Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Traditional lyrics, music and arrangement by loreena mckennitt except noted. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. 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. An inquisitive, nomadic artist, she explored europe, north africa, and the middle east. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. She brings together the exotic, the traditional, fables, travels and history and makes it all into music. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. I saw a loreena mckennitt interview a year or so ago, and it was interesting, though the gist of it was that she hadnt composed any new music or.
Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. 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. Discussion in music corner started by hawkman, nov 22, 2006. 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. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set limited numbered edition jetzt portofrei kaufen. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 of loreena mckennitt. Alle 111 loreena mckennittudgivelser pa lp, cd, scd, dvd. Her distinctive style sometimes selfdescribed as goth helped define a decade of graphic and type design in the mid 1990s. Apr 15, 1974 this book is about tantra not sex thats kama sutra. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. 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.
Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you.
He knew he was destined for a writing career when he read jules vernes michael strogoff aged about seven years old. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. 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. Provided to youtube by universal music group prologue loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. 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. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Mckennitts songs have also been featured in television series such as northern exposure, due south, strange luck, roar, and ez streets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs.
Loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. On the cusp of the 20th anniversary of the 1997 album the book of secrets, loreena is poised to release an extraordinary vinyl box set that will complete the highend, audiophile reproductions of her. The book of secrets audio cd mckennitt, loreena mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. New loreena mckennitt album page 2 steve hoffman 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs. 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. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om is a canadian singer, composer, harpist. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album.
Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. 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. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. 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 has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology.
Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. The book of secrets wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets serenissima youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career.
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In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical. 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. 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. The book of secrets album lyrics loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. When i told a friend i was writing a piece on loreena mckennitt, he said, oh, yeah, that new age, romantic, celtic singer, and emitted a series of meh.
Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt. The mummers dance loreena mckennitt conjured rustic images of knights, forests, and pagan. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. 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 box set is presently available for preorder only. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. He devoured the book hungrily and by the end of the afternoon, he knew there was nothing he loved more than a good story.