Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. The song can also be found on the journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt 2014. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The lark in the clear air loreena mckennitt buy this song.
Celtic, world, new age loreena mckennitt 19852018 39, mp3, 128320 kbps. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted, as i hear the sweet lark sing. She sounds sincere in a manner that travels the listener right into the scene of the tale she narrates. Losslessclub loreena mckennitt 19852010 flac image. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs. Lark in the clear air is for solo harp, with no vocals. Mckennitt is known for her refined, warbling soprano vocals. Lark has been in the business of providing crafters with information and inspiration for 25 years, so they are steeped in tradition.
Listen to the lark in the clear air from loreena mckennitts elemental for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics metrolyrics. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was. The lark in the clear air cliodhna ni aodain the celtic cello. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om, born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Chinese philosopher lao tzus words are a good introduction to the third album in a trilogy of musical travel documents that began with the visit. Ho conosciuto loreena mckennitt nel 1992 in occasione del suo terzo, stupendo disco the visit, secondo me, forse anche per questo, il migliore. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. From the 2007 quinlan road cddvd loreena mckennitt.
Check out the lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. Elemental is the debut album by canadian singersongwriter and instrumentalist loreena mckennitt and the vehicle with which she launched the quinlan road label. Lark in the clear air phyllis tate oxford university press. Listen to the lark in the clear air from loreena mckennitt s elemental for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. For a tender beaming smile to my hope has been granted, and tomorrow she shall hear all my fond heart would say. The lark in the clear air lyrics performed by loreena mckennitt. Unusually for a folksong lyric, it also presents a positive outlook on love. As regards the title the lark in the clear air, it comes from a poem by samuel ferguson 18101886. Includes the lark in the clear air irish tunes vol. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear. Even though the level of my knowledge is nonexistent when it comes to new ageworldceltic music, mckennitts voice is such that blends perfectly with the instrumentation of her compositions.
The poet sir samuel ferguson 18101876 wrote the words that are now sung to this air, which begin. A cantata in four movements for tenor, viola, percussion, 2. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. The album was recorded in one week in july 1985 and released later in the year. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul it soars enchanted as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day for a tender beaming smile to my hope has been granted and tomorrow he shall hear all my fond heart longs to say i will tell him all my love, all my souls pure adoration and i know he will hear my voice and he will not answer. Download the cd booklet in pdf format 247 kb englishfrench version only a good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Whats immediately striking is the canadian harpists fully realized voice. The lark in the clear air saturday, may 14, 2016 19. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away discogs. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. Live in san francisco at the palace of fine arts 1995. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. The lark in the clear air, sa with piano, by paul carey, composer and conductor the lark in the clear air. Loreena mckennitt recorded her 1985 debut on a farm in southern ontario, a pastoral setting that infuses every note on elemental with atmosphere and rustic simplicity.
The contrapuntal second verse, particularly measures 2634, may require special attention in rehearsal, part by part, as it is the only occasion where the three voiceparts are truly independent of each other. And i think she will hear meand will not say me nay. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted, as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day. Lark is a creative publishing group who love showcasing the best the craft world has to offer through howto projects, comprehensive technique guides, spectacular visual galleries and everything in between. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm, om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Shop and buy the lark in the clear air sheet music. There are 25 recordings of this tune this tune has been recorded together with regular climber a few times. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics. I dont have a clear answer for that really, because i have been using the free. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics. The lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt on amazon.
The lark in the clear air irish song lyrics and music midi brought to you by the information about ireland site. Lyrics to the lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt from the elemental bonus dvd album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics lyricsfreak. The studio was a barn in southern ontario, situated in a field of sunflowers. I like that its folky and also continental in the music. New music videos and mp3 for artist loreena mckennitt. The lark in the clear air irish song lyrics and music midi. Listen to loreena mckennitt lyrics sorted by album. Quinlan road sheet music order form df apr 1811 rk. For a tender beaming smileto my hope has been granted,and tomorrow she shall hearall my fond heart would say. The lark in the clear air, a song by loreena mckennitt on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Lark in the clear air appears in 1 other tune collection lark in the clear air has been added to 1 tune set. The clarity of loreena mckennitts voice is beautiful and just soars as she sings. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
Printed music from some of loreena mckennitts cd is available as pdf downloads. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air youtube. Click to read more about the lark in the clear air by dennis t. Browse 322 lyrics and 192 loreena mckennitt albums. This glancing life is like a morning star a setting sun, or rolling waves at sea a gentle breeze or lightning in a storm a dancing dream of all eternity. As a boy, i sang this wistful old irish tune with my junior school choir to the words of canterbury.
Lyrics to the lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt. I shall tell her all my love,all my souls adoration. Provided to youtube by universal music group the lark in the clear air loreena mckennitt elemental. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Dear thoughts are in my mindand my soul soars enchanted,as i hear the sweet lark singin the clear air of the day. The lark in the clear air the lark in the clear air sir samuel ferguson dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted, as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear air of the day. The lark in the clear air is an exquisite song celebrating the beauty of nature.
756 387 701 1285 952 125 1399 22 1143 885 791 453 929 1466 642 1387 1093 223 692 1220 653 948 145 808 224 926 388 1469 566 672 1311 706 552