Elemental 1985 blacksmith, she moved through the fair, stolen child, the lark in the clear air, carrighfergus, kellswater, banks of claudy, come by the hills, lullaby to drive the cold winter away 1987 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 to mirth inclined. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure. Viol viols shannon purvessmithvocals, harp loreena mckennittwrittenby traditional irish. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes.
It pays homage to her childhood memories of music for the winter season, the most vivid of which came from songs and carols recorded in churches or. A loreena mckennitt retrospective, the first decade more or less. The book of secrets 20th anniversary collectors set 180g limited numbered edition. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away 1995, cd. From the quinlan road recording to drive the cold winter away the wexford carol words and music traditional good people all, this christmastime consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done in sending his beloved son. Loreena mckennitt as i roved out tekst piosenki, teledysk, tlumaczenie. The wexford carol has been sung only by males in past centuries. The mummers dance testo loreena mckennitt mtv testi. The subject of the song is the nativity of jesus christ. Unsurprisingly, given the international scope of its research. Since the 1990s, however, females were allowed to sing the song, with the most notable examples being the celtic woman and loreena mckennitt. Provided to youtube by universal music group breton carol loreena mckennitt a midwinters night dream. Loreenas second, selfproduced recording presents seasonal music with a fresh and serendipitous approach.
It pays homage to her childhood memories of music for the winter season, the most vivid of which came from songs and carols recorded in churches or great halls, rich with their own unique ambience and tradition. Let us the infant greet follows the trend of the whole album. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away lyrics songmeanings. This collection of traditional and lesserknown winter and christmas carols was recorded in 1987 on location at the church of our lady in guelph, ontario, and, in ireland, at a benedictine monastery and the tyrone guthrie centre in annaghmakerrig.
With mary holy we should pray to god with love this christmas day in bethlehem upon that morn there was a blessed messiah born. The wexford carol words and music traditional good people all, this christmastime consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done in sending his beloved son. Loreena mckennitt the wexford carol lyrics genius lyrics. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Leggi il testo completo the mummers dance di loreena mckennitt tratto dallalbum the book of secrets. To drive the cold winter away by loreena mckennitt. The artists reverence for her source material is moving, and her meticulous yet simple arrangements help tracks such as the wexford carol, the kings, and let us the infant. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away lyrics. Were in the process of revamping our sheet music store. To drive the cold winter away celebrates the winter solstice through eight traditional english, scottish, and irish carols and ballads and two mckennitt originals. To drive the cold winter away by loreena mckennitt on.
To drive the cold winter away loreena mckennitt songs. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away discogs. The mummers dance testo traduzione the mummers dance. With mary holy we should pray to god with love this christmas day in bethlehem upon that morn. Interpreted by many irish artists wexford carol is a ubiquitous christmas song in celtic christmas songs compilations.
Sylvia woods harp center christmas and chanukah books. Loreena mckennitt in to drive the cold winter away 1987 i, ii, v, iii, iv. Loreena mckennitts albums stream online music albums. The visit 1991 the book of secrets 1997 the mask and mirror. However, many popular female artists, such as julie andrews in 1966 and loreena mckennitt in 1987, have recorded versions of it, the former including an additional verse beginning and buckets yore did rain that night.
Loreena mckennitts primary instrument is the harp, but her primary technique is to take a traditional folk song and supersize it with strings, modern rhythms, and lush orchestration. Good people all this christmastime consider well and bear in mind. Many popular female artists, such as loreena mckennitt, recorded the wexford carol during the 1990s. The wind that shakes the barley 2011 a mummers dance through ireland 2009 the olive and the cedar 2009 from istanbul to athens live 2009 a midwinter nights dream 2008 nights from the alhambra live 2007 an ancient muse 2006 live in paris and toronto 1999 the book of secrets 1997 a winter garden five songs for the season ep 1995 live in san francisco 1995 the mask and the. Check out the wexford carol by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. In a recording career spanning three decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen countries across four continents. Loreena mckennitt the wexford carol songtext good people all, this christmastime, consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done in sending his beloved son. The best of loreena mckennitt cd1 loreena mckennitt. Provided to youtube by universal music group the wexford carol loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away. Loreena mckennitt mp3 collection 2007, mp3, 256 kbps. Good people all, this christmastime consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done in sending his beloved son. Mckennitt is known for her refined, clear soprano vocals. The wind that shakes the barley, a midwinter nights dream, an ancient muse, the book of secrets, the mask and mirror, the visit, parallel dreams, to drive the cold winter away, elemental mp3.
Listen to albums by loreena mckennitt on myspace, stream free online music by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt lyrics the wexford carol good people all, this christmastime consider well and bear in mind what our good god for us has done in sending his beloved son. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from to drive the cold winter away cd by loreena mckennitt. The best of loreena mckennitt cd2 loreena mckennitt. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. The wexford carol is one of the oldest extant christmas carols in the. The song achieved a new popularity because of the work of william grattan flood 1859 1928, who was organist and musical director at st. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. He transcribed the carol from a local singer, and had it published in the oxford book of carols, putting enniscorthy into most carol books around the world. This christmas carol has a universal theme the nativity of christ. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away mp3. 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.
Buy mp3 music online loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away. The book of secrets remastered 2004 loreena mckennitt a mediterranean odyssey cd1 loreena mckennitt. To drive the cold winter away is loreena mckennitts second album, released in 1987. You will receive an invoice via paypal and for orders of five. Slow instrumental high vocals and appearance of church music as well as the wexford carol. The wexford carol by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. With mary holy we should pray to god with love this christmas day. Watch the video for the wexford carol from loreena mckennitts to drive the cold winter away for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Book of carols, putting enniscorthy into most carol books around the world. Mckennitt loreena the book of secrets skellig 0 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 something i must tell before i pass along i. Good people all, this christmastime consider well and bear in mind. However, many popular female artists, such as julie andrews in 1966 and loreena mckennitt in 1987, have recorded. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Songmeanings is a place for discussion and discovery. The wexford carol is a traditional religious irish christmas carol originating from county.
Loreena mckennitt lyrics, songs, albums and more at. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Loreena mckennitt lyrics, songs, albums and more at songmeanings. Loreena mckennitt the wexford carol lyrics youtube. In bethlehem upon that morn there was a blessed messiah born. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. He transcribed the carol from a local singer and had it published in the oxford book of carols. An apparently sacral choir accompanies loreena, giving this track a catholic appearance of medieval songs. Also available in itunes more by loreena mckennitt see all. Loreena mckennitt the wexford carol celtic lyrics corner.
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