The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. She is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Loreenas first album in the more overtly irish repertoire includes love songs and music that is tragic and haunting she moved through the fair, and another one of her very best the stolen child lyrics from a poem by w. Loreena mckennitt lyrics breaking of the sword on a sunny april morning my dear son, you were born until one day you were called away and from my heart was torn as a boy, you knew the stables as a lad, you knew the fields my son, you worked beside me but to country, you must yield. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. 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 best of loreena mckennitt discogs.
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 1997, cd discogs. Like all her subsequent recordings, this album was selfproduced, and it was recorded one week in july, 1985 in a barn in southern ontario amongst a field of sunflowers. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album by reitak. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. See more ideas about loreena mckennitt, celtic music and music. Listen free to loreena mckennitt a mummers dance through ireland bonny portmore, stolen child and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2017, 180 gram. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Relaxing celtic music autumn forest youtube keltische muziek. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets skellig lyrics by. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets.
Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. 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. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Stream the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon. If you have any rights to state, please contact me immediately. Id seen lots of vids on youtube and decided id like some of loreenas music for home so have bought this and 3 other cds, she is brilliant and i would recommend her to anyone who likes celtic music. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician. This glancing life is like a morning star a setting sun, or rolling waves at sea a gentle breeze or. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Loreena mckennitt night ride across the caucasus youtube. Writers and artists wrestle with god, love, death, and the things that. Celtic woman you raise me up official video by celtic woman official.
Yeats is exquisitely beautiful, the blacksmith a spirited song of betrayed love. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Find loreena mckennitts songs, tracks, and other music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album tracklist. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 71kb englishfrench version only loreena mckennitts debut recording and quinlan roads inaugural release, elemental, displays the artists first foray into the realm of celtic music. They have lots of courage and determination to protect anyone they care about. All lyrics written by loreena mckennitt except as noted.
Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. This album is a great listen and one of the best examples of her work. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. This is high quality music from lossless format flac i am not owner of this music and used logos all rights are to the original author. Kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt neverending road amhran duit lyrics. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy loreena mckennitt, best known for the mummers dance, sings beautiful celtic music and new age music in the tradition of enya.
Loreena mckennitt lyrics neverending road amhran duit the road now leads onward as far as can be winding lanes and hedgerows in threes by purple mountains and round every bend all roads lead to you there is no journeys end. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. The artist who released that album, loreena mckennitt could not. This release is present in the box set the book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set with the same barcode, same sticker on front cover, same booklet, etc and with runout matrix variant 2. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album cd completo.
Often, loreena mckennitt does extensive research on the subjects that her albums deal with to the point where she visits places that her music draws influences from. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. A bold and brave move for an artist in this day and time. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets by maria del amor gonzalez. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes. Each recording includes a free 320kbps mp3 download code, which can be found within each individual sleeve 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. Loreena mckennitt night ride across the caucasus hd. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo by astroexpressions.
Loreena mckennitt is a great artist with a wonderful voice. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album youtube. See more ideas about loreena mckennitt, celtic music and the secret book. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 in morden, manitoba, canada is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. 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 road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman.
Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Therefore, those of you who like to read lyrics will definitely feel more engaged while listening to the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt spanish guitars and night plazas. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Here is my heart and i give it to you take me with you across this land. 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.
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