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Loreena McKennitt — Kecharitomene
Album: An Ancient Muse
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Released: 2007
Length: 6:25
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Anyone else mistake the opening as something by The Decemberists? 
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
On a camel's back...
Posted 1 year ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.




Posted 2 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:
 
I think the Druids might enjoy it too.



Wizards especially!
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
I never heard of her prior to RP. Now, I like a lot of her tunes!! She is very talented, with diverse styles. That is why we come here. Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:


3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?
three fans of mime?

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
The live rendition at the Alhambra is exceptional as is the fortress itself.  I highly recommend visiting, of course with LM playing on your headphones :)
Posted 2 years ago by NathanDog    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?


This made may day, thank you 
Posted 3 years ago by -Cor-    [ Reply ]
I've been playing the "My Favourites" channel all this morning and I have to say I really do have astonishingly good taste in music! 🐨
Posted 3 years ago by goodenough    [ Reply ]
This track sounds a lot like "My chrysalis highwayman" by Mark Morgan.
Its from the game Fallout 2 and plays on the overworld map when you use the car to travel.
the track on youtube
Posted 3 years ago by snowcone    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:


Hey, it's democracy, pal.

No shit Sherlock, your point?
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

Then go listen to Spotify 


Hey, it's democracy, pal.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Here the line between evocative and boring is very thin.
Posted 3 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?

Some people are humor-impaired, I imagine.
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:

Another terrible song....
 
Then go listen to Spotify 
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 Bocephus wrote:
the beginning sounds just like the opening to Steve Earle's Copperhead Road.
 
Another terrible song....
Posted 3 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
why does it feel like this terrible song plays every few days? 
Posted 3 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?

 
NO.

Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Horse tranquiliser from the title?  Nice and gentle... Me likey.
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Where's Sandy Denny to sing us through this thing..
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Groan. Ever notice how this Loreena McKennitt song sounds like every ...
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I wonder what our perception of what ancient music sounds like would be without Hollywood.

And didn't many of the "sword and sandal" epics use English actors for the 
Romans...?-)

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 

Posted 4 years ago by tonyinnj    [ Reply ]
 deadheadmark wrote:
Love Loreena McKennitt!  Turned on to her music on RP... used a phone app to DL all I could from her extensive list.  The music like so much on RP takes me places I've never been... unless... wink wink... ya know what I mean!
 
Oh man this station has turned me on too such great music,THANKS BILLG
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:


Was that before or after he left Genesis?
 
L'Annunciazione - Fra Angelico 1437, Museo San Marco Florence
Posted 4 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
lovely :) 
Posted 4 years ago by Jamer2k41    [ Reply ]
I like her music. 
Posted 4 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.
 

3 thumbs down.  Why is this comment so controversial?
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
We'll be dancing like bowlegger muleskinners...
Where's this guy? Long time be see..
Posted 4 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
Love Loreena McKennitt!  Turned on to her music on RP... used a phone app to DL all I could from her extensive list.  The music like so much on RP takes me places I've never been... unless... wink wink... ya know what I mean!
Posted 4 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
 scrubbrush wrote:
All the Hobbits in my shire love this song...  
I think the Druids might enjoy it too.

Posted 4 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
 why so low? w9dki  

Posted 4 years ago by dlwalters    [ Reply ]
 laverdakeith wrote:
shoite
for brains ...w9dki
 

Posted 4 years ago by dlwalters    [ Reply ]
¿Please someone can describe the connection between this music and Nick Cave and Bad Seed? I think sometimes it sounds very alike
Posted 4 years ago by joseloboc    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:
To those who criticize Loreena's sound, consider that her mix of eastern and western music styles has an 800-900 year history.  These musical progressions were quite common in the music of the 12th-13th century troubadours who brought new sounds and instruments from their adventures in the Near-East during the Crusades..

I love the evocative nature of Loreena's music. It definitely makes me stop what I'm doing..puts me in a reflective mood.
 

Posted 4 years ago by allenface    [ Reply ]
Was happy I got to see them when they were together.  Hate when these bands tease and then leave.  :((((
Posted 4 years ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
this one has been overplayed
time to vote it off the island
Posted 4 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Love everything about her music!!!
Posted 4 years ago by jmjohall    [ Reply ]
Loreena and my celtic origins are a good way to say : Since maybe around 13-14 years, i listen to RP. Some days of my life, i stopped and always returned. Sometime i psd because my day is in stress and i can't listen quiet attentively. Sometime it's awesome and fit perfect with my mood. Sometime, an artist i don't love surprises me good and as so many listeners, i discover also. Tonight is christmas without my family for me in France. I'm not alone because all magic is here with RP. Thank you RP. Merry X-Mas and long live.
Posted 4 years ago by Dustwings    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:
That is quite funny on at least 2 levels.

Was that before or after he left Genesis?
 
Posted 5 years ago by skuzzfud    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I wonder what our perception of what ancient music sounds like would be without Hollywood.
 the album is called An Ancient Muse, not An Ancient Music. Music is not Muse.

Posted 5 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
shoite
Posted 5 years ago by laverdakeith    [ Reply ]
 kwacka wrote:

The ancient Greek word κεχαριτωμένη, translated 'gratia plena' (full of grace") - which is Gabriel's greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28.
 
HTH
 

Was that before or after he left Genesis?
Posted 5 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:

Yes, the whole album is stellar. I love her. Sorry for 2y reply delay btw. :D
 
If you like what you hear, you will like her other albums too.

Posted 5 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
 

Same here. Love just about everything she does. 
Posted 5 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
Seen her in Toronto.  The music transported me to another place and another time.  I love it!!  The talent on stage was awe inspiring.
Posted 5 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
This gets a very enthusiastic "9" from me. 
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
The Gates of Istanbul is more interesting. Used to get a ton of RP play.
Posted 5 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
 membeth wrote:

Is the whole album good?  I like what I've heard on RP...
 
Yes, the whole album is stellar. I love her. Sorry for 2y reply delay btw. :D
Posted 5 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
Long Live RP

My rating is a very solid 7  possibly higher        
 

Somebody gave a "thumbs down" - what's not to like? A "7" is good!
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
 jarcampbell wrote:
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
 

It's a different chord progression, but parts do sound similar in the melodies - minor-key turnarounds.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Translation of the song title, please? 
 
The ancient Greek word κεχαριτωμένη, translated 'gratia plena' (full of grace") - which is Gabriel's greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28.
 
HTH
Posted 5 years ago by kwacka    [ Reply ]
Look like Slavic folk music
Posted 5 years ago by ardakgul    [ Reply ]
 jarcampbell wrote:
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
 
Ooh...I'd love to hear that Stan Ridgway tune or any others from 'The Big Heat'.
Posted 6 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Nearly identical cord progression to the great Stan Ridgeway song Camouflage.  
Posted 6 years ago by jarcampbell    [ Reply ]
Translation of the song title, please? 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Hobbit Music.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
OST Kingdom of Heaven ,epic music!
Posted 6 years ago by Zurke    [ Reply ]
Hurdy-gurdy sounds almost like a bagpipe, dunnit?
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Cerny wrote:
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3

 
Much too oriental for LOTR.  
Posted 7 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
If you dig, check out Mychal Danna's work on the Sweet Hereafter soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WupURjiS2NM
Posted 7 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.

 

Posted 7 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the acoustic version of The Weeping Song from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Posted 7 years ago by mroesele    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:
Absolute 10. LOVE Loreena! An Ancient Muse is a masterpiece.

 
Is the whole album good?  I like what I've heard on RP...
Posted 8 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
The lyrics to this tune were written by Marcel Marceau.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Game of thrones, right? Not hobbit/lord of the rings
Posted 8 years ago by smorgan    [ Reply ]
sounds good off the 500 year old stone walls I am currently living within... 
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 Cerny wrote:
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3

 
Me too
Posted 8 years ago by Astrele    [ Reply ]
For a moment I thought it was Lord of the Rings music. <3
Posted 8 years ago by Cerny    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Highlands! {#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
 vinylbob wrote:
PSD ! 

 



I second that!
Posted 8 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Ah, its Lorenna!  ...might have known.  Was thinking...."The soundtrack to new season of Outlander"
Posted 8 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Absolute 10. LOVE Loreena! An Ancient Muse is a masterpiece.
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
All the Hobbits in my shire love this song...  
Posted 8 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
PSD ! 
Posted 8 years ago by vinylbob    [ Reply ]
Lovely...  :-)
Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 kayradford123 wrote:
A nice gaelic tune to bonk to... a shame I'm sewing...
 
Don't know many men who'd last that long!
Posted 9 years ago by Pike    [ Reply ]
A nice gaelic tune to bonk to... a shame I'm sewing...
Posted 9 years ago by kayradford123    [ Reply ]
Brilliant 
Posted 9 years ago by lonewolf946    [ Reply ]
 robin_at_domani wrote:

I wish I could rate this a 5...

O wait, I can 

 
Lol, I'm sure Loreena is heartbroken {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by Beetlejuice    [ Reply ]
 Beetlejuice wrote:
I wish I could rate this 11...

 
I wish I could rate this a 5...

O wait, I can 
Posted 9 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
I wish I could rate this 11...
Posted 9 years ago by Beetlejuice    [ Reply ]
I'm cooking shrimp.

It's a nice background for it.

Not sure Bill is in the same timezone as I am though. But still. Cook shrimp sometimes Bill.
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
soooo overplayed and sooooo boring

 
Posted 9 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Not her most inspiring.
Posted 9 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
no more this boring stuff, please
Posted 9 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Overwrought.
Posted 10 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
Holy repetition Batman.......enough already!

 
Agree. Lovely but the shortage of distinctive variation has my brain and the track spinning in circles. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The only question is why I only rated it 9 the first time when it is clearly 10.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
A sorta' slow motion trance song - I like it.
Posted 10 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Holy repetition Batman.......enough already!
Posted 10 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
lovely. mediative. haunting. fits my quiet sunday morning.
Posted 10 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Thanks.  Ms. McKennit's music is crazy different from Mr. Bonomassa's, making me quite impressed with Mr. Bergman's range.

 

We call him the Animal!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL1aNiGsMz0          {#Drummer}
Posted 10 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
A bit of trivia for you---Tal Bergman, Joe Bonamassa's current touring drummer plays percussion on this tune.  {#Drummer}
 
Thanks.  Ms. McKennit's music is crazy different from Mr. Bonomassa's, making me quite impressed with Mr. Bergman's range.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
To those who criticize Loreena's sound, consider that her mix of eastern and western music styles has an 800-900 year history.  These musical progressions were quite common in the music of the 12th-13th century troubadours who brought new sounds and instruments from their adventures in the Near-East during the Crusades..

I love the evocative nature of Loreena's music. It definitely makes me stop what I'm doing..puts me in a reflective mood.
Posted 10 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
 cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.

 
Bingo. I thought I was listening to something from her album, The Book of Secrets.
Posted 10 years ago by rmsilva    [ Reply ]
A bit of trivia for you---Tal Bergman, Joe Bonamassa's current touring drummer plays percussion on this tune.  {#Drummer}
Posted 11 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]

The opening notes always take me back to my youth in the Shire, with good friiends and a huge bowl of Old Toby.


Posted 11 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.

 
Which is why I love RP.  A song like this is great as part of a playlist, though i don't think I could spend an hour listening to a CD of tunes like this.
Posted 11 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
I get confused....

Why do I like this piece of music-? 

As a Logical Virgo...I am supposed to be able to delve into the ins and outs of things... 

I guess it's just like Real Life...Meaning some things JUST ARE...accept it and enjoy the ride. 

Thanks
Posted 11 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 
Isn't that a lot of power for mere ben wah balls, MisterF? AA batteries might be a lot more convenient.

I suppose we should thank Loreena for keeping you from harshing Mom's vibe...

ben wah balls  
4 out of 5 mothers prefer them to furry dice on the rearview! 

 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 
Maybe I'll have to put the CD in my car player!  Love the text!
Posted 11 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
BORING{#Sleep}
Posted 11 years ago by Disti    [ Reply ]
 
Even though I do enjoy her music, I have to agree, she can get boring if listening to a whole CD of her.

cmarcan wrote:
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.
 


Posted 11 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
I can't get over the visual of the ben wah reant. However, if you get a chance to see her (Loreena) live, DO IT,
Posted 12 years ago by robotbass    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:


I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
 



Tnx, I enjoyed the chortle from reading your rant.
Posted 12 years ago by lunatic    [ Reply ]
I like her music but it all sounds the same.  It gets boring fast.
Posted 12 years ago by cmarcan    [ Reply ]
2 shows at the National Arts Centre  coming up. Had to add second show due to demand. Dec 1 and 2
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Was this not the intro to the HBO series Deadwood?
 
Posted 12 years ago by wiredsol    [ Reply ]
Lame
 
Posted 12 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
 pcicatar wrote:
I was quickly drawn in by what sounded similar to the "Game of Thrones" theme music.  I've always loved Loreena, so I'll have to track this album down!    {#War}

 

I had to look up Game of Thrones on the Wiki.  OK.   I've had this particular album since it was issued.  It sits inside the CD playing on my car and is used to lull me away from momentary disasters of Road Rage, wherein I would ordinarily be ramming into slow driving soccer moms driving erratically whilst chattering on cell phones with little Moppet, Muffin and Young Chad in the back seats whining, cavorting, and otherwise creating an invisible haze of chaos inside the vehicle.  Poor kids don't known that Mommie has her electric ben-wah balls securely in place and running directly from the main 600 amp battery of the gas guzzling behemoth.  NO, the tracks herein permit me to gently avoid  my Rush of Divine Wind as I drive into the Battleship-like Goliath spewing carbon, smoke and Gore.  Amen.
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit about ENYA but maybe not as fully flavoured, maybe more subtle or more boring
Posted 12 years ago by xhjema    [ Reply ]
 odopop wrote:
elevator music
 
Couldn't wait to get out if it was..! Or rather take the stairs...

'So I play this melody and you repeat it, yes?'
This concept only worked for me in Lily was Here (Candy Dulfer) and even then it got lame after a while...
Posted 12 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
elevator music
Posted 12 years ago by odopop    [ Reply ]
Omg! it takes to another Place...:)
Posted 12 years ago by zackdog0126    [ Reply ]
Kecharitooo-ooo-mene... give us the nice bright colors...give us the greens of summers....


Posted 12 years ago by gvan    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Yes, I own the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It's only one of the finest musical scores in recent memory is all. Awesome is a word, however much a cliche, comes to mind. 
As for this Loreena McKennit piece, uhh, it's derivative of something. The melody is from somewhere else. I'm getting brain frazzle trying to conjure where I've heard it before, like a name or fact that buzzes maddeningly just beyond one's ability to identify it. Surely someone else here has noticed this; what the hell is it? 
 
I think it's a lot like "Prologue" from her Live in Paris and Toronto album.
Posted 12 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Love the use of the (what I assume) is the bodhràn on this  and many other of her songs.
Posted 12 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 colleen wrote:

Celtic.
She uses Celtic instruments and cultural inspiration from her Celtic background.
Up here in Canada, Celtic music and culture is a strong part of our heritage.
Many of us are descended from the Scottish and Irish.

 
And the English, Welsh and French, all of whom have Celts in their territories to this day in Europe and here in Canada.


Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I see many RP listeners referring to "these albums". I guess the audience is a mature one for the most part. 

I like Loreena quite a bit. A really great sound. 
Posted 13 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Yes, I own the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. It's only one of the finest musical scores in recent memory is all. Awesome is a word, however much a cliche, comes to mind. 
As for this Loreena McKennit piece, uhh, it's derivative of something. The melody is from somewhere else. I'm getting brain frazzle trying to conjure where I've heard it before, like a name or fact that buzzes maddeningly just beyond one's ability to identify it. Surely someone else here has noticed this; what the hell is it? 
 
Celtic.
She uses Celtic instruments and cultural inspiration from her Celtic background.
Up here in Canada, Celtic music and culture is a strong part of our heritage.
Many of us are descended from the Scottish and Irish.


Posted 13 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]