The piece is known for its "eclectic Celtic" and world-music fusion . It features a Byzantium oriental atmosphere that blends Eastern and Western musical traditions.
: The arrangement utilizes a diverse array of instruments, as detailed on Discogs: Loreena McKennitt : Accordion Loreena McKennitt Marco Polo
Beyond its inclusion on The Book of Secrets , the song has appeared in several forms: Loreena McKennitt – Marco Polo - Discogs The piece is known for its "eclectic Celtic"
: Oud, Bouzouki, Acoustic Guitar, and Guitar Synthesizer Donald Quan : Tabla and Keyboards Nigel Eaton : Hurdy Gurdy Osama : Violin Bob White : Shawm (a medieval woodwind instrument) Manu Katché : Drums Conceptual Background "Marco Polo" is a rhythmic, instrumental track by
: While the track is largely instrumental, it includes evocative wordless vocalizing and vocal drones .
"Marco Polo" is a rhythmic, instrumental track by Canadian artist Loreena McKennitt , originally released on her multi-platinum 1997 album The Book of Secrets . The song serves as a musical representation of the legendary 13th-century Venetian explorer's journey along the Silk Road toward the East.