Chant - Music for the Soul

1	In paradisum, antiphon
2	Subvenite, responsory in
3	Libera me, Domine, de Mor
4	Church Bells
5	Missa pro defunctis: Intr
6	Missa pro defunctis: Kyri
7	Missa pro defunctis: Grad
8	Missa pro defunctis: Tact
9	Missa pro defunctis: Offe
10	Missa pro defunctis: Sanc
11	Missa pro defunctis: Accl
12	Missa pro defunctis: Agnu
13	Missa pro defunctis: Comm
14	Office of Compline: Deus
15	Office of Compline: Hymn
16	Office of Compline: Psalm
17	Office of Compline: Psalm
18	Office of Compline: Psalm
19	Sobrii estote et vigilate
20	Office of Compline: Respo
21	Office of Compline: Canti
22	Kyrie eleison
23	Office of Compline: Orati
24	Office of Compline: Salve
25	Benedicat et custodiat no
26	Church Bells: Stift Heili
27	Veni creator spiritus
28	Spiritus domini, introit
29	Factus est repente, commi
Chant - Music for the Soul
1.	In paradisum, antiphon 4:28
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
2.	Subvenite, responsory in mode 4 2:28
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
3.	Libera me, Domine, de Morte Eterna, responsory 4:26
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
4.	Church Bells 1:36
	Composed by Recorded Sound
5.	Missa pro defunctis 15:36
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
6.	Office of Compline 17:13
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
7.	Church Bells: Stift Heiligenkreuz Bells 1:00
	Composed by Recorded Sound
8.	Veni creator spiritus 2:32
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
9.	Spiritus domini, introit in mode 3 2:38
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz
10.	Factus est repente, comminio 1:17
	Composed by Gregorian Chant
	Performed by Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz

All Music Guide

Decca's recording of chant sung by the Cistercian monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz in southern Austria fulfills the purpose of this type of album — mellow, slow, reflective chant melodies for general audiences. The CD has high production values; the sound is exceptionally clean and clear with just enough resonance to evoke a monastic atmosphere. The singers have light, pleasant, natural sounding baritones, and their voices blend smoothly. Their singing is more expressive than many performances of this repertoire, with a subtle use of dynamic shading that follows the melodic contours of the chant. Two of the most satisfying tracks are simply the tolling of the bells of the monastery, with birdsong in the background. The notes, which reflect a Roman Catholic spirituality, don't identify the source or specific era of the chants being sung, but simply describe them as "Gregorian." The volume of the album is very loud, and the listener will probably want to adjust the levels to avoid being blown out of the room. Stephen Eddins

All Music Guide

Decca's recording of chant sung by the Cistercian Monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz in southern Austria fulfills the purpose of this type of album: mellow, slow, reflective, unison chant melodies for general audiences. The CD has high production values; the sound is exceptionally clean and clear, with just enough resonance to evoke a monastic atmosphere. The singers have light, pleasant, natural-sounding tenors and baritones, and their voices blend smoothly. Their singing is more expressive than many performances of this repertoire, with a subtle use of dynamic shading that follows the melodic contours of the chant. In addition to antiphons, responsories, and hymns, the album includes music for complete services: a requiem and an order of compline. Two of the most satisfying tracks are simply the tolling of the bells of the monastery, with birdsong in the background. The notes, which reflect a Roman Catholic spirituality, don't identify the source or specific era of the chants being sung, but simply describe them as "Gregorian." The volume of the album is loud, and the listener will probably want to adjust the levels down if the goal is to establish an appropriately contemplative atmosphere. Stephen Eddins

BBC Music Magazine

There is always a special frisson in hearing chant performed by monks rather than professional singers. Barry Witherden