Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Other features include a musical setting of tennysons lady of shalott, which, while not as sophisticated as noyes the highwayman on the book of secrets, is an enchanting listen. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. The mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream 2008 the wind that shakes the barley 2010 nights from the alhambra. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt credits allmusic. The book of secrets album prologue loreena mckennitt. 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 marco polo youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman came riding.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. Another important aspect of the album is the lyrics. The 20th anniversary set of the acclaimed album in a limited edition lp box. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. Find album credit information for the book of secrets loreena mckennitt on. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. In order to win the behold the dawn tshirt, she answered the question the crusaders shortened the name of their opponent, the famed turkish sultan, to saladin. 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. She became a hit in america, allowing the book of secrets to sell more than four million copies. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy.
Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and. Add to cart loreenas 6th studio album, released in 1997. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Album the book of secrets, loreena mckennitt qobuz. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Find album credit information for the book of secrets loreena mckennitt on allmusic. In 2005, mckennitt was involved in an acrimonious court case in england when her former friend and employee, niema ash, published a book, travels with loreena mckennitt. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. Provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. 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 releases discogs. Loreena mckennitt was born in manitoba and began her music career peforming in a number of places including winnipeg, manitoba, canada before settling in ontario.
Loreena mckennitt band info this is the loreena mckennitt band info page. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The book of secrets album prologue loreena mckennitt shazam. Nov 4, 2015 loreena mckennitt sheet music pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt.
Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. 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. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle. Loreena mckennitt concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts.
It contains info about the people in the loreena mckennitt band and links to pages about them. This weeks winning wednesday winner is hannah covington. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt on spotify. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets download free 14wx8a. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. I was involved in a privacy case in england when a former friend and employee published a book containing private and intimate details of. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other.
The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. 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. Get loreena mckennitt setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other loreena mckennitt fans for free on. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets download free. The music of loreena mckennitt geeks under grace whether or not loreena has established religious clarity, she is spiritually aware and has led others to search for god.
Loreena mckennitt, of scottish and irish descent, from canada our love must make us strong. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. The cover of 1997s release, book of secrets, does suggest something of what you are going to find inside. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set 4 lp12 box set. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Sadly, her world crumbled that july when her fiance, ronald rees, died while on a sailing trip. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube.
Lyrics to the book of secrets album prologue by loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt singersongwriter 1997. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you find any other pages about them, please email me at and tell me the address, and a description. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album youtube. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this.
Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Her music was widely used in the tv series ez streets and is now heard in roar. If you have any rights to state, please contact me immediately. All souls night begins the album, with dancelike rhythms and mckennitt s wonderful voice singing about the celtic new year. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets jos van geffen. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify. Jan 11, 2020 maybe this has also to do with the fact that i am not so fond of violincello type and oriental style music. Loreena mckennitt is not a household name for many, though she has been creating a very unique brand of music for many years, her first album, elemental was released in 1985. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets.
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. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Complete song listing of loreena mckennitt on loreena mckennitt songs list covid19. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror. 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.
The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets the secret book. 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 only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases.
Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. 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. 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 book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album tracklist. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Amazons choice for loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Provided to youtube by universal music group dantes prayer loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt.
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