His one truly great decision was to star in director jon turteltaubs disneys the kid american history family film, national treasure. Original music for the national film board of canada studio d documentary. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. To which ben replies, i think i can help you with that, sir. This vinyl album box is top notch and a worthy collectors item. The book of mysteries, also known as the book of secrets, an ancient essene text found in fragmentary form among the dead sea scrolls. So when i saw it was available, i immediately got it. Check out the book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. The only problem is that she did not seem to progress much during the time between releases.
I walked down the narrow inner streets and canal edges, damp with mist. Mckennitt s recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. She brings together the exotic, the traditional, fables, travels and history and makes it all into music. Book of secrets album, 1998 album by balance of power. This is the album which collects the pathways of mckennitt she took up to the record sessions.
Treasure hunter ben gates and his father are confronted with evidence that an ancestor of theirs helped assassinate abraham lincoln, so they. Mckennitts recordings always have the quality of a spiritual sojourn. In 2006, mckennitt released the album an ancient muse which would go on to earn a grammy nomination. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Sefer harazim the book of secrets, a jewish mystical. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. Mirror in 1994, and the worldwide hit the book of secrets in 1997. For 20 years, niema ash was the best friend of international singing star loreena mckennitt, but then fame and fortune led them to a bitter court confrontation. But remember that even indiana jones a similar type of franchise eventually ventured into extraterrestrial territory with panache. That being said, i felt something was missing in national treasure.
Ben gates nicolas cage said at the end of national treasure 2 that page 47 is lifealtering that promises a lot for national treasure 3. The bitter court confrontation with international singing. Tracklist with lyrics of the album the book of secrets 1997 from loreena mckennitt. Mckennitt argued that much of the book contained confidential personal information that ash had no. Books of secrets, compilations of technical and medicinal recipes and magic formulae, published in the 16th18th centuries. Palace historic monument over three nights in september 2006. Prologue the mummers dance skellig marco polo the highwayman. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, cd discogs. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets quinlan roadwea, 1997 cd 19404 0630194042 all songs are performed live on cd1. Mckennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. Book of secrets, 2007 film directed by jon turteltaub. Each recording includes a free 320kbps mp3 download code, which can be found within each individual sleeve the book of secrets found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017.
Disney, if you dont release national treasure 3 soon i. Book of secrets, was released in 2007 and improved on the first films box office return. On a trip to the greek capital, i find that during the course of interviews with local journalists, certain themes arise again and again. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of.
The book of secrets is the sixth studio album by loreena mckennitt, released in 1997. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. What is on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets in. Loreena isabel irene mckennitt, cm om born february 17, 1957 is a canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist, and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with celtic and middle eastern themes. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced, and the head of her own internationally successful record label, quinlan road. Book of secrets released on home video as national. The journey not the destination, becomes a source of wonder. The book of secrets, the followup to 1994s the mask and mirror there was a christmas ep, a winter garden, released in 1995 finds loreena mckennitt in the same musical vein, mixing celtic, spanish, italian, and new age to create her own distinct sound. Amazons choice for loreena mckennitt the book of secrets.
In a recording career spanning nearly two decades, mckennitts eclectic celtic music has won critical acclaim worldwide and gold, platinum and multiplatinum sales awards in fifteen. Book of secrets, which is opening in an estimated 3,500 theaters on friday, december 21. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets cd, compact disc complete tested. On the mask and mirror she immersed into spanish and arabic music, however, the balance between the old ways and newly discovered eastern sound can be heard on the book of secrets in the best way. Since mckennitts voice can be quiet at times, this booklet is a real treasure that allowed me. The bitter court confrontation with international singing star loreena.
Gates must then locate an elusive diary, not only to clear his familys name, but. I hate to say it, but the book of secrets is my favorite loreena mckennitt album and it does not disappoint. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072. Lets hope that jon turteltaub and nicolas cage will bring some incredible surprise from the page 47 of the book of secrets. Features the book of secrets release year and link to loreena mckennitt lyrics. Such a departure from the traditional national treasure mainstream historical content must be giving pause to its writers and executives. Tinker bell and the lost treasure various artists 1. For 20 years, niema ash was the best friend of international singing star loreena mckennitt, but then fame and fortune led them to a bitter court confrontation home u. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 20th anniversary. Im really not worried, because i can pull your book in 24 hours. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. My life as a friend, that contained intimate details of their friendship. O light the candle, john the daylight has almost gone.
I love history, specifically american history, and it had clever references and facts about american history that lead to finding the treasure in a way that is not predictable. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Perhaps, on page 47, is a message from nicholas cages character, predicting that nicholas cages character would ask the president for access to the book of secrets and also providing some clue to the next quest. The facts point us there now with national treasure 3. Canadian singer and composer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged, selfproduced and head of her own record label quinlan road. Who would not want to read a book of secretsexcept, this is one you listen to.
Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers dance and more. She wondered if this need arose from an insatiable curiosity. On the whole, though, i think the book of secrets has turned out to be better than the mask and mirror. May 28, 2008 loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets. Loreena mckennitt book of secrets album medley youtube. For a thousand years, the most serene and most glittering city of the adriatic. From the prologue to the final dantes prayer, each song adds another layer to the whole. National treasure 3 in 2010 nicolas cage is back as benjamin gates it is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3. The book of secrets album lyrics loreena mckennitt. Loreenas notes on the songs of the book of secrets. The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor, and the highwayman. Called travels with loreena mckennitt, it was a biography, but also a cautionary tale.
The book of secrets is certainly a worthy addition to the canon. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Each cask contains a key to be redeemed for a valuable gemstone. National treasures book of secrets on display at the.
The book of secrets, 1997 album by loreena mckennitt. Aug 27, 2008 shortly following the release of national treasure. Why disney refuses to release national treasure 3 youtube. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. Neverending list of favourite movies national treasure. First of all, national treasure, the first one, is one of my favorite movie ever. Loreena mckennitt prologue the book of secrets youtube. Shortly following the release of national treasure. However, fbi agent sadusky tracks ben to the library, and the three narrowly escape capture.
Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. My personal favourit on the book of secrets is dantes prayer, presumably because the music is kept more simple than in the other. Loreena mckennitt spent a few years thinking about celtic nomadic ways. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out. The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt on amazon music.
The book of secrets by loreena mckennitt 7742991072 cd. Canadian singercomposer loreena mckennitt is selfmanaged. In 2005, mckennitt was involved in an acrimonious court case in england when her former friend and employee, niema ash, published a book, travels with loreena mckennitt. In in this conjectural national treasure 3, nicholas cage follows the clue from page 47, which leads him to travel back in time. Jan 11, 2020 maybe this has also to do with the fact that i am not so fond of violincello type and oriental style music. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. I am now impatient to know more about this third national treasure movie. The box set is presently available for preorder only. Licensed to youtube by umg, kontor new media music on behalf of quinlan road.
The journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt 2 cddeluxe edition the journey so. Disney, if you dont release national treasure 3 soon ill. The book of secrets features a cast of over two dozen musical collaborators, and the eight songs contained therein, including north american hit single the mummers dance, leads the listener on unexpected journeys. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a copy of halloween unrated directors cut. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets album lyrics. The book of secrets found in this box set will be available on its own through the loreena mckennitt shop or in select retails outlets in april 2017. Produced by loreena mckennitt assistants to the producer. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997 flac artist. Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. In many ways, the album hums with more tangible energy than is perhaps usual for mckennitt, most similar to the mask and the mirror than the more subdued the visit or her earlier releases. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets 1997, box set.
A lot of pride went into the making of this box set and it shows. This is a wonderfully quiet time of the year to explore the city. The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. This book, published in 1982 by byron preiss, includes 12 images and 12 verses which need correctly matched together in order to discover the locations of 12 buried ceramic casks. It is not yet confirmed if the page 47 of the book of secrets, which benjamin gates nicolas cage described as lifealtering, will be part of this new national treasure movie. It is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3. Loreena mckennitt is a rarity in popular music a selfmanaged. The book of secrets, the followup to 1994s the mask and mirror there was a christmas ep, a winter garden, released in 1995, finds loreena mckennitt in the same musical vein, mixing celtic, spanish, italian, and new age to create her own distinct sound. Listen free to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets prologue, the mummers. On my own, without lawyers, in secret, i faced the full pomp of the english. At the end of national treasure 2, the president post kidnapping pulls ben aside and asks him if he saw page 47 in the book of secrets.
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