Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets full album tracklist. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt album vagalume. She became a hit in america, which led to the book of secrets selling more than four million copies. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt. In the diamond bearers secret, book five of the unaltered, calli learns that everything shes been through since receiving a diamond has been in preparation for a much larger purpose. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full. 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. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. The sisters of alameda street book by lorena hughes. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo youtube.
The nature of music on this release is mostly soothing with only a few faster and lively moments. Celtic folk music, celtic new age, contemporary folk. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The diamond bearers secret by lorena angell, paperback. 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. Lorena angell is the internationally bestselling author of the ya fantasy series, the unaltered. In the course of one week andi mcconnell turns sixty, loses her job, breaks up with her boyfriend. 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. Rowling, lorena began to write and published her first book in 2011. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance. Albums include the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, and the visit. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon the cloudy seas the road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. The book of secrets 1997 see the separate lyrics pages for the authors of the lyrics. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic.
This is high quality music from lossless format flac i am not owner of this music and used logos all rights are to the original author. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Music profile for loreena mckennitt, born 17 february 1957. Played lorena mckennitts book of secrets during thanksgiving dinner tonight, wondering what other albums by her i should look into. Tonights special guest is lorena noe from maryland child abuse survivor and author of daddys secret til death do us part. Buy a cheap copy of your chariot awaits book by lorena mccourtney. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Lorena hughes is the awardwinning author of the sisters of alameda street, a generational. Played lorena mckennitts book of secrets during thanksgiving.
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. In 1998, mckennitt scored her biggest hit with the mummers dance. But first, an anonymous blog has surfaced, giving detailed information about the world of powers. The diamond bearers secret by lorena angell overdrive. Lorena hughes was born and raised in ecuador until moving to the united states at eighteen. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. O light the candle, john the daylight has almost gone the birds have sung their last the bells call all to mass sit here by my side for the night is very long theres something i must tell before i pass along i joined the brotherhood my books were all to me i scribed the words of god and much of history many a year was i perched out upon the sea the waves would wash my tears the wind, my. Dantes prayer, the mystics dream, the mummers dance, tango to evora, marco polo. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician.
These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from the book of secrets cd by loreena mckennitt. The song refers to seasonal mummers play performed by groups of. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Lorena hughes author of the sisters of alameda street. On a frigid island wrought with magic, beasts, and secrets, three young girls leading completely different lives are thrust together into a battalion of sorcerers. An event looms in the future that could end life as she knows it and her assistance is crucial. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The mummers dance is a single by canadian celtic singer loreena mckennitt from the 1997 album the book of secrets.
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 new cozy mystery series featuring a woman and her limousine. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The book of secrets audio cd mckennitt, loreena mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. Features song lyrics for loreena mckennitts the book of secrets album. The secret the book that changed the world, by rhonda byrne. Lost souls, lost souls, a mummers dance through ireland, an ancient muse, singles. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Breaking of the sword, breaking of the sword, a moveable musical feast, a winter garden five songs for the season, top tracks. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are. 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.
A true story of betrayal incest and healing the narrative describes an average little girl born into a family of emotional physical and sexual abuse. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. We publish illustrated and nonillustrated books in the areas of cooking, work life, and health. 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. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more.
Loreena mckennitt the highwayman lyrics genius lyrics. Her first unpublished novel, the black letter, took first place in the 2011 southwest writers international writing contest in the historical fiction category and received an honorable mention at the 2012 soulmaking keats literary competition. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Blue skies and moonlit sea, seashells and sunkissed beaches. Calli learns that everything shes been through since receiving a diamond has been in preparation for a much larger purpose.
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