Nights from the Alhambra
192 min · 36 tracks · new age music · Celtic music
A mesmerizing blend of Celtic melodies and world music influences wrapped in ethereal vocals and lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- mesmerizing journey through soundscapes ethereal vocals for reflective moments dynamic peaks and valleys
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Nights from the Alhambra' captures Loreena McKennitt at a reflective point in her career following her commercial peak with 'The Book of Secrets' in 1997. This live album showcases her ability to connect deeply with audiences, emphasizing her mastery of storytelling through music and performance.
- If you like
- new age music, Celtic music
Nights from the Alhambra is an album by Loreena McKennitt. A mesmerizing blend of Celtic melodies and world music influences wrapped in ethereal vocals and lush instrumentation. The album reached significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart and receiving critical acclaim for its intricate arrangements and rich cultural references. It solidified McKennitt's status as a leading figure in the world music scene while further popularizing Celtic-inspired sounds globally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nights from the Alhambra sound like?
A mesmerizing blend of Celtic melodies and world music influences wrapped in ethereal vocals and lush instrumentation. Rooted in new age music and Celtic music.
What makes Nights from the Alhambra by Loreena McKennitt notable?
The album reached significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart and receiving critical acclaim for its intricate arrangements and rich cultural references. It solidified McKennitt's status as a leading figure in the world music scene while further popularizing Celtic-inspired sounds globally. Released in 2006, 'Nights from the Alhambra' captures Loreena McKennitt at a reflective point in her career following her commercial peak with 'The Book of Secrets' in 1997. This live album showcases her ability to connect deeply with audiences, emphasizing her mastery of storytelling through music and performance.
Who is Nights from the Alhambra for?
Nights from the Alhambra works well if you're into mesmerizing journey through soundscapes, ethereal vocals for reflective moments and dynamic peaks and valleys.
How many songs are on Nights from the Alhambra?
Nights from the Alhambra has 36 tracks, running approximately 192 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Mystic’s Dream 6:35
- 2 She Moved Through the Fair 5:10
- 3 Stolen Child 4:17
- 4 The Mummers’ Dance Standout 4:26
- 5 Penelope’s Song 4:25
- 6 Marco Polo Standout 4:52
- 7 The Bonny Swans 4:45
- 8 Dante’s Prayer Standout 5:07
- 9 Caravanserai 6:58
Disc 2
- 1 Bonny Portmore 4:08
- 2 Santiago 5:38
- 3 Raglan Road 5:40
- 4 All Souls Night 5:30
- 5 The Lady of Shalott 5:03
- 6 The Old Ways 5:13
- 7 Never‐Ending Road (Amhrán Duit) 6:29
- 8 Huron ‘Beltane’ Fire Dance 5:26
- 9 Cymbeline 5:00
Disc 3
- 1 The Mystic’s Dream 6:32
- 2 She Moved Through the Fair 6:07
- 3 Stolen Child 4:36
- 4 The Mummers’ Dance Standout 4:22
- 5 Penelope’s Song 4:44
- 6 Marco Polo Standout 4:48
- 7 The Bonny Swans 4:42
- 8 Dante’s Prayer Standout 5:41
- 9 Caravanserai 7:01
- 10 Bonny Portmore 4:24
- 11 Santiago 5:42
- 12 Raglan Road 6:03
- 13 All Souls Night 5:27
- 14 The Lady of Shalott 5:22
- 15 The Old Ways 5:08
- 16 Never‐Ending Road (Amhrán Duit) 7:05
- 17 Huron ‘Beltane’ Fire Dance 5:48
- 18 Cymbeline 4:39
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
192 min 56 sec
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