Track Listings (18) - Disc #1| All Artists: Loreena McKennitt Title: Nights from the Alhambra - (Jewel 2 CD + DVD) Members Wishing: 4 Total Copies: 0 Label: Verve Original Release Date: 1/1/2007 Re-Release Date: 8/21/2007 Album Type: Live Genres: Folk, International Music, New Age, Pop, Rock Styles: Celtic, North America, Celtic New Age, Adult Alternative Number of Discs: 3 SwapaCD Credits: 3 UPCs: 774213011107, 0774213221100 |
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An enchanting musical performance, set beneath the stars in the breathtaking Moorish heart of medieval Spain. Captured in concert in September 2006, singer/composer Loreena McKennitt leads viewers through the multi-tex... more » |
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Album Description An enchanting musical performance, set beneath the stars in the breathtaking Moorish heart of medieval Spain. Captured in concert in September 2006, singer/composer Loreena McKennitt leads viewers through the multi-textured landscapes of her catalog, from traditional Celtic ballads to literary narratives and highlights from her latest recording, An Ancient Muse. Filmed in rich HDTV, Nights from the Alhambra evokes the otherworldly magic of Granada's palace of dreams, the fiery and inspired performances of a stellar cast of supporting musicians and, of course, the unforgettable voice and songs of Loreena McKennitt herself. The package includes the complete footage on DVD and 2 separate audio CDs that encompass the complete evening. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsWonderful Concert jr_Tech | Portland OR. area | 08/24/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "For fans of Loreena McKennitt, this is the concert video that we have all been waiting for... it is just stunning! There is a possible point of confusion here, as there are TWO versions of the same performance offered on Amazon. The ONLY difference is the packaging, both contain 3 disks (2 cd's and one DVD). This set is packaged as a jewel box set, and the other is packaged in a DVD sized container. At first, I ordered both, thinking that one set was a DVD video and the other was a CD audio version. After I realized my mistake, I canceled this jewel box order and got the DVD sized package (which was cheaper at the time). Whichever version you buy, I am sure you will be captivated by this magnificent performance, recorded in a magnificent setting!" A Visual and Aural Extravaganza Kurt Harding | Boerne TX | 11/07/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "If this box set did not include the DVD, it would not take on the significance it has. After all, most long time fans of Loreena McKennitt are already quite familiar with most or all of the songs on it. Without the DVD, it would just be an excellent live concert CD. With it, the listener can grasp a fuller sense of the visual and aural extravaganza that Nights From the Alhambra was. We all like McKennitt's unique sound and the way her songs borrow from a wide swath of cultures stretching from the Emerald Isle to Anatolia. Here we can not only relish that sound, but we can see how it is created by an array of strange and wonderful instruments, many of which are unfamiliar to the average listener. Each CD offers a little more than three quarters of an hour's worth of music. The DVD is a bit longer than the two CDs combined because the songs are interspersed with McKennitt's commentary. On the DVD, the cameras wander around, providing the viewer not just with a lot of close-ups of McKennitt and her band, but also of the Alhambra itself. Of course I have my favorites, but I find the entire package a delight. If you are already a fan of Loreena McKennitt and have not yet heard or seen Nights From the Alhambra, then its time to do so now. This is one of those CDs likely to be regarded by posterity as an essential work of the early 21st century." Gorgeous E. Rohman | Mt Pleasant, MI United States | 08/29/2007 (5 out of 5 stars) "I don't feel 5 stars does Loreena McKennitt any sort of justice. I had the distinct pleasure of sitting 6 rows away from her this April in Ann Arbor, MI, and she is enchanting. Her band is the most diverse, talented, and passionate group of musicians I have ever seen live, and Loreena herself is a mystical, soulful, playful presence who is just as grateful that we were there as we were to be there.
This CD/DVD set completely captures the ambiance of her live performance style, and while it is no replacement for seeing her live, will certainly tide me over until I do get the pleasure of seeing her perform again. Certainly an international treasure, I cannot say enough good things about Ms. McKennitt." |
