McKennitt blends world-music with folk, Celtic and exotic Mediterranean sounds using instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, kanoun, uilleann pipes, Turkish clarinet, bouzouki and nyckelharpa alongside traditional instruments like guitar, drums and bass and the harp, piano and accordion, the three instruments she plays.
Born in Morden, Manitoba, Canada in February 17, 1957, Loreena moved to Stratford, Ontario, Canada in 1981, where she still resides. She has acted and sung in, and composed music for, Stratford Festival of Canada productions ranging from The Tempest (1982) to The Merchant Of Venice (2001).
Her recording career began in 1985 with the album Elemental. In the fledgling years of her label Quinlan Road, Loreena ran its operations from her kitchen table, selling recordings by mail order and producing her own concert tours across the country. Quinlan Road's catalogue is currently distributed around the world by Warner Music (US), Universal Music (Canada and other territories including Italy and Spain) and a number of independents including Keltia Music (France) and SPV (Germany).
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Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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As the lyrics to this song are actually instrumental, there are no specific lyrics to interpret. However, the song itself sets a tone that is both evocative and haunting. The opening notes capture the listener's attention immediately, ushering them into a world of otherworldliness and mysticism. Loreena McKennitt is known for her evocative style, and Prologue exemplifies this perfectly.
Throughout the song, the instruments paint a vivid picture of a mystical landscape, taking the listener on a journey of the mind and the soul. The slow and deliberate pacing of the song creates a sense of wandering and contemplation, as if one were exploring a new and unknown territory. The song invites the listener to follow along as they journey through the unknown, experiencing everything from the sublime to the mysterious.
Overall, Prologue is a beautiful example of a song that does not need lyrics to convey its meaning. McKennitt's talent for weaving a story with her music is on full display in this piece, and one can easily become lost in the world it creates.
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chadia Ab
10 years from searching finally I stumbled upon this through humming, I never given up searching, this is my childhood song.
Jody Livengood
I'm not great at texting or email - I heard Lorraine mckennick - from someone I worked with in past - its , really , actually calming music / background - I also played CD for background when I went to school for therapy
Ada Meleliott
I was old enough to read and remember the name on the cover, but just like you this album was the back theme of so many childhood sondais... first two songs in particular bring confuse but cherished memories
AODGOD
EYE see why you never stopped searching. For EYE just asked siri what song AMEYE listening to while watching Holy man. . .
So thankful for this tune
Zombie 187
Totally get wheee your coming from,
I must thank the genius that created
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Casper Espresso
I am glad that I am not your lost brother, that would have taken much longer.
jane Broderick
Loreena is our favorite of all times ! Our little dog has a brain tumor, and her music is the only thing that totally relaxes him and puts him in dreamland :( Thank you Dear Loreena We all love you !
Alan McRae
This album often ends up at the top of our pile of favorite CD's. I just played it again a few minutes ago and I felt the need to say "thank you" to Loreena. The Book of Secrets is a wondrous, timeless collection of hauntingly beautiful music - sung by a master singer & storyteller. It is rich with many musical flavors that seem to come from all over the world. It is an album that will still be played somewhere on Earth a thousand years from now... maybe forever.
Alan McRae, Sunrise Entertainment International
Susan Sampler
One of my favorites too. Timeless…
Burken Productions
That's for sure.