Seemingly from another world (but really just from Canada) harpist/songwriter Loreena McKennitt possesses a multi-octave singing voice that lights up her celestial, Celtic-derived compositions. She often matches classic British poetry with original music that mines neoclassical terrain mixed with Elizabethan folk, Middle Eastern styles, and other ethnic influences. She has been releasing albums of her unique music since the mid-1980s to a devoted following, and she'd remained an independent artist until the late '90s, when she signed a distribution deal with Warner Brothers. McKennit continued to record and tour selectively on her own schedule into the 2000s.
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Run a Quick Search on "The Book of Secrets" Loreena McKennitt to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Book of Secrets"Browse more products related to "Loreena McKennitt"Product noteBONUS DVD (PAL) Album DescriptionAUCTION DESCRIPTION Product NotesMcKennitt's recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn; her songs are those of a seeker, whether she's setting Yeats, Scripture, or her own words to her compositions. It's this that attracts people to her music, and The Book of Secrets is no exception, whether it's the lazy rhythms of "Marco Polo," the sober joy of "The Mummers' Dance," the poignancy of "Skellig" or "Dante's Prayer," or the drama of Alfred Noyes's "The Highwayman." "The Highwayman" is a particularly strong effort, especially in comparison to her earlier setting of "The Lady of Shalott"; McKennitt has become much more skilled at musical narrative. This is music that can be enjoyed on many levels, from McKennitt's growing skill as a composer to the deeper questions posed by her lyrics. --Genevieve Williams If You Enjoy "The Book of Secrets (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Book of Secrets (CD)" by Loreena McKennitt (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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