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 | Title : The Book of Secrets
Author : Loreena McKennitt
Release Date : 19970930
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
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.
Buyer Reviews :
This is McKennitt's newest album, and possibly one of her best. Unlike some of her earlier albums that tend to be all one tempo, there is a well-balanced blend of fast and slow songs, each beautiful in a unique way. While others commented that her diction tends to be poor, this is not always the case, and her voice is one of the most pure and tone-filled I've ever heard. While 'Mummer's Dance' tends to be the most talked-about song on this album, my personal favorites also include 'Dante's Prayer' (which is even more moving if you're familiar with The Divine Comedy) and 'The Highwayman,' a beautiful interpretation of Noyes' famous poem. While her songs may tend to be rather long for some, I find they are the perfect length to really get into the music. This and her last album, The Mask and the Mirror, show McKennitt's musical expansion, particularly with the use of percussion and different tempos. Her notes in the cd booklet explain her inspirations and sources for her songs; if possible, read these as well to get a better understanding of the historical backgrounds of her songs. Though others have tried to imitate McKennitt's style, I've never found anyone who can quite match up to her unique music (and believe me, I've looked.) If you've never heard McKennitt before, this is the perfect album with which to start.
(by ankh fire)
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