From the prologue to the final dante s prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. I really like this album and i understand why some people say its not like the other ones. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the visit all souls night, bonny portmore and more. Mumming usually involves a group of performers dressing up in masks sometimes of straw and clothes bedecked with ribbons or rags, and setting out on a. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set limited numbered edition jetzt portofrei kaufen. Loreenas best album which gained high success by the single the mummers dance in 1997. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The thundering sea are calling me home home to you the pounding sea is calling me home home to you. 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. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. The thundering waves are calling me home, home to you the pounding sea is calling me home, home to y.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Printed music from some of loreena mckennitts cd is available as pdf downloads. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition loreena mckennitt. Ever since the portuguese annexed this collection of desert islands in the 15th century to make it a slave trade hub, the black and portuguese populations have mixed over time to give birth to a brand new language and brand new musiceach island more or less developing its own style, transforming the cape verdean dry lands into a bottomless talent pool. We left the music behind and the dance carried on as we stole away to the seashore we smelt the brine felt the wind in our hair and with.
Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. 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. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. 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 only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. 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.
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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. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018 loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018. Album the book of secrets, loreena mckennitt qobuz. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Printed music from some of loreena mckennitt s cd is available as pdf downloads. Download loreena mckennitt mp3 songs and albums music. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Its this that attracts people to her music, and the book of secrets is no exception, whether its the lazy rhythms of marco polo, the sober joy of the mummers. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. The book of secrets by mckennitt, loreena 1997 audio cd. 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.
The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Nov 4, 2015 loreena mckennitt sheet music pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. Online download the book of secrets loreena mckennitt music. 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. Loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt share the journey mp3 album download. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. Most of these arrangements are for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are playable on harp, and sharping lever changes have been indicated where necessary. The book of secrets, the followup to 1994 s 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, the followup to 1994 s 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. On a dark new years night on the west coast of clare i heard your voice singing your eyes danced the song your hands played the tune twas a vision before me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download loreena mckennitt mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
In 2005, mckennitt was involved in an acrimonious court case in england when her former friend and employee, niema ash, published a book, travels with loreena mckennitt. Saw her once on tv and she really takes alot of time and genuine effort studying and researching before she just pops another song out there. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt.
The canadian singersongwriters first fulllength collection of original material since 2006s ancient muse, lost souls sees loreena mckennitt delivering another richly detailed and alluringly cinematic set of worldbeatinfused, modernfolk pieces that hearken back to careerdefining albums like the visit, the mask and mirror, and the book of secrets. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions.
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