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Loreena McKennitt — Night Ride Across The Caucasus (live)
Album: Live In Paris And Toronto
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Released: 1999
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Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

There are visions, there are memories
There are echoes of thundering hooves
There are fires, there is laughter
There's the sound of a thousand doves

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

In the velvet of the darkness
By the silhouette of silent trees
They are watching, they are waiting
They are witnessing life's mysteries

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

Cascading stars on the slumbering hills
They are dancing as far as the sea
Riding o'er the land, you can feel it's gentle hand
Leading on to it's destiny

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

Take me with you on this journey
Where the boundaries of time are now tossed
In cathedrals of the forest
In the words of the tongues now lost

Find the answers, ask the questions
Find the roots of an ancient tree
Take me dancing, take me singing
I'll ride on till the moon meets the sea

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on

Ride on Through the night Ride on
Ride on Through the night Ride on
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 Jeffrey_Mishik wrote:

One of the greatest non rock recordings I've heard.

As if you're not, already...stay tuned! Bill always likes to throw out the occasional "curve ball"!!  LLRP!!

Posted 5 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

Enjoy your snooze.  I think that this is an  EXCELLENT TUNE!  Thanx RP!  
Seconded!

Posted 5 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 TurtleMan wrote:

Lovely voice, engaging and meditative to a point, but the overall dynamics of the song are so flat, it just seems repetitive and pointlessly adrift beginning about halfway through. Sometimes it's nice to drift on a breeze, other times it just dries out your skin.



Unique...I like your analogy.but, Loreena? She could sing beauty out of a phone book! Phenomenal voice!
Posted 5 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:

While none of us stay young, except of course Ponce de León, this is not a particularly flattering photo of Loreena McKennitt. 

Agreed. But then, at least as far as I care, no need to even see anything! With Loreena, it's all about that voice! Extraordinary control of it and, so angelic! Wish I could've seen her show somewhere, sometime. RP will have to be sole provider of such beautiful entertainment!


Posted 5 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Lovely voice, engaging and meditative to a point, but the overall dynamics of the song are so flat, it just seems repetitive and pointlessly adrift beginning about halfway through. Sometimes it's nice to drift on a breeze, other times it just dries out your skin.
Posted 5 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
 KCgalinMD wrote:

Loreena is a marvelous musical time traveler–I’ll follow her anywhere. I’m so glad I discovered her here on RP.


That is why we come here!  
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 garrettb wrote:

For me, it's often a fine line between atmospheric/haunting and ho-hum/sleepy.
This one is putting me to sleep :(


Enjoy your snooze.  I think that this is an  EXCELLENT TUNE!  Thanx RP!  
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The 1990s must have been the golden age of "new age".  I was never into that stuff but hearing songs like this, I do get some sense of the allure and mystery, especially before the days of the Internet before all the answers were there.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
For me, it's often a fine line between atmospheric/haunting and ho-hum/sleepy.
This one is putting me to sleep :(
Posted 2 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest non rock recordings I've heard.
Posted 2 years ago by Jeffrey_Mishik    [ Reply ]
 klaruz wrote:

PLEASE make it stop. Yes she has a nice voice, but so does . That doesn't make it good. Playing them all the time doesn't help either. Just like . Need I go on?



Posted 20 years ago and still as true today….
Posted 2 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 cosmicjoe54 wrote:






if you have two. 
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:
And spice is the plural of spouse...




Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
Loreena is a marvelous musical time traveler–I’ll follow her anywhere. I’m so glad I discovered her here on RP.
Posted 2 years ago by KCgalinMD    [ Reply ]
Deluded unworldly metaphysical tripe. Sorry, I get world music, but this Celtic redux pushed to absurd lengths is just boring after 17+ albums. It's like singing about Shakespeare over 17 albums. Really? Can't keep up, sorry. Gotta hear a System Of A Down psyche tune in there to reset, man..
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:

variety is the 'Spice of Life'
And spice is the plural of spouse...

Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
While none of us stay young, except of course Ponce de León, this is not a particularly flattering photo of Loreena McKennitt. 
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Saw her in concert at the University of Calgary back when she was promoting "The Visit".  We hung around after and she was kind enough to come out and talk to us.  A really lovely person.
Posted 3 years ago by odriscoll    [ Reply ]
I heard Darkness Darkness - Robert Plant. Very similar groove. Maybe Robert and Loreena should hook up?
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
I believe I only got to know Loreena through RP! Thanks Bill! The mood she conveys is so unique and beautiful. Her music was on my mind when I first visited silk road countries. 
Posted 4 years ago by pogowalzer    [ Reply ]
 jwallstrom846 wrote:


She also has dvds of concerts that are stunning.  
 
Nights From The Alhambra is an absolutely amazing DVD.
Posted 4 years ago by Steve_Bumgardner    [ Reply ]
Haunting.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 mach-hog wrote:
Always liked this artist. Have several of her CDs.
 

She also has dvds of concerts that are stunning.  
Posted 4 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
I have seen her several times, always outstanding  especially if she has her full orchestra.   
Posted 4 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
 Pieter wrote:
Someone wake me up when it's over please.
 
Difficult to wake the dead
Posted 4 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Just had the same transition, quite amazing!

 nicolas65 wrote:
Loreena directly after 'Sodade' from Cesária Évora. Simply beautiful.
 

Posted 5 years ago by belin18851    [ Reply ]
Loreena directly after 'Sodade' from Cesária Évora. Simply beautiful.
Posted 5 years ago by nicolas65    [ Reply ]
 samil191279 wrote:
Gog bless Cerkes. free kavkazz
 
Uh... covfefe?
Posted 5 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Gog bless Cerkes. free kavkazz
Posted 5 years ago by samil191279    [ Reply ]
Loreena is a very decent type of person. Years ago we contacted her about if she was doing any local shows, as my best friend who was dying of ALS would love to see her for a glimmer of joy. A couple weeks later we received a parcel that contained a video of a live performance, and an apology that she wasn't playing in the area in the foreseeable future. A good soul.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Always liked this artist. Have several of her CDs.
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 Canadese wrote:

variety is the 'Spice of Life'
 
you're missin' "it" friend
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Wow; gorgeous voice to hear again!  + with great music!
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
{#Chillpill} you have yet to visit this realm ? iTuner wrote:
This new age blechh music belongs in the same bin as John Tesh and Yanni.

Please something upbeat next. 

 

 
variety is the 'Spice of Life'
Posted 5 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Woke up to this at around 8am this morning, UK time. A stunning start to the day :)
Posted 6 years ago by SomersetBob    [ Reply ]
she played in Eugene this year, what a treat!
Posted 7 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
{#Cowboy}
Posted 8 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
{#Chillpill} you have yet to visit this realm ? iTuner wrote:
This new age blechh music belongs in the same bin as John Tesh and Yanni.

Please something upbeat next. 

 

Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:
Hauntingly beautiful especially if you've riden at night across the Caucasus
 
Never been east of Ankara, but I may have to rethink if this iswhat it sounds like.
2nd thoughts perhaps not just now. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Love anything Loreena. Such a gifted storyteller. Please play more, Bill!
Posted 10 years ago by Diarmuid957    [ Reply ]
 cactusjo wrote:
There is something so haunting about this  - personally I love it  .  . .

 

That is exactly what I was going to write so I will simply agree...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Great live, another Canadian treasure. her violinist used to play with Bruce Cockburn way back in the 80s and is superb. The whole band is great actually
Posted 10 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Excellent Seque from Leonard Cohen's "Who By Fire"
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Beautiful voice and tune. She has an amazing voice. We saw her in concert back in April in London and she was superb.
Posted 11 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
The Caucasus is a mountain range/region in central Asia, from which the racial category "Caucasian" is derived.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
There is something so haunting about this  - personally I love it  .  . .
Posted 12 years ago by cactusjo    [ Reply ]
Blah, I'm indifferent to this genre of music.  Just not a fan of Celtic.  Not uplifting enough.  Sorry!
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
This new age blechh music belongs in the same bin as John Tesh and Yanni.

Please something upbeat next. 
Posted 12 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Just sitting listening to the music with my wife, this came on and has blown me away.

Feel the need to download on to the Ipod.

Great music as always thanks
Posted 14 years ago by westsound    [ Reply ]
 felix_the_man wrote:
Nice! Heard her last year in Victoria. The texture in her music is amazing live!!
 
Hear Hear, Felix!!! I had seen her at Radio City Music Hall a few years back. Incredible Show!!! People were so rapt with attention that you could hear a pin drop. Hauntingly. Beautiful. Music.

... and true that it doesn't suit everyone's taste. 
Posted 14 years ago by audiophelia    [ Reply ]

Sweet Loreena Modern ...

This music has a time and a place for me to listen  as well .. i would have to be dead and and i would surely be in in hell.
/ Snark.
Posted 15 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
 Pieter wrote:
Someone wake me up when it's over please.
Nope. 


Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 TheFriendlyCat wrote:
Great song. I personally have no problem with McKennitt's voice, for her style of music I think its perfect.
 
Agreed!

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Someone wake me up when it's over please.
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
Mkes me feel ILL.
Suckola.
Posted 15 years ago by cutter5er    [ Reply ]
This music has a time and place for me. When that time and place comes along Ms. McKennitt fits the bill and her band of musicians are all pretty talented. I certainly understand it is not for everyone. Ask my kids what they think when I lock them in a speeding vehicle with this cranked.
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Great song. I personally have no problem with McKennitt's voice, for her style of music I think its perfect.
Posted 15 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
 fluffybum wrote:
brutal...outahere.
 
With ya on that one! -better 4 more years of Bush than 4 mins of this (well, maybe that's a bit extreme...)
Posted 15 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
brutal...outahere.
Posted 15 years ago by fluffybum    [ Reply ]
Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Mar 11, 2008 - 06:13 < Reply >
Mari wrote: Hauntingly beautiful especially if you've riden at night across the Caucasus

Yeah, I do that all the time.

Why, I did that just last week!

(He said, paraphrasing George's response during the first U.S. press conference of the Fabs at Idlewild when asked when they're getting their hair cut.)

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:


No, not even close to the tripe that was Enya!
 
Naw, McKennitt can be pretty tripe-y. She's been boring up the Manitoban folk scene for years with her D&D inspired jibba jabba.


Posted 15 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
 garthwb wrote:
I love most of the music, however, it's the Enya-type vocals I could never quite get to grips with... Just don't do Enya.
 

No, not even close to the tripe that was Enya!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
So beautiful!

Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
I love most of the music, however, it's the Enya-type vocals I could never quite get to grips with... Just don't do Enya.
Posted 16 years ago by garthwb    [ Reply ]
A voice from the heavens . . .
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
Nice! Heard her last year in Victoria. The texture in her music is amazing live!!
Posted 16 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
Hauntingly beautiful especially if you've riden at night across the Caucasus
Yeah, I do that all the time.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
It's rare when I like a live version better than the studio one. However, the nuances of this performance are lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
Hauntingly beautiful especially if you've riden at night across the Caucasus
the canajun!
Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
jadewahoo wrote:
I can put a Loreena CD on eternal repeat and never be bored with the richness of the tapestry she brings forth.
Agree! She creates amazing stuff...
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Upgraded to 9. Gorgeous.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly beautiful especially if you've riden at night across the Caucasus
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
wake me when it's over
Posted 18 years ago by Ibis99    [ Reply ]
Beatiful... Simply put... I only hope i spelt it right...
Posted 18 years ago by NutsyUK    [ Reply ]
jadewahoo wrote:
I can put a Loreena CD on eternal repeat and never be bored with the richness of the tapestry she brings forth.
ditto
Posted 18 years ago by biodiesel    [ Reply ]
I can put a Loreena CD on eternal repeat and never be bored with the richness of the tapestry she brings forth.
Posted 18 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
What more can you share about this unfortunate revelation?
Found this in her AMG entry: "Sadly, her world crumbled that July <1998> when her fiancé, Ronald Rees, died while on a sailing trip with his brother and a family friend in Georgian Bay."
Posted 18 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
I can't decide if this(she) is good and nifty, or overwrought and lame. I think I like the sound, but I can never tell....
If you enjoy something then you enjoy it. No need to be overcritical on art all the time.
Posted 18 years ago by wishlist    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Good for listening to occassionally. (i.e. once a year)
Exacto.
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Good song for PA at small shops in college towns.
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
I can't decide if this(she) is good and nifty, or overwrought and lame. I think I like the sound, but I can never tell....
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
artmarcia wrote:
Beautiful, mellow song.
Mellow!
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
Seeing this lady live is a wonderful and magical experience.
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, mellow song.
Posted 18 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by noelbarnes    [ Reply ]
ladybinnath wrote:
Ahh Loreena...a voice that just takes me places. I understand and respect her decision to stay away from the music business for a few years after her fiance passed, but I've missed her. Fortunately, I am now hearing that a new album is in the works!
What more can you share about this unfortunate revelation?
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
OH, Love this lady!! I could listen all day.
Posted 18 years ago by just_a_girl    [ Reply ]
Enjoyed hearing this song late at night working on the computer- great mood piece!
Posted 18 years ago by tweeter_freak    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
nice song to hear in a mix or rotation-can't sit through an entire album at once.
I agree.
Posted 18 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
nice song to hear in a mix or rotation-can't sit through an entire album at once.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
Relajante sonido y melodiosa voz
Posted 18 years ago by ndg    [ Reply ]
Ahh Loreena...a voice that just takes me places. I understand and respect her decision to stay away from the music business for a few years after her fiance passed, but I've missed her. Fortunately, I am now hearing that a new album is in the works!
Posted 18 years ago by ladybinnath    [ Reply ]
tedious dreck.
Posted 18 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
StuBotNYC wrote:
more crap
must suck to be u
Posted 18 years ago by Lazaerus    [ Reply ]
maudlin pseudo irish tosh
Posted 18 years ago by shampa1n    [ Reply ]
smooth...
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
such a voice........
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Pablo_BR    [ Reply ]
Good for listening to occassionally. (i.e. once a year)
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
She's very capable of quickly bringing out that powerful tremulous voice to emphasize a note and then quickly returning to that dreamy voice. Truly a great singer. I have one of her albums, but I find she's easy to get tired of after just 3 or 4 songs. They don't have much variation.
Posted 19 years ago by trempel    [ Reply ]
Found this tune to soothe me. Thank you for the drip into such a powerful live performance. Now you have got me hooked with this artist, as well. RP has meant lots of funds diverted into music CDs. Love the learning process, though.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
Oh...oh...this is heavenly... :daisy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Couldn't get the picture for you but go to this website, and click on English and you will see her. She is as traditional a beauty as her beautiful songs. She has enchanted me indeed!https://www.quinlanroad.com/
Loreena's always been one of my faves, ever since her early days. Excellent tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
a lil' Ren. Faire precious for my taste....huzzah folkes.
Posted 19 years ago by moshevelvul    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Couldn't get the picture for you but go to this website, and click on English and you will see her. She is as traditional a beauty as her beautiful songs. She has enchanted me indeed!https://www.quinlanroad.com/
Think of gothic and ethereal with sparkles
Posted 19 years ago by tlong9396    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Apparently, people either love this or hate it (wow, there's a novelty for RP!)... I think there's something incredibly sensuous about it. I have no idea when Loreena looks like, but frankly, I'd rather not know. Listening to her voice is enough of a fantasy launcher...one of the reasons music videos should never have been invented!
Couldn't get the picture for you but go to this website, and click on English and you will see her. She is as traditional a beauty as her beautiful songs. She has enchanted me indeed!https://www.quinlanroad.com/
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
kevbo77 wrote:
There are some things that you should keep to yourself...
Only if I cared about what pixels on a screen felt about my musical taste.
Posted 19 years ago by Luthien    [ Reply ]
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Apparently, people either love this or hate it (wow, there's a novelty for RP!)... I think there's something incredibly sensuous about it. I have no idea when Loreena looks like, but frankly, I'd rather not know. Listening to her voice is enough of a fantasy launcher...one of the reasons music videos should never have been invented!
Loreena is the best!! This is one of my favorite songs on RP... check out quinlan road (her record label) if you want to see how she looks :)
Posted 19 years ago by red04star    [ Reply ]
kevbo77 wrote:
There are some things that you should keep to yourself...
Posted 19 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
Luthien wrote:
I like her stuff. Always have. I own all of her albums. :)
There are some things that you should keep to yourself...
Posted 19 years ago by kevbo77    [ Reply ]
Step off the edge into the deep dark sea. Float, drift, shimmer and slide into shade filled soul realms, surrender pride, embrace the moment of experience... This is how one might come to thoroughly enjoy Loreena McKennitt. Try it sometime.
Posted 19 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
Apparently, people either love this or hate it (wow, there's a novelty for RP!)... I think there's something incredibly sensuous about it. I have no idea when Loreena looks like, but frankly, I'd rather not know. Listening to her voice is enough of a fantasy launcher...one of the reasons music videos should never have been invented!
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
more crap
Posted 19 years ago by StuBotNYC    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh what relief after that dirge from Talvin Singh - like banging your head on the wall, feels so good when you stop. I supose that is why it is required to have some really annoying music now and then !
Posted 19 years ago by robyule    [ Reply ]
Her voice is so sublime.
Posted 19 years ago by ankhara99    [ Reply ]
This is soooooooo mellow...... :-)
Posted 19 years ago by Stoo    [ Reply ]
downbylaw wrote:
and isn't she from canada, land of the hosers?
What part of "Mc" in her name did you not understand?
Posted 20 years ago by ironlung    [ Reply ]
This is cool.
Posted 20 years ago by The_Wood    [ Reply ]
I like her stuff. Always have. I own all of her albums. :)
Posted 20 years ago by Luthien    [ Reply ]