Her most successful record is 1997s the book of secrets, which spun off the single the mummers dance, a surprise hit on american top 40 and alternative rock radio. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set. 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. 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.
A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. 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. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 1997 description. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Recorded at real world studios, wiltshire, additional mixing at air studios, london, mastered at gateway mastering studios, inc. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. The mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Site links home pricing help your account dashboard balance your music settings content. Hed a french cockedhat on his forehead, a bunch of lace at his chin, a coat of the claret velvet, and breeches of brown doeskin.
Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt music musicstore. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. 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 mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. The book of secrets album prologue the book of secrets album prologue. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets by maria del amor gonzalez. Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman came riding, riding, riding, the highwayman came riding, up to the old inndoor.
Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Buddha bar full discography torrent 76 albums loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album tracklist prologue 0. I love mckennitt s soulful celtic voice it heals and lifts my spirit always.
Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros 467192. Also available in itunes more by loreena mckennitt see all. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The daughter of a nursemother and a livestocktrading father, songstress loreena mckennitt studied classical piano and vocal training, and learned to dance in the highland style as a youngster. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. The official site for loreena mckennitt and her private record label, quinlan road. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band.
The book of secrets, the followup to 1994s the mask and mirror there was a christmas ep, a winter garden, released in 1995 finds loreena mckennitt in the same musical vein, mixing celtic, spanish, italian, and new age to create her own distinct sound. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road.
Listen to top songs in the book of secrets album free. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Bucket list hotels and resorts amangani jackson hole whirlpool best ski. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Elemental 1985 blacksmith, she moved through the fair, stolen child, the lark in the clear air, carrighfergus, kellswater, banks of claudy, come by the hills, lullaby to drive the cold winter away 1987 in praise of christmas, the seasons, the king, banquet hall, snow, balulalow, let us the infant greet, the wexford carol, the stockford carol, let all that are to mirth inclined. O light the candle, john the daylight has almost gone the birds have sung their last the bells call all to mass sit here by my side for the night is very long theres. Who would not want to read a book of secrets except, this is one you listen to. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Details about loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros 467192. Scrobbling is when tracks the music you listen to and. Which brings us to the next flaw of the record, the sheer number of piano ballads. Loreena mckennitt prologue book of secrets youtube.
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