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Loreena McKennitt — Caravanserai
Album: An Ancient Muse
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Released: 2007
Length: 7:22
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This glancing life is like a morning star
A setting sun, or rolling waves at sea
A gentle breeze or lightning in a storm
A dancing dream of all eternity

The sand was shimmering in the morning light
And dancing off the dunes so far away
The night held music so sweet, so long
And there we lay until the break of day

We woke that morning at the onward call
Our camels bridled up, our howdahs full
The sun was rising in the eastern sky
Just as we set out to the desert's cry

Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you

The tents grew smaller as we rode away
On earth that tells of many passing days
The months of peace and all the years of war
The lives of love and all the lives of fears

Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you

We crossed the river beds all etched in stone
And up the mighty mountains ever known
Beyond the valleys in the searing heat
Until we reached the caravanserai

Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you

What is this life that pulls me far away
What is that home where we cannot reside
What is that quest that pulls me onward
My heart is full when you are by my side

Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
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I love music!  I find it downright ethereal.
Posted 1 year ago by bbunch1091    [ Reply ]
 Chongo1959 wrote:

I remember her busking at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto in the mid 1980's! I appreciate her artistry.



I got to see her in a wonderful venue right before the pandemic hit,  it was a special show! Would see again in a heartbeat
Posted 2 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Superb, chilling And fits the world / fusion theme of the channel to a "t". Some many not be "in tune" with her, but Radio Paradise offers such a range of options that it can accomodate anyone in a thematic channel to their taste.
Posted 2 years ago by jmillar2020    [ Reply ]
I remember her busking at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto in the mid 1980's! I appreciate her artistry.
Posted 3 years ago by Chongo1959    [ Reply ]
 goodenough wrote:
Bring back the Seventies. The best time ever for music, even if we did have to put up with Rollers!
 
Lol, shang-a -lang.
Posted 4 years ago by Sam_Chucklestone    [ Reply ]
Her voice speaks to me on a level I was unaware of... Magnificent!
Posted 6 years ago by lavaracer    [ Reply ]
I think I prefer her ode to Elaine of Astolat

Aka Lady of Shalott.
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Very good but with the voice of Kate Bush it will be great !
Posted 7 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
This is first time I have heard this song but the melody was instantly familiar and I knew I had heard something like it recently on RP - then it dawned on me... Donovan "Please don't bend".

So I searched the RP playlist for Donovan songs and went on to YouTube and played that Donovan song again - yep - same melody.

Not a crime - both songs are quite different in their lyrics and meaning but I just thought I would mention this to fellow RP listeners for you to compare and contrast. 

By the way I am not complaining - I like this song too and give it a 7.
Posted 7 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
One of my few "10"s......the music isn't the best...but the overall feel is awesome......toe tapping to say the least
Posted 7 years ago by photolew    [ Reply ]
One of the best vocalists out there.
Others on my list:
kd lang
Poe
Tracey Thorn 
Posted 7 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Love the mood, love her music.  Takes me to a great place and love to hear it when my head is full and sore...very calming.  There is def a place for this music in our busy days.
 
Posted 8 years ago by Curly_Stuff    [ Reply ]
 My feelings exactly..so soft, so subtle, so sweet. westslope wrote:
Sweet.

 


Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Sweet.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
good song - i want to go there.
Posted 15 years ago by kriskerehona    [ Reply ]
Quickly fumbled for the 'puter to change channels and escape this song.  Much to my relief and delight - Breathe, by Telepopmusik is on Groove Salad. 

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Artist:Santana < more >
Song:Eternal Caravan/Waves Within
Album:Caravanserai < more >
Last Played:Jun 14, 2009 - 17:00
{#Eek}   {#Ask}   {#Think}  {#Stupid}  {#No}
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
This pseudo-whatever-it-is is getting tiresome.
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
Painful, miserable, slow moving. Shoot me now.
Posted 15 years ago by steve_san_carlos    [ Reply ]
You have to admit she has an interesting, very characteristic vocal style. While she doesn't have a whole lot of range as an artist, I'm quite happy hearing a song from her every now and then.
Posted 15 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
Make that a very nice set of 4 songs on the same theme.
Posted 15 years ago by Jim__Sheila    [ Reply ]
 mgoldman wrote:
This is the kind of "new age" crap that makes me nuts. Muted it after 30 seconds. Just boring and trite.
 
I, too, saw her a few years back, and it was unbelievable.  The couple we took with had never heard of her, and they were blown away.  What a great talent she is, with superb musicians that create an unforgettable musical experience.  Every song I hear of hers reminds me of that evening.  Sorry you don't like it.

Posted 15 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
I saw her in Boulder about 15 years ago and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Superb musicianship, great selection of songs. I have a lot of her music, but didn't know this one, so thank you. Nice piece.
Posted 15 years ago by jblue    [ Reply ]
all is great until she sings
Posted 15 years ago by SuzenJueL    [ Reply ]
The best version of this song is the live version, which can be found on the latest release: "nights from the Alhambra" - highly recommended! All the instruments blend so well together, and the hurdy-gurdy is so much fun to watch being played! There's also the tambla, kanoun, lyra, ones I'd heard of before but never seen in action. What fun!
Posted 16 years ago by Sandee    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
maybe fine for your children...if there is any problem with falling asleep...
Truly is quite a bore...
Posted 17 years ago by Miiikka    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
I bought this album - what a waste.
maybe fine for your children...if there is any problem with falling asleep...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
This is the kind of "new age" crap that makes me nuts. Muted it after 30 seconds. Just boring and trite.
Posted 17 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
I was listening to the intro of this while doing something else... and looked to see...of course. I thought I was in the still of dawn on some Moroccan plain in a Sultans tent there for a minute. Lovely!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Enjoyable song... Less so once she starts singing.
Posted 17 years ago by Grondar    [ Reply ]
That was on VH1, so it hardly counts... celadonstone wrote:
Never on MTV, eh? Then what do you call this... (click here) 10 years ago (1997) was 'the mummer's dance'
Posted 17 years ago by Wilmshurst    [ Reply ]
This is a wonderful album. It is perfect for late nights, candle lights and a rhythm to help you...well, do whatever it is you are doing late at night with candles on...
Posted 17 years ago by Wilmshurst    [ Reply ]
MountainGirl wrote:
I absolutley love Loreena and her voice; I find her to be a very talented musician. Admittedly, she is different than anything played on this site, but that is what makes RP so awesome...the diversity.
Right on, MG
Posted 17 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
I think I must have been living on another planet or something as I don't recall this artist at all. I am being severely influenced by this radio station and it's just too bad I'm not in town to enjoy it more, so I'll take this oppertunity of thanking several ordinary people for encouraging me to join up and also a big thank you must go to Radio Paradise for introducing me to such fine music. I do like Loreena McKennit very much. This track does so remind me of another time, another place and fond memories they are.
Posted 17 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]
creativebones wrote:
That's because most artist with some real talent you won't see on CRAP MTV anyway
MTV plays music again? When did this happen?
Posted 17 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
Perfect daydream for another frozen morning...
... and a balmy tropical evening
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Boring: sounds like something from Disney's Mulan
Posted 17 years ago by eclectek    [ Reply ]
Perfect daydream for another frozen morning...
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Viva la Diversity! MountainGirl wrote:
I absolutley love Loreena and her voice; I find her to be a very talented musician. Admittedly, she is different than anything played on this site, but that is what makes RP so awesome...the diversity.
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I absolutley love Loreena and her voice; I find her to be a very talented musician. Admittedly, she is different than anything played on this site, but that is what makes RP so awesome...the diversity.
Posted 17 years ago by MountainGirl    [ Reply ]
Blech. Meh. I can find something to love about just about every artist played here on RP... EXCEPT for Loreena McKennitt, and her separated-at-birth twin, Kate Bush, too. Both are just too treacly (and, as someone stated eloquently below, melodramatic) for my taste. Mind you, this is coming from a theatre gal who's been described more than once as a "drama queen"...!
Posted 17 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
boring mass-produced pap she should stick to abusing her own culture (imho - ha ha)
Posted 17 years ago by pret-a-porter    [ Reply ]
Intro sounds like intro to Strangelove Addiction.
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
The intro sounds like something from the Princess Bride soundtrack – inconceivable!
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh........ aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh........ reminds me of the crucifiction of a siamese cat in heat....... meeeeeeoooooooooowwwwwwwww.......
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
creativebones wrote:
That's because most artist with some real talent you won't see on CRAP MTV anyway
Never on MTV, eh? Then what do you call this... (click here) 10 years ago (1997) was 'the mummer's dance'
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Me too. Unfortunately, this means we're OLD. EXTREMELY OLD.
If it makes you feel any better, Wikipedia says that Loreena is only 10 years younger then Sandy Denny would be, were she alive. That's not a huge gap. Their careers have just risen at different times.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
The more I listen to this cd, the more I like it. Such a beautiful voice!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
Great unique sound. I have liked everything on this album so far.
yea, top album!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Great unique sound. I have liked everything on this album so far.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
OompahLoompah wrote:
geez Ive been telling my wife about how cool RP is. So on first time listening to RP, this stupid song comes on......she walks right out the room and mentions that i have way to much time on my hands.......thanks alot bill!
Dear Mrs Oompah Loompah, RP is real cool... Honest. Yes the old man may indeed have too much time on his hands, that not withstanding, try it, you'll like it!
Posted 17 years ago by bigtwistee    [ Reply ]
Got this album for chrissie! thanx Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Me too. Unfortunately, this means we're OLD. EXTREMELY OLD.
Hence the album title...
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
I like her stuff when I'm in just the right mood... but doesn't it seem a little out of place here on RP?
Posted 17 years ago by treehugz    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
I don't know anything about Loreena. But she sure reminds me of Sandy Denny when she was with Fairport Convention and when she went solo.
Me too. Unfortunately, this means we're OLD. EXTREMELY OLD.
Posted 17 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
OompahLoompah wrote:
geez Ive been telling my wife about how cool RP is. So on first time listening to RP, this stupid song comes on......she walks right out the room and mentions that i have way to much time on my hands.......thanks alot bill!
LOL! Its true though, I quite enjoy Loreena and I've always done, but this album brings nothing new to her repertoir m'afaid.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
OompahLoompah wrote:
geez Ive been telling my wife about how cool RP is. So on first time listening to RP, this stupid song comes on......she walks right out the room and mentions that i have way to much time on my hands.......thanks alot bill!
Too Funny!!!
Posted 17 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
OompahLoompah wrote:
geez Ive been telling my wife about how cool RP is. So on first time listening to RP, this stupid song comes on......she walks right out the room and mentions that i have way to much time on my hands.......thanks alot bill!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
jeofredo wrote:
really, really boring. sounds like an enya wanna be.
That's about the size of it - World Music Lite. Pleasant enough, but goes in one ear and out the other without leaving any sign of its passing. Of the tunes on this album played by RP, the only one that's at all engaging is the one (can't remember the title) where yer woman doesn't sing at all. The instrumentals are quite good, but her inane lyrics really detract from the songs. IMHO, naturally :)
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
really, really boring. sounds like an enya wanna be.
Posted 17 years ago by jeofredo    [ Reply ]
geez Ive been telling my wife about how cool RP is. So on first time listening to RP, this stupid song comes on......she walks right out the room and mentions that i have way to much time on my hands.......thanks alot bill!
Posted 17 years ago by OompahLoompah    [ Reply ]
this is lame and marginal. 2/10
Posted 17 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
closemindedmoron wrote:
I never saw her played on MTV. She must suck.
That's because most artist with some real talent you won't see on CRAP MTV anyway
Posted 17 years ago by creativebones    [ Reply ]
melody sounds straight out of Clothes of Sand.
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
She offers FLAC and good quality DRM free digital albums from her website. Even if you don't like her music (I do to a point) the web site is really a good model for other artists- a great service.
Posted 17 years ago by seiferth    [ Reply ]
I must agree not much going on here djinnthespazz wrote:
Ouch. Speakers immediately go to low as they will go, and still emit something. This woman HURTS my ears. Doesn't matter that she sings SWEETLY. It's PAINFUL.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
closemindedmoron wrote:
I never saw her played on MTV. She must suck.
Your name says it all moron!!!
Posted 17 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Ouch. Speakers immediately go to low as they will go, and still emit something. This woman HURTS my ears. Doesn't matter that she sings SWEETLY. It's PAINFUL.
Posted 17 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
Tayto wrote:
No No No No No!
What? You don't like Loreena?
Posted 17 years ago by dvokins    [ Reply ]
No No No No No!
Posted 17 years ago by Tayto    [ Reply ]
KevinM wrote:
You can view an live performance of this song HERE.
Very cool Kevin. Thanks for the link!
Posted 17 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
I don't know anything about Loreena. But she sure reminds me of Sandy Denny when she was with Fairport Convention and when she went solo.
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
you either like this stuff or you don't.. I do some listeners make little pukey faces every time anything remotely jazz like is played here, some guys are boob men, others like lots of junk in the trunk...I love that Bill puts something out here for everyone
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful voice! I've seen her in person; she's a wonderful performer with great musicians playing strange instruments behind her.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
You can view an live performance of this song HERE.
Posted 17 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
jksteacher wrote:
My thoughts exactly. Perhaps I've just not heard enough of her work, but everything sounds the same. I know this is an element of style, but just where does a "distinctive sound" end and "unimaginative" begin?
I bet you also hate Mozart because he never recorded a punk album.
Posted 17 years ago by JohnErle    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Starts out nice enough. But then she starts singing. I really want to like her, because I like music with Celtic roots, but she is sooooo melodramatic. More than I can take.
My thoughts exactly. Perhaps I've just not heard enough of her work, but everything sounds the same. I know this is an element of style, but just where does a "distinctive sound" end and "unimaginative" begin? At any rate, not "my" style.
Posted 17 years ago by jksteacher    [ Reply ]
sweet cover.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
A new album, cool!
Posted 17 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Delicious! Neat that she's trying heavier percussion. Gotta pick this new one up. Thanks for this one, Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Starts out nice enough. But then she starts singing. I really want to like her, because I like music with Celtic roots, but she is sooooo melodramatic. More than I can take.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]