Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt an ancient muse full album by erhan cal. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album cd completo by francesco ramos. Watch the video for the mummers dance from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreena mckennitt loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003, quinlan road brand new. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic.
What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this album. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between. Pseudonymous boschthe name of this book is secret 2007 i. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.
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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. The mask and mirror 1994 an ancient muse 2006 the visit 1990 nights from the alhambra 2007 a midwinter nights dream 2008. The mask and mirror by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003, warner bros. Add to cart loreena s 6th studio album, released in 1997. Because you will soon consider each of them to be a treasure. 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. Amazons choice for loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. If you only buy one loreena mckennitt album, i think the book of secrets is the one. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt world 1997 play shuffle.
The book of mysteries, also known as the book of secrets, an ancient essene text found in fragmentary form among the dead sea scrolls. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in. The mask and mirror 1994 the visit 1990 a midwinter nights dream 2008 the wind that shakes the barley 2010 nights from the alhambra. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it.
Books of secrets, compilations of technical and medicinal recipes and magic formulae, published in the 16th18th centuries. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. And keep them in fancy jeweled cases, showcased prominently in your living room. 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. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt singersongwriter 1997. The nature of music on this release is mostly soothing with only a few faster and lively moments. Scrobbling is when tracks the music you listen to and.
Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The book of secrets mckennitt, loreena cd 19970930. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Dantes prayer, from loreena s album the book of secrets, features the st. Loreena first enjoyed their work via the cd a russian easter philips, and their performance on dantes prayer is an exerpt from alleluia, behold the bridegroom, which you can also find on a russian easter. Listen to the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on vibbidi browse every single songs, tracklists, music videos, remixes, fan covers, live performances. Listen free to 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. As the thread of synesthesia flows through the book, the symphony of smells plays a very big role.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The book of secrets is mckennitt s sixth release and her most successful album in terms of sales, having reached double platinum status in the us. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 flac artist.