Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. 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. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. 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. Loreena mckennitt canadian chanteuse warms to vinyl and texas by margaret moser. An inquisitive, nomadic artist, she explored europe, north africa, and the middle east. See the book of secrets pictures, cover art, and listen online to the latest music. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. 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.
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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. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Accordion, arranger, composer, harp, kanun, keyboards, piano, primary artist, producer, vocals. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The book of secrets mckennitt, loreena cd 19970930. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. The book of secrets quotes showing 119 of 19 a certain darkness is needed to see the stars. Find album credit information for the book of secrets loreena mckennitt on allmusic. 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. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman.
She is a canadian singer who is multiinstrumentalist and have sold over fourteen million albums. The box set is presently available for preorder only. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003, quinlan road brand new. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. The mummers dance loreena mckennitt conjured rustic images of knights, forests, and pagan ceremonies with her celticinfluenced rootsrevival music. Her music was widely used in the tv series ez streets and is now heard in roar. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Loreena mckennitt was born in manitoba and began her music career peforming in a number of places including winnipeg, manitoba, canada before settling in ontario. Mit the book of secrets hatte loreena mckennitt 1997 wohl ihr mit abstand bestes album aufgenommen nach einem faszinierenden reifeprozess beginnend. 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. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music.
Quinlan road, 1997 ever since discovering lorenna mckennitt my sophomore year in high school, ive been collecting whatever albums of hers i could lay my hands on. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. 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. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets cd sep1997 warner bros. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk.
The book of secrets loreena mckennitt credits allmusic. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. The mask and mirror by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003, warner bros. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. In 2016, she released an album titled secret sky as one of a trio by the same name. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets artwork 2 of 5.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets vinylrecords. It has taken loreena three years to make a successor of the mask and mirror and she spend this time investigating more about the background of. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Vinyl, lp, album, limited edition, numbered, reissue, 180 gram.
I was usually the first among a new group of friends who had heard of her, and i quickly pressed her cds or songs, in the guise. Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. Like only a blind man can easily define what light is. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum. Early life childhood she wanted to become a in her young days veterinarian. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. A lovely book i have titled the year suggests that singing is a way of saying. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. The book of secret s by loreena mckennit t on apple music album 1997 8 songs. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist genius.