Loreena McKennitt - To Drive the Cold Winter Away (1987/2021) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Loreena’s second, self-produced recording presents seasonal music with a fresh and serendipitous approach. This collection of traditional and lesser-known winter and Christmas carols was recorded in 1987 on location at The Church Of Our Lady in Guelph, Ontario, and, in Ireland, a Benedictine monastery and The Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Annaghmakerrig.

“As a child, my most vivid impression of music for the winter season came from songs and carols recorded in churches or great halls, rich with their own unique ambience and tradition. In that spirit, I have ventured into several similar locations that I have come to cherish in my travels … The arrangements are sparse, but somehow I felt that reflected the dynamics of the fall and winter seasons, and that there can be much beauty in such simplicity. As it is recorded on location, you may occasionally hear sounds of life continuing on around us. We hope these are not distracting, but rather are embraced like flecks of straw in the wool sweater your grandmother might have knitted to keep the cold winter away.”
- Loreena McKennitt

TRACKLIST

1. Loreena McKennitt - In Praise of Christmas
2. Loreena McKennitt - The Seasons
3. Loreena McKennitt - The King
4. Loreena McKennitt - Banquet Hall
5. Loreena McKennitt - Snow
6. Loreena McKennitt - Balulalow
7. Loreena McKennitt - Let Us the Infant Greet
8. Loreena McKennitt - The Wexford Carol
9. Loreena McKennitt - The Stockford Carol
10. Loreena McKennitt - Let All That Are to Mirth Inclined



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