In a stirring and inspirational return to her roots, Loreena McKennitt created this album of traditional Celtic songs, recorded in the historic 1832 Sharon Temple north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
“Every once and again there is a pull to return to one’s own roots or beginnings, with the perspective of time and experience, to feel the familiar things you once loved and love still,” says Loreena.
Consisting of nine songs, it was recorded with some of Loreena’s long-time musical companions along with a cast of other accomplished musicians.
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Credits
Musicians
Loreena McKennitt
Vocals: 1,2,4,5,6,7,9. Keyboards: 1,5,6,8. Harp: 2,3,4,7. Accordion: 1,7,8.
Brian Hughes:
Electric Guitar: 2,4,6,8. Celtic Bouzouki: 1,3,5,7. Acoustic Guitar: 1,8. Drone: 3.
Hugh Marsh:
Violin: 1 – 9.
Caroline Lavelle:
Cello: 1 – 8
Ben Grossman:
Bodhran: 1,5. Frame Drum: 3. Taber: 3. Triangle: 1. Bells: 3,5. Shaker: 5. Hurdy Gurdy Drone: 6.
Ian Harper:
Uilleann Pipes: 1,4,5,8. Whistle: 3,5,6,8.
Tony McManus:
Acoustic Guitar: 2,4,7,9.
Jeff Bird:
Mandola: 1,5. Mandolin: 3,6,8. Acoustic Bass: 1,8.
Pat Simmonds:
Acoustic Guitar: 1,5,6,8. Button Accordion: 3,5.
Andrew Collins:
Mandolin: 2,7. Mandocello: 7.
Brian Taheny:
Mandolin: 4.
Chris Gartner:
Bass: 4.
Andrew Downing:
Acoustic Bass: 5.
Jason Fowler:
Acoustic Guitar: 5.
Writing Credits
As I Roved Out
Words and Music Traditional, arranged by by Loreena McKennitt
On A Bright May Morning
Words and Music Traditional, arranged by by Loreena McKennitt
Down By The Sally Gardens
Words by W. B. Yeats
Music Traditional, arranged by Loreena McKennitt
The Star Of The County Down
Words and Music Traditional, arranged by by Loreena McKennitt
The Wind That Shakes The Barley
Words by Robert Dwyer Joyce
Music Traditional, arranged by by Loreena McKennitt
The Death of Queen Jane
Words traditional
Music by Dáithí Sproule (Dáithí Sproule Publishing — BMI)
The Parting Glass
Words and Music Traditional, arranged by by Loreena McKennitt
Credits
Assistant to Producer:
Brian Hughes
Assistant to Producer:
Mark McCauley
Business Affairs:
Ian Blackaby
Production Coordinator:
Bill Bruce
Recording and Mixing Engineer:
Jeff Wolpert, Desert Fish Inc.
Assistant Engineer:
Sydney Galbraith
Production Assistant:
Keith Watson
Art Direction:
Philip Manning & Loreena McKennitt
Graphic Design:
Philip Manning
Cover Photo:
Demetris Koilalous
Profile Photo:
Ann Cutting
Temple Photo:
Mark Fram
Mastered by:
Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering Studios, Inc.
Vinyl Mastering:
Doug Sax, Sangwook “Sunny” Nam, The Mastering Lab
Recorded at: The Sharon Temple, Sharon, Ontario, Canada.
Projects such as this also rely on the bountiful efforts of many who are not mentioned here. My sincerest thanks to them.
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