A Mediterranean Odyssey CD by Loreena McKennitt offers Celtic music and world music.
A Mediterranean Odyssey comprises a richly designed Limited Edition 2 disc set commemorating Loreena McKennitt's 2009 Mediterranean Tour.
Designed to attract not only the legions of devoted Loreena listeners, but to expose and inspire the uninitiated to an exotic, haunting and emotional musical experience they will never forget. A glittering addition to Loreena McKennitt's catalogue - A Mediterranean Odyssey combines NEW live performances of audience favourites from her 2009 Mediterranean Tour with a collection of previously released studio recordings.
Inspired by the tones, textures and rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean, A Mediterranean Odyssey features virtuosic performances on authentic instruments including oud, lyra, bouzouki, harp and hurdy-gurdy alongside electric guitar, cello and percussion. Experience the continuing journey of the Celts across the Mediterranean and Aegean seas with this evocative 2-disc set.
Disc 1 'The Olive and the Cedar' a Mediterranean-inspired collection of 11 studio recordings personally selected by Loreena McKennitt from her back catalogue.
Disc 2 'From Istanbul to Athens' is 56 minutes of concert highlights from the 2009 Mediterranean Tour including five songs not featured in previous Loreena McKennitt 'in concert' releases.
A Mediterranean Odyssey includes a 24 page, lavishly illustrated booklet featuring on-location photographs captured during the 2009 Mediterranean Tour.
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