It focuses on the story of niema ash and her friendship with loreena mckennitt, the celebrated canadian singer, composer and harpist and explores the impact on the friendship when loreena rockets to. 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. Apr 04, 2011 the book of secrets licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. 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. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. 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. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman came. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742910721. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity.
Mckennitts songs have also been featured in television series such as northern exposure, due south, strange luck, roar, and ez streets. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004. And the highwayman came riding, riding, riding the highwayman came riding up to the old inn door. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Hed a french cocked hat on his forehead, a bunch of lace at his chin a coat of claret velvet and breeches of brown doeskin they fitted with never a wrinkle, his boots were up to the thigh and he rode with a jeweled twinkle, his pistol butts atwinkle. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn.
If you find any other pages about them, please email me at and tell me the address, and a description. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd beluisteren en kopen bij ons. Music profile for loreena mckennitt, born 17 february 1957. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2017, 180 gram. 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. Listen to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. The book of secrets licensed to youtube by kontor new media music, umg on behalf of quinlan road. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. It was recorded in september 2006, live at the palace of charles v, in the alhambra, granada, spain, and released commercially in september 2007.
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. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. International touring plans for 20182019 will also be announced in the coming months.
Provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Each recording includes a free 320kbps mp3 download code, which can be found within each individual sleeve 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. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mckennitt s songs have also been featured in television series such as northern exposure, due south, strange luck, roar, and ez streets. The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Travels with loreena mckennitt is not only a must for every loreena mckennitt fan, but for anyone interested in the phenomenon of celebrity.
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 is a canadian musician, songwriter, and producer who was born in morden, manitoba, canada on 17 february 1957. 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. Loreena mckennitt concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. Loreena mckennitt 1 celtic folk singer discovered celtic roots 2 stepped onto quinlan road 3 major label gave final boost 4 selected discography 5 sources 6 although she grew up in a rural canadian community, loreena mckennitt 7 was credited as one of the artists responsible for res. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on spotify. Loreena mckennitt band info this is the loreena mckennitt band info page. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Loreena is releasing a new album called lost souls on may 11. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets spirituele muziek.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. Interview amp, alternate music press, the multimedia. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Loreena mckennitt, the book of secrets warner bros. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. Get loreena mckennitt setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other loreena mckennitt fans for free on.
Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. Dantes prayer, from the book of secrets, was recently used by world figure skating champion michelle kwan in competition. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror. Loreena mckennitt the mummers dance lyrics letssingit. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, ar, dolby hx pro. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Jan 11, 2020 maybe this has also to do with the fact that i am not so fond of violincello type and oriental style music.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Produced by loreena mckennitt assistants to the producer. Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. 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. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Nights from the alhambra is a live album and dvd from the canadian singer, songwriter, accordionist, harpist, and pianist, loreena mckennitt and is her first live concert dvd. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes.
Loreena mckennitt is a canadian singer, composer, harpist. What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this album. 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. 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 7742910721 cd. 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 an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Provided to youtube by universal music group the mummers dance loreena mckennitt the book of secrets.
Feb 05, 2010 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. The wind that shakes the barley, a midwinter nights dream, an ancient muse, the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, the visit, parallel dreams, to drive the cold winter away, elemental mp3. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. Having studied piano, voice, and dance, she developed an appreciation of traditional music that crossed the categories of folk music and world music. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. In 2005, mckennitt was involved in an acrimonious court case in england when her former friend and employee, niema ash, published a book, travels with loreena mckennitt. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint.