Loreena Mckennitt - To Drive the Cold Winter Away (Bonus Dvd)
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Artist: Loreena MckennittEdition: Music CD
Format: Limited Edition, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2004-09-14
Music Label: Quinlan Road
Soundtracks:
- In Praise of Christmas
- The Seasons
- The Kings
- Banquet Hall
- Snow
- Balulalow
- Let Us the Infant Greet
- The Wexford Carol
- The Stockford Carol
- Let All That Are to Mirth Inclined
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Free Music Review: Warm your heart this winter
Hit: 5 Stars
"To Drive the Cold Winter Away" belongs in every music lover's library. Stunningly and breathtakingly gorgeous in its wondrous sincerity and elegant tranquility--if you can find a more lovely, soulful winter album, please let me know--and good luck! There's no other singer in the world, imo, that can hold a candle to the angelic voice of Loreena. Every single song is Flawless. TDTCWA is truly a five star album. Buy it now, trust me.
I wish to include Loreena's own words in the liner notes about her inspiration for this ethereal, enchanting album:
"As a child, my most vivid impression of music for the winter season came from songs and carols recorded in churches or great halls, rich with their own unique ambience and tradition. In that spirit, I have ventured into several similar locations that I have come to cherish in my travels...[mentions Annaghmakerrig and Glenstal Abbey in Ireland]...
This recording was completed in The Church Of Our Lady in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. As we recorded through the dark hours of the night, this magnificent church, built in 1877, offered great inspiration.
The arrangements are sparse, but somehow I felt that reflected the dynamics of the fall and winter seasons, and that there can be much beauty in such simplicity. As it is recorded on location, you many occasionally hear sounds of life continuing on around us. We hope these aren't distracting, but rather are embraced like the flecks of straw in the wool sweater your grandmother might have knitted you to keep the cold winter away." L.M.
"All hail to the days that merit more praise than all of the rest of the year.." from "In Praise of Christmas." Ah yes, let's keep the spirit of Christmas in our hearts year round. I give this one of my highest recommendations and likewise, this album. Heh.
Soar!
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Soon to be back in stock to make sure all of your Christmas wishes come true. 10 track Christmas album. These are traditional English and Scottish songs mixed with orginals by this elegant modern folk artist.This is not your father's Christmas album. Loreena McKennitt's 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. It's a style that works ideally with this material. Her takes on "The Wexford Carol" and "The Stockford Carol" will make you rethink holiday songs. Other highlights include "The Seasons" and "In Praise of Christmas," all songs that are weepy enough to please Grandma but never so sappy they sound fake. Add two cups of hot cider and a roaring fire, and this album will turn Scrooge into a fan of the season. --Charles R. Cross
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