Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets the secret book. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. O light the candle, john the daylight has almost gone the birds have sung their last the bells call all to mass sit here by my side for the night is very long theres. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. Apr 04, 2011 the book of secrets licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. You will receive an invoice via paypal and for orders of five.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Recorded at real world studios, wiltshire, additional mixing at air studios, london, mastered at gateway mastering studios, inc. Best to listen to this song while reading the lyrics, which are included and paint a tragic tale even more dramatically in song. The mummers dance is a single by canadian celtic singer loreena mckennitt from the 1997 album the book of secrets.
This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. 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. Ride on through the night, ride on ride on through the night, ride on there are visions, there are memories there are echoes of thundering hooves. Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. 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. Watch the video for prologue from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
This is a wonderfully quiet time of the year to explore the city. Were in the process of revamping our sheet music store. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. Published in canadian musician nick krewen when it comes to exploring her celtic ancestry, loreena mckennitt leaves no stone unturned. 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 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. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Also available in itunes more by loreena mckennitt see all. His talent for rare captures of amazing light and fleeting. The official site for loreena mckennitt and her private record label, quinlan road.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics more loreena mckennitt music lyrics. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 1997 description. Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now. An ancient muse 2006 the visit 1991 the mask and mirror 1994 the journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition 20. Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Loreena mckennitt night ride across the caucasus lyrics. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. 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. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole.
Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. When the dark wood fell before me and all the paths were overgrown when the priests of pride say there is no other way i tilled the sorrows of stone i did not believe. Loreena mckennitt dantes prayer lyrics genius lyrics. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. For a thousand years, the most serene and most glittering city of the adriatic. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, 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. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. 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. 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. In a recording career spanning three decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen countries across four continents. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. All lyrics written by loreena mckennitt except as noted. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742910721 cd. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Scrobbling is when tracks the music you listen to and.
Provided to youtube by universal music group dantes prayer loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2006, jewel case. Shes trekked to the far corners of the earth following her muse, this onewoman dynamo on a mission. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder.
Its this that attracts people to her music, and the book of secrets is no exception, whether its the lazy rhythms of marco polo, the sober joy. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. I walked down the narrow inner streets and canal edges, damp with mist. Loreena mckennitt sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. 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. 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 cd 1997 brand. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets music cd album at cd universe, canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases.
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 perf read. A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Loreena mckennitt lyrics, songs, albums and more at songmeanings. The book of secrets wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The best would be loreena mckennitts popular, celticinfluenced version. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets celtic lyrics corner. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. The mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream.
I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets spirituele muziek. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Elemental 1985 blacksmith, she moved through the fair, stolen child, the lark in the clear air, carrighfergus, kellswater, banks of claudy, come by the hills, lullaby to drive the cold winter away 1987 in praise of christmas, the seasons, the king, banquet hall, snow, balulalow, let us the infant greet, the wexford carol, the stockford carol, let all that are to mirth inclined. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Release the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt musicbrainz. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman.
The song refers to seasonal mummers play performed by groups of. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item. 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 and meaning through her music. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The version of highwayman sung by loreena mckennitt is simple.
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