Ep. 41: Loreena McKennitt - The Traveler
Legendary musician Loreena McKennitt sat down with The Gould Standard to recount the journey for her illustrious career that has taken her from Morden, Manitoba to the far reaches of the globe. Known for her unique blend of Celtic, Middle Eastern, haunting melodies and poetic lyrics, she reveals her early inspirations and the vast array of cultures and musical traditions that have influenced her work over the years. McKennitt is not only a masterful storyteller and multi-instrumentalist but a music-biz whiz. She founded her own record label that allowed her to maintain creative control of her music and be involved in production, marketing and distribution of her albums.
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to The Gould Standard
01:15 - Introducing Loreena McKennitt
03:11 - Loreena's Early Life and Musical Beginnings
06:59 - Discovering Celtic Music
14:41 - The Journey to Self-Produced Albums
25:41 - The Breakthrough with 'The Visit'
39:23 - Exploring Literary Inspirations
40:44 - The Lady of Shalott and Festival Theatre Influence
41:18 - Creating Musical Complements
43:02 - Live Albums and Extraordinary Performances
43:44 - The Alhambra Concert Experience
46:15 - Mysticism and Celtic Influences
47:40 - Discovering Unique Instruments
49:27 - Challenges of Live Performances
51:20 - First Hearing Videos and New Audiences
59:47 - Impact of Technology on Music
01:13:38 - Touring and New Material
01:18:40 - Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude
Loreena McKennitt:
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loreena...
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AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/loree...
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/213366...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JdeD...
The Glenn Gould Foundation:
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