Sunday, October 12, 2008
Week 7 - Pope Gregory I
Pope Gregory I seemed like he was a very sensible, well rounded leader. There have been very few leaders in all of history (particularly in recent years) that not only meant well, but were competent enough to actually accomplish something. To me, it seems like Gregory truly cared about the people of Rome, and not upping his own power. That is very rare in people who actually end up getting that kind of power. It's great that he's also known for his writings and music. I wonder if they still use his Book of Pasotral Care. However, I don’t know what the Gregorian chant is, I’m guessing it’s a church thing…
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WRT a Gregorian chant: it's what you hear in your head when you picture monks chanting. It's that monophonic (everyone singing the same note at the same time), sort of drone, all in Latin of course. Chances are, monks were singing before Gregory. It's pretty common to turn prayers into chants, as it makes them easier to remember. These are prayers that are always said exactly the same way. From there, it's a short step to actual song.
Anyway, that's what a Gregorian chant is.
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