Check out prologue album version by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Watch the video for prologue from loreena mckennitt s the book of secrets for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt cdalbum 1997. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set. 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 was born in manitoba and began her music career peforming in a number of places including winnipeg, manitoba, canada before settling in ontario. Printed music from some of loreena mckennitts cd is available as pdf downloads. Lyrics to live in paris and toronto album prologue by loreena mckennitt. The book of secrets, an album by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt ouca loreena mckennitt na deezer. Ecoutez the book of secrets par loreena mckennitt sur deezer.
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. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy loreena mckennitt, best known for the mummers dance, sings beautiful celtic music and new age music in the tradition of enya. Loreena mckennittmusic by loreena mckennittviola donald quanviola da gamba joanna levineviolin hugh marsh. 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 by loreena mckennitt album, celtic. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Live in paris and toronto album prologue loreena mckennitt. Prologue loreena mckennitt songs folk music songs folk music online. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072.
Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. 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 wind that shakes the barley 2011 a mummers dance through ireland 2009 the olive and the cedar 2009 from istanbul to athens live 2009 a midwinter nights dream 2008 nights from the alhambra live 2007 an ancient muse 2006 live in paris and toronto 1999 the book of secrets 1997 a winter garden five songs for the season ep 1995 live in san francisco. Prologue lyrics instrumental, with wordless vocalization more on genius prologue track info. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The book of secrets album prologue the book of secrets album prologue. I suspect it was my growing awareness of my own wanderlust and curiosity that made me aware of the real sense of connection i felt to the celtic lineage, as part. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals.
The chain gang, overseen by brutal warders, works in the sun. Umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. In a recording career spanning three decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen countries across four continents. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. 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. Abridged by loreena mckennitt acoustic bass danny thompson acoustic guitar, mandolin, mandola martin brown 2. She is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Jan 22, 2012 umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. Most of these arrangements are for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are playable on harp, and sharping. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Limited edition boxset cd quinlan road 1051117qir ean 07742511171. May 28, 2008 loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. Recorded at real world studios, wiltshire, additional mixing at air studios, london, mastered at gateway mastering studios, inc. Prologue the book of the secret loreena mckennit hd. Click here now to find out here why others like this song. 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. The book of secrets audio cd mckennitt, loreena mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn.
Release the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt musicbrainz. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist genius. Partitions, tablatures et lead sheets pour loreena mckennitt. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 in morden. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Loreena s notes on the songs of the book of secrets. 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. Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Prologue loreena mckennitt songs folk music songs folk. Prisoners look down, look down dont look em in the e. Her early albums served as platforms for her delicate harp playing and equally delicate vocals, but shes undertaken ambitious concept albums on more recent efforts that travel the globe stylistically and traverse centuries lyrically. Prologue drone assembled drone stuart bruce drum timba, esraj. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Loreena mckennitt, best known for the mummers dance, sings beautiful celtic music and new age music in the tradition of enya.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Canadian loreena mckennitt has always played with one eye on her harp and one eye squinting towards ireland. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. On the cusp of the 20th anniversary of the 1997 album the book of secrets, loreena is poised to release an extraordinary vinyl box set that will complete the highend, audiophile reproductions of her. Lyrics to live in paris and toronto album prologue by loreena. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. 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. A bit of comment 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 the celts.
Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. The mummers dance single version from the book of secrets, 0. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical cast. 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.
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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic new. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Prologue the mummers dance marco polo night ride across the. Loreena mckennitt prologue lyrics letssingit lyrics. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd.
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