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...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 ...
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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 ...
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McKennitt's travels through Spain and Morocco flavor this album with a distinctly
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Mediterranean tinge, from the opening "The Mystic's Dream," with its dancing percussion arrangements, to "Marrakesh Night Market," to "Full Circle" and the instrumental "...
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McKennitt's travels through Spain and Morocco flavor this album with a distinctly
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Mediterranean tinge, from the opening "The Mystic's Dream," with its dancing percussion arrangements, to "Marrakesh Night Market," to "Full Circle" and the instrumental "...