Is it a coincidence that we've had several requests for "relaxing" and "soothing" music in recent weeks? Apart from meditation and classical recordings, a fresh alternative is chants. They are actually the oldest form of music that can be documented, all the way back to the 10th century. Our selection of chants here at the Darien Library includes recordings from the Pope's Mass, Saint Hildegard, the Gyuto Monks, and of course, the surprise hit CD from 1994 by the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos. 

A new addition is Chant: Music for the Soul, performed by monks at the Cistercian Abbey in Austria. This CD has the ability to calm and transport...and perhaps bring us back from the journey feeling refreshed and renewed. Spacious, deep, sacred yet not daunting, this is a welcoming, warming choice for those looking to unplug and unwind, especially as the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop. Try this new release, or any of our older titles, and give peace a chant.