| The Book of Secrets | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 480 reviews)
Sales Rank: 331
Category: Music
Artist: Loreena Mckennitt
Publisher: Verve
Studio: Verve
Manufacturer: Verve
Label: Verve
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 000795302
UPC: 774213991072
EAN: 0774213991072
ASIN: B000J233SK
Release Date: November 14, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Prologue | | • | Mummers' Dance | | • | Skellig | | • | Marco Polo | | • | Highwayman | | • | Serenissima | | • | Night Ride Across the Caucasus | | • | Dante's Prayer |
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Amazon.com essential recording
McKennitt'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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 475 more reviews...
love it May 30, 2009
It is very relaxing. I have listened to it over and over again in my classroom.
In a faraway land.... April 1, 2009
Once upon a time in a faraway land.....
Close your eyes while listening to the spellbinding stories sung by the lulling voice of Loreena Mckinnett and travel deep into your mind, connect to your soul and live each song.
This album was a huge inspiration for much of my work in dance."Prologue" was an audience favorite! Beautiful variations.
Enchanting and perfect for the day!
What I expected and more February 6, 2009
It was what I expected and more - very relaxing and melodic with a Celtic flavor - while not being overwhelmed with Celtic melodies - I will now be checking out her other albums
Beautiful!!!!!!!! November 28, 2008
I bought this CD for the song "Dante's Prayer" but fell in love with the the entire CD and all the music of Loreena McKennitt. Dante's Prayer is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. I am not exaggerating at all. Loreens's music is like food to the soul. I bought other CD's by Loreena McKennitt and they are all great and well worth buying. "The Book Of Secrets" is still my very favorite. Great for relaxing. Let Loreena take you back to a time when chivalry and romance was at it's peak. Enjoy poetry by Tennyson and other great poets and feel them like never before with the heavenly voice of Loreena McKennitt.
The Book of Secrets November 10, 2008
Loreena McKennitt is one of the least known Irish folk singers while being one of the best. I've known about her for about 10 years and have several of her cd's. I first heard her while listening to an Irish radio station on the internet and heard her sing "The Highwayman" which is an epic poem. I was blown away and HAD to have that cd and after hearing the rest of the music on it, have become a big fan. Take a chance and you will not be disappointed.
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