Carrickfergus is an irish folk song, named after the town of carrickfergus in county antrim, northern ireland. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album cd completo. Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash sadly, due to restrictions imposed upon me, i am no longer permitted to distribute my book, travels with loreena mckennitt. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. It focuses on the story of niema ash and her friendship with loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt is a canadian singer, composer and multiinstrumentalist, she was born in 1957, in the province of manitoba.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Loreena mckennitt carrighfergus lyrics metrolyrics. George petries book ancient music of ireland 1855 for instance listed a song the young lady, the lyrics of which can be found partially in carrickfergus. I wish i was in carrighfergus, only for nights in ballygrant i would swim over the deepest ocean, only for.
Download the cd booklet in pdf format 247 kb englishfrench version only a good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Court ruling ends plans for loreena mckennitt tellall book. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full album. Loreena mckennitt s debut recording and quinlan roads inaugural release, elemental, displays the artists first foray into the realm of celtic music. I own just this album and her most popular album the book of secrets. Carrickfergus lyrics and guitar chords irish folk songs. Loreena mckennitt the mask and mirror 1994, cd discogs. Like all her subsequent recordings, this album was selfproduced, and it was recorded one week in july, 1985 in a barn in southern ontario amongst a.
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. Published on feb, 2009 this is my first tribute to the great singer loreena mckennitt. 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. Books of secret by loreena mckennitt 20071106 by loreena mckennitt. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Niema ash has abandoned her battle to publish a kiss and tell book about canadian singersongwriter loreena mckennitt, after a ruling thursday in a london court. Carrickfergus youtube i swear irish boys could sing the phone book and id still. 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.
Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018 loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full album 2018 loreena mckennitt greatest. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. Hqhd loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 full. I was interested in the history of carrickfergus so i checked out the origins of carrickfergus over at the mudcat cafe but found no definitive answer. Provided to youtube by universal music group marco polo loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. 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. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt carrickfergus music video duration. The song is carrighfergus from her first album, elemental released in 1985. Cedric smith and loreena mckennitt carrighfergus youtube.
Subscribe for the latest music videos, performances, and more. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt. I wish i was in carrighfergus only for nights in ballygrant i would swim over the deepest ocean only. Mckennitt popular because of the song the mummers dance, which received air play on even some popular music stations, the visit contains some wonderful songs. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 in morden, manitoba, canada is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes.
Therefore, those of you who like to read lyrics will definitely feel more engaged while listening to the book of secrets. What better way to ring in the 20th anniversary of this album. She is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. I wish i was in carrighfergus, only for nights in ballygrant i would swim over the deepest ocean, only for nights in ballygrant. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. Loreena mckennitt greatest hits loreena mckennitt full.
Loreena mckennitt carrickfergus music video youtube. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Another important aspect of the album is the lyrics. Visit the quinlan roadloreena mckennitt official website in the coming weeks for. Travels with loreena mckennitt is not only a must for every loreena mckennitt fan, but for anyone interested in the phenomenon of celebrity. The recording is her first new studio album since 1997s the book of secrets. This is my first tribute to the great singer loreena mckennitt. Provided to youtube by universal music group prologue loreena mckennitt the book of secrets. Games and puzzles keep your home headquarters entertained. The tin whistle sheet music book with easy to play letter notes. I would swim over the deepest ocean, only for nights in ballygrant.
I am by no means an expert on loreena mckennitt s works. Most of the story seems to occur in and around kilkenny. She is best known for producing world music albums that encompass both celtic and middle eastern themes. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes.
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