In general terms, it seems to be a toss up between the mask and the mirror and the book of secrets for the title of loreena mckennitts best studio album. The visit is the fourth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Mckennitt went on a long hiatus after the tragic death of her fiance in 1998, but returned to the studio in 2006 with the acclaimed the book of secrets, followed by a string of eps and concert and studio albums, with highlights arriving via 2010s tradceltic lp the wind that shakes the barley and 2018s inward looking lost souls. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road.
Loreena mckennitt the highwayman lyrics genius lyrics. Go behindthescenes of the blockbuster movie national treasure. Later she released albums like to drive the cold winter away 1987, parallel dreams 1989, the visit 1991. Using film footage i created a short film that tells the story. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042 all songs are performed live on cd1 of live in paris and toronto 1999. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. The canadian singersongwriters first fulllength collection of original material since 2006s ancient muse, lost souls sees loreena mckennitt delivering another richly detailed and alluringly cinematic set of worldbeatinfused, modernfolk pieces that hearken back to careerdefining albums like the visit, the mask and mirror, and the book of secrets. 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, 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 cover of 1997s release, book of secrets, does suggest something of what you are going to find inside. Loreena mckennitt the highwayman the movie youtube. Aided by a pop crossover remix, the single helped propel her sixth lp, the book of secrets, to number three in canada and into the billboard top 20, making it her highestcharting release to date. 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. It has now sold more than four million copies worldwide.
Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Her songs have a distinct celtic and middle eastern tone shes of scottish descent, but are sometimes described as new age. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. I have been a big fan of loreenas since 1997, when the book of secrets was released. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. Further she released the mask and mirror 1994, a winter garden 1995, the book of secrets 1997, an ancient muse 2006 and a midwinter nights dream2008 and the wind that. What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this album. This being a quinlan road production a company that mckennitt herself set up, theres not an awful lot of stylistic differences between the two albums, both being a combination of celtic and middleeastern instrumentation with a particular. National treasure tour george washingtons mount vernon.
Sefer harazim the book of secrets, a jewish mystical text. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. I worked in the pharmacy at andrews afb, home of air force one. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. As her career progressed, mckennitt began incorporating. Apr 01, 2020 the book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997.
Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. The book of secrets is een cd album van loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. 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. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. 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. 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 song refers to seasonal mummers play performed by groups of. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. Night ride across the caucasus was featured in the 1998 film soldier. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic new. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997.
In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. Loreena isabelle irene mckennitt, cm, om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer and multiinstrumentalist piano, accordion and harp. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Cello caroline lavellekeyboards additional steve pigottpiano loreena mckennitt. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Album the book of secrets, loreena mckennitt qobuz. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Loreena mckennittwiki, affair, engaged, married, age, height. Her songs are often ballads, and are characterized by her high, echoing soprano voice. Her seventh recording, the book of secrets 1997, marked a significant commercial breakthrough in the usa, led by the success of its single, the mummers dance, as remixed by dnas nick batt. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic new age. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd.
I had bypass surgery shortly before that and despite openheart surgery, the us air force decided i could stay in three more years in order to reach retirement. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 of loreena mckennitt. Jul, 2017 loreena first album, element, was released in 1985. Provided to youtube by universal music group prologue loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 1997 het plaathuis. Using film footage i created a short film that tells the story of this tragic tale.
New from stephenie meyer, midnight sun experience the story of twilight, this time from the point of view of edward preorder midnight sun now. Books of secrets, compilations of technical and medicinal recipes and magic formulae, published in the 16th18th centuries. 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. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. See more ideas about loreena mckennitt, celtic music and the secret book. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist loreena mckennitt is one of canadas most beloved national artists, a folk chanteuse, and a new age troubadour who made her breakthrough in the mid80s with her literate and oftexperimental focus on celtictinged traditional and original material, couple. Her 1999 recording live in paris and toronto was her most recent release, as of 2004. Her music was widely used in the tv series ez streets and is now heard in roar. The mummers dance is a single by canadian celtic singer loreena mckennitt from the 1997 album the book of secrets. The music from night ride across the caucasus was featured in the song kokli.
The book of mysteries, also known as the book of secrets, an ancient essene text found in fragmentary form among the dead sea scrolls. Loreena mckennitt telecharger et ecouter les albums. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. It was produced by brian hughes and loreena mckennitt. The mask and mirror by loreena mckennitt album, celtic new. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album cd. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. Released in 1991, the album has been certified four times platinum in canada and gold in the united states. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics.