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Loreena McKennitt — Marrakesh Night Market
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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!

krysthal
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 12:23
 
What a great album. I love all the tracks.

whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Posted: Jul 19, 2012 - 17:17
 
holy S... this sucks

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



Stingray
(NWO reloaded)
Posted: Jan 11, 2012 - 11:28
 
Great Afghan Whig!

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.."


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. {#Meditate}

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. 



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

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). 


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!

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.

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. 

hbs47
(SE England)
Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:20
 
This lady is truly amazing, most wonderful music. It really makes my ears happy.

Saliby_Br
(Outer space)
Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:19
 
 CoYoT51 wrote:
Her best album. A jewel of an album.
 
Agreed 100%


CoYoT51
(Lima, Perù - Reims, France)
Posted: Jul 23, 2010 - 07:16
 
Her best album. A jewel of an album.

calypsus_1
Posted: May 10, 2010 - 22:02
 

3 - Loreena McKennitt by ~MrSyn
Patryk Pigeon 
http://www.patrykpigeon.com

Loreena McKennitt, Laval, Quebec Canada 2006

.



(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 - 20:38
 


This song is soooo gooood for the ears...



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.


haresfur
Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 20:26
 
Sounds like early Curved Air.

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?

Leonidas
(Dublin)
Posted: Nov 12, 2009 - 10:37
 
sounds fake to me!

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.

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....{#No}

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.


jenntenn
(Indy)
Posted: Aug 09, 2009 - 21:40
 
 philbertr wrote:
Nice segue from Moby, Bill!
 


Impressive! Bill is a magician sometimes!

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?

jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Jul 09, 2009 - 05:37
 
Her music never fails to grab me.

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.


philbertr
(Hurricane Target Florida)
Posted: Oct 29, 2008 - 06:46
 
Nice segue from Moby, Bill!

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. {#Good-vibes}

ndad47
(the great state of maine)
Posted: Aug 30, 2008 - 13:34
 
she looks like she could use a good piece of red meat.  (a little anemic)


bagpipe
(Ottawa, Ontario)
Posted: Mar 22, 2008 - 09:58
 
Please .. make it stop ! !
PurplePrincess
(the mountains)
Posted: Mar 22, 2008 - 09:56
 
I just read some of the comments and have to add one of my own, I LOVE her and she cannot be played too often.
kingfish2004
(That GREAT country of Texas!)
Posted: Jan 19, 2008 - 11:54
 
Hannio wrote:


This pretty much sums up how I feel about her music. It makes me snicker. I imagine Comic Book Guy listens to her music while playing D&D, while eating a hundred tacos.



See you at the next game. There sure is a lot of hate for this good lady.
sukilau
(cellar dweller)
Posted: Jan 19, 2008 - 11:53
 
saulpena wrote:
All of Loreena McKennitt is crap.
I've actually been to the Marrakesh Night Market, summer of 2005 (not that you'd be interested, but...). This song does nothing to remind me of that experience. Crap, crap, thrice crap.


I double your crap, and raise you a load of crap.
cafortier
(Northwest NJ)
Posted: Dec 19, 2007 - 06:50
 
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.


Pazzat
(Winchester, England)
Posted: Oct 17, 2007 - 07:04
 
Tux wrote:
I've played the record many times in my car. Prevents you from speeding.

...while encouraging you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Pazzat
(Winchester, England)
Posted: Oct 17, 2007 - 06:24
 
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?


A bullshit detector?
pierpod
(Paris, France)
Posted: Oct 17, 2007 - 06:18
 
Que du bonheur !
annoffalese
(Eastern Pennsylvania)
Posted: Oct 17, 2007 - 06:17
 
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?
Dahlia_Gumbo
(San Francisco)
Posted: Aug 15, 2007 - 10:09
 
Just don't enjoy her stuff.
saulpena
(Città del Messico)
Posted: Jul 14, 2007 - 21:53
 
All of Loreena McKennitt is crap.
I've actually been to the Marrakesh Night Market, summer of 2005 (not that you'd be interested, but...). This song does nothing to remind me of that experience. Crap, crap, thrice crap.

krg123
Posted: Jun 13, 2007 - 12:11
 
How often/frequently do we have to hear this? I didn't dislike it at first, but it's gotten very old, very quickly.
????
(Durham, NC)
Posted: Feb 23, 2007 - 16:58
 
Mari wrote:
luv ya loreena

i've been to the marrakesh night markets and know exactly what's goin' down here



So, what does go on in the Marrakesh night market? Anything like the Metropolitan, Admiral Plaza, or Cyclone in Dubai?
Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Feb 08, 2007 - 04:41
 
luv ya loreena

i've been to the marrakesh night markets and know exactly what's goin' down here

i wonder if the complainers have ever ventured outside of their own ego's
govna
Posted: Jan 24, 2007 - 13:24
 
liser wrote:
Heard one, heard 'em all. One trick pony, IMHO.


sounds about right.
celadonstone
(the Lowcountry of SC (2858.50 mi East of Paradise))
Posted: Jan 24, 2007 - 13:24
 
PrincessRue wrote:
yawn.... so - should we order chinese food now?


I was hoping for couscous...


stevo_b
(Rock Ridge!)
Posted: Jan 24, 2007 - 13:24
 
Wasn't there a road to this place?
wally42
(Between a Rock and a Hard Place)
Posted: Jan 24, 2007 - 13:23
 
japanmoran wrote:
Loreena sucks

I wouldn't go that far.... but she does get way to much airtime here. 5
ThePoose
Posted: Jan 24, 2007 - 13:23
 
mojoman wrote:


You can requisition your parchment of paper down at the Department of Redundancy Department.


''Department of Redundancy Department'' was part of a Firesign Theatre schtick, so we won't credit you with being clever.