Loreena mckennitt is very talented and the music is lovely. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. 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. In a recording career spanning more than two decades, ms. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Loreena mckennitt the best of loreena mckennitt discogs.
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 fifteen. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets jos van geffen. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. 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 audio cd mckennitt, loreena mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Loreena mckennitt spanish guitars and night plazas. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. I was usually the first among a new group of friends who had heard of her, and i quickly pressed her cds or songs, in the guise. 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 album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states.
Mystics dream, set to scenes from soul calibur ii and iii and final fantasy x2. 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 the book of secrets full album eero kitsing. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 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 shrouded by the night and by the secret stair i quickly fled the veil concealed my eyes. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. 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. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. The book of secrets found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017.
Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Very disappointed in that regard but the quality of the music deserved a positive rating. Loreena mckennitt, the book of secrets warner bros. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. 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. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. 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. During the ceremony however, she performed dantes prayer from her 1997 album the book of secrets. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. 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 album lyrics. Loreena mckennitt the english ladye and the knight by rimmon37. 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. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics.
Biography download in pdf loreena mckennitt is well known as a composer and singer. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The box set is presently available for preorder only. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Loreena mckennitt the dark night of the soul lyrics. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt credits allmusic. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Mckennitts eclectic celtic music has received critical acclaim worldwide, and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in 15 countries across four continents. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes. Acoustic bass danny thompson drums manu katche hurdy gurdy nigel eaton keyboards additional keyboards donald quan keyboards, accordion loreena mckennitt mandocello martin jenkins 4 mandola aidan brennan music by loreena mckennitt oud, acoustic guitar, bouzouki, guitar synthesizer, vocals vocal drone.
I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. The single, entitled breaking of the sword, was inspired during loreenas participation in april at the canadian national vimy memorial for the 100th anniversary of the historic battle of vimy ridge. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Stream the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. 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. Book of secrets, the hardcover january 1, 1997 by loreena mckennitt author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Quinlan road, 1997 ever since discovering lorenna mckennitt my sophomore year in high school, ive been collecting whatever albums of hers i could lay my hands on. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, box set. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now.
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