Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. Another important aspect of the album is the lyrics. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. 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. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt on spotify. 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. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Her experiences in spain and morocco, specifically, serve as the inspiration for this album. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Bonny portmore chords by loreena mckennitt learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more.
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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. 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 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. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. 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 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 is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Jul, 2017 loreena isabel irene mckennitt, known as loreena mckennitt is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist, born on february 17, 1957, in morden, manitoba, canada to father jack mckennitt died 1992 and mother, irene mckennitdied 2011. I think every person is different in how they respond to such situations, and also in terms of what vehicles may be.
Was it difficult to think of helping other people so soon after this tragedy. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. Le lundi had the privilege to obtain an interview of the very intimate story she has never made public. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Loreena mckennitt, the book of secrets warner bros. Her music was widely used in the tv series ez streets and is now heard in roar. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the visit all souls night, bonny portmore and more. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Like most of loreena mckennitts albums, the mask and mirror is heavily influenced by her travels. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Get loreena mckennitt setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other loreena mckennitt fans for free on. 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. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror.
The highwayman, lost souls, ages past, ages hence, a hundred wishes, the two trees. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum. What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this album.
The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Music profile for loreena mckennitt, born 17 february 1957. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. 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. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify.
The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. 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. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. The canadian singer and musician loreena mckennitt knows something else. It has taken loreena three years to make a successor of the mask and mirror and she spend this time investigating more about the background of. Some people are born red hair canadians, some have irish and scottish roots, some play the harp, others the piano, and yet others the harmonica, loreena mckenniitt is all that and plays all those instruments, composes a wonderful bland of irish, scottish and mediterranean music. Feb 05, 2010 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. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The box set is presently available for preorder only. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder.
I was usually the first among a new group of friends who had heard of her, and i quickly pressed her cds or songs, in the guise. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from the book of secrets cd by loreena mckennitt. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Click here now to find out here why others like this song. Therefore, those of you who like to read lyrics will definitely feel more engaged while listening to the book of secrets. Quinlan road, 1997 ever since discovering lorenna mckennitt my sophomore year in high school, ive been collecting whatever albums of hers i could lay my hands on.
Heres a health to you bonny kellswater where you get all the pleasures of life where you get all the fishing and fowling and a bonny wee lass for your wife. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman.
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