Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets duration. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. Licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sonic seducer. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. 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. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Live at the royal albert hall 2019 loreena mckennitt. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the visit all souls night, bonny portmore and more. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Her eclectic celtic blend of pop, folk and world music has sold over 14 million albums. Aided by a pop crossover remix, the single helped propel her sixth lp, the book of secrets, to number three in canada and into the billboard top 20, making it her highestcharting release to date. 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 mummers dance lyrics letssingit.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secret 2004, cd discogs. She began to garner global attention with subsequent releases of selfproduced work, including to drive the cold. Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The canadian singer and musician loreena mckennitt knows something else. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. Jan 26, 2012 loreena mckennitt the visit 1991 1411kbps hd. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint.
Mckennitt moved to stratford, ontario in 1981, where she still lives, and released her first album, elemental, in 1985. We allow smarturl creators to track who has clicked one of their links. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. The visit is loreena mckennitt at her most comfortable, creative, and soulful. The visit enhanced by loreena mckennitt 7742991041. Follow canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road.
Visualizza altre idee su loreena mckennitt, musica celtica e concept album. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Mckennitt went on a long hiatus after the tragic death of her fiance in 1998, but returned to the studio in 2006 with the acclaimed the book of secrets, followed by a string of eps and concert and studio albums, with highlights arriving via 2010s tradceltic lp the wind that shakes the barley and 2018s inward looking lost souls. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. 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. Clocking in at 11 minutes, the poets lovelorn tale of camelots most famous peasant maiden is rendered brief by mckennitts breathless delivery and atmospheric and austere presentation. Browse 322 lyrics and 192 loreena mckennitt albums. It was an english ladye bright, the sun shines fair on carlisle wall, and she would marry a scotti. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Loreena mckennitt the english ladye and the knight.
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. I do, in the sense that some of the travel writers ive read have allowed a subject theyve chosen to lead them in an exploration. Browse loreena mckennitt tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Family life her fiance ronald reese drowned in a boating accident in 1998. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 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 book of secrets album lyrics loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt mckennitt was born in morden, manitoba of ethnic irish and scottish descent to parents jack and irene mckennitt. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. The visit enhanced by loreena mckennitt 7742991041 cd. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it.
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. Get loreena mckennitt setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other loreena mckennitt fans for free on. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. She 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. Loreena mckennitt the english ladye and the knight lyrics. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. I think of the book a fez of the heart about the history of the fez hat in turkey. Clocking in at 11 minutes, the poets lovelorn tale of camelots most famous peasant maiden is rendered brief by mckennitt s breathless delivery and atmospheric and austere presentation. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. She sued her friend and employee neima ash for writing a book that contained intimate details of their friendship and loreenas life. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042 all songs are performed live on cd1. 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 singer was at peter gabriels real world studios in england mixing the recording of her first live album. 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. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Also in 1995, she began recording with canadian world music artist loreena mckennitt, recording and touring as part of mckennitts band. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road.
Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash sadly, due to restrictions imposed upon me, i am no longer permitted to distribute my book, travels with loreena mckennitt. A december 1999 article in the sunday times reported that it was this album which drew madonnas attention and initiated the successful collaboration of william orbit and madonna. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide.
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