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Loreena McKennitt — Kecharitomene
Album: An Ancient Muse
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7.3

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Total ratings: 3577









Released: 2007
Length: 6:25
Plays (last 30 days): 0
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Anyone else mistake the opening as something by The Decemberists? 
On a camel's back...
 Proclivities wrote:

The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.




 Dave_Mack wrote:
 
I think the Druids might enjoy it too.



Wizards especially!
I never heard of her prior to RP. Now, I like a lot of her tunes!! She is very talented, with diverse styles. That is why we come here. Thanx RP!   
 westslope wrote:


3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?
three fans of mime?

The live rendition at the Alhambra is exceptional as is the fortress itself.  I highly recommend visiting, of course with LM playing on your headphones :)
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?


This made may day, thank you 
I've been playing the "My Favourites" channel all this morning and I have to say I really do have astonishingly good taste in music! 🐨
This track sounds a lot like "My chrysalis highwayman" by Mark Morgan.
Its from the game Fallout 2 and plays on the overworld map when you use the car to travel.
the track on youtube
 nicknt wrote:


Hey, it's democracy, pal.

No shit Sherlock, your point?
 jp33442 wrote:

Then go listen to Spotify 


Hey, it's democracy, pal.
Here the line between evocative and boring is very thin.
 westslope wrote:
3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?

Some people are humor-impaired, I imagine.
 ckcotton wrote:

Another terrible song....
 
Then go listen to Spotify 
 Bocephus wrote:
the beginning sounds just like the opening to Steve Earle's Copperhead Road.
 
Another terrible song....
why does it feel like this terrible song plays every few days? 
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?

 

NO.

Horse tranquiliser from the title?  Nice and gentle... Me likey.
Where's Sandy Denny to sing us through this thing..
Groan. Ever notice how this Loreena McKennitt song sounds like every ...
 Hannio wrote:
I wonder what our perception of what ancient music sounds like would be without Hollywood.

And didn't many of the "sword and sandal" epics use English actors for the 
Romans...?-)

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 

 deadheadmark wrote:
Love Loreena McKennitt!  Turned on to her music on RP... used a phone app to DL all I could from her extensive list.  The music like so much on RP takes me places I've never been... unless... wink wink... ya know what I mean!
 
Oh man this station has turned me on too such great music,THANKS BILLG
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?
 
L'Annunciazione - Fra Angelico 1437, Museo San Marco Florence
lovely :) 
I like her music. 
 Proclivities wrote:
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.
 

3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?
We'll be dancing like bowlegger muleskinners...
Where's this guy? Long time be see..
Love Loreena McKennitt!  Turned on to her music on RP... used a phone app to DL all I could from her extensive list.  The music like so much on RP takes me places I've never been... unless... wink wink... ya know what I mean!
 scrubbrush wrote:
All the Hobbits in my shire love this song...  
I think the Druids might enjoy it too.

 diannemck56 wrote:
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
 why so low? w9dki  

 laverdakeith wrote:
shoite
for brains ...w9dki
 

¿Please someone can describe the connection between this music and Nick Cave and Bad Seed? I think sometimes it sounds very alike
 woodchuk wrote:
To those who criticize Loreena's sound, consider that her mix of eastern and western music styles has an 800-900 year history.  These musical progressions were quite common in the music of the 12th-13th century troubadours who brought new sounds and instruments from their adventures in the Near-East during the Crusades..

I love the evocative nature of Loreena's music. It definitely makes me stop what I'm doing..puts me in a reflective mood.
 

Was happy I got to see them when they were together.  Hate when these bands tease and then leave.  :((((
this one has been overplayed
time to vote it off the island
Love everything about her music!!!
Loreena and my celtic origins are a good way to say : Since maybe around 13-14 years, i listen to RP. Some days of my life, i stopped and always returned. Sometime i psd because my day is in stress and i can't listen quiet attentively. Sometime it's awesome and fit perfect with my mood. Sometime, an artist i don't love surprises me good and as so many listeners, i discover also. Tonight is christmas without my family for me in France. I'm not alone because all magic is here with RP. Thank you RP. Merry X-Mas and long live.
 Alastair wrote:
That is quite funny on at least 2 levels.

Was that before or after he left Genesis?
 
 Hannio wrote:
I wonder what our perception of what ancient music sounds like would be without Hollywood.
 the album is called An Ancient Muse, not An Ancient Music. Music is not Muse.

shoite
 kwacka wrote:

The ancient Greek word κεχαριτωμένη, translated 'gratia plena' (full of grace") - which is Gabriel's greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28.
 
HTH
 

Was that before or after he left Genesis?
 maboleth wrote:

Yes, the whole album is stellar. I love her. Sorry for 2y reply delay btw. :D
 
If you like what you hear, you will like her other albums too.

 diannemck56 wrote:
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
 

Same here. Love just about everything she does. 
Seen her in Toronto.  The music transported me to another place and another time.  I love it!!  The talent on stage was awe inspiring.
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
The Gates of Istanbul is more interesting. Used to get a ton of RP play.
 membeth wrote:

Is the whole album good?  I like what I've heard on RP...
 
Yes, the whole album is stellar. I love her. Sorry for 2y reply delay btw. :D
 Tomasni wrote:
Long Live RP

My rating is a very solid 7  possibly higher        
 

Somebody gave a "thumbs down" - what's not to like? A "7" is good!
 jarcampbell wrote:
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
 

It's a different chord progression, but parts do sound similar in the melodies - minor-key turnarounds.
 kingart wrote:
Translation of the song title, please? 
 
The ancient Greek word κεχαριτωμένη, translated 'gratia plena' (full of grace") - which is Gabriel's greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28.
 
HTH
Look like Slavic folk music
 jarcampbell wrote:
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
 
Ooh...I'd love to hear that Stan Ridgway tune or any others from 'The Big Heat'.
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
Translation of the song title, please? 
Hobbit Music.
OST Kingdom of Heaven ,epic music!
Hurdy-gurdy sounds almost like a bagpipe, dunnit?
 Cerny wrote:
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3

 
Much too oriental for LOTR.  
If you dig, check out Mychal Danna's work on the Sweet Hereafter soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WupURjiS2NM
 Proclivities wrote:
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.

 

Sounds like the acoustic version of The Weeping Song from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
 maboleth wrote:
Absolute 10. LOVE Loreena! An Ancient Muse is a masterpiece.

 
Is the whole album good?  I like what I've heard on RP...
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.
Game of thrones, right? Not hobbit/lord of the rings
sounds good off the 500 year old stone walls I am currently living within... 
 Cerny wrote:
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3

 
Me too
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3
Reminds me of the Highlands! {#Clap}
 vinylbob wrote:
PSD ! 

 



I second that!
Ah, its Lorenna!  ...might have known.  Was thinking...."The soundtrack to new season of Outlander"
Absolute 10. LOVE Loreena! An Ancient Muse is a masterpiece.
All the Hobbits in my shire love this song...  
PSD ! 
Lovely...  :-)
 kayradford123 wrote:
A nice gaelic tune to bonk to... a shame I'm sewing...
 
Don't know many men who'd last that long!
A nice gaelic tune to bonk to... a shame I'm sewing...
Brilliant 
 robin_at_domani wrote:

I wish I could rate this a 5...

O wait, I can 

 
Lol, I'm sure Loreena is heartbroken {#Cheesygrin}
 Beetlejuice wrote:
I wish I could rate this 11...

 
I wish I could rate this a 5...

O wait, I can 
I wish I could rate this 11...
I'm cooking shrimp.

It's a nice background for it.

Not sure Bill is in the same timezone as I am though. But still. Cook shrimp sometimes Bill.
soooo overplayed and sooooo boring

 
Not her most inspiring.
no more this boring stuff, please
Overwrought.
 meauclaire wrote:
Holy repetition Batman.......enough already!

 
Agree. Lovely but the shortage of distinctive variation has my brain and the track spinning in circles. 
The only question is why I only rated it 9 the first time when it is clearly 10.
A sorta' slow motion trance song - I like it.
Holy repetition Batman.......enough already!
lovely. mediative. haunting. fits my quiet sunday morning.
 unclehud wrote:

Thanks.  Ms. McKennit's music is crazy different from Mr. Bonomassa's, making me quite impressed with Mr. Bergman's range.

 

We call him the Animal!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL1aNiGsMz0          {#Drummer}
 diannemck56 wrote:
A bit of trivia for you---Tal Bergman, Joe Bonamassa's current touring drummer plays percussion on this tune.  {#Drummer}
 
Thanks.  Ms. McKennit's music is crazy different from Mr. Bonomassa's, making me quite impressed with Mr. Bergman's range.
To those who criticize Loreena's sound, consider that her mix of eastern and western music styles has an 800-900 year history.  These musical progressions were quite common in the music of the 12th-13th century troubadours who brought new sounds and instruments from their adventures in the Near-East during the Crusades..

I love the evocative nature of Loreena's music. It definitely makes me stop what I'm doing..puts me in a reflective mood.
 cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.

 
Bingo. I thought I was listening to something from her album, The Book of Secrets.
A bit of trivia for you---Tal Bergman, Joe Bonamassa's current touring drummer plays percussion on this tune.  {#Drummer}

The opening notes always take me back to my youth in the Shire, with good friiends and a huge bowl of Old Toby.


 cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.

 
Which is why I love RP.  A song like this is great as part of a playlist, though i don't think I could spend an hour listening to a CD of tunes like this.
I get confused....

Why do I like this piece of music-? 

As a Logical Virgo...I am supposed to be able to delve into the ins and outs of things... 

I guess it's just like Real Life...Meaning some things JUST ARE...accept it and enjoy the ride. 

Thanks
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 
Isn't that a lot of power for mere ben wah balls, MisterF? AA batteries might be a lot more convenient.

I suppose we should thank Loreena for keeping you from harshing Mom's vibe...

ben wah balls  
4 out of 5 mothers prefer them to furry dice on the rearview! 

 
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 
Maybe I'll have to put the CD in my car player!  Love the text!
BORING{#Sleep}
 
Even though I do enjoy her music, I have to agree, she can get boring if listening to a whole CD of her.

cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.
 


I can't get over the visual of the ben wah reant. However, if you get a chance to see her (Loreena) live, DO IT,
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 



Tnx, I enjoyed the chortle from reading your rant.
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.
2 shows at the National Arts Centre  coming up. Had to add second show due to demand. Dec 1 and 2
Was this not the intro to the HBO series Deadwood?
 
Lame
 
 pcicatar wrote:
I was quickly drawn in by what sounded similar to the "Game of Thrones" theme music.  I've always loved Loreena, so I'll have to track this album down!    {#War}

 

I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
Reminds me a bit about ENYA but maybe not as fully flavoured, maybe more subtle or more boring
 odopop wrote:
elevator music
 
Couldn't wait to get out if it was..! Or rather take the stairs...

'So I play this melody and you repeat it, yes?'
This concept only worked for me in Lily was Here (Candy Dulfer) and even then it got lame after a while...
elevator music
Omg! it takes to another Place...:)
Kecharitooo-ooo-mene... give us the nice bright colors...give us the greens of summers....


 kingart wrote:
Yes, I own the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It's only one of the finest musical scores in recent memory is all. Awesome is a word, however much a cliche, comes to mind. 
As for this Loreena McKennit piece, uhh, it's derivative of something. The melody is from somewhere else. I'm getting brain frazzle trying to conjure where I've heard it before, like a name or fact that buzzes maddeningly just beyond one's ability to identify it. Surely someone else here has noticed this; what the hell is it? 
 
I think it's a lot like "Prologue" from her Live in Paris and Toronto album.
Love the use of the (what I assume) is the bodhràn on this  and many other of her songs.
 colleen wrote:

Celtic.
She uses Celtic instruments and cultural inspiration from her Celtic background.
Up here in Canada, Celtic music and culture is a strong part of our heritage.
Many of us are descended from the Scottish and Irish.

 
And the English, Welsh and French, all of whom have Celts in their territories to this day in Europe and here in Canada.


I see many RP listeners referring to "these albums". I guess the audience is a mature one for the most part. 

I like Loreena quite a bit. A really great sound. 
 kingart wrote:
Yes, I own the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It's only one of the finest musical scores in recent memory is all. Awesome is a word, however much a cliche, comes to mind. 
As for this Loreena McKennit piece, uhh, it's derivative of something. The melody is from somewhere else. I'm getting brain frazzle trying to conjure where I've heard it before, like a name or fact that buzzes maddeningly just beyond one's ability to identify it. Surely someone else here has noticed this; what the hell is it? 
 
Celtic.
She uses Celtic instruments and cultural inspiration from her Celtic background.
Up here in Canada, Celtic music and culture is a strong part of our heritage.
Many of us are descended from the Scottish and Irish.