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Loreena McKennitt — Marrakesh Night Market
Album: Mask & Mirror
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Released: 1994
Length: 6:15
Plays (last 30 days): 0
They're gathered in circles
the lamps light their faces
The crescent moon rocks in the sky
The poets of drumming
keep heartbeats suspended
The smoke swirls up and then it dies


Would you like my mask?
would you like my mirror?
cries the man in the shadowing hood
You can look at yourself
you can look at each other
or you can look at the face of your god


The stories are woven
and fortunes are told
The truth is measured by the weight of your gold
The magic lies scattered
on rugs on the ground
Faith is conjured in the night market's sound


Would you like my mask?
would you like my mirror?
cries the man in the shadowing hood
You can look at yourself
you can look at each other
or you can look at the face of your god


The lessons are written
on parchments of paper
They're carried by horse from the river Nile
says the shadowy voice
In the firelight, the cobra
is casting the flame a winsome smile


Would you like my mask?
would you like my mirror?
cries the man in the shadowing hood
You can look at yourself
you can look at each other
or you can look at the face of your god
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 ralf-peter.hayen538 wrote:
 
 

It is very sad for those attending her concerts, but Loreena McKennit has announced on her website that she will be taking an indefinite period of time away from her music and put the music business on hold: "In addition to spending more time on my personal and family life, I intend to lean against the threats posed by global warming and the harmful effects of technology"(https://loreenamckennitt.com/p...).


A quick peek shows tickets available for US shows Fall 2023.  Enjoy,
https://loreenamckennitt.com/t...
Love Loreena.
live it to dance/ dream and be taken to fly over the Great ocean with the Sounds and beautiful voice.
 justin4kick wrote:

I have been to the Marrakesh market.

This music would probably have helped to keep the all too persistent salesmen on a safe distance.



I lived in Marrakech for a year (long ago). If I wanted to write a song about it, this would be it :)
Gotta say  Loreena McKennitt tracks seems to come round very frequently indeed on RP eclectic; this is the second track I've heard today (or is it the same track repreated?) and I've only had it on for a few hours. Don't mind it, but not all the time: there's plenty more 'eclectic/world' out there!
 mdnlsn wrote:
IDEA - automatic artist-specific PSD function for regular contributors. $5/month gets you one artist to nix, $10 gets you two artists, and so forth. Yes?
 
I’m in for $20 - Tori Amos, this abomination, Vienna Teng, Goldfrapp.....
 vinylbob wrote:
This song is played daily!  Please let it rest to once a yr. 
 
Even if it’s not true.... it sure feels like it..... don’t need to hear this even ONCE a year....
I have been to the Marrakesh market.

This music would probably have helped to keep the all too persistent salesmen on a safe distance.
9/10
 Daveteauk wrote:
 JimboLD wrote:

Says its only been played twice this month! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

 I agree with your idea, BUT, the 'Plays (last 30 days) is often not true. I've seen(heard) music here that says a zero for that, which I KNOW is untrue, as I've heard it just yesterday/a few days ago; so what's happnin Bill, why the discrepancy?

 
According to Bill answering this numerous times for listeners...."# of times played this month" only gets counted according to "main mix" count.
 Daveteauk wrote:
 JimboLD wrote:

Says its only been played twice this month! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

 I agree with your idea, BUT, the 'Plays (last 30 days) is often not true. I've seen(heard) music here that says a zero for that, which I KNOW is untrue, as I've heard it just yesterday/a few days ago; so what's happnin Bill, why the discrepancy?

 Agreed the stats are bollx...

 JimboLD wrote:

Says its only been played twice this month! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

 I agree with your idea, BUT, the 'Plays (last 30 days) is often not true. I've seen(heard) music here that says a zero for that, which I KNOW is untrue, as I've heard it just yesterday/a few days ago; so what's happnin Bill, why the discrepancy?

 RazzCat wrote:

If you've never seen her play live, do your mind a favour and buy a ticket next time she comes around to your neighbourhood.

Her between-song monologues and song backgrounds alone are worth the price of admission.

The songs are a bonus... :)
 

It is very sad for those attending her concerts, but Loreena McKennit has announced on her website that she will be taking an indefinite period of time away from her music and put the music business on hold: "In addition to spending more time on my personal and family life, I intend to lean against the threats posed by global warming and the harmful effects of technology"(https://loreenamckennitt.com/p...).
 vinylbob wrote:
This song is played daily!  Please let it rest to once a yr. 
 

I would agree that it certainly sounds like it. If you aren't a fan, her music does tend to all sound alike. 
 jbuhl wrote:

Do and image search and print out her photo and tear it up for complete gratification.

 
 

Don't forget to push a pin through her skull for additional effect.
I have been to the Marrakesh market at night and though this song brings an exotic flair, the market atmosphere at night has a much more intense flavour to it. I like the song but does not make me think of Marrakesh.
the "Marrakesh Local"........much longer ride than the Express
Please stop it.....
ROCK AND ROLL!!!!
Please make it stop!!!  On a Monday, too.  This will get ya moving. Well, not really.
 vinylbob wrote:
This song is played daily!  Please let it rest to once a yr. 

 
Although the track info states otherwise I have the same feeling about this song. Reminds me of Nana Mouskouri

If you've never seen her play live, do your mind a favour and buy a ticket next time she comes around to your neighbourhood.

Her between-song monologues and song backgrounds alone are worth the price of admission.

The songs are a bonus... :)
 vinylbob wrote:
This song is played daily!  Please let it rest to once a yr. 

 
Says its only been played twice this month! ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

This song is played daily!  Please let it rest to once a yr. 
 AndyJ wrote:
...
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.
...

 
They both have their place.  Some times u want to make love, and some times you just want to %#$@!
A beautiful friend introduced me to this and the wonder of belly dancing one afternoon.  That's not one i'll ever be forgetting.
IDEA - automatic artist-specific PSD function for regular contributors. $5/month gets you one artist to nix, $10 gets you two artists, and so forth. Yes?
Très belle voix, très belle mélodie. Peux ressembler aussi à une musique du centre de l’Europe. Des tonalités "Balkaniques" apparaissent 
 ThePoose wrote:
 What? She doesn't like Muslims either?  I think not: Loreena hails from my province of Ontario, where everyone likes Muslims.

Alec wrote:
Please.   First Dump is Prez, now this.  Have a heart.

 
 
Take your prejudice and political shit elsewhere. Doesn't belong on RP. Twit.
 What? She doesn't like Muslims either?  I think not: Loreena hails from my province of Ontario, where everyone likes Muslims.

Alec wrote:
Please.   First Dump is Prez, now this.  Have a heart.

 

Thank you so much for playing this type of music, and this artist in particular. Truly appreciate it!!!!
Please.   First Dump is Prez, now this.  Have a heart.
 midigitguy wrote:
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!

 
Do and image search and print out her photo and tear it up for complete gratification.

 
 PurplePrincess wrote:
I love her music, her voice, and have all her albums.

 
Just to take it up a notch, Bill should play Marrakesh Express by Crosby, Stills & Nash {#Cheesygrin}
I love her music, her voice, and have all her albums.
Didn't we hear this yesterday!!!
Bear`s Kiss...
This is my first Loreena McKennitt album.  Still my favorite, probably because it was my first.

I love her material.  So dreamy and relaxing. 

I am going to miss seeing her in concert by a week when I am home.  Sigh! 
Takes me away every time. Mellifluous.
 ndad47 wrote:
she looks like she could use a good piece of red meat.  (a little anemic)
 
:-)
She sounds like she never ate such a thing and wouldn't consider it. 
Wouldn't mind havin her voice{#Meditate}
 AndyJ wrote:
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

 
Old2me...She has had some amazing momments. I don't need to give her time as I already have and that time has always been well spent.
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!
What a great album. I love all the tracks.
holy S... this sucks

I tend to like the music more than than singing when it comes to Loreena McKennitt


Great Afghan Whig!
 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.."

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. 


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

 
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). 

It's hard to believe this album came out so long ago - it's as fresh as yesterday.  Loreena's the best!
I guess Loreena McKennitt will never be my thing. Try as I might, I just don't like the stuff.
 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. 
This lady is truly amazing, most wonderful music. It really makes my ears happy.
 CoYoT51 wrote:
Her best album. A jewel of an album.
 
Agreed 100%

Her best album. A jewel of an album.

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

Loreena McKennitt, Laval, Quebec Canada 2006

.


 Leonidas wrote:
sounds fake to me!
 
I think she sings without soul. It's technically pretty, but feels shallow.

Sounds like early Curved Air.
 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?
sounds fake to me!
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.
 jagdriver wrote:
Her music never fails to grab me.
 
Grabs me too.  Probably not in the same place as you....{#No}
 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.

 philbertr wrote:
Nice segue from Moby, Bill!
 


Impressive! Bill is a magician sometimes!
Gawd, can't she just ride of into the sunset on that unicorn, never to be heard of again?
Her music never fails to grab me.
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.

Nice segue from Moby, Bill!
I would follow her through her mirror, mask or no mask! 
She transcends mere mortals. {#Good-vibes}
she looks like she could use a good piece of red meat.  (a little anemic)

Please .. make it stop ! !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Que du bonheur !
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?
Just don\'t enjoy her stuff.
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.
How often/frequently do we have to hear this? I didn't dislike it at first, but it's gotten very old, very quickly.
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?
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
liser wrote:
Heard one, heard 'em all. One trick pony, IMHO.
sounds about right.
PrincessRue wrote:
yawn.... so - should we order chinese food now?
I was hoping for couscous...
Wasn't there a road to this place?
japanmoran wrote:
Loreena sucks
I wouldn't go that far.... but she does get way to much airtime here. 5
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.
Loreena sucks
Loreena rocks
Heard one, heard 'em all. One trick pony, IMHO.
crockydile wrote:
Her voice makes me feel like going out looking for Dragons. Mylady, my sword is at thy feet!
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.
mojoman wrote:
You can requisition your parchment of paper down at the Department of Redundancy Department.
Mojo, that was HILARIOUS! It's gems like this that keep me reading older posts.
yawn.... so - should we order chinese food now?
Agreed.. boring. russteaches wrote:
Fades into the background. I'm sure I'll forget about this song the moment it's done.
Fades into the background. I'm sure I'll forget about this song the moment it's done.
Shesdifferent wrote:
This album called my name before I even heard it. I kept seeing it on shelves in store where I was shopping, and not just record stores. It called me, and I kept shining it on. Finally one day I just had to buy it, I was so drawn to it, and still I had no idea what kind of music it was. I have been hooked on Loreena and a fan of her music, her creativity, and intrigue ever since. Hummmmmmm.
I have that with Norah Jones, but I never went so far as to actually buy one of her CDs.
I agree with some that her music is self-important and a bit pretentious, but it is still moving.
"Dark Night of the Soul" is what hooked me on Loreena.........
Out of respect for those who like this I won't slap a Mr. Barfo symbol into my comment (or 7), but, me no likey. It sounds to me like she is trying too hard to be dramatic and it just doesn't evoke anything more than for this dood. Glad YOU like though!
I much rather hear the Mummer's Dance...
Beautiful, voice . . . Oh ... sorry. At least her hair style is really nice. . .
I'm caught in her spell too, she's awesome! ( Speakin' of spells? RP cast it's spell on me 6 months ago today so this song Marrakesh Night Market marks my celebration! thanx RP!;)
This album called my name before I even heard it. I kept seeing it on shelves in store where I was shopping, and not just record stores. It called me, and I kept shining it on. Finally one day I just had to buy it, I was so drawn to it, and still I had no idea what kind of music it was. I have been hooked on Loreena and a fan of her music, her creativity, and intrigue ever since. Hummmmmmm.
beatlechick wrote:
I love Loreena Mckennitt. She can take you to other worlds and dimensions in the few minutes she has in her songs. Like visiting an oasis whilst sitting in front of a computer while working. A nice respite in an otherwise boring work day. I have to agree that The Highwayman is a much better song, tho but this is quite nice.
Now that I've backscrolled, I see that we agree. Boy, it's a love/hate thing for her around here, isn't it?
The whole feel of this song, the instruments, her voice, the harmonies...just transports me to another place: Somewhere on the other side of the world that is mysterious and unknown to me, but enticing me to stay.
What a voice!
Goes from 9 to 10 for me...
everything is rated at about 7.3
Your sharp wit has once again once again done a fine job of bringing me to my knees in laughter. (There's not much I'll get on my knees for) Thanks. mojoman wrote:
You can requisition your parchment of paper down at the Department of Redundancy Department.
Sorry not digging it... Maybe some other day.
Her voice makes me feel like going out looking for Dragons. Mylady, my sword is at thy feet!
MrSpaz wrote:
A lyric: "parchments of paper." I know real parchment isn't paper per se, but in modern parlance isn't parchment paper? Kinda redundant, but hey, it's a song; people say some stupid stuff in songs.
You can requisition your parchment of paper down at the Department of Redundancy Department.