{"product_id":"chant-james-michael-9798283015903","title":"Chant: Music of the Abbey, Mystics, and Cathedrals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless beauty of \u003ci\u003eChant: Music of the Abbey, Mystics, and Cathedrals\u003c\/i\u003e, a captivating journey into the sacred sounds that echo through history. This comprehensive guide unveils the heart of Western chant, from the serene melodies of Gregorian \u003ci\u003eSalve Regina\u003c\/i\u003e in monastic abbeys to the soaring visions of Hildegard von Bingen's \u003ci\u003eSymphonia\u003c\/i\u003e and the majestic \u003ci\u003eSpiritus Domini\u003c\/i\u003e of medieval cathedrals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore chant's evolution, from its Jewish roots and Gregorian reforms to the intricate polyphony of Notre-Dame. Delve into its role in the Mass and Divine Office, where \u003ci\u003eKyrie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlleluia\u003c\/i\u003e sanctify worship, and uncover its musical essence through modes, neumes, and free rhythm. Learn how chant shapes spiritual life, uniting communities in prayer, and resonates today in concert halls, film scores, and quiet meditation. With a nod to global traditions like Byzantine \u003ci\u003eKontakion\u003c\/i\u003e and Vedic \u003ci\u003eOm\u003c\/i\u003e, this book centers on the Western legacy that continues to inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for music lovers, spiritual seekers, and history enthusiasts, written in an accessible style, the book offers history, spirituality, and artistry. Includes a detailed \u003ci\u003eGlossary\u003c\/i\u003e of terms, \u003ci\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSelected Discography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBasic Latin Chant Samples\u003c\/i\u003e (translated) to support a deeper exploration. Whether drawn to the candlelit \u003ci\u003eVespers\u003c\/i\u003e or the mystic's chant, readers will join chant's endless echo-a sacred sound that speaks forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Michael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798283015903\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16d","brand":"James Michael","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47965379625215,"sku":"9798283015903","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_57047987-5198-4eec-96ee-d3f5e4ebdb88.jpg?v=1767280183","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chant-james-michael-9798283015903","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}