I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. 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. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. This is loreena mckennitt the mummers dance by badatti2d bill holybee on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. Loreena mckennitts best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 the mummers dance loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt on spotify. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042 all songs are performed live on cd1 of live in paris and toronto 1999. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify. 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. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. 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 to audio clips by mel torme, loreena mckennitt, and the harry. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The gypsy scholar hitchhiking on the information superhighway. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album.
Live at the royal albert hall 2019 album lost souls 2018 album breaking of the sword 2017 singleep the journey so far. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Enjoy my playlist loreena mckennitt and all what you find in the bar, and let everyone know what you think. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. The book of secrets is an 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs. 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 mystics dream from the mists of avalon loreena mckennitt.
On the album book of secrets i went further there because i was getting a bit of confidence that people would accept that branching out. In many ways, the album hums with more tangible energy than is perhaps usual for mckennitt, most similar to the mask and the mirror than the more subdued the visit or her earlier releases. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. This book has depth and breadth through all aspects of its twin topicscraft and business. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. Babes in toyland selections, music composed by victor herbert, book and lyrics by. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again.
She brings together the exotic, the traditional, fables, travels and history and makes it all into music. From 14 people the mystics dream loreena mckennitt. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. I realized as i read this fifth book that i should have been keeping a vague sense of. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. Reviews archives five with flores five with flores. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. If you have any rights to state, please contact me immediately.
Raga rockers blaff, sonic youth goo, david sylvian secrets of the beehive. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. The best of loreena mckennitt 2014 album fotos ver todas. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. And the secrets you thought shed like to steal, moonlight tonight. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. The book of secrets release group by loreena mckennitt. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Some of the selections, such as those featuring old hands like loreena mckennit, sinead oconnor, clannad, the corrs, and the chieftains, actually merit the.
The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from the book of secrets cd by loreena mckennitt. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. 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. Something i really loved about this comic book is the coloring. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage.
Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. It is included on her cd book of secrets which is a jewel. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Secret identity showcases an immonen from a decade ago. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The provost wondered if perhaps this book was the secret opus the client had been. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitt s eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. Release group the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt.
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