The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Listen to the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on vibbidi browse every single songs, tracklists, music videos, remixes, fan covers, live performances. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. For some notes about the highwayman, the lyrics of which is a. Loreena mckennitt sheet music, tabs and lead sheets. 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. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. Measure separation end of the line separation the left and the right side of the separation are not played back to back p stands for pullup dont strike the third note, but release your finger from the second note s fret x2 play twice and then move on. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Many more intriguing liner notes explain the songs and lyrical development further. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets releases discogs. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics.
The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. The book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets musicians friend. The book of secrets is an album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from the book of secrets cd by loreena mckennitt. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. The reason is that lost souls consists entirely of songs that the legendary. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item.
I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Chords for loreena mckennitt dantes prayer with lyrics. Buy loreena mckennitt s album titled the book of secrets to enjoy in your home or. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. I am between fear, confusion, and resistance while writing this dedication to the anonymous traveler. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. To see the keys of the pieces, click on the note icons and links below to open a.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. The daughter of a nursemother and a livestocktrading father, songstress loreena mckennitt studied classical piano and vocal training, and learned to dance in the highland style as a youngster. Highwayman lyric by alfred noyes, abridged by loreena mckennitt 10. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 180g vinyl lp. On the cusp of its 20th anniversary, loreena s sixth album the book of secrets is being pressed on vinyl for the first time. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. This is album is the most celebrated release by loreena mckennit, it hit north american charts and it gained great world success. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music.
Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets jos van geffen. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs.
Listen to your favorite songs from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt now. 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. A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. The book of secrets is a studio album by loreena mckennitt released in 1997. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. 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, an album by loreena mckennitt. In 2005, mckennitt was involved in an acrimonious court case in england when her former friend and employee, niema ash, published a book, travels with loreena mckennitt. Marco polo is the fourth track from the 1997 loreena mckennitt album, book of secrets for quinlan road music composed by loreena mckennitt. 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. 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 to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt online. Pdf downloads from the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt.
The song refers to seasonal mummers play performed by groups of. Were in the process of revamping our sheet music store. Buy loreena mckennitt book of secrests 20th anniversary vinyl at. 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. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. The book of secrets loreena mckennitt music musicstore. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. The ectophiles guide to good music loreena mckennitt. In a recording career spanning three decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen countries across four continents. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. 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.