In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating. The box set is presently available for preorder only. During the promotional tour she performed an hour long concert in the studios of german radio station swr1, accompanied only by brian hughes guitars, caroline lavelle cello, who have long been part of loreena s tours and. National treasures book of secrets on display at the.
The book of secrets loreena mckennitt similar allmusic. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item. Issue 7, volume 1 december 31, 20 as we grow older, we can only hope that wisdom is seeping into our bones so that we may draw upon it on an instinctive level in times of joy and sorrow to help us sort through lifes priorities. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Believe me when i say that this dvd, nights from the alhambra is so fantastic that you will simply want to watch and listen this celticmediterranean masterpiece over and over again. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other. Book of secrets ratchets up the crazy by a factor of 10. Find similar albums to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt on allmusic allmusic. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman came riding. Loreena mckennitt the mummers dance lyrics letssingit. Each cask contains a key to be redeemed for a valuable gemstone.
Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road. I had a very exciting day today at university of maryland college park. The book of secrets found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017. This theory was used in the film national treasure 2. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint.
Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Book of secrets, is gauged to surf on the publicity being generated to launch the fourth indiana jones picture. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. And keep them in fancy jeweled cases, showcased prominently in your living room. For 20 years, niema ash was the best friend of international singing star loreena mckennitt, but then fame and fortune led them to a bitter court confrontation home u. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed harris the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 10 min, and received a score of. Masterpieces of etnic music celtic mystery celtic odyssey celtic quest celtic spirit narada celtic tides celtic treasure the legacy. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Jul 15, 2014 the 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt.
Loreena mckennitt 1997 the book of secrets youtube. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Jan 11, 2020 maybe this has also to do with the fact that i am not so fond of violincello type and oriental style music.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt cd, sep2003. The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. How can loreena mckennitt save me money i hear you say. This time ben gates is on a quest to find the lost city of gold in order to prove that his great grandfather wasnt a. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. On the mask and mirror she immersed into spanish and arabic music, however, the balance between the old ways and newly discovered eastern sound can be heard on the book of secrets in the best way. If you only buy one loreena mckennitt album, i think the book of secrets is the one. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742910721 cd. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of. The highwayman starring guy of gisborne and marian of knighton bbc robin hood.
Primary artist, producer, arranger, audio production, main personnel, vocals, harp, kanun, accordion, piano. This book, published in 1982 by byron preiss, includes 12 images and 12 verses which need correctly matched together in order to discover the locations of 12 buried ceramic casks. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets veroffentlichungen. Book of secrets t he riproaring success of the first national treasure movie and naturally the rippingerroaringer success of the da vinci code has inspired. May 28, 2008 loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Fun indiana jones rip off, an improvement on its predecessor with better character moments.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742910721. The bitter court confrontation with international singing. On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror. A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. Her most successful record is 1997s the book of secrets, which spun off the single the mummers dance, a surprise hit on american top 40 and alternative rock radio.
Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. This cd is a little treasure, the mummers dance and skelig are both tracks that i. Mckennitt was born in morden, manitoba of irish and scottish descent to parents jack and irene mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd quinlan 1997 for. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. The dutch byzantine mens choir friesland also performed it. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 961 kb englishfrench version only tell me, o muse, of those who travelled far and wide aptly, it is an echo of homers timeless odyssey that introduces loreena mckennitt s seventh studio recording, the latest volume of a project she describes as musical travel writing. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. The movie is shot on the 6th floor of our mckeldin library and near the hozapfel bulding. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. The book of secrets, the followup to 1994s the mask and mirror there was a christmas ep, a winter garden, released in 1995 finds loreena mckennitt in the same musical vein, mixing celtic, spanish, italian, and new age to create her own distinct sound. Alle 110 loreena mckennittudgivelser pa lp, cd, scd, dvd.
Book of secrets 2007 when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter. Each recording includes a free 320kbps mp3 download code, which can be found within each individual sleeve the book of secrets found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2.
In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The book of secrets loreenas sixth studio album and a worldwide chart success, featuring hit single the mummers dance. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt the book of secret 2004, cd discogs. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets marco polo by astroexpressions. When canadian singer loreena mckennitt released her recording, the wind that shakes the barley, in 2010, she visited several countries to help promote the album. The 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. Shortly following the release of national treasure. Videos with photos and sound can be found here and here on youtube.
Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets spirituele muziek. I do not own any rights to the music and the celtic crosses are from. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Nicolas cage and his rapidly receding hairline return in the form of the worlds oldest, most enthusiastic eagle scout in the enjoyably preposterous adventure sequel national treasure. Who would not want to read a book of secrets except, this is one you listen to. Been published loreena mckennitt celtic quest by geoff hancock isbn 1550822543loreena mckennitt celtic quest book the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Zij integreerde op the book of secret traditionele invloeden in haar muziek. Astrology and natal chart of loreena mckennitt, born on.
Because you will soon consider each of them to be a treasure. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The highwayman is een door mckennitt op muziek gezet gedicht van afred noyes uit. This time, the journey takes her in search of the celts. James renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt.
Find similar albums to the book of secrets loreena mckennitt on allmusic. Cosmic celtic angel song is book of secrets youtube. In the mixture there are clips from the vimy ridge 19 april 1917 100th year commemoration. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions. The book of secrets features a cast of over two dozen musical collaborators, and the eight songs contained therein, including north american hit single the mummers dance, leads the listener on unexpected journeys. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. Photo and story of the cosmic celtic angel by spiritualist katherine. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between. Book of secrets, and claims that the presidents of the united states have passed down a book from washington to obama, in which some or all have added facts and histories earthshattering in scope and implications, and that this books location is only known to the president, and the national librarian of congress. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. Book of secrets, a film that plays like the da vinci code as reimagined by wellmeaning but clueless highschool history teachers.
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