midigitguy
(Massachusetts) | | Posted: Feb 24, 2013 - 12:51 | |
As it droned on, I leapt into action. Fired up the PC and...damn, I already gave it a 1 - Sucko Barfo. What to do now? Ahh, followed up by Porcupine Tree... Salvation!
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krysthal
(Toronto, Canada) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 12:23 | |
What a great album. I love all the tracks.
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whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA) | | Posted: Jul 19, 2012 - 17:17 | |
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Patti
(the 'burbs of so cal) | | Posted: May 17, 2012 - 09:22 | |
I tend to like the music more than than singing when it comes to Loreena McKennitt |
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Stingray
(NWO reloaded) | | Posted: Jan 11, 2012 - 11:28 | |
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midreaming
| | Posted: Jun 04, 2011 - 15:05 | |
AndyJ wrote:
"... Some singers sing from the outside-in and do a great job. They just leave me wishing for more
Some sing from the inside-out and may me wish the songs would last forever. ...
I like this comment alot. especially the part about "..looks the same but worlds apart.."
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DeeCee1109
(People's Republic of A2) | | Posted: Apr 02, 2011 - 09:27 | |
This woman is an artist in every sense of the word. Sublimely gifted, we are blessed that she shares with us.  As with all artistic expression, beauty is in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. That said, her seemingly effortless expression of her art should not be mistaken for lack of passion or love. |
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AndyJ
(Oregon) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2011 - 15:20 | |
I agree with Antigone about technical perfection. But she has an added something that brings it home.
I wish she had more relaxed, from -the-center-of-the-song, feeling...maybe as she ages.
Still, she has nice control and good choices in music. Violin and drums are great. Nice gypsy-ish feel...
Some singers sing from the outside-in and do a great job. They just leave me wishing for more
Some sing from the inside-out and may me wish the songs would last forever.
I guess it's closest to the technical professionalism of porn or sex-for-hire vs being truly-deeply loved.
They may look the same but are worlds apart. Me-? I'll take love every time and pass on the pro's.
Nu2Me Good find... Keep em coming
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RpDn
(Anchorage, AK) | | Posted: Oct 26, 2010 - 23:03 | |
Antigone wrote:
I think she sings without soul. It's technically pretty, but feels shallow.
You get out what you put into it, as a listener as well... you can say that about most professionally trained singers. ( Loreena McKennitt studied classical piano and vocal training). Loreena actually travels to historic, cultural places and writes some of her songs about them, besides singing/playing traditional. McKennitt's lyrics have reflected her interests in the poetry of W.B. Yeats, William Blake, and Alfred Lord Tennyson I find a great deal of feeling in her vocals... (but I karaoke along with her, mimicry is great vocal training ;)... my current favorite is Banks of Claudy... (one of the happier endings). |
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Ntropy
(Cleveland, OH) | | Posted: Aug 24, 2010 - 06:29 | |
It's hard to believe this album came out so long ago - it's as fresh as yesterday. Loreena's the best!
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starfishNcoffee
(Where Brooklyn at?) | | Posted: Aug 24, 2010 - 06:29 | |
I guess Loreena McKennitt will never be my thing. Try as I might, I just don't like the stuff.
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martinc
(Ottawa Canada) | | Posted: Aug 24, 2010 - 06:27 | |
Antigone wrote:
I think she sings without soul. It's technically pretty, but feels shallow.
Technically pretty. Pretty doesn't sound technical to me. Pretty implies emotion. |
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hbs47
(SE England) | | Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:20 | |
This lady is truly amazing, most wonderful music. It really makes my ears happy.
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Saliby_Br
(Outer space) | | Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:19 | |
CoYoT51 wrote:Her best album. A jewel of an album.
Agreed 100% |
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CoYoT51
(Lima, Perù - Reims, France) | | Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:16 | |
Her best album. A jewel of an album.
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calypsus_1
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 20:38 | |
This song is soooo gooood for the ears...
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Antigone
(A house, in a valley, Virginia) | | Posted: Mar 18, 2010 - 06:35 | |
Leonidas wrote:sounds fake to me!
I think she sings without soul. It's technically pretty, but feels shallow. |
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haresfur
| | Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 20:26 | |
Sounds like early Curved Air.
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Pieter
(Sydney Australia) | | Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 20:25 | |
Leonidas wrote:sounds fake to me! I would have said it lacks honesty. I can't put my finger on it, but why can those pasty Brits, Led Zeppelin, pull off the Eastern-inspired stuff so well, unlike this stuff? |
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Leonidas
(Dublin) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2009 - 10:37 | |
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Sloggydog
(UK) | | Posted: Oct 11, 2009 - 22:40 | |
As if this weren't just the most brilliant song anyway but every time i hear tracks from this album i see my beautiful belly dancing friend Lyndsay dancing about in my head.
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mgoldman
(Wherever you Go, There You Are) | | Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 21:41 | |
jagdriver wrote:Her music never fails to grab me.
Grabs me too. Probably not in the same place as you....  |
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mgoldman
(Wherever you Go, There You Are) | | Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 21:40 | |
Pieter wrote:Gawd, can't she just ride of into the sunset on that unicorn, never to be heard of again?
AMEN! This is just so trite. |
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jenntenn
(Indy) | | Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 21:40 | |
philbertr wrote:Nice segue from Moby, Bill!
Impressive! Bill is a magician sometimes! |
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Pieter
(Sydney Australia) | | Posted: Jul 09, 2009 - 05:40 | |
Gawd, can't she just ride of into the sunset on that unicorn, never to be heard of again?
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jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA) | | Posted: Jul 09, 2009 - 05:37 | |
Her music never fails to grab me.
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jpfueler
(South o' Ft Worth) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2008 - 20:07 | |
cafortier wrote: annoffalese wrote:whether or not you like her, here is a question. I have seen her in concert and one of the band memebers was playing an instrument that seemed sort of like a lute but it looked like he was turning a crank on it to make one of these strange sounds you hear in this song. anyone know the name of that instrument?
That instrument is a hurdy gurdy. Very interesting sounds come out of that instrument. Also used on the Plant/Page album No Quarter to good effect. I've heard them sound like everything from Bag Pipes to Violins. |
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philbertr
(Hurricane Target Florida) | | Posted: Oct 29, 2008 - 06:46 | |
Nice segue from Moby, Bill!
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MTachyon
(Neon United Trails) | | Posted: Sep 27, 2008 - 15:01 | |
I would follow her through her mirror, mask or no mask! She transcends mere mortals.  |
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