Mask And The Mirror, The - Loreena McKennitt > Reviews

Advantages: calm, deep and thoughtful music
Disadvantages: none

...was concealed...and what was the mask and what the mirror? Inspired by an evening wandering around the old Moorish quarter of Granada with Idries Shahs book "the Sufis" as a guide, "The Mystics Dream" is that mix of eastern rhythms and western chant that encapsulates the history of southern Spain. Male Gregorian chant forms a body on which the song builds whilst hand drums create the songs pace and finally Loreena's well-enunciated and crystal ... Read review

Advantages: Globe-trotting experience in your living room, serenity at the touch of a button!
Disadvantages: Perhaps not for everyone, but try it anyway.

March 16, 1993 – ‘Arrived tonight in Marrakesh and am staying on the edge of the market. It is Ramadan and there is heightened activity all round. I am struck by the hooded features of men as they pass through the lights and shadows: they look monk-like. Horses, carriages, cars, bicycles and thousands of people are embroiled in the activities of the night…a cacophony of sound. Many circles of people are scattered around the market ... Read review