Ancient is an album by Japanese new age artist, Kitarō, which was released in 2000.
The album was nominated for 44th Grammy Awards New Age Best Album in 2002.

Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World is a 1992 documentary television series of ten one-hour episodes celebrating the lifeways and worldviews of small scale non-technological societies as the last of them face their inevitable accommodation with the 'modern world'. The Western world's desire to remake other societies into its own image robs our modern world of the gifts of other cultures. By exploring the values and different worldviews that hold many tribal societies together, the Millennium series reflects on what the modern world can learn from tribal societies as we all face the challenges of the next millennium: harmony with the natural world and one another, humility and tolerance, and a sense of belonging.

Masters of Chant Chapter VII stays true to Gregorian’s signature approach—reimagining pop and rock classics through lush, chant-infused arrangements. If you enjoy calming, choir-heavy reinterpretations that bring a meditative atmosphere to familiar songs, this album is likely a rewarding listen. Do consider it especially if you appreciate standout tracks like "Running Up That Hill."
However, if you're seeking bold originality or emotional authenticity beyond the choir aesthetic, some critics suggest this album may not offer enough depth or innovation.

“Zeus Faber's relaxed mid‑tempo grooves echo the diversity of life, the playfulness of the dolphins and the heartfelt wisdom of the great whales, while wistful slow passages and lyrical songs express the peaceful moments of Life Below… Atmospheric European jazz is the main influence, and the music is expansive with underwater ambiences and nautical embellishments.”