The Visit
by: Loreena McKennitt
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Mixing a variety of styles with a Celtic base, this was McKennitt's breakthrough album and remains one of her most musically interesting. "All Souls Night" begins the album, with dance-like rhythms and McKennitt's wonderful voice singing about the Celtic New Year. Other features include a musical setting of Tennyson's "Lady of Shalott", which, while not as sophisticated as Noyes' "The Highwayman" on The Book of Secrets, is an enchanting listen. There's also an interesting rendition of "Greensleeves" and the Spanish-flavored "Tango to Evora", as well as the haunting "Courtyard Lullaby" and the wistful "The Old Ways". A setting of words from Shakespeare's Cymbeline closes the album, which focuses thematically on life, death, and the borders between them. --Genevieve Williams
Mixing a variety of styles with a Celtic base, this was McKennitt's breakthrough album and remains one of her most musically interesting. "All Souls Night" begins the album, with dance-like rhythms and McKennitt's wonderful voice singing about the Celtic New Year. Other features include a musical setting of Tennyson's "Lady of Shalott", which, while not as sophisticated as Noyes' "The Highwayman" on The Book of Secrets, is an enchanting listen. There's also an interesting rendition of "Greensleeves" and the Spanish-flavored "Tango to Evora", as well as the haunting "Courtyard Lullaby" and the wistful "The Old Ways". A setting of words from Shakespeare's Cymbeline closes the album, which focuses thematically on life, death, and the borders between them. --Genevieve Williams
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Rating: - Fan of the softer melodies?Don't miss Bonnie Portmore!
I am a Loreena McKennit fan, but find that most of her music I have to be in the right mood for... particularly thesongs that are of a darker (though rich) landscape.But there are a handful of songs that I could listen to anytime, and often find myself craving them, even in my more lighthearted moods.And my favorite of these is on this album.Bonnie Portmore (though the subject isn't exactly lighthearted, being a lament for beautiful trees cut down), the melody is so sweet and lovely that ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful Celtic voice
I bought this album to finish my collection of Loreena McKennitt. I own all of her albums, and I have yet to be disappointed. Her voice is beautiful, and the songs prove to be perfect for her range. Bonney Portmore is a haunting tune featured on the Highlander. I have so many favorite songs from this artist it is hard to say anything negative.
Rating: - Suddenly I knew that you'd have to go
If you don't know her music check her out on YouTube ( "The old ways" )
Oh my god what a voice, such passion , such depth, a voice of a angel from a different time, a another place.,
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- Loreena McKennitt CD, The Visit
I have two other CD's by this artist and they are both unique and fabulous. While I also like The visit, I do not like it as much as the other two but still, she is wonderful artist with a beautiful voice.
Rating: - Loreena McKennitt, The Visit
Wonderful collection of Celtic Music. This is the fourth copy I have bought or gotten over the years.
- Fan of the softer melodies?Don't miss Bonnie Portmore!I am a Loreena McKennit fan, but find that most of her music I have to be in the right mood for... particularly thesongs that are of a darker (though rich) landscape.But there are a handful of songs that I could listen to anytime, and often find myself craving them, even in my more lighthearted moods.And my favorite of these is on this album.Bonnie Portmore (though the subject isn't exactly lighthearted, being a lament for beautiful trees cut down), the melody is so sweet and lovely that ... Read More
- Beautiful Celtic voiceI bought this album to finish my collection of Loreena McKennitt. I own all of her albums, and I have yet to be disappointed. Her voice is beautiful, and the songs prove to be perfect for her range. Bonney Portmore is a haunting tune featured on the Highlander. I have so many favorite songs from this artist it is hard to say anything negative.
- Suddenly I knew that you'd have to goIf you don't know her music check her out on YouTube ( "The old ways" )
Oh my god what a voice, such passion , such depth, a voice of a angel from a different time, a another place.,
- Loreena McKennitt CD, The VisitI have two other CD's by this artist and they are both unique and fabulous. While I also like The visit, I do not like it as much as the other two but still, she is wonderful artist with a beautiful voice.
- Loreena McKennitt, The VisitWonderful collection of Celtic Music. This is the fourth copy I have bought or gotten over the years.
