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 is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt is a commemorative recording to celebrate 30 years as a performing and recording artist. The book of secrets by loreena mc kennitt a haunting musical gateway to eras long past, loreena mckennits longawaited new recording was inspired by experiences as diverse as a journey on the transsiberian express and a visit to an ancient italian monastery. Loreena mckennitt ca the book of secrets 20th anniversary vinyl. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Numbered, limited edition 180g vinyl only 10,000 copies.
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This numbered, limitededition, 180gram vinyl, handautographed box set is slated for release in march 2017, which also coincides with the launch of loreena s a trio performance spring tour. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2007, cd discogs. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt vinyl edition. This is one of my favorite songs by loreena mckennitt.
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Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. The album is certified doubleplatinum in the united states. Review loreena mckennitt the book of secrets vinyl. Listen to the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on apple music. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets vinyl records, lp, cd. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt album, celtic new. Stream songs including prologue, the mummers dance and more. The book of secrets release group by loreena mckennitt. Wb logo, with or without records beneath or on banner. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt 2 cddeluxe edition by loreena mckennitt.
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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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 180g vinyl lp. Vinyl lp, numbered, reissue 3x, vinyl lp, numbered, reissue vinyl 12 loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set 2017, vinyl discogs. 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. Listen to the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on vibbidi browse every single songs, tracklists, music videos, remixes, fan covers, live performances. Listen to the book of secrets album prologue by loreena mckennitt, 37,3 shazams, featuring on new age essentials, and 90s singersongwriter essentials apple music playlists. This is high quality music from lossless format flaci am not owner of this music and used logosall rights are to the original author. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint.
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