Click to read more about the lark in the clear air by dennis t. Lark in the clear air appears in 1 other tune collection lark in the clear air has been added to 1 tune set. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted as i hear the sweet lark sing in the clear. 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. The lark in the clear air irish song lyrics and music midi brought to you by the information about ireland site. Recorded at peter gabriels real world studios in england, the book of secrets was. Shop and buy the lark in the clear air sheet music. The song can also be found on the journey so far the best of loreena mckennitt 2014.
Others know it as the album that includes her worldwide hit, the mummers dance. The lark in the clear air is an exquisite song celebrating the beauty of nature. For a tender beaming smileto my hope has been granted,and tomorrow she shall hearall my fond heart would say. Browse 322 lyrics and 192 loreena mckennitt albums. A cantata in four movements for tenor, viola, percussion, 2. Dear thoughts are in my mind and my soul soars enchanted, as i hear the sweet lark sing. 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. She sounds sincere in a manner that travels the listener right into the scene of the tale she narrates. Because i love her voice i bought this with a midwinter nights dream. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics lyricsfreak.
Celtic, world, new age loreena mckennitt 19852018 39, mp3, 128320 kbps. 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. Please check back for new loreena mckennitt the book of secrets music lyrics. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics. 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.
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 clarity of loreena mckennitts voice is beautiful and just soars as she sings. 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. 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. 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. The lark in the clear air is a collection of classical pieces particularly suited to the fluid notes of the flute. Ho conosciuto loreena mckennitt nel 1992 in occasione del suo terzo, stupendo disco the visit, secondo me, forse anche per questo, il migliore. Loreena mckennitt the journey begins 2008, cd discogs.
Printed music from some of loreena mckennitts cd is available as pdf downloads. 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. As regards the title the lark in the clear air, it comes from a poem by samuel ferguson 18101886. The lark in the clear air irish song lyrics and music midi. The lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt on amazon. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air lyrics metrolyrics. Dear thoughts are in my mindand my soul soars enchanted,as i hear the sweet lark singin the clear air of the day. The poet sir samuel ferguson 18101876 wrote the words that are now sung to this air, which begin. Unusually for a folksong lyric, it also presents a positive outlook on love.
Lyrics to the lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt. Whats immediately striking is the canadian harpists fully realized voice. 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. 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. Loreena mckennitt the book of secrets sputnikmusic. Check out the lark in the clear air by loreena mckennitt on amazon music. I shall tell her all my love,all my souls adoration. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. And i think she will hear meand will not say me nay. Lyrics depot is your source of lyrics to loreena mckennitt the book of secrets songs. Listen to the lark in the clear air from loreena mckennitt s elemental for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
I like that its folky and also continental in the music. 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. The lyrics of the song are an abridged version of a poem by alfred noyes. 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. Lark has been in the business of providing crafters with information and inspiration for 25 years, so they are steeped in tradition. The studio was a barn in southern ontario, situated in a field of sunflowers. As a boy, i sang this wistful old irish tune with my junior school choir to the words of canterbury. Losslessclub loreena mckennitt 19852010 flac image. Lark in the clear air is for solo harp, with no vocals.
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. Some refer to it as the pinnacle of loreenas career. For a tender beaming smile to my hope has been granted, and tomorrow she shall hear all my fond heart would say. Loreena mckennitt the lark in the clear air youtube. From the 2007 quinlan road cddvd loreena mckennitt. The lark in the clear air cliodhna ni aodain the celtic cello. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Provided to youtube by universal music group the lark in the clear air loreena mckennitt elemental. There are 25 recordings of this tune this tune has been recorded together with regular climber a few times.
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. Listen to the lark in the clear air from loreena mckennitts elemental for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The lark in the clear air loreena mckennitt buy this song. The lark in the clear air lyrics performed by loreena mckennitt. Includes the lark in the clear air irish tunes vol. The album was recorded in one week in july 1985 and released later in the year. New music videos and mp3 for artist loreena mckennitt. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. The lark in the clear air saturday, may 14, 2016 19. Loreena mckennitt to drive the cold winter away discogs. Most of these arrangements are for piano, but they have been edited by sylvia woods to be sure they are playable on harp, and sharping. 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. The lark in the clear air, sa with piano, by paul carey, composer and conductor the lark in the clear air.