Loreena McKennitt - In Her Own Words: The Mask and Mirror (Introduction) (2024)

The release "In Her Own Words: The Mask and Mirror (Introduction)" is a spoken introduction by Loreena McKennitt to her fifth studio album, "The Mask and Mirror," released in 1994. In this introduction, the artist shares her thoughts on the creative process and the sources of inspiration that formed the basis of the album. The main theme was her journey through Galicia (the Celtic region of Spain) and Morocco, where she explored the cultural and historical heritage of the 15th century.

McKennitt discusses the intermingling of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity in Spain during that period. She poses questions about spirituality, religion, and what is concealed behind "the mask" and what is reflected in "the mirror." This introduction is key to understanding the conceptual depth of the entire album, which combines Celtic motifs with Spanish and Moroccan musical traditions.

Tracklist:
1-1 Loreena McKennitt - The Mystic's Dream (Introduction) [6:50]
1-2 Loreena McKennitt - The Bonny Swans (Introduction) [4:08]
1-3 Loreena McKennitt - The Dark Night of the Soul (Introduction) [4:28]
1-4 Loreena McKennitt - Marrakesh Night Market (Introduction) [5:26]
1-5 Loreena McKennitt - Full Circle (Introduction) [3:05]
1-6 Loreena McKennitt - Santiago (Introduction) [4:13]
1-7 Loreena McKennitt - Cé Hé Mise Le Ulaingt? The Two Trees (Introduction) [8:05]
1-8 Loreena McKennitt - Prospero's Speech (Introduction) [3:05]