I have come to use the pan-Celtic history, which spans from 500 BC to the present, as a creative springboard. The music I am creating is a result of traveling down that road and picking up all manner of themes and influences, which may or may not be overtly Celtic in nature.

Loreena McKennitt

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The journey, not the destination, becomes a source of wonder by Loreena McKennitt

The journey, not the destination, becomes a source of wonder

Loreena McKennitt

source journey wonder

I'm not prepared to sacrifice my being engaged in the world for j... by Loreena McKennitt

I'm not prepared to sacrifice my being engaged in the world for just any relationship.

Loreena McKennitt

sacrifice quiet world

So you set out to travel to Rome... and end up in Istanbul. You set off for Japan... and you end up on a train across Siberia. The journey, not the destination, becomes a source of wonder.

Loreena McKennitt

istanbul japan journey

Listening causes me to find the existence of truth behind the vei... by Loreena McKennitt

Listening causes me to find the existence of truth behind the veil.

Loreena McKennitt

veils wisdom listening

Please remember me. by Loreena McKennitt

Please remember me.

Loreena McKennitt

please song remember

I can see lights in the distance trembling in the dark cloak of night Candles and lanterns are dancing, dancing a waltz on All Souls Night.

Loreena McKennitt

halloween distance dark

For all things turn to barenness by Loreena McKennitt

For all things turn to barenness

Loreena McKennitt

demon glasses song

To be a catalyst is one of my life's objectives. I've been inspired by many people who in turn have been catalysts. It's very interesting to see the waves of interest come and go in Celtic territory. If I can be a catalyst for other people, that's wonderful.

Loreena McKennitt

territory people interesting