Parallel Dreams
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1. Samain Night
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2. Moon Cradle
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3. Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
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4. Annachie Gordon
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5. Standing Stones
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6. Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
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7. Breaking the Silence
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8. Ancient Pines {From Goddess Remembered}
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ASIN: B000J233TO
Release Date: 2006-11-14 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking The Silence
- Ancient Pines
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- REQUIRED LISTENING!
- Who could ever tire of Loreena's angelic voice?
- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
- Georgous and eerily haunting!
- Loreena the Celtic songstress weaves dream-music
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- An Ancient Muse
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- A Winter Garden: Five Songs for the Season
ASIN: B0000DI4TJ
Release Date: 2003-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking the Silence
- Ancient Pines [From Goddess Remembered]
Customer Reviews:
REQUIRED LISTENING!.......2007-06-16
Loreena McKennitt.....even thinking or saying her name is "romantic", (sounding perhaps like someone from a great gothic novel from the past, perhaps a name long ago associated on the stage or something, Arthurian, perhaps.)
And, in truth, romantic, mystical, Celtic, etc, certainly DO apply here in her case. If you are familiar with her already, then you know what I refer to. If you ARE NOT familiar with her, by all means, stop "starving" yourself for great etherial Celtic strains to pass over your ears.
I discovered McKennitt several years ago, and have all her albums. ALL of them are truly excellent, very great musical "journeys" for your mind and soul. This album is, as most of them, a wonderful, growing thing...that becomes more deeply connected with you with each listening. She is SO VERY DIFFERENT, her output is simply magical, and there is no way your mind heart and soul will not be "glad" or "thankful" that you purchased this album.
Every piece on this album is great, impossible, really, to single any of them out. This disc, as all her albums, is, again, a homogenous piece, all songs feeling like they are related to each other.
This would be a good album for one to start with if you are unfamiliar with her, it is particularly satisfying on the ear, and will give you a good intro to Loreena McKennitt and her music.
Pick up a copy and take it home and relax, perhaps with the lights lowered, and let this music sooth and calm you, and believe it or not, heal you from the day's hectic bruisings. ~operabruin
Who could ever tire of Loreena's angelic voice?.......2007-05-13
This is but another Loreena McKennitt piece of music where you have to ask yourself, "How is her voice so beautiful?" However, I still think Book of Secrets is by far her best piece of work. This cd is very good and, as always, the songs are made more beautiful by her exequisite voice; I just didn't think the songs themself were as pretty as those in Book of Secrets.
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Georgous and eerily haunting!.......2005-12-19
Loreena McKnnitt's voice is superb and so poetic on this CD. As all the other CD's of Loreena McKennitt's, the music and her voice is inspiring and beautiful. For anyone who loves the haunting melodies of Celtic music, Loreena McKennitt CD's are a must.
Loreena the Celtic songstress weaves dream-music.......2005-10-03
Lorenna McKennitt is the Celtic Queen of the 21st Century. She links us to the romantic, sad, and tragic Celtic tradition with a contemporary flair. She rearranges traditional Irish folk songs and also writes contemporary works that hark back to that age.
In "Samain Night" and "Moon Cradle" she displays her considerable musical talent with her hauntingly beautiful voice and superb pacing of lyrics. Like the great Jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, or the super-star Joni Mitchell, Loreeena's control and pacing is fantastic causing the listener to hold their breath with each pause.
In "Huron Beltane Fire Dance" we are treated to a contemporary tune with Irish undertones.
In "Annachie Gordon" this traditional work is not rushed but is fully developed over 8 minutes, as Lorrena weaves a tale of love for a handsome young poor man, Annachie, by Jeannie. Jeannie's father insists she must marry a rich man rather than the pretty poverty stuck Annachie. Jeannie argues with her parents but they insist she marry. After the marriage she refuses to sleep with the Gentelman she marries and she warns her family that she will die if she can not love Annachie. As her brides maids undress her for the bridal chamber, she falls dead from a broken heart. When the maids tell Annachie he rushes to her body, kisses her cold lips, and then also dies of love. Wow! These folks knew how to love didn't they? At least Romeo and Juliett had poisons and swords. McKennitt's treatment of this song is very straight and traditional without irony but rather as a soft tale of love's power.
"Standing Stones" is actually a ghost story as young lovers part in the night and as the male lover returns home a dark figure jumps him and stabs him in the heart. As the female lover reachers her home, she sees an apparition of him holding his wet chest and pointing to the stars above as he vanishes in the mist.
"Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)" is an odd but interesting piece. While Loreena sings a sad tale of a poor young homeless woman, an Irish waif recites the Christman story with emphasis on the stable shelter where Mary and St. Joseph seek refuge so that she might bear the Christ child.
"Breaking the Silence" evokes the theme of freedom for oppressed people and is devoted to Amnesty International.
"Ancient Pines" is from the film "Goddess Remembered", and evokes the theme of the earth's final release from the torments of the human race upon its resources and beauty.
The CD is very even in tone and mood, allowing you to dream and drift as she goes from song to song. Her incredible Celtic voice pierces your heart but her delivery could sooth a restless sea.
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- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
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- An Ancient Muse
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Release Date: 1994-01-20 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron "Beltane" Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking the Silence
- Ancient Pines
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Parallel Dreams captures harpist/vocalist Loreena McKennitt at her absolute finest. Fully immersed in the Celtic style, this London, Ontario, performer's voice is lush and layered in warm harmonies, soaring overtop equally beautiful instrumentation. Flowing between traditional ("Annachie Gordon") and original ("Dickens' Dublin") fare, McKennitt slows down time and relaxes furrowed brows on this disc by staying true to her red-headed roots. Subsequent discs tend to experiment more with tangos and uptempo melodies; Parallel Dreams, however, is one long, luscious lullaby. --Denise Sheppard
Customer Reviews:
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Parallel Dreams.......2004-02-12
This is a truly wondrous album. Loreena McKennitt first swept me away when I heard "The Mummer's Dance" in 1997. Her voice is angelic and amazing, and she is an fabulous musician as well. This album, "Parallel Dreams," seems to be a forgotten treasure. I personally had a very hard time finding it, unlike some others ("The Book of Secrets and "The Mask and Mirror"). It needs more appreciation! Listen to this CD- I guarantee you'll be swept of your feet.
Thanks Loreena..........2003-08-25
While I write these lines I'm listening this album, and sincerely, I believe that it's the better Loreena's album, because mixes the misticism celt with the pop ballad like no other. "Breaking the Silence", a song for Amnesty International, is the best example, a beautiful and frightening song that combines the magic and the enchantment of Loreena with a powerful and moving letter. Really a great song, marvelous. Listen to "Huron Fire Dance" is to be transported to ancient Ireland and the celtic rites. Separate mention deserves to "Standing Stone", "Ancient Pines" and "Dicken's Dublin", my other favorites. All this album is my favorite.
Thanks Loreena for your music.
Enchanting.......2003-07-24
I am an avid Loreena Mckennitt fan, and although I realize that most people enjoy her later albums such as "The Mask and the Mirror" and "The Book of Secrets" the best, I would have to say that this album is my favorite!!! It is truly, truly beautiful. The songs "Standing Stones," "Annachnie Gordon," and "Dicken's Dublin" completely break my heart. this is truly a wonderful work. her voice is clear and there is a wide variety of songs in this album....some that really remind me of her earliest work "Elemental," but also songs that are more like something out of "The Mask and the Mirror."
all in all, this work is enchanting!!!
stands on its own..........2003-03-17
Every Loreena CD stands on its own.
Every single one is gorgeous and all have their own mood and development. This one is simple and pure. Words and voice seem more important while the instruments sort of hang out.
Other than that, this CD creates magic in your house!
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ASIN: B0002VE1WK
Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking the Silence
- Ancient Pines [From Goddess Remembered]
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BONUS DVD (PAL)
Customer Reviews:
LM Unplugged........2006-12-09
While perhaps not as well-known as her later releases, "Parralel Dreams" is still my favorite Loreena McKennitt CD. True, the production values are not as lush and exotic as her "The Mask and Mirror" and "The Book of Secrets" albums but in these songs her voice and harp are highlighted to hauntingly beautiful effect. While tackling such bleak themes as lost love, murder, homelessness, and torture, each song is sung with an emotional radiance that can send shivers down your spine and warmth into your heart. As Loreena says in her liner notes, "If there is a recurrent thread that runs through these dreams [songs], it is one of yearning toward love, liberty and integration." Now that the CD has been remastered for better sound quality AND includes a free DVD as well, no true Loreena McKennitt fan should be without this album. The DVD consists of a 30-minute short in which Loreena discusses her music and inspiration, 2 music videos, and selected musical samples from her albums. This DVD satisfies my (parallel?) dreams of both hearing and seeing LM doing what she does best. I've upgraded to this new edition; get yours while you still can!
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Average customer rating:
- REQUIRED LISTENING!
- Who could ever tire of Loreena's angelic voice?
- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
- Georgous and eerily haunting!
- Loreena the Celtic songstress weaves dream-music
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- A Winter Garden: Five Songs for the Season
ASIN: B0002VEX1O
Release Date: 2004-09-14 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking the Silence
- Ancient Pines
Customer Reviews:
REQUIRED LISTENING!.......2007-06-16
Loreena McKennitt.....even thinking or saying her name is "romantic", (sounding perhaps like someone from a great gothic novel from the past, perhaps a name long ago associated on the stage or something, Arthurian, perhaps.)
And, in truth, romantic, mystical, Celtic, etc, certainly DO apply here in her case. If you are familiar with her already, then you know what I refer to. If you ARE NOT familiar with her, by all means, stop "starving" yourself for great etherial Celtic strains to pass over your ears.
I discovered McKennitt several years ago, and have all her albums. ALL of them are truly excellent, very great musical "journeys" for your mind and soul. This album is, as most of them, a wonderful, growing thing...that becomes more deeply connected with you with each listening. She is SO VERY DIFFERENT, her output is simply magical, and there is no way your mind heart and soul will not be "glad" or "thankful" that you purchased this album.
Every piece on this album is great, impossible, really, to single any of them out. This disc, as all her albums, is, again, a homogenous piece, all songs feeling like they are related to each other.
This would be a good album for one to start with if you are unfamiliar with her, it is particularly satisfying on the ear, and will give you a good intro to Loreena McKennitt and her music.
Pick up a copy and take it home and relax, perhaps with the lights lowered, and let this music sooth and calm you, and believe it or not, heal you from the day's hectic bruisings. ~operabruin
Who could ever tire of Loreena's angelic voice?.......2007-05-13
This is but another Loreena McKennitt piece of music where you have to ask yourself, "How is her voice so beautiful?" However, I still think Book of Secrets is by far her best piece of work. This cd is very good and, as always, the songs are made more beautiful by her exequisite voice; I just didn't think the songs themself were as pretty as those in Book of Secrets.
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Georgous and eerily haunting!.......2005-12-19
Loreena McKnnitt's voice is superb and so poetic on this CD. As all the other CD's of Loreena McKennitt's, the music and her voice is inspiring and beautiful. For anyone who loves the haunting melodies of Celtic music, Loreena McKennitt CD's are a must.
Loreena the Celtic songstress weaves dream-music.......2005-10-03
Lorenna McKennitt is the Celtic Queen of the 21st Century. She links us to the romantic, sad, and tragic Celtic tradition with a contemporary flair. She rearranges traditional Irish folk songs and also writes contemporary works that hark back to that age.
In "Samain Night" and "Moon Cradle" she displays her considerable musical talent with her hauntingly beautiful voice and superb pacing of lyrics. Like the great Jazz vocalist, Ella Fitzgerald, or the super-star Joni Mitchell, Loreeena's control and pacing is fantastic causing the listener to hold their breath with each pause.
In "Huron Beltane Fire Dance" we are treated to a contemporary tune with Irish undertones.
In "Annachie Gordon" this traditional work is not rushed but is fully developed over 8 minutes, as Lorrena weaves a tale of love for a handsome young poor man, Annachie, by Jeannie. Jeannie's father insists she must marry a rich man rather than the pretty poverty stuck Annachie. Jeannie argues with her parents but they insist she marry. After the marriage she refuses to sleep with the Gentelman she marries and she warns her family that she will die if she can not love Annachie. As her brides maids undress her for the bridal chamber, she falls dead from a broken heart. When the maids tell Annachie he rushes to her body, kisses her cold lips, and then also dies of love. Wow! These folks knew how to love didn't they? At least Romeo and Juliett had poisons and swords. McKennitt's treatment of this song is very straight and traditional without irony but rather as a soft tale of love's power.
"Standing Stones" is actually a ghost story as young lovers part in the night and as the male lover returns home a dark figure jumps him and stabs him in the heart. As the female lover reachers her home, she sees an apparition of him holding his wet chest and pointing to the stars above as he vanishes in the mist.
"Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)" is an odd but interesting piece. While Loreena sings a sad tale of a poor young homeless woman, an Irish waif recites the Christman story with emphasis on the stable shelter where Mary and St. Joseph seek refuge so that she might bear the Christ child.
"Breaking the Silence" evokes the theme of freedom for oppressed people and is devoted to Amnesty International.
"Ancient Pines" is from the film "Goddess Remembered", and evokes the theme of the earth's final release from the torments of the human race upon its resources and beauty.
The CD is very even in tone and mood, allowing you to dream and drift as she goes from song to song. Her incredible Celtic voice pierces your heart but her delivery could sooth a restless sea.
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Parallel Dreams
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Release Date: 2003-10-07 |
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Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch
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ASIN: B00000DYDU
Release Date: 1994-09-16 |
Customer Reviews:
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Average customer rating:
- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
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Parallel Dreams
Loreena Mckennitt
Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0000DEPPB
Release Date: 2002-08-21 |
Customer Reviews:
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Average customer rating:
- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
|
Parallel Dreams
Loreena McKennitt
Manufacturer: Virgin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Canada
| North America
| International
| Styles
| Music
General
| Celtic
| International
| Styles
| Music
New Age
| Celtic
| International
| Styles
| Music
Fusion
| Celtic
| International
| Styles
| Music
Celtic New Age
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Adult Alternative
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000044U0G
Release Date: 1999-01-26 |
Tracks:
- Samain Night
- Moon Cradle
- Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance
- Annachie Gordon
- Standing Stones
- Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)
- Breaking The Silence
- Ancient Pines
Customer Reviews:
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Average customer rating:
- Fusion music of nuance and mystery!
|
Parallel Dreams
Loreena Mckennitt
Manufacturer: Msi Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Celtic New Age
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
General
| Celtic
| International
| Styles
| Music
New Age
| Imports
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00003Q4R1
Release Date: 2002-08-21 |
Customer Reviews:
Fusion music of nuance and mystery!.......2006-10-01
It is with this album that McKennitt's awesome talent as a composer/arranger truly finds that distinctive voice--somewhere in between Celtic, jazz, folk and world music--that is so prominent and beloved in her later work. Most of the music and some of the lyrics as well on "Parallel Dreams" are written by McKennitt in their entirety rather than being arrangements of traditional tunes or poems. There's still a sense of quiet restraint about many of the songs on this album, but this time it's underlain by a pregnant intensity of synth chords and percussion, released into the music just enough to give it an air of mysterious purpose without overwhelming McKennitt's ethereal vocals and nuanced harpistry. Guest musicians include Rick Lazar on udu drum and congas, Ratesh Dasj on tablas, guitarist Brian Hughes, violinist Oliver Schroer, cellist, bass and tamboura player George Koller, mandolin-player David Woodhead, piper Patrick Hutchinson, percussionist Al Cross, and Shelly Berger on pzud. Loreena McKennitt's previous album is "To Drive the Cold Winter Away," and the next one in the sequence, continuing her intriguing development as a composer, is "The Visit." I love everything she's ever done-- she's as true a talent and as creative a genius as you could ever wish for in a musician. But what impresses me most about her is how stirringly and satisfyingly her work has evolved over the years. She just keeps getting better and better! Try also the Celtic / folk / world music stylings of singer and multi-instrumentalist Kate Price and the work of dreamy vocalist / pianist Lydia McCauley.
Pop Music:
- Patch Work Music - Musiques Electroniques
- Rasa Exotica II
- Reiko
- Relaxation & Meditation With Music & Nature
- Relaxing With Nature: Romantic Sea
- Relaxing With Nature: Thundering Skies
- Return to Mountain
- Revitalize Your Body
- Sea of Dreams
- Serenity Series: Pilates - Balance
Pop Music
pop music
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