Released 20 years ago
An Ancient Muse
Loreena McKennitt · 2006
60 min · 10 tracks · new age music · Celtic music
A mesmerizing blend of Celtic melodies and world music influences that transports listeners across time and geography.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with immersive flow
- transportive soundscapes for daydreaming
- exploratory journey across cultures
- cascading melodies for reflective moments
- rich textures for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'An Ancient Muse' marked Loreena McKennitt's return after a six-year hiatus following her 1999 album 'The Book of Secrets.' By this point, she had established herself as a leading figure in the new age and Celtic music scenes, known for her rich storytelling and global musical explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Enya· Clannad· Lisa Gerrard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Incantation 2:35
- 2 The Gates of Istanbul 6:59
- 3 Caravanserai 7:35
- 4 The English Ladye and the Knight 6:48
- 5 Kecharitomene 6:34
- 6 Penelope's Song 4:21
- 7 Sacred Shabbat 4:00
- 8 Beneath a Phrygian Sky 9:29
- 9 Never-Ending Road (Amhrán Duit) 6:02
Disc 2
- 1 Raglan Road 6:13
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