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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Nov 9, 2016 23:00:30 GMT
Thanks, Libby  |
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Post by frenchie on May 5, 2017 12:51:21 GMT
I was rummaging around on Youtube last night since I am in a Lorenna kick right now. Anyways, found this new interview she did during her European Tour this spring. In the first 1.30 minutes, she mentions 2 recording projects. One is an unreleased songs that didn't make it on an album project & a larger project for the next installment in the journey of the Celts in India(?!). Next year or so for the bigger project! |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 5, 2017 13:09:33 GMT
This looks awesome! I can't wait to watch it....I'm at work right now so I'll have to watch it on break or after work  Thanks for sharing!!! |
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Post by frenchie on Mar 9, 2018 14:18:49 GMT
Hey good news Loreena fans.... She is releasing a new album!!!  It is called "Lost Souls", and will be out on May 11th with an international tour to follow in 2018/2019. Loreena's Announcement on WebsitePreviewTracklisting: 1. Spanish Guitars and Night Plazas 2. A Hundred Wishes 3. Ages Past, Ages Hence 4. The Ballad of the Fox Hunter 5. Manx Ayre 6. Le Belle Dame Sans Merci 7. Sun Moon and Stars 8. Breaking of the Sword 9. Lost Souls And list of pre-ordering sites: Pre-Order |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Mar 9, 2018 21:56:59 GMT
I saw that ! I'm excited, I hope she tours near me!
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Post by frenchie on Mar 14, 2018 12:53:15 GMT
I saw that ! I'm excited, I hope she tours near me! Same here! Hope she does tour the USA. I know from her posters that she sold out several shows. San Antonio and Charlotte, the shows I attended, were not sold out but were pretty packed. fingers crossed... |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on Mar 14, 2018 20:46:12 GMT
Same, when I saw her in York, Pennsylvania it was pretty packed, but not sold out. Fingers and toes crossed 😀
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Post by comet on Mar 15, 2018 14:09:39 GMT
The song titles on the new album look interesting to say the least, first time I ever saw the word "hence" in a song title.
I don't think I will be able to go to any of her concerts, but I did dig out her Alhambra DVD from the boxed set, that will have to do me for the time being.
considering all the Celtic and Irish content and references in Loreena's music, she even mentions during the Alhambra concert that she had been cycling on Raglan Road in Dublin, (A Road I used to cycle along daily when I was at school) but I don't think she has ever done a concert in Ireland.
Here is a version of Raglan Road written by Patrick Kavanagh and sung by Luke Kelly
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Post by frenchie on May 2, 2018 14:52:33 GMT
The Alhambra DVD is beautiful Paul, I agree. If nothing else you have a new album to listen to here shortly. And there is Youtube, even though that is nothing like being in the middle of the action. I just saw this on Loreena's website, that the "Lost Souls" tour will happen from October 2018 to some time in 2020. Also, she is doing in-store appearances in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Amsterdam this month to promote the new album. And if you are part of her email/community, she is releasing a Word & Music podcast on Friday! |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 2, 2018 21:10:34 GMT
Wow, that's a long tour! I hope to see her again at some point on this tour!
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Post by frenchie on May 15, 2018 20:19:13 GMT
Wow, that's a long tour! I hope to see her again at some point on this tour! Read that they were going to be touring off and on through the next 2 years like she has done with the Trio Tour. The first stop is South America. Found 2 articles about the new album: Billboard articleSpill FeatureAs for new music after Lost Souls: "It continues to morph each passing day, almost too dangerous to time," McKennitt says. "I took a wonderful trip (to India) to start working on this and got plenty of inspiration, and I would love to feel I can go and do another. It's very interesting but very challenging because of the way the music business has changed so much in the last 10 years or so, when we released Ancient Muse. The creative side is the least of my worries; It's more, 'Is there going to be a proper return for the time and money invested in this. Will people actually BUY something when it's put out?' So there's much to study and learn and evaluate." "This may be my last recording,” comments McKennitt. “There is a price you pay for staying in the game, as my own manager and my own label there is a workload issue. The game has changed.” There is a pause. “But you know, never say never.” That last quote really scares me! Bad translation I hope. Love to read your thoughts! Also, who has heard the new album? Still waiting for my copy to arrive in the mail. Been checking like everyday. |
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Post by cloudbusting.heights on May 16, 2018 13:54:01 GMT
I really hope that's a bad translation! She can't stop recording, I wont allow it 😂
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Post by comet on May 16, 2018 21:35:39 GMT
comments McKennitt : The creative side is the least of my worries; It's more, 'Is there going to be a proper return for the time and money invested in this. Will people actually BUY something when it's put out?' So there's much to study and learn and evaluate." "This may be my last recording,” comments McKennitt. “There is a price you pay for staying in the game, as my own manager and my own label there is a workload issue. The game has changed.” There is a pause. “But you know, never say never.” That last quote really scares me! Bad translation It would seem a lot of artists are feeling the same way about the Music Industry. I'm still one of those people who wants to buy the CD, direct from the artist after the concert suits me fine, cash straight into the artists hand. I got the impression that was how Chloe (Ex Celtic Woman) was doing the business recently, getting the petrol money she referred to it as. The last few cds I bought have been at the concert venue, Eddi Reader, Freddie White and some others I can't recall the names at the moment. At least you know that the artist is getting the money, not all the middlemen and parasites involved in the "Music Industry" I got most of my Lorena McKennitt cds from cd.connection they still have a large number of her titles listed. They are based in Sunnyvale California as far as I could make out. They box the cds carefully and are very good to deal with, one of my first ever orders for cds went astray in the post and they sent out a replacement parcel at no charge..... what more can I say, an excellent company to deal with. They still stock Hayley Westenra as well. and the River of Dreams with Majesty on it. |
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Post by comet on Mar 25, 2021 14:47:37 GMT
There was some discussion of the song Raglan Road in this thread, this is Irish singer Lisa O'Neill in the National Concert Hall in Dublin
singing Raglan Road and other songs during the Covid Lockdown on the 12th June 2020
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Post by frenchie on Jun 16, 2021 12:22:43 GMT
It seems that in the Spring I get into a Loreena kick, and this year is no different. Been playing her music a lot when I'm work and relaxing getting ready for bed. Anyways, this popped up when I was wondering what Loreena was up to. Stratford LivestreamLast interview: Loreena Harp PodcastI have also enjoyed getting her monthly emails the last few months. Has anyone read the books mentioned in the news letters? Here is to hoping we get a few more surprises this year. |
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