Produced by McKennitt and recorded at in England, the album achieved unprecedented commercial success for a crossover world music project.
The album reached #17 on the Billboard 200 . Its lead single, a DNA remix of "The Mummers' Dance," became a major radio hit, peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. Loreena McKennitt - The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt’s (1997) is the sixth studio album by the Canadian singer-songwriter and a landmark release in the world music genre. Positioned as the final chapter of a musical travelogue that began with The Visit (1991), the album is a thematic "mosaic" inspired by McKennitt's extensive travels through Italy, the Caucasus, and Siberia between 1995 and 1996. Production and Commercial Impact Produced by McKennitt and recorded at in England,
The album was mixed by Kevin Killen and Stuart Bruce, and mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering. Track Analysis and Thematic Inspiration Loreena McKennitt’s (1997) is the sixth studio album
It has sold over 4 million copies worldwide and is certified double-platinum in the United States.
The album features eight tracks that blend Celtic, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean influences, often incorporating classical literature and poetry. Album Review | 'The Book of Secrets' by Loreena McKennitt