Sickness has swept our house and I am left with little patience. Liam is into everything times ten, to make matters worse.
I wanted to share the music of one of my favorite artists, if not my absolute favorite, Loreena McKennitt. Her voice is otherworldly and her music is a glorious mixture of celtic, folk, and classical. She even has some with Middle Eastern influence. Her voice is so rich.
Life would sometimes be unbearable without beautiful music!
One of her songs was used on the trailer for the movie "Possession" based on the novel by A.S. Byatt. It's an incredibly se_xy film (and even better book) starring gorgeous Jeremy Northam. Her music was also used in the celtic movie "The Mysts of Avalon" and most recently, in the 2008 Tinkerbell movie.
And one of her instrumental songs:
Her music also represents a strange connection I have with my biological father. Basically, I've had no contact with him in years and really don't consider him my father at all. I was raised by my mom and step-father, although I cringe at that term since he's my real father to me and is listed on my birth certificate as such. You can read the entry I posted about him a few years ago. Anyway, the last time I saw my biological father, he was playing Loreena McKennit in his car, and I've never met anyone else who knew who she was, much else adored her as much as I do. It was a weird connection and I sometimes remember it when I listen to her.
Posted by Hannah at January 28, 2010 1:50 PMOh I love Loreena McKennitt! She's quite often playing in our house or car. Such haunting, stirring, gorgeous music! Plus I'm a sucker for anything Celtic. :)
Posted by: villagegirl at January 28, 2010 6:56 PMI've always adored her ever since a friend introduced her to me when I was in college. I love "The Lady of Shallott."
Posted by: Lisanne at January 28, 2010 7:37 PM