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The Mask and Mirror

Loreena McKennitt · 1994

90 min · 14 tracks · new age music · Celtic music

Haunting melodies intertwine with rich instrumentation, evoking a mystical journey through Celtic landscapes and world influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • mystical journeys through sound
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Mask and Mirror' was released in March 1994, Loreena McKennitt had already established herself as a prominent figure in the Celtic music scene with her previous album, 'The Visit'. This release marked her artistic expansion into deeper thematic explorations and diverse musical textures, solidifying her unique blend of new age and world music.
Stylistic neighbors
Enya· Clannad· Lisa Gerrard

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Mystic's Dream 7:40
  • 2 The Bonny Swans 7:18
  • 3 The Dark Night of the Soul 6:44
  • 4 Marrakesh Night Market 6:30
  • 5 Full Circle 5:57
  • 6 Santiago 5:58
  • 7 Cé Hé Mise Le Ulaingt? / The Two Trees 9:06
  • 8 Prospero's Speech 3:22

Disc 2

  • 1 The Mystic's Dream 7:20
  • 2 Santiago 5:21
  • 3 She Moved Through the Fair 5:30
  • 4 Between the Shadows 4:11
  • 5 The Lady of Shalott 8:45
  • 6 The Bonny Swans 7:02

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