Star of the county down by the irish rovers on amazon. Star of the county down is an old irish ballad set near bainbrigde in county. Loreena mckennitt cd index the table below gives a list of the cd of loreena mckennitt i have on my web pages, along with track lists of these cds. The star of the county down this song is by loreena mckennitt and appears on the album the wind. Loreena mckennitt the star of the county down live lyrics. Its loreenas first original track since the 2006 album an ancient muse about 11 years. Some involve unusual alterations to the melodies or phrasing, such as the holly and the ivy, star of the county down, and greensleeves. The ectophiles guide to good music loreena mckennitt. All the loreena mckennitt lyrics listed in this page are in alphabetical order.
Loreena mckennitts albums stream online music albums. Check out the star of the county down by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Loreena mckennitt lyrics 72 song lyrics sorted by album, including as i roved out, she moved through the fair, a hundred wishes. The star of the county down by loreena mckennitt on amazon. Others are simply infused with new vigor through the sincerity of loreenas storytelling style, such as annachie gordon, as i roved out, and the blacksmith.
The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. The star of county down is a bit more like her 19942006 albums. Star of the county down was written by donegal man cathal mcgarvey. Near banbridge town in the county down one morning last july from a bore. I may not be the best person to paint that picture, but let me try. Near banbridge town in the county down one morning last july from a boreen green came a sweet colleen and she smiled as. Loreena mckennit the star of the county down youtube. This deluxe double album is a commemorative recording to celebrate loreena mckennitts 30 years as a performing and recording artist. Fun music facts, trivia, jokes, lyrics stuff about loreena mckennitt on amiright.
The star of the county down night ride across the caucasus the. We have a large team of moderators working on this day and night. Loreena mckennitt the star of the county down lyrics. The famous song about county down shares the melody of the english hymn kingsfold. Mckennitt, loreena wind that shakes the barley music. This captivating retrospective follows along an exotic sonic road of career highlights, reflecting the scope and diversity of loreenas catalogue and travels. By using this website you consent to our use of these cookies. Get loreena mckennitt setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other loreena mckennitt fans for free on. Loreena mckennitt live at the royal albert hall on. The wind that shakes the barley, the book of secrets. Near banbridge town in the county down one morning last july from a boreen green came a sweet colleen and she smiled as she passed me by she looked so sweet from her two bare feet to the sheen of her nut brown hair such a coaxing elf, sure i shook myself for to see i was really there.
Unfortunately we dont have the lyrics for the song the star of the county down yet. The star of the county down live at the royal albert hall. Banbridge town in the county down one morning last july, from a boreen green came a sweet colleen an. Five essential loreena mckennitt cds how much do echoes listeners love loreena mckennitt. 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. After i finished a midwinter nights dream, i tracked the other albums in her 9disc collection. It was subject of a court case in londons high court last year. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on. The melody was also used in an irish folk song called my love. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. I could go on and on writing glowing things about each song except for the title track and the parting glass, i dont care for these. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. This site uses cookies to assist us in providing you with the best possible experience when you visit. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Niema ash is that rare and most admirable character a born writer. Loreena mckennit carrighfergus elemental by floydinfected. Star of the county down is an irish ballad set near banbridge in county down, in northern ireland. The star of the county down by sheoda, margaret brennan on. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe. Translation of the star of the county down by loreena mckennitt loreena isabel irene mckennitt from english to italian. All these cds are also mentioned, with a brief comment, on my main loreena mckennitt page. The star of the county down night ride across the caucasus the dark night of the soul santiago beneath a phrygian sky as i roved out all souls night caravanscrai full circle. Loreena mckennitt loreena isabel irene mckennitt the star of the county down lyrics. All the lyrics of loreena mckennitt in alphabetical order. Her music was widely used in the tv series ez streets and is now heard in roar. Banbridge town in the county down one morning last july, from a boreen green came a sweet colleen and she smiled as she passed me by. Niema ash books diana dors loreena mckennitt tibet.
The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases. Banbridge town in the county down one morning last july, from a bore. Lyrics to the star of the county down by loreena mckennitt. Check out the journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt deluxe edition by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The star of the county down live the star of the county down live 3. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. The tune is similar to several other works, especially that of the english raglan road, also called kingsfold, well known from several popular hymns. Loreena mckennitt was born in manitoba and began her music career peforming in a number of places including winnipeg, manitoba, canada before settling in ontario. Live at the royal albert hall on cd two cd set in a 6 panel softpak featuring all 20 songs performed at the storied london venue during loreenas lost soul european tour.
Provided to youtube by universal music group the star of the county down live loreena mckennitt live at the royal albert hall. Check out the two amiright misheard lyrics books including one book devoted to misheard lyrics of the 1980s. The words are by cathal mcgarvey 18661927 from ramelton, county donegal. Bards irish fiddle tunebook supplementstar of the county down. Many people come to know the public persona of an artist and wonder what they are like offstage. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Star of the county down by cathal mcgarvey performed by. Loreena mckennitt also used the melody for her song, the seven rejoices of mary, which features on her album, a midwinter nights dream. Mckennitt, the celebrated canadian singer, composer and harpist, took legal action to ban the book, then later demanded 38 sections be deleted. The canadian singer loreena mckennitt recorded a version of the song for her 2010 album the wind that shakes the barley. Loreena mckennitt the star of the county down youtube.
We at letssingit do our best to provide all songs with lyrics. Download loreena mckennitt the star of the county down mp3. Single remix the book of secrets down by the sally gardens the wind. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged.
She is well known for producing world music albums that encompass both celtic and middle eastern themes. 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. I grew up in rural manitoba, canada, the daughter of a nurse and a livestock dealer and enjoyed a fairly free and. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. We have added the song to our site without lyrics so that you can listen to it and tell others what you think of it. See terms and conditions for full details, including costs which may apply for the mp3 version in case of order returns or cancellations. Loreena mckennitt the best of ist ein sehr gelungenes album ihrer besten hits. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the visit all souls night, bonny portmore and more. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Rejoices of mary, sung by loreena mckennitt on a midwinter nights dream.
Listen to albums by loreena mckennitt on myspace, stream free online music by loreena mckennitt. Includes seven songs that have never been previously released on live recordings and six songs from her latest album, lost souls. Learn how to play loreena mckennitt songs for pan flute, bass, fiddle, violin, ensemble and harp online. Loreena mckennitt the wind that shakes the barley discogs.
Provided to youtube by universal music group the star of the county down loreena mckennitt the wind that shakes the barley. Canadian singerharpist loreena mckennitt returns to her roots on the wind that shakes the barley, making an album more in the traditional style of her 25yearold debut, elemental, than the more adult alternative hybrid efforts that have been more typical of her work since. Live at the royal albert hall by loreena mckennitt. Travellerseye, 2001 isbn 190307004x european edition dundurn press, 2005 isbn 1550023721 canadian edition. A glittering addition to loreena mckennitts catalogue, a mediterranean odyssey combines new live performances of audience favorites from her 2009 mediterranean tour with a collection of previously released studio recordings. A mediterranean odyssey 2009, the wind that shakes the barley 2010, lost souls 2018. The bitter court confrontation with international singing. The wind that shakes the barley is the ninth studio album by the canadian singer, songwriter. Inspired by the tones, textures, and rich cultural heritage of. The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt is a commemorative recording to celebrate 30 years as a performing and recording artist. Loreena mckennitt in praise of christmas by hetfamiliekabinet.
Loreena mckennitt live at the royal albert hall cd. Links called cd page lead to the page about that cd. Thus, the celtic side of her music is emphasized in the inclusion of scottish and irish traditional songs like the title. Breaking of the sword is a song about love, loss and family sacrifice and has been released for remembrance day armistice day, november 11th, 2017. They voted not one, but two of her cds into our list of 200 cds. The song tells the story of a young man who spots a beautiful young lady in banbridge, county down. The music and mysticism of loreena mckennitt avellina. Enjoy my playlist loreena mckennitt and all what you find in the bar, and let everyone know what you think. From bantry bay up to derry quay and from galway to dublin town no maid ive seen. Should there be any delay in despatch of your order we will notify you directly by.
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