Funny, I just posted about Loreena McKennitt the other day. I never did manage to find my The Visit CD, I'll have to hunt down another source. I scratched the hell out of that thing in college, anyways.
I recognize about half of the songs on the list. I didn't listen to much of her later albums.
I've been away from LJ for a little while, so I missed your post. I posted about the DC show a couples times recently when I've mentioned Loreena, so I'm sorry you missed the show. She's one of my absolute favorite singer/songwriter/performers.
Reading through your post, I wouldn't characterize her as neo-medieval, though, as someone did. I would just say she's world music with celtic and middle-eastern flavors (labeling eclectic artists is a pain, so I try not to, but sometimes it's necessary, I suppose). I've become more fond of her last three albums which take more from Spain/Italy/Asia Minor in terms of musical sounds and I love how she's incorporated the instruments and styles of those regions into her music.
I've become more fond of her last three albums which take more from Spain/Italy/Asia Minor
I'll definitely have to check them out. I've certainly seen you post about her before, but I've probably blown past them since I feel some residual guilt about not keeping up with her music. And not keeping up with music in general.
As much as her "medieval" stuff appealed to me in high school and college, it's definitely the Spain/Italy/Asia Minor that I'd be more into now.
I'll make a note to get hold of the albums sooner, rather than later. Besides, I need more music for work!
I also highly recommed her short Christmas EP: A Winter Garden (1995) and her double CD live album (which is also a benefit for the Cook-Rees Water Safety Fund): Live in Paris and Toronto (1999)
It's not that I don't love her earlier work, because I do, definitely. But I am crazy about the Middle Eastern flavors we get in her more recent work, partly because it's just plain awesome to listen to and dance to, and partly because it really shows her diversity and talent as an artist.
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I recognize about half of the songs on the list. I didn't listen to much of her later albums.
I didn't realize she was just here!
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Reading through your post, I wouldn't characterize her as neo-medieval, though, as someone did. I would just say she's world music with celtic and middle-eastern flavors (labeling eclectic artists is a pain, so I try not to, but sometimes it's necessary, I suppose). I've become more fond of her last three albums which take more from Spain/Italy/Asia Minor in terms of musical sounds and I love how she's incorporated the instruments and styles of those regions into her music.
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I'll definitely have to check them out. I've certainly seen you post about her before, but I've probably blown past them since I feel some residual guilt about not keeping up with her music. And not keeping up with music in general.
As much as her "medieval" stuff appealed to me in high school and college, it's definitely the Spain/Italy/Asia Minor that I'd be more into now.
I'll make a note to get hold of the albums sooner, rather than later. Besides, I need more music for work!
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The Mask & Mirror (1994)
The Book of Secrets (1997)
An Ancient Muse (2006)
I also highly recommed her short Christmas EP: A Winter Garden (1995) and her double CD live album (which is also a benefit for the Cook-Rees Water Safety Fund): Live in Paris and Toronto (1999)
It's not that I don't love her earlier work, because I do, definitely. But I am crazy about the Middle Eastern flavors we get in her more recent work, partly because it's just plain awesome to listen to and dance to, and partly because it really shows her diversity and talent as an artist.
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I'm so glad that the scones were a hit! *hugs*
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Unfortunately the DVD was sold out at our concert. :( I think they had problems getting them.
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Unfortunately the DVD was sold out at our concert. :(
*whistles*
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As to the screen caps for Nights at the Alhambra, thank you for those as well. I love the images.
It's very good to have you back.
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And thank you, dearest. *hugs*
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