Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 1997 description. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. 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. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set.
She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt music musicstore. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets by maria del amor gonzalez. 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 the book of secrets musicians friend. Loreena mckennitt prologue book of secrets youtube. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle. The book of secrets album prologue the book of secrets album prologue.
Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Recorded at real world studios, wiltshire, additional mixing at air studios, london, mastered at gateway mastering studios, inc. 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. 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 book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Scrobbling is when tracks the music you listen to and. The book of secrets is the sixth studio 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. Also available in itunes more by loreena mckennitt see all.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. 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 mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream. 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. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. Listen to top songs in the book of secrets album free. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways.
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. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Bucket list hotels and resorts amangani jackson hole whirlpool best ski. Who would not want to read a book of secrets except, this is one you listen to. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. I love mckennitt s soulful celtic voice it heals and lifts my spirit always.
So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Which brings us to the next flaw of the record, the sheer number of piano ballads. Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item.
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