Apr 17, 2014 the journey of the legendary loreena mckennitt. Still lots of celtic influences around here, but this album sounds 100% loreena mckennitt and what a magical experience that is. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in. This is her first live release available to the public, and uses material from three concerts one from paris and two from toronto to put together a complete show. Loreena mckennitts best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 the mummers dance loreena mckennitt. Chinese philosopher lao tzus words are a good introduction to the third album in a trilogy of musical travel documents that began with the visit. Marco polo by loreena mckennitt from her album the book of secrets with a brief history of marco polo and his journey with his father and uncle. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the visit album.
Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no right to publish. Loreena really hits her stride with this one, by far her most powerful work to date. Loreena mckennitt the dark night of the soul upon a darkened night the flame of love was burning in my breast and by a lantern bright i fled my house while all in quiet rest. Niema ash books diana dors loreena mckennitt tibet.
It is an ideal album to give to someone you want to introduce to loreenas music, or if you are a long time loreena mckennitt fan, to put into the cd is your car to listen to on a road trip. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. November 4, 2007 mckennitt fell in love with celtic music many years ago, but a late90s visit to venice gave her a new appreciation for the wide. Loreena mckennitt quotes quoteland quotations by author. Provided to youtube by universal music group balulalow loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away. Connecting dors is the only official story of film star diana dors. Each song is from a different album, and is one of the better songs on that album. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Come to me, it sings hear the pulse of the land the oceans rhythms pull to hold your heart in its hand. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt.
Download the cd booklet in pdf format 247 kb englishfrench version only a good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. Now my charms are oerthrown and what strength i haves mine own which is most faint. Singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist loreena mckennitt is one of canadas most beloved national artists, a folk chanteuse, and a new age troubadour who made her breakthrough in the mid80s with her literate and oftexperimental focus on celtictinged traditional and original material, coupled with her haunting harp playing. Shrouded by the night and by the secret stair i quickly fled the veil concealed my eyes while all within lay quiet as the dead. Like most of loreena mckennitt s albums, the mask and mirror is heavily influenced by her travels. The ectophiles guide to good music loreena mckennitt.
Wherein the deep night sky the stars lie in its embrace the courtyard still in its sleep and peace c. Books by and about loreena mckennitt click this icon to engrave the quote on mugs, bookmarks, tshirts and much more. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify. The moonlight it was dancing on the waves, out on the sea the stars of heaven hovered in a shimmering galaxy a voice from down the ages so haunting in its. This release focuses on the interpretation of traditional festive songs using irish folk arrangements and fares much better than most in terms of creating a credible seasonal record. Loreena mckennitt always delivers very accomplished and polished recordings and her 8th studio album, a midwinter nights dream is no exception to the rule. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Dantes prayer, from loreenas album the book of secrets, features the st. The book of secrets features a cast of over two dozen musical collaborators, and the eight songs contained therein, including north american hit single the mummers dance, leads the listener on unexpected journeys. Loreena mckennitt is a canadian singer, composer and multiinstrumentalist, she was born in 1957, in the province of. In london, england, where she now lives, she formed the yeats theatre company.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, box set. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. On the mask and mirror she immersed into spanish and arabic music, however, the balance between the old ways and newly discovered eastern sound can be heard on the book of secrets in the best way. Some of these musicians and poets became close friends and one of the closest was loreena mckennitt, with whom she has travelled extensively. Like most of loreena mckennitts albums, the mask and mirror is heavily influenced by her travels. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash sadly, due to restrictions imposed upon me, i am no longer permitted to distribute my book, travels with loreena mckennitt. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the visit album. Browse loreena mckennitt tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical.
Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt. Dec 18, 2010 loreena mckennitt santiago dancing gypsy. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Books by niema ash including connecting dors, travels with loreena mckennitt, travels with my daughter, touching tibet. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This is the most recent information about loreena mckennitt that has been submitted to amiright. As her career progressed, mckennitt began incorporating. Loreena mckennitt beneath a phrygian sky lyrics genius. Loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance.
Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. If we have more information about loreena mckennitt, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. After 14 million albums sold, a pair of juno awards and two grammy nominations, loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. However, when i listened to the music samples, there were only instrumental sounds, which i would have preferred rather than the ballads that were sung and presented on the actual download.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try.
Loreena mckennitt is very talented and the music is lovely. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Travels with loreena mckennitt april 15, 2007 edition. Check out the two amiright misheard lyrics books including one book devoted to misheard lyrics of the 1980s.
Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Visualizza altre idee su loreena mckennitt, musica celtica e cuore celtico. From 14 people the mystics dream loreena mckennitt. The official site for loreena mckennitt and her private record label, quinlan road. Loreena mckennitt lyrics prosperos speech now my charms are oerthrown and what strength i haves mine own which is most faint. Very disappointed in that regard but the quality of the music deserved a positive rating.
Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash, april 15, 2007, purple inc press edition, paperback in english. Learn how to pronounce loreena mckennitt and more about the loreena mckennitt word at. Her experiences in spain and morocco, specifically, serve as the inspiration for this album. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. This cd was a special borders books and music exclusive. Still lots of celtic influences around here, but this album sounds 100% loreena mckennitt and. Loreena mckennitt lyrics courtyard lullaby wherein the deep night sky the stars lie in its embrace the courtyard still in its sleep and peace comes over your face. In montreal niema choreographed and was the assistant director for two of yeats dance plays.
Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Enjoy my playlist loreena mckennitt and all what you find in the bar, and let everyone know what you think. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from the book of secrets cd by loreena mckennitt. Fun music facts, trivia, jokes, lyrics stuff about loreena mckennitt on amiright. Loreena first enjoyed their work via the cd a russian easter philips, and their performance on dantes prayer is an exerpt from alleluia, behold the bridegroom, which you can also find on a russian easter.
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