Her most successful record is 1997s the book of secrets, which spun off the single the mummers dance, a surprise hit on american top 40 and alternative rock radio. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic.
The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. Loreena mc kennitt the book of secrets 12x12 poster flat. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Alle 110 loreena mckennittudgivelser pa lp, cd, scd, dvd. Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical cast. 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. 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 the book of secrets sputnikmusic.
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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Mckennitts first album, elemental, was released in 1985, followed by to drive the cold winter away 1987, parallel dreams 1989, the visit 1991, the mask and mirror 1994, a winter garden 1995, the book of secrets 1997, an ancient muse 2006, a midwinter nights dream 2008, and the wind that shakes the barley 2010. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. Donald quan keyboards, accordion loreena mckennitt mandocello martin jenkins 4 mandola. 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.
Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. 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. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to.
The mummers dance loreena mckennitt conjured rustic images of knights, forests, and pagan. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. This release is present in the box set the book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set with the same barcode, same sticker on front cover, same booklet, etc and with runout matrix variant 2. 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. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997.
Live at the royal albert hall 2019 loreena mckennitt. 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. To drive the cold winter away1987 seasonal recording. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. It is a behindthescenes look into the world of stardom. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003, quinlan road brand new. Mckennitt loreena the book of secrets skellig 0 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 something i must tell before i. See all 23 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It was produced by brian hughes and loreena mckennitt the album was a cowinner, with the compilation album saturday night blues, of the 1992 juno award for best roots and traditional album of the year. The book of secrets album lyrics loreena mckennitt.
Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. 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. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The cover of 1997s release, book of secrets, does suggest something of what you are going to find inside. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration.
Released in 1991, the album has been certified four times platinum in canada and gold in the united states. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Mckennit faithfully puts the word of alfred noyes the highwayman into a heartwrenching song. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road.
Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt music music store. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. I have begun reading from the holy mountain by william dalrymple. The visit is the fourth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. 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. Mckennitt adapts another long poem from english literature in her later album the book of secrets.
Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2017, 180 gram. Again, over 10 minutes long, this is a formula mckennitt does very well. Therefore, those of you who like to read lyrics will definitely feel more engaged while listening to the book of secrets. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets duration. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. 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, 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Mar 22, 2016 surreal is probably the most appropriate word to describe how the evening felt this past saturday night, when loreena mckennitt returned to the bay area for the first time in nearly 10 years and treated a soldout crowd at the masonic to a gorgeous performance that stretched on for nearly three hours. Travels with loreena mckennitt is not only a must for every loreena mckennitt fan, but for anyone interested in the phenomenon of celebrity. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. The recent attention given to celebrities in articles, on television and in court rooms, makes this book especially relevant.
Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. The book, which pursues traces of early christian life in the middle east, is the account of his journey following in the footsteps of two monks who set off for byzantium from the monastery of iviron on mount athos in 587 ad. The book of secrets 1997 loreena mckennitt youtube. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. I hear some distant drumbeat a heartbeat pulsing low is it coming from within a heartbeat i dont kn. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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.