Therefore, even though the tempo is almost constant throughout The Book of Secrets, one can hear influences from the Middle East or the Mediterranean accompanied by the relevant instruments an element that helps diversify the songs. For most part, that’s not the case with this album as it contains a variety of melodies coming from different cultures. Moreover, a flaw that one might find at albums consisting of mid tempo songs is that they tend to sound a bit samey and linear. Therefore, those of you who like to read lyrics will definitely feel more engaged while listening to The Book of Secrets. Often, Loreena McKennitt does extensive research on the subjects that her albums deal with to the point where she visits places that her music draws influences from. With string instruments ranging from acoustic guitars to violin, hurdy gurdy and cello to table, drone and bodhran used for percussion, the arrangements are lush and immaculate.Īnother important aspect of the album is the lyrics. However, that doesn’t mean that the instrumentation is second rate or cannot stand by itself without the vocals. Nevertheless, the majority of the album consists of mid tempo songs centered around McKennitt’s expressive voice. The nature of music on this release is mostly soothing with only a few faster and lively moments. The Book of Secrets is McKennitt’s sixth release and her most successful album in terms of sales, having reached double platinum status in the US. Most of all though, her work is introspective by listening to her albums, one can view life from a different perspective. Her music can transport you to the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, Ireland, all over the world.
She sounds sincere in a manner that travels the listener right into the scene of the tale she narrates. Even though the level of my knowledge is nonexistent when it comes to new age/world/celtic music, McKennitt’s voice is such that blends perfectly with the instrumentation of her compositions. Such is my liaison with Loreena McKennitt. Some artists or albums can hit you so hard on a personal level that you can’t help but fall for them at first listen. Review Summary: Emotional music from all over the world.
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