The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs.
The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set limited numbered edition jetzt portofrei kaufen. 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. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full. Loreena mckennitt the mummers dance lyrics letssingit. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt.
Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. An inquisitive, nomadic artist, she explored europe, north africa, and the middle east. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om is a canadian singer, composer, harpist. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.
Yeats and was the assistant director and choreographer of three of these plays in montreals main english speaking theatre, the centaur. Much later, it was through friends from the finjan that i first met loreena mckennitt, canadian harpist and musician. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album eero kitsing. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. I also enrolled in a university course writing a masters thesis on the dance dramas of w. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Provided to youtube by universal music group prologue loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. If we have more information about loreena mckennitt, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. 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. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. 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 20th anniversary. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics.
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 musicians friend. This is the most recent information about loreena mckennitt that has been submitted to amiright. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of 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.
Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Live at the royal albert hall 2019 loreena mckennitt. See more ideas about loreena mckennitt, celtic music and world music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt first gained recognition for playing and singing celtic. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. 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. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. 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. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. The mummers dance loreena mckennitt conjured rustic images of knights, forests, and pagan ceremonies with her celticinfluenced rootsrevival music. 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. 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.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. The box set is presently available for preorder only. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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.
1272 233 889 1396 759 1211 745 1082 601 823 7 722 1265 420 1052 785 1322 1219 974 570 1530 989 187 580 1542 974 508 654 1087 731 272 1298 807 679 411 987