Dec 28 2008
Music for Pagans
Just like every other group of people, pagans have diverse and eclectic musical preferences, some fitting neatly into their spiritual paths and others not as much. I am an example of this, as I listen heavily to Celtic and Irish music (which happens to be in line with both my path and heritage), but also enjoy contemporary songs and The Beatles. Below are a few examples of my favorite music. Please feel free to respond and comment with your favorite music. Does it coincide with your spiritual path?
This is Mummers’ Dance, by Loreena McKennitt. I actually discovered this artist by accident when I was looking for Paul McCartney albums, back when I worked in a music store. The cover design of her album was decidedly Celtic, and so I gave it a try and I’m glad I did.
Above is a video of Enya singing Amarantine, the title track of the same album. Enya is eccentric, creative, and soothing. She’s considered an example of New Age in general, and specifically does new things with traditional elements in her music, making her a favorite of mine.
Here’s Paul McCartney singing Mull of Kintyre. Back when I was sixteen or so, I loved Paul more than any other musician. Even then, I was drawn more to his simpler ballads and acoustic style. I really appreciate that he considers his heritage and uses tradition in his music. In the 1990s, McCartney also released Standing Stone (below), which was somewhat controversial due to the pagan content in its accompanying symphonic poem. Here’s a very short bit of that beautiful work.
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While I was leaving a comment, I just wanted to say thank you for the very cool music videos!!!! I have been leaving this window open and playing various songs by Loreena McKennitt for the last hour. I had never heard her name before, but I had heard her song, “The Mummers’ Dance” before. I really liked it, and now that I have heard her other music, I’m thinking I’ve found a new singer to really love!! Yay!
Enya is an absolute favorite of mine - I have all of her music except her newest CD, which I need to get. My husband bought me her Amaratine CD for Valentine’s Day several years ago, and so that CD (and that song in particular) has always held a special place in my heart. I’ve never watched a video by her before though - I had no idea she was so beautiful! That lady can sing AND she’s beautiful. Truly not fair.
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Blackmore’s Night still has to be one of my top favs! Modern meets celtic, with some really great themes in their lyrics. You should really look them up!
! I can’t believe I forgot about Blackmore’s Night. I’ll have to do another pagan music post soon!