorian chants and modern rock anthems that reinterprets classics with ethereal grandeur. 'The Dark Side' received notable attention for its innovative merging of sacred music with mainstream pop and rock songs, including tracks like 'My Immortal' and 'Hurt'. It contributed to the rising popularity of the Gregorian chant genre in contemporary music and achieved commercial success across several countries, reaching high positions on various album charts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Dark Side sound like?
A haunting blend of Gregorian chants and modern rock anthems that reinterprets classics with ethereal grandeur. Rooted in new age music and crossover.
What makes The Dark Side by Gregorian notable?
'The Dark Side' received notable attention for its innovative merging of sacred music with mainstream pop and rock songs, including tracks like 'My Immortal' and 'Hurt'. It contributed to the rising popularity of the Gregorian chant genre in contemporary music and achieved commercial success across several countries, reaching high positions on various album charts. By the time 'The Dark Side' was released in November 2004, Gregorian had established themselves as a unique crossover act blending classical and contemporary music. This album followed their successful previous releases, showcasing their ability to reinterpret popular songs through the lens of Gregorian chant, further solidifying their niche in the new age and symphonic rock genres.
Who is The Dark Side for?
The Dark Side works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and haunting reflective moments.
How many songs are on The Dark Side?
The Dark Side has 16 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurt Standout 6:20
- 2 My Immortal Standout 5:26
- 3 The Four Horsemen 4:51
- 4 Unbeliever 4:18
- 5 Where the Wild Roses Grow 4:51
- 6 Close My Eyes Forever 6:00
- 7 More 6:05
- 8 Uninvited 4:25
- 9 The Raven 5:28
- 10 Gregorian Anthem 6:07
- 11 Ave Satani (The Omen) Standout 3:27
- 12 The End 2:06
- 13 In the Shadows 4:29
- 14 Only You 3:51
- 15 Moment of Peace 4:24
- 16 Brothers in Arms 5:56
Release Date
November 15, 2004
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
78 min 9 sec
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