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Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt CM OM CD (born February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who writes, records, and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern influences. McKennitt is known for her refined and clear soprano vocals. [1] She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. [2]
She was on Loreena McKennitt's Ancient Muse tour. In early 2013, Lavelle began work on a new collaborative project with singer/songwriter Andrew Bate. In 2016, she released an album titled Secret Sky as one of a trio by the same name. The other members are Brian Hughes and Hugh Marsh. In 2023, Secret Sky released a second album, Opium.
Loreena McKennitt wrote the lyrics and composed the music for all the songs except as noted. "The Mystic's Dream" – 7:40 "The Bonny Swans" (lyrics: traditional, arr. McKennitt, music by McKennitt) – 7:18 "The Dark Night of the Soul" (lyrics by St. John of the Cross, OCD; arr. McKennitt; music by McKennitt) – 6:44 "Marrakesh Night Market ...
The song also appears on Loreena McKennitt's 2010 album The Wind That Shakes the Barley, [68] and on Dáithí Sproule's 2011 album Lost River: Vol. 1; [69] and it was performed by Oscar Isaac in the Coen brothers' 2013 film Inside Llewyn Davis. [70]
The Road Back Home was recorded live in summer 2023 during four festival performances in Ontario, Canada.It sees the singer returning to her Celtic roots. During the performances, McKennitt recalled the feeling when she first "fell in love with Celtic music" in the 1970s and decided to capture these moments, not knowing whether she "would be back this way again". [1]
Traces of Clannad's legacy can be heard in the music of many artists, including Enya, Altan, Capercaillie, The Corrs, Loreena McKennitt, Anúna, Riverdance, Órla Fallon and U2. [69] [70] Bono said Moya had "one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced". [71]
The Wind That Shakes the Barley is the ninth studio album by the Canadian singer, songwriter, accordionist, harpist, and pianist Loreena McKennitt, released on November 12, 2010. [ 1 ] Professional ratings
The Book of Secrets is the sixth studio album by Loreena McKennitt, released in 1997.It reached #17 on the Billboard 200. [3] The lead single of the album, "The Mummers' Dance," remixed by DNA, was released during the winter of 1997–98, and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #17 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. [4]