Immerse yourself in the sacred and historic sounds of the Middle Ages with Anon's "Chant in Honour of Anglo Saxon Saints." Released in 2010 on Griffin Records, this album is a captivating journey into the world of traditional music, offering a unique blend of spiritual and cultural heritage. Spanning 58 minutes, the album features a collection of chants dedicated to various Anglo-Saxon saints, each track a testament to the rich liturgical traditions of the era.
From the opening track "Gaudeamus universi ecclesie filii" to the closing "Wulstane presul inclite," Anon masterfully weaves together a tapestry of sacred music that resonates with both historical significance and timeless beauty. The album includes chants like "Magnificat" and "Hodie Anglorum," which are not only musically rich but also deeply rooted in the religious and cultural practices of the Anglo-Saxon period.
"Chant in Honour of Anglo Saxon Saints" is more than just a collection of tracks; it is a window into the past, offering insights into the lives and legacies of saints like Dunstan, Oswald, and Edgar. Each chant is a piece of a larger narrative, reflecting the devotion and reverence of the time. Whether you are a fan of traditional music, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of ancient chants, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
2010 Griffin Records2010 Griffin Records
Tracks
Gaudeamus universi ecclesie filiiAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Videns ergo vir beatusAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Regnas AugustineAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Hodie Anglorum and MagnificatAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Laudet dominumAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
In translatoremAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Gloriosa dispensationeAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Ignea in speraAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Alme concrepentAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Dum iactantur puppesAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Quandam vexatum demoneAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Qui de rupe prompsit aquamAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Magnus miles mirabilisAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Legem dedit rex crudelisAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Resectum ergo de corporeAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
O martyr invincibilisAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Dunstanus archiepiscopusAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Hodierna resonent gaudiaAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Sanctus sub sancto DunstanoAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Factus abbaAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Rex EdgarusAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
In paginaAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Ab ignis inuriaAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Dulce studiumAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave
Wulstane presul incliteAnon, Magnificat, Philip Cave