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The Mask and Mirror
Folk · 1994 · 3 tracks

The Mask and Mirror

Loreena McKennitt

A lush, spiritual fusion of Celtic harp and Middle Eastern percussion. McKennitt's operatic soprano guides a journey through Spanish mysticism and Moroccan nights.

March 22, 1994 · Loreena McKennitt P&D

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A profound, reverent journey through historical mysticism and moonlit landscapes.

Tracklist · 3 Tracks
03
The Dark Night of the Soul
6:44
04
Marrakesh Night Market
6:30
07
Cé Hé Mise le Ulaingt? / The Two Trees
9:06
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the sparse, haunting cello opening into the rhythmic, driving pulse of Marrakesh Night Market.
The way the vocal reverb expands during the climax of The Dark Night of the Soul, mimicking a vast stone sanctuary.
The nine-minute slow-burn of The Two Trees where the harp and fiddle eventually entwine in a dense, orchestral swell.
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How does The Mask and Mirror sound next to the rest of Loreena McKennitt's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into spirituality than the rest of the catalogue.

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