"This is the soundtack from Philip Groenings film 'Into Great Silence'. It includes Matins - Introduction - Psalm 3, The Beginner Accepts His Robe, Introït - Veni, Et Ostende Nobis Faciem Tuam, Offertory - Super Flumina Babylonis, Vespers - Hymn (Saint Ambrose) - Psalms 144, 145, Pentecost Matins - Venite, a Reading: Exceprt from Saint Ambbrose, Corpus Christi - Canticle of Saint Ambrose..., Matins & Lauds - Psalm 96 - Canticle of the Three Chi and Salve Regina.
These are not remixed nor a sound booth recording studio production. These are taken from the movie of the same name. So if you were blessed enough to see the movie, just close your eyes and you will be back with the Chartusians as you listen. If you were moved by the movie, or aspire to the contemplative life, this is a must have. It allows you to share in a spiritual experience."
Monks rock quietly
Joseph V. Sapp | chelsea, ma | 04/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I thought this was only for monastic follwers. I was wrong. Silence rocks, and if you can't keep it down (verbally), you're SO LOST.
We look for perfection in others.They do not find it useful. We are not perfect, we only think we are.
The theater experience was phenominal, totally quiet before, during and after.
You can't go home th same person!!!
See it somewhere, anywhere, whereever you can.
You will never forgive yourself for missing tis.
10 Stars"
Gregorian plain chant
R. Ladamus | Ct. USA | 06/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Carthusians in their authentic manner have retained the essence of plain chant, without any accompaniment. It is like being with them and seeing how it has been said, that they ae halfway to Heaven !"
Peacful Contemplation
P. McMullen | Central West Ohio | 08/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ok, see the movie reviews for more details but if you don't have the time for 3 hours of blessed quiet, try this soundtrack which contains most of the spoken/chanted prayer portions from the movie. You can play it in the car on the way to work or whenever you need a bit of stress relief and know that these faith filled monks are praying for all of us around the world."
Word and tune, Motz el Son: From the Silenc
Bernart of Doulogne | Houston, Texas | 06/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The musical audio companion to Into Great Silence film, Groening's selection and recording resonates with the music and sounds of a cloistered community. Evocative of Henri Nouwen's accounts of the Desert Fathers and their ministry. The components advanced by Arsenius to Flee, Be Silent, and Pray All Ways acquires a superb example in this CD. None of the cloying production of earlier popularization of gregrian chants, this music is for no audience but God's by his community."