Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Very disappointed in that regard but the quality of the music deserved a positive rating. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Chinese philosopher lao tzus words are a good introduction to the third album in a trilogy of musical travel documents that began with the visit. Download loreena mckennitt mp3 songs and albums music. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Seit seiner veroffentlichung ende 1997 wurde the book of secrets weltweit uber vier millionen mal verkauft. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo by astroexpressions. Loreena mckennitts a mediterranean odyssey collection includes an 11track anthology of her more mediterraneaninfluenced works entitled olive and the cedar, as well as a ten track live performance recorded in 2009 called from istanbul to athens. Watch the video for marco polo from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. 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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Mckennit faithfully puts the word of alfred noyes the highwayman into a heartwrenching song. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 961 kb englishfrench version only tell me, o muse, of those who travelled far and wide aptly, it is an echo of homers timeless odyssey that introduces loreena mckennitts seventh studio recording, the latest volume of a project she describes as musical travel writing. Provided to youtube by universal music group prologue loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets.
Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. 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. Provided to youtube by universal music group skellig loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 247 kb englishfrench version only a good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman.
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. 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. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets album. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This time, the journey takes her in search of the celts. Loreena mckennitt is very talented and the music is lovely. The book of secrets by mckennitt, loreena 1997 audio cd. Picked up the mask and mirror recently and want to complete the pair. Download not available this twodisc set surveys singer and songwriter loreena mckennitt s threedecade recording career, drawing a dozen key songs from her eight studio albums and collecting them on the first disc, and adding a second bonus disc that features live performances recorded in mainz, germany during mckennitt s 2012 a midsummers night tour. The highwayman starring guy of gisborne and marian of knighton bbc robin hood. 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 found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Usage public domain topics loreena, mckennitt, snow. See more ideas about loreena mckennitt, celtic music and world music. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 961 kb englishfrench version only tell me, o muse, of those who travelled far and wide aptly, it is an echo of homers timeless odyssey that introduces loreena mckennitt s seventh studio recording, the latest volume of a project she describes as musical travel writing. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes.
Stream loreena mckennitt on amazon music unlimited now. 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. Highwayman lyric by alfred noyes, abridged by loreena mckennitt 10. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. 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, coupled with her haunting harp playing. Watch the video for skellig from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 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. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Listen to your favorite songs from loreena mckennitt. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Shipping from the usa is preferred, but not necessarily required. 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 mckennitts best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 the mummers dance loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. If i had to choose just one album by loreena mckennitt, it would be the book of secrets. Download not available this twodisc set surveys singer and songwriter loreena mckennitts threedecade recording career, drawing a dozen key songs from her eight studio albums and collecting them on the first disc, and adding a second bonus disc that features live performances recorded in mainz, germany during mckennitts 2012 a midsummers night tour. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album download. Album the book of secrets, loreena mckennitt qobuz. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube. Mckennitt adapts another long poem from english literature in her later album the book of secrets. The visit is loreena mckennitt at her most comfortable, creative, and soulful. In remastering loreenas studio recordings for our recent reissues series, which we feel go a long way toward satisfying the audiophile listener, it became clear that the master tapes of existing loreena mckennitt recordings would not necessarily lend themselves to 5. This is a must have recording for fans of celtic inspired and world music genres. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe. Loreena mckennitt telecharger et ecouter les albums. Download as pdf in the summer of 1973, a minor american novelist named paul theroux asked his publishers if they would be interested in a book about trains. Watch the video for the highwayman from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo duration. Loreena mckennitt has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018. Each recording includes a free 320kbps mp3 download code, which can be found within each individual sleeve. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Download loreena mckennitt mp3 songs and albums music downloads.
Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was. From a different time and age, a view to a rich tapestry of imagery. Reviewed in the united states on september 10, 2017. Again, over 10 minutes long, this is a formula mckennitt does very well. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. Loreena mckennitt 1997 the book of secrets youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition loreena mckennitt. 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. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. What makes this recording so incredible is that loreena mckennitt has composed all the music and written 98% of all the lyrics. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band.
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