Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Track 4 from the quinlanverve cd the mask and mirror. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt is very talented and the music is lovely. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. 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.
The mummers dance is a single by canadian celtic singer loreena mckennitt from the 1997 album the book of secrets. While in the studio, loreena imagined the sound of horses galloping down a moonlit lane. 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. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Best to listen to this song while reading the lyrics, which are included and paint a tragic tale even more dramatically in song. What does serenissima mean definition of serenissima word finder. Vinyl lp, numbered, reissue 3x, vinyl lp, numbered, reissue vinyl 12.
Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Loreena mckennitt night ride across the caucasus by hikmetsesinoy. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn.
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. 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. The wind that shakes the barley 2011 a mummers dance through ireland 2009 the olive and the cedar 2009 from istanbul to athens live 2009 a midwinter nights dream 2008 nights from the alhambra live 2007. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. The highwayman from the book of secrets pdf download. Learn how to play loreena mckennitt songs for acoustic guitar online.
You will receive an invoice via paypal and for orders of five. 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 share the journey passport 2007, cd. Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now.
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. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Up, she stood up to attention, with the muzzle beneath her breast. From the quinlan road recording the book of secrets. Very disappointed in that regard but the quality of the music deserved a positive rating. Track 2 from the forthcoming dvdaudio cd set loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt a moveable musical feast hq by loreena mckennitt. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreena s career. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets spirituele muziek.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2017, 180 gram.
Her love of traditional music was strengthened in the folk clubs of winnipeg, which she frequented during the brief period she studied veterinary. Rondo veneziano, later covered by dna and by mike candys. Loreena mckennitt sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. Instrumental external links nominate as song of the day itunes. Were in the process of revamping our sheet music store. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets by maria del amor gonzalez. 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. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. The song refers to seasonal mummers play performed by groups of. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012.
Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. 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. Loreena mckennitt dantes prayer lyrics genius lyrics. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. From the quinlan road recording the book of secrets skellig words and music by loreena mckennitt 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 something i must tell before i pass along i joined the brotherhood. However, when i listened to the music samples, there were only instrumental sounds, which i would have preferred rather than the ballads that were sung and presented on the actual download. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Quinlan road 77422510723,quinlan road 077422510723 format. From the album the book of secrets september 30, 1997 4. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. 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.
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