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Chant - The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos

July 22, 2025 • Tom Thompson, Tyler Ralston • Season 6 • Episode 6

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In this episode our devilish monks walk the not-so fine line between self-discipline and self-pleasure as they ponder the mysteries of the Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos' most unlikely double-platinum success Chant, which gently rocked the world in 1994 and changed the way we think about music. On their journey to a simpler, more monastic life our friends are tempted by Snoop Dogg, reunite with Suzanne Vega, experience unspeakable "Sadeness" with Enigma, and rage against...the Machine? Join the lads for a musical experience 1300 years in the making.

Songs:
The Reverb Syndicate - Better Dancing Through Technology

Jackson Browne - Rosie

Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos - Alelula, Beatus Vir Qui Suffert

Ace of Base - The Sign

Tim McGraw - Indian Outlaw

Snoop Dogg - What's My Name

The Monks - Johnny B. Rotten

Motley Crue - Girls, Girls, Girls

Loreena McKinnitt - The Mummer's Dream

Bono, Pavarotti, et al - Ave Maria

Enigma - Sadeness

DNA and Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner