Pdf downloads from a midwinter nights dream by loreena mckennitt. Links called cd page lead to the page about that cd. Live at the royal albert hall, released november 1 st, is a mustown memento of that unforgettable evening from the european leg of the lost souls world tour presented in a high quality, six panel softpak, the 1 hour and 45 minutes, two cd. The box set is presently available for preorder only. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from an ancient muse cd by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt timeline featuring albums and other. Dec 18, 2010 loreena mckennitt santiago dancing gypsy. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Loreena mckennitt quotes quoteland quotations by author. Browse loreena mckennitt tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. The nails lead singer marc campbell talks about those 44 women he sings about over a stock casio keyboard track. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from a midwinter nights dream cd by loreena mckennitt. Any tour dates, standalone performances or other appearances will be found in the performances section of this website and via the official loreena mckennittquinlan road email newsletter.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Loreena mckennitts best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 the mummers dance loreena mckennitt. It was recorded in september 2006, live at the palace of charles v, in the alhambra, granada, spain, and released commercially in september 2007. 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. Hes married to one of them now you might be surprised which. 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. She has written songs that adapt verse from, or climb inside the. As a result of living in southern oregon for many years, author lorena mccourtney likes to set her novels in the state of oregon. One of the inspirations harkens back to a book by a woman called susan whitfield. There is an instrumental called kecharitomene and this piece of music was inspired primarily from three different directions. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage.
In march 2019 loreena returned to one of the worlds most iconic venues to present a two hour concert that thrilled fans and critics alike. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. 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. On the day we went, i popped a loreena mckennitt cd in the cars cd player to get us in the mood. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and. Welcome to the most comprehensive website on the internet for listing books in order.
Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. She is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Loreena mckennitt concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. 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. Very disappointed in that regard but the quality of the music deserved a positive rating.
The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods. Loreena mckennitt recorded her 1985 debut on a farm in southern ontario, a pastoral setting that infuses every note on elemental with atmosphere and rustic simplicity. All these cds are also mentioned, with a brief comment, on my main loreena mckennitt page. The daughter of a nursemother and a livestocktrading father, songstress loreena mckennitt studied classical piano and vocal training, and learned to dance in. Music profile for loreena mckennitt, born 17 february 1957. You cant expect an answer from someone else, other than loreena mckennitt ii she has not openly declared her religion. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. An ancient muse is eclectic celtic singercomposer loreena mckennitt s highlyanticipated first new studio recording in nine years. Shrouded by the night and by the secret stair i quickly fled the veil concealed my eyes while all within lay quiet as the dead.
Loreena mckennitt biography, albums, streaming links. Loreena mckennitt s commentary on the song, taken from the transcript of an audio interview. The canadian singersongwriter loreena mckennitt respects old ways. We currently have 3401 authors listed on the site and 2720 charactersseries with more added each day. Please note, this service is hosted by mailchimp, whos privacy policy can be read here.
Printed music from some of loreena mckennitts cd is available as pdf downloads. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. I had never been to an event like ppd and i didnt know what to expect. And just as one builds a companys mission statement based on values and principles, i have done the same thing for myself. Mckennitt is known for her refined, warbling soprano vocals. Available for pre order in time for holiday gift giving. Loreena mckennitt music, videos, stats, and photos. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Books by and about loreena mckennitt click this icon to engrave the quote on mugs, bookmarks, tshirts and much more. Join the lm community by filling out the form below. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
In 1995, her version of the traditional irish song bonny portmore was featured in the highlander series, followed by the 1994 film highlander 3. Film board of canada studio d documentary series women and spirituality. If you are a member of the lm community, you will be notified as soon. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard. Loreena mckennitt seeds of love lyrics genius lyrics. By placing your order, you agree to our terms of use. 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. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. In 1986, a stephen king novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone. 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. If we have more information about loreena mckennitt, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. 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 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.
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. Mckennitt, the celebrated canadian singer, composer and harpist, took. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. This page is loreena isabel irene mckennitts fun page. Loreena mckennitt performs at border books at columbus circle nyc on 82107. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. This time, the journey takes her in search of the celts. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om, born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Loreena mckennitt sheet music and music books at sheet.
Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Each spring, i carve out time to plant my garden in order to keep some remnants of an intimate relationship with food, the land and the seasons and every autumn, i set aside time to celebrate the harvest at thanksgiving. Choose from loreena mckennitt sheet music for such popular songs as the bonny swans, the mummers dance, and the moon was a cradle. Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash sadly, due to restrictions imposed upon me, i am no longer permitted to distribute my book, travels with loreena mckennitt. Shop official loreena mckennitt merch, vinyl records, shirts and more.
Loreena mckennitt community update november 24, 2016 the book of secrets vinyl box set coming soon. This is the most recent information about loreena mckennitt that has been submitted to amiright. Mckennitts eclectic celtic music has received critical acclaim worldwide, and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in 15 countries across four continents. Beloved canadian singersongwriter and harpist who performs celtic and worldbeatinspired folk. It was subject of a court case in londons high court last year. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear soprano vocals. Loreena mckennitt is very talented and the music is lovely.
The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Kecharitomene by the way is greek for full of grace. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. 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. The official site for loreena mckennitt and her private record label, quinlan road. We provide detailed listings of all authors and charactersseries in both publication order and chronological order. 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. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Pdf downloads from an ancient muse by loreena mckennitt. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl lo like the loreena mckennitt the book of secrets at musicians friend. Loreena mckennitt the dark night of the soul upon a darkened night the flame of love was burning in my breast and by a lantern bright i fled my house while all in quiet rest.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Live at the royal albert hall, released november 1st, is a mustown memento of that unforgettable evening from the european leg of. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl lo like the loreena mckennitt the visit at musicians friend. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Books of secret by loreena mckennitt 20071106 by loreena mckennitt. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk. Loreena mckennitt is an international, multiplatinum recording artist, a member of the order of canada and honorary colonel of the royal canadian air force. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal. Loreena mckennitt cd index the table below gives a list of the cd of loreena mckennitt i have on my web pages, along with track lists of these cds. A guide to cozy mystery and other favorite books, movies, and tv. Check out kecharitomene by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The controversial travels with loreena mckennitt written by niema ash has been released. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. 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. In a recording career spanning more than three decades, ms. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The event was being held at a place called burns park. My artists my backinstock alerts my labels my account my wishlist my charts my new release emails my order history my coming. Loreena mckennitt the mask and mirror 1994, cd discogs.
Loreena mckennitt kecharitomene from the album an ancient muse. Taking up where her previous work left off, mckennitt fuses the melodic sensibility of celtic balladry with musical traditions from greece, turkey, spain, and beyond. Loreena mckennitt is a canadian singer, composer, harpist. Loreena mckennitt is well known as a composer and singer. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Complete song listing of loreena mckennitt on loreena mckennitt songs list covid19. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. However, when i listened to the music samples, there were only instrumental sounds, which i would have preferred rather than the ballads that were sung and presented on the actual download.
The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Loreena mckennitt an ancient muse releases discogs. I sowed the seeds of love i sowed them in the spring i gathered them up in the morning so clear when the small birds so sweetly sing when the small birds so sweetly sing. 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 singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. If you come here often, you should tell us and the whole world, really about yourself in the bio section of your profile. Youll find a wide selection of loreena mckennitt sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Kecharitomene by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Recorded at real world studios with a stellar musical. We didnt know where to go, so we stopped at the visitors center to ask.