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Loreena McKennitt's two-CD set, plucked from performances in Paris and Toronto, documents the modern-day troubadour's live dimension, luxuriously unravelling her talents on harp, accordion, and piano like a finely woven tapestry. Lovers of The Book of Secrets, The Mask and Mirror, and her other enchanting albums will be pleased by this virtuoso performance and crisp recording of many favourite songs including "The Mummers' Dance" and "Bonny Portmore". McKennitt's voice is in finely polished form here--no hints of hoarse tour fatigue whatsoever. "Marco Polo", a delicious, trance-like jam on The Book of Secrets, rushes a bit too quickly, lacking the expansive, improvised groove that could've richly garnished this tasty track. But this is a small bit of tarnish on the silver beauty of this magnificent collection, brought to life by McKennitt's ensemble of violin, cello, hurdy-gurdy, bass, and percussion that all interlock lovingly with McKennitt's angelic voice. And what makes this gem even more beautifully poignant is its dedication to McKennitt's fiancé, who died in July, 1998, in a boating accident. Proceeds from album sales will go to his memorial fund dedicated to water search and rescue. If in 1999 we weren't fortunate enough to indulge in new material from this special artist, we at least have a taste of her extraordinary music to savour in a new, golden light. --Karen Karleski
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having seen two of the gigs on the European tour, I can highly recommend this as a recording which does capture the atmosphere. The band are very tight, individually talented but playing as a real unit. As usual Loreena,s voice is perfection. No new material. Music from the "Book of Secrets "and "The Visit" feature. Excellent.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was first drawn to Loreena's work at the suggestion of a fellow Enya fan who suggested that I may like her work. However, there is no real similarity in the two singers' styles.
I've since become a huge Loreena fan and do not hesitate to recommend her music to people. I must admit that I prefer her more recent material - a great deal of which is highlighted on this album.
This album is always essential listening for me if I want to relax and always travels with me on holiday. The music is so beautifully constructed and Loreena's voice is genuinely haunting.
This serves as a fabulous showcase for a unique talent.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The musicianship & production on this double album is in the demonstration bracket. Given how exquisitely assembled Loreena's studio albums tend to be (with very high production values) , I was initially fearful that there might be a reduction in the crystalline quality of the songs, but they, and their arrangements, comes across as clear as a bell, and with a similar lustrous magic to the studio pieces. So why not stick to the studio albums I hear you ask? Simply this: the live performance gives an added air of excitement and expectation, and the performances rise to the challenge, so that the music actually seems to open out from its studio confines, becoming more impressive as it does so, fuelled by the electricity of live performance. There seems to be space for the arrangements, and individual instruments, and a larger, more airy canvas to allow the music to shimmer in its lustrous beauty. No point in selecting individual tracks: it's all quality here. Join Loreena for an intimate concert in the comfort of your own home, but revel in the open space through which these glorious melodies walk.
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