Many of these albums and the other
recordings listed can still be ordered directly from Quinlan
Road. Full lyrics to all Loreena's songs can be found by clicking
here.
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An Ancient Muse
Released 21st November 2006
A fantastic, long awaited new album - still sounds uniquely Loreena.
Track listing: Incantation, The Gates of Istanbul, Caravanserai, The
English Ladye and the Knight, Kecharitomene, Penelope's Song, Sacred
Shabbat, Beneath a Phrygian Sky, Never-ending Road (Amhran Duit).
Bonus disc from B&N includes; Raglan Road.
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Live in Paris and Toronto Released 1999
Loreena sounds fantastic live and this album is a wonderful tribute to her
talent and abilities. The double CD contains the entire listing of The
Book of Secrets on disc 1 and on 2 the listing is as follows: The Mystic's
Dream, Santiago, Bonny Portmore, Between the Shadows,
The Lady of Shalott, The Bonny Swans, The Old Ways, All Souls
Night, Cymbeline. |
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The Book
of Secrets Released 1997
An excellent album with a range of fantastic songs. A journey like no
other!! Songs include: Prologue, The Mummer's Dance,
Skellig, Marco Polo, The Highwayman, La Serenissima,
Night Ride Across the Caucasus, Dante's Prayer. |
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A Winter Garden Released 1995
Remastered 2004
A great little collection of seasonal songs to brighten up any winters
day. Tracks listed are: Coventry Carol, God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Snow, Seeds of Love. |
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The Mask and Mirror Released 1994
Remastered 2004
This album is like
a rich woven cloth, it contains lots of fine detail and holds its audience in
awe! It has power and punch. The wonderful music combined with her
beautiful voice has to be one of Loreena's best albums ( in my humble opinion of
course!!). Tracks are: The Mystic's Dream, The Bonny
Swans, The Dark Night of the Soul, Marrakesh Night Market,
Full Circle, Santiago, The Two Trees, Prospero's Speech. |
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The Visit Released 1991
Remastered 2004
An album that is gently steering away from the previous style and
influence that we experienced in her earlier work. Tracks are:
All Souls Night, Bonny Portmore, Between the Shadows,
The Lady of Shalott, Greensleeves, Tango to Evora,
Courtyard Lullaby, The Old Ways, Cymbeline.
Parallel Dreams Released 1989
Remastered 2004
A great album with many of her own compositions on. Tracks
are: 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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To Drive the Cold
Winter Away Released 1987
Remastered 2004
A great winter warmer! Tracks include: In Praise of
Christmas, The Seasons, The King, Banquet Hall,
Snow, Balulalow, Let Us the Infant Greet, The Wexford
Carol, The Stockford Carol, Let All that are Mirth Inclined. |
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Elemental
Released 1985
Remastered 2004
A wonderful debut album that shows the power of her voice and the
elegance of the harp. A must in any folk-lovers collection!! Tracks
are: Blacksmith, She Moved Thru the Fair, Stolen
Child, The Lark in the Clear Air, Carrighfergus,
Kellswater, Banks of Claudy, Come by the Hills, Lullaby.
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There are other recordings that add flavour to any Loreena
McKennitt Collection:
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Caravanserai
Released November 2006
Promotional CD single, Caravanserai - Radio and Album versions. |
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Words and Music
Released 1997
In this little gem Loreena talks about The Book of Secrets album and
the fascinating stories behind it.
Segment 1 - Loreena discusses key tracks from BoS, with musical excerpts.
Segment 2 - Loreena talks to interviewer Tim Wilson. |
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Live in San Francisco at the
Palace of Fine Arts Released 1995
I love this little collection of live tracks, I regularly play this in
my car, great when your stuck in those annoying traffic jams!! Track
listing: The Mystic's Dream, Santiago, She Moved Through
the Fair, Between the Shadows, The Lady of Shalott, The
Bonny Swans. The coveted 10 track version also includes: The
Stolen Child, The Dark Night of the Soul, Marrakesh Night Market and
Prospero's Speech. |
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The Mummers' Dance
Released 1997
A pretty good version of this song, plus a couple of live tracks.
Listing: The Mummers' Dance (single version), The Mummers'
Dance (album version), Marrakesh Night Market (live version),
The Dark Night of the Soul (live version). |
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Words and Music
Released 1994
This was a promo-only CD interview in which Loreena talks about The
Mask and Mirror album, kind of a guided tour!
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The Visit - Collector's Edition
Released 1991
Contains the same tracks as The Visit album but has an extra CD with
tracks as follows: Green sleeves, An interview with Loreena, Stolen
Child, Huron Beltane Fire Dance. Very interesting interview which takes
place in her recording studio. |
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