A Mediterranean Odyssey

Loreena Mckennitt - A Mediterranean Odyssey

A Mediterranean Odyssey
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Artist: Loreena Mckennitt
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Box set
CD Release Date: 2009-10-20
Music Label: Quinlan Road
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. The Mystic Dream
  2. Tango To Evora
  3. The Gates of Istanbul
  4. Penelope's Song
  5. Marco Polo
  6. Marrakesh Night Market
  7. Santiago
  8. Caravanserai
  9. The Dark Night of the Soul
  10. Sacred Shabbat
  11. The Mummer's Dance [Single Version]
Music CD 2
  1. The Gates of Istanbul
  2. The Dark Night of the Sould
  3. Marco Polo
  4. Penelope's Song
  5. Sacred Shabbat
  6. Caravanserai
  7. Santiago
  8. Beneath a Phyrgian Sky
  9. Tango To Evora
  10. Full Circle

Free Music Notes for A Mediterranean Odyssey

Free Music Review: A sort of "GREATEST HITS" album
Hit: 5 Stars

For those who could not see Loreena in Budapest, this is the next best thing. I nearly gave this four stars - but decided that five stars were merited for both Loreena's talent and for the incredible musicians. What almost lost her a star was that there IS NO NEW MATERIAL on this CD set. All of the songs are available on her other sets.

One CD is just a sampling of her music, sort of a "greatest hits" collection without actually putting that on the CD cover - maybe Loreena thought that was too passe', too ABBAish, if I can turn that group into an adjective....(And Yes, ABBA was a fun band)

The other CD has an assortment of her music recorded at the various locations on her latest tour and it would have been fantastic to see her perform these in Budapest and Istanbul. She has changed some of the songs slightly, and her voice has a warmth and depth that it does not have on the Alhambra DVD. The other change is a greater emphasis of the bass guitar, which can seem out of place with the Celtic/Byzantine direction she had been going, and makes it sound a little more jazzy. The violin is not as pronounced as it was on Alhambra, which is a capital shame since Hugh is so singularly talented, and Nigl has been entirely replaced on the hurdy gurdy, AND YOU CAN TELL. What happened to Nigl?

I enjoyed this for the warm tone of Loreena's voice, and it is replete with beauty and talent - just wish it had some new material. If I had to pick one CD to take with me, it would still be the Alhambra.

A Mediterranean Odyssey Poster

A Mediterranean Odyssey comprises a richly designed Limited Edition 2 disc set commemorating Loreena McKennitt's 2009 Mediterranean Tour. Designed to attract not only the legions of devoted Loreena listeners, but to expose and inspire the uninitiated to an exotic, haunting and emotional musical experience they will never forget. A glittering addition to Loreena McKennitt's catalogue - A Mediterranean Odyssey combines NEW live performances of audience favourites from her 2009 Mediterranean Tour with a collection of previously released studio recordings. Inspired by the tones, textures and rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean, this latest release features virtuosic performances on authentic instruments including oud, lyra, bouzouki, harp and hurdy-gurdy alongside electric guitar, cello and percussion. Experience the continuing journey of the Celts across the Mediterranean and Aegean seas with this evocative 2-disc set. Disc 1 "The Olive and the Cedar" A Mediterranean-inspired collection of 11 studio recordings personally selected by Loreena McKennitt from her back catalogue. Disc 2 "From Istanbul to Athens" Is 56 minutes of concert highlights from the 2009 Mediterranean Tour including five songs not featured in previous Loreena McKennitt "in concert" releases. Includes a 24 page, lavishly illustrated booklet featuring on-location photographs captured during the tour.

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