Good king wenceslas is a popular christmas carol that tells a story of good king wenceslas braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the feast of stephen the second day of christmas, december 26. Neale in the nineteenth century, and inspired by wenceslaus i, a tenthcentury king, and the patron saint of the czech republic, is presented here as a picturebook, with artwork by john wallner. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Travels with loreena mckennitt by niema ash sadly, due to restrictions imposed upon me, i am no longer permitted to distribute my book, travels with loreena mckennitt.
Loreena mckennitt after many years away, loreena mckennitt returns with a new album that sees her brand of folk music seeped in a spanish flavour this time. Visualizza altre idee su loreena mckennitt, musica celtica e concept album. Quinlan road, 1997 ever since discovering lorenna mckennitt my sophomore year in high school, ive been collecting whatever albums of hers i could lay my hands on. I turned on loreena mckennitt on itunes, and slowly got dressed for work in the usual black suit uniform. I suspect it was my growing awareness of my own wanderlust and curiosity that made me aware of the real sense of connection i felt to the celtic lineage, as part of that new world. The story of good king wenceslas christmas history. Also in 1995, she began recording with canadian world music artist loreena mckennitt, recording and touring as part of mckennitts band. The chain gang, overseen by brutal warders, works in the sun. There was the train trip across siberia one frigid december, and the time i spent pouring through books about the ancient celts, happily sequestered in an old tuscan farmhouse. The wind that shakes the barley by loreena mckennitt. The text of the book and the performance upon which it is based is split between seymours narrative based upon and fleshing out the story in the carol, while the verses of the. Chinese philosopher lao tzus words are a good introduction to the third album in a trilogy of musical travel documents that began with the visit. Loreena mckennitt a winter garden, five songs for the season.
Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt good king wenceslas hd 1080 duration. Good king wenceslas hardcover september 29, 1988 by j. A christmas poem by carol ann duffy with illustrations by stuart kolakovic, is published by picador. The book of secrets album lyrics loreena mckennitt. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was written and. Loreena mckennitt is in her element in front of an audience, telling interesting stories about the songs and assembling a topnotch backing band. We left the music behind and the dance carried on as we stole away to the seashore we smelt the brine felt the wind in our hair and with. The thundering sea are calling me home home to you the pounding sea is calling me home home to you. You can also give a listen to pagan pentagram radio they have an interesting mix of stuff, and seem to have about 10 albums in their rotation at any given time they play a lot of loreena mckennit and enya, as well as a fair number of soundtrack pieces from the lord of the rings films, and the occasional piece from harry potter, but theres a lot of folksy songs, and chants, drumming, and. Loreena mckennitt, the book of secrets warner bros. The classic christmas carol, penned by english hymnist john m.
I was usually the first among a new group of friends who had heard of her, and i quickly pressed her cds or songs, in the guise. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Definition of be in good books in the idioms dictionary. Buy loreena mckennitts album titled the wind that shakes the barley to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to continue by following. Prisoners look down, look down dont look em in the e. The arrangements were originally scored for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they. List all music lyrics for loreena mckennitt, sort by albums release date with album cover and track list. Loreena mckennitt nights from the alhambra discogs. Good king wenceslas lyrics performed by loreena mckennitt. Good king wenceslas by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Caroline lavelle is a british singersongwriter and cellist who has created three solo albums and contributed vocals, music. During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to continue by following the kings footprints, step for step. A few years ago galt macdermot, the canadian composer best known for hair, set several poems by thomas hardy to music. Buy loreena mckennitts album titled the wind that shakes the barley to enjoy in. Within a few decades of wenceslas death, four biographies of him were in circulation.
On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. 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. Pdf downloads from a midwinter nights dream by loreena. John mason neale 18181866, the lyrics to good king wenceslas were inspired by the life history of wenceslaus i 907935. I skipped on breakfast, and soon, i had to run out the door. In 2016, she released an album titled secret sky as one of a trio by the same name. Loreena mckennitt george macy devotees librarything. Its a very familiar fare though and so before i begin if you enjoy mckennitts music, this is more of the exact same so youll love it but if you cant get onboard, this. Good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen when the snow lay round about deep and crisp and even brightly shone, the moon that night though the frost was cruel when a poor man came in sight gathering winter fuel hither, page and stand by me if thou know.
Jun 08, 2016 a few years ago galt macdermot, the canadian composer best known for hair, set several poems by thomas hardy to music. Good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen when the snow lay round about deep and crisp and even. The results dont wholly dispel the widely held view that its never been hard to spot the difference between hardy and a ray of sunshine as p g wodehouse once said of a scotsman with a grievance, but they lend a robust jauntiness to such works as. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or. Dec 26, 20 good king wenceslas is a popular christmas carol that tells a story of good king wenceslas braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the feast of stephen the second day of christmas, december 26. The story of good king wenceslas christmas history clausnet. Mckennitt s songs have also been featured in television series such as northern exposure, due south, strange luck, roar, and ez streets. Good king wenceslas is a popular christmas carol that tells a story of a czech king going on a journey and braving harsh winter weather to give alms to a poor peasant on the feast of stephen december 26, the day after christmas. Dec 16, 2007 loreena mckennitt good king wenceslas hd 1080 duration. Check out good king wenceslas by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Wenceslas was considered a martyr and a saint immediately after his death in the 10th century, when a cult of wenceslas rose up in bohemia and in england. By your leave we shall sing, concerning our king our king is welldressed in silks of the best in ribbons so rare no king can compare we have travelled many miles over hedges and stiles in search of our king unto you we bring. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Wenceslas also known as vaclav the good was the duke of bohemia now the czech republic from 921 until his assassination in 935.
This is her first live release available to the public, and uses material from three concerts one from paris and two from toronto to put together a complete show. A chief provider and curator of catholic information on the web since 1996. Good king wenceslas is a christmas carol that tells a story of a bohemian king going on a. Watch the video for good king wenceslas from loreena mckennitts a midwinter nights. Pdf downloads from a midwinter nights dream by loreena mckennitt. Good king wenceslas is arranded with fife and drum and bagpipe. Loreena mckennitt good king wenceslas celtic lyrics corner. Loreena mckennitt god rest ye merry gentlemen lyrics duration. The music can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano. Loreena mckennit down by the sally gardens by annie schonkeren. Dantes prayer, from the book of secrets, was recently used by world figure skating champion michelle kwan in competition. On the feast of stephen when the snow lay round about. Were in the process of revamping our sheet music store. Unfortunately, the restrictions also prohibit publishing any personal thoughts or experiences involving loreena mckennitt.
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. Lyrics to dickens dublin the palace by loreena mckennitt. Loreena mckennitt lyrics the king health, love and peace be all here in this place by your leave we shall sing, concerning our king our king is welldressed in silks of the best in ribbons so rare no king can compare we have travelled many miles over hedges and stiles. Good king wenceslas traditional guildford cathedral choir. The book is a unique document of european songs intended not only for use in church, but also schools, thus. Good king wenceslas hardcover january 1, 1964 by mildred corell luckhardt author 5. Good king wenceslas looked out on the feast of stephen when the snow lay round about deep and crisp. There were so many formative adventures in the long journey which culminated in the book of secrets.
In early 20, lavelle began work on a new collaborative project with singersongwriter andrew bate. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. She captures something mysterious and quiet and restpectful in her interpretations. Watch the video for good king wenceslas from loreena mckennitt s a midwinter nights dream for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. These hagiographies had a powerful influence on the high middle ages conceptualization of the rex iustus, or righteous king that is, a.
The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042 all songs are performed live on cd1 of live in paris and toronto 1999. It was covered by canadian celtic singer loreena mckennitt on her 1995 ep a winter garden. Loreena mckennitt good king wenceslas hd 1080 youtube. We have powder and shot to conquer the lot we have cannon and ball to conquer them all. Celebrated actress jane seymour joins the mormon tabernacle choir and illustrator omar rayyan to explore the story behind the beloved christmas carol, good king wenceslas, in this lovely holiday picturebook and dvd. During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but is enabled to.
Mckennitts songs have also been featured in television series such as northern exposure, due south, strange luck, roar, and ez streets. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 2004, cd discogs. Good king wenceslas traditional carol lyrics by john mason neale illustrated by john wallner new york. Our editorial voice, always faithful to the teachings of the church, assists and inspires catholic clergy and laity. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 247 kb englishfrench version only a good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. These products are pdf downloads of the printed sheet music of pieces from a midwinter nights dream cd by loreena mckennitt. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt dickens dublin the palace lyrics. You will receive an invoice via paypal and for orders of five.
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