Add to cart loreenas 6th studio album, released in 1997. 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. Book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 19991223 by loreena mckennitt. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. 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 book of secrets 1997 seemed patterned after the travels of the roving monks described in thomas cahills how the irish saved the world. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. The book of secrets mckennitt, loreena cd 19970930. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 2006, enhanced cd, verve 5 out of 5 stars 3 product ratings 3 product ratings the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 2006, enhanced cd, verve. The cover of 1997s release, book of secrets, does suggest something of what you are going to find inside. Apr 01, 2020 the book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets.
Sadly, her world crumbled that july when her fiance, ronald rees, died while on a sailing trip with his brother and a family friend in georgian bay. It is a rich tapestry of contemporary thoughts woven with threads from the celts to the bedouins, stitched with the sounds of a diverse collection of musical voices, including nyckelharpa, oud, kanoun, a military band, and flamenco guitar. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes. 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. 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. See all 23 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The song relates the words of a dying monk from a monastery that existed during the 6th12th centuries on the. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album tracklist. Standout tracks such as the mummers dance and dantes prayer explore traditional music forms from around the european continent, while other songs entirely erase the lines dividing occidental and. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. 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. Sign in the book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd.
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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album cd. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers. When the dark wood fell before me and all the paths were overgrown. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003.
She became a hit in america, which led to the book of secrets selling more than four million copies. Look for causes in consequences is a critique of postmodern society as well as western civilization and sees homo sapiens as manifestly off the rails as a result of a primordial fury plan to resolve the problems of existence by inducing a paroxysm of its contesting forms and entities surprisingly enough it worked and we. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. Loreena mckennitt dantes prayer lyrics genius lyrics. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions.
I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Add to cart loreena s 6th studio album, released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Sep 15, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. I love mckennitts soulful celtic voice it heals and lifts my spirit always.