This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item. Filmed in rich hdtv, the dvd of nights from the alhambra evokes the. The only studio recording from mckennitt s catalogue yet to be released on vinyl is the bestselling the book of secrets, which includes the worldwide hit the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets lyrics and tracklist. Peoples appetites have awakened again toward vinyl. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt.
Loreena mckennitt royal albert hall, london march th 2019 in march 2019 loreena re. The visit, loreena s criticallyacclaimed recording from 1991 which won a juno award for best traditionalroots album, was previously released on vinyl on june 24th. Jun 24, 2016 initial copies ordered from loreena mckennitt website were signed by the artist. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Printed music from some of loreena mckennitt s cd is available as pdf downloads. The vinyl constituency is a multiple constituency, meaning that people are gravitating to it for different reasons. Book of secrets and live in paris and toronto are bring issued on vinyl.
Loreena mckennitt the mummers dance 2016, vinyl discogs. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Get the best deals on world loreena mckennitt music cds when you shop the largest online selection at. Meer weten over het onderhoud, het afspelen en andere veel gestelde vragen over vinyl. 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. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. The nature of music on this release is mostly soothing with only a few faster and lively moments. Choose from loreena mckennitt sheet music for such popular songs as the bonny swans, the mummers dance, and the moon was a cradle. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl lo like the loreena mckennitt the book of secrets at musicians friend. The book of secrets and live in paris and toronto will be released as numbered, limitededition, 180gram,standalone vinyl albums on april 7, 2017, completing the stateoftheart vinyl reproductions of loreena s core musical catalogue. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2017, 180 gram, vinyl. 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.
The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen countries across four continents. This time, the journey takes her in search of the celts easternmost paths, from the plains of mongolia to the kingdom of king midas and the byzantine empire. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt. Some of the tracks are mostly instrumental, featuring the harp. 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. In one of these lonely orkney isles there dwelled a maiden fair her cheeks were red, her eyes were b. Available for preorder in time for holiday gift giving. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. 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. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn.
Buy loreena mckennitt book of secrests 20th anniversary vinyl at. Advertisement amazons choice for loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets fonts in use. She brings together the exotic, the traditional, fables, travels and history and makes it all into music. All songs have midi recording so you can hear sound sample of arrangement. Loreena mckennitt is a canadian singer, composer and multiinstrumentalist, she was born in 1957, in the province of manitoba. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreena s career. Buy loreena mckennitt s album titled the book of secrets to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Loreena mckennitt sheet music presents you songs of this artist written as arrangements for string quartet on our website. But as members of the loreena mckennitt community you have an exclusive opportunity to preorder yours. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. Marco polo by loreena mckennit egyptian music youtube. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Buy loreena mckennitts album titled mask and mirror lp to. Loreena mckennitt an ancient muse 180g vinyl lp shop. Virus sale loreena mckennitt celtic quest by geoff hancock mint rare. Loreena mckennitt vinyl the mask and the mirror steve. Loreena mckenitt the book of secrets 1997 world music the celtic fairy.
It was pressed at record industry in the netherlands. The book of secrets limitednumberededition jetzt portofrei kaufen. She is best known for producing world music albums that encompass both celtic and middle eastern themes. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. 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. Marco polo is the fourth track from the 1997 loreena mckennitt album, book of secrets for quinlan road music composed by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets the secret book. Buy loreena mckennitt s album titled the book of secrets to enjoy in your loreena mckennitt see more. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd 8 tracks for.
Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. Oct 22, 2009 i finally purchased a vinyl copy of loreena mckennitt album the mask and the mirror in nm on ebay and its sounds beautiful. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Loreena mckennitt community update november 24, 2016 the book of secrets vinyl box set coming soon. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. View all records by loreena mckennitt for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Guardians of the galaxy songs from the motion picture deluxe 2lp vinyl by various artists, tyler bates, et al. Music vinyl records todays deals new releases best sellers canadian artists classical browse genres recommendations musique. Mask and mirror lp by loreena mckennitt 7742501059 vinyl. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Loreena to perform at vimy memorial ceremony april 9th.
The book of secrets is mckennitts sixth release and her most successful album in terms of sales, having reached double platinum status in the us. Margo chase died on july 22, 2017 after the plane she was piloting crashed in apple valley, california. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets vinyl 3lp box set 2017 the book of secretsside oneprologue 4. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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.
September 2006, singercomposer loreena mckennitt leads listeners and viewers through the multitextured landscapes of her catalogue, from traditional celtic ballads to literary narratives and highlights from her latest recording, an ancient muse. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. 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 lever changes have been indicated where necessary. The vinyl release was remastered by jeff wolpert, the awardwinning canadian sound engineer who recorded the original sessions. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Music profile for loreena mckennitt, born 17 february 1957. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 5, 2012. A midwinter nights dream is the eighth studio album by the canadian singer, songwriter, accordionist, harpist, and pianist loreena mckennitt, released on october 28, 2008. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk. Loreena mckennitt sheet music for string quartet violin. From loreena mckennitt website description of the release.
Aptly, it is an echo of homers timeless odyssey that introduces loreena mckennitt s seventh studio recording, 2006s an ancient muse, a project she describes as musical travel writing. 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. Verschiedentlich berichteten wir an dieser stelle schon. 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. After her single the mummers dance went gold last year, and the album that spawned it, book of secrets, sold over 3 million copies, canadian. Loreena will perform one song during the ceremony, dantes prayer, from the book of secrets, her sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. The book of secrets and live in paris and toronto will be released as numbered, limitededition, 180gram,standalone vinyl albums on april 7, 2017, completing the stateoftheart vinyl reproductions of loreenas core musical catalogue. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets remastered 2004 mp3. Please rate and comment lyrics are below when in the springtime of the year when the trees are crowned with leaves when the ash and oak, and the birch and.
On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the visit all souls night, bonny portmore 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 has a beautiful, melodic voice which suits the celtic style of music and songs. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary vinyl box set. The best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition by mckennitt, loreena. Mckennitt loreena for sale collecting wood duck decoys. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. 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. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sonic seducer. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets vinyl walmart.
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