The Omen Suite / J. Goldsmith
Goldsmith sought to create a satanic version of the traditional Gregorian chant. He collaborated with the London choirmaster of the orchestra that was helping him. His vision was to create a Black Mass, inverting Latin phrases from the traditional Latin Mass. Goldsmith relates that the choir-master was an expert in Latin assisted him create the chant’s lyrics – Sanguis bebimus/Corpus edimus/Rode corpus Satani/ Ave, ave, versus christus/Ave Satani – which translates as “we drink the blood, we eat the body, consume the body of Satan, Hail Antichrist, Hail Satan!”
From: https://moviemusicuk.us/2016/05/16/the-omen-jerry-goldsmith/
Duration: 5.30
Instrumentation:
2 Flutes (also Picc.)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in Bb + Bass Cl.
2 Bassoons
4 Horns
3 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
4 Percussions
Piano
Organ (Synth.)
Harp
Chorus (SATB)
Strings