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. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 1997 description. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle. Which brings us to the next flaw of the record, the sheer number of piano ballads. Recorded at real world studios, wiltshire, additional mixing at air studios, london, mastered at gateway mastering studios, inc. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Details about loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros 467192. Also available in itunes more by loreena mckennitt see all. The book of secrets album prologue the book of secrets album prologue.
A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets by maria del amor gonzalez. Site links home pricing help your account dashboard balance your music settings content. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. I love mckennitt s soulful celtic voice it heals and lifts my spirit always. Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now.
Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. 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. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Listen to top songs in the book of secrets album free.
The mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream. Bucket list hotels and resorts amangani jackson hole whirlpool best ski. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros 467192. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set. 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. 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. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt music musicstore. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states.
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. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy. 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. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. 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. 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. Scrobbling is when tracks the music you listen to and.
Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. 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. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. The official site for loreena mckennitt and her private record label, quinlan road. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Loreena mckennitt prologue book of secrets youtube. 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.
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