Live in Paris and Toronto
Loreena McKennitt · 1999
101 min · 17 tracks · new age music · Celtic music
Ethereal vocals weave through rich instrumental landscapes, blending Celtic melodies with world music influences in a captivating live experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- ethereal vocals with rich layers dynamic journey with emotional peaks for evening relaxation
- Context
- By 1999, Loreena McKennitt had established herself as a leading figure in the new age and Celtic music scenes. This live album was released following her commercial success with 'The Book of Secrets' (1997), which had solidified her international presence. 'Live in Paris and Toronto' captures her artistry during a peak phase of creativity and audience engagement.
- If you like
- new age music, Celtic music
Live in Paris and Toronto is an album by Loreena McKennitt, released in 1999. Ethereal vocals weave through rich instrumental landscapes, blending Celtic melodies with world music influences in a captivating live experience. This album showcases McKennitt's remarkable ability to connect with audiences through live performances, receiving acclaim for its rich production and emotional depth. It contributed to her lasting influence on the Celtic music genre, further solidifying her status as a pioneering artist within world music. The album also reached significant chart positions across various countries, reinforcing her global appeal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in Paris and Toronto sound like?
Ethereal vocals weave through rich instrumental landscapes, blending Celtic melodies with world music influences in a captivating live experience. Rooted in new age music and Celtic music.
What makes Live in Paris and Toronto by Loreena McKennitt notable?
This album showcases McKennitt's remarkable ability to connect with audiences through live performances, receiving acclaim for its rich production and emotional depth. It contributed to her lasting influence on the Celtic music genre, further solidifying her status as a pioneering artist within world music. The album also reached significant chart positions across various countries, reinforcing her global appeal. By 1999, Loreena McKennitt had established herself as a leading figure in the new age and Celtic music scenes. This live album was released following her commercial success with 'The Book of Secrets' (1997), which had solidified her international presence. 'Live in Paris and Toronto' captures her artistry during a peak phase of creativity and audience engagement.
Who is Live in Paris and Toronto for?
Live in Paris and Toronto works well if you're into ethereal vocals with rich layers, dynamic journey with emotional peaks and for evening relaxation.
How many songs are on Live in Paris and Toronto?
Live in Paris and Toronto has 17 tracks, running approximately 101 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Prologue 4:59
- 2 The Mummers’ Dance Standout 4:01
- 3 Skellig 5:24
- 4 Marco Polo 4:52
- 5 The Highwayman 9:29
- 6 La serenissima 5:54
- 7 Night Ride Across the Caucasus 6:22
- 8 Dante’s Prayer Standout 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 The Mystic’s Dream 6:31
- 2 Santiago 6:21
- 3 Bonny Portmore 3:52
- 4 Between the Shadows 4:32
- 5 The Lady of Shalott Standout 9:21
- 6 The Bonny Swans 7:07
- 7 The Old Ways 5:38
- 8 All Souls Night 4:48
- 9 Cymbeline 6:27
Release Date
January 1, 1999
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
101 min 10 sec
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