Loreena Mckennitt- Night Ride Across The Caucasus Apr 2026
Journeying Through the Shadows: A Spotlight on Loreena McKennitt’s "Night Ride Across the Caucasus"
The song was born from McKennitt’s travels and her deep curiosity about the "hidden narratives" of history. In "Night Ride Across the Caucasus," she sweeps listeners back to an era of philosophers and alchemists. It reflects a Sufi-influenced appreciation for the quest for both divine and scientific understanding. Loreena McKennitt- Night Ride Across the Caucasus
Guided by the philosophy of Lao Tzu— "A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving" —the track emphasizes the wonder found in the journey itself rather than the destination. The Sound: Thundering Hooves and Ancient Strings Journeying Through the Shadows: A Spotlight on Loreena
Journeying Through the Shadows: A Spotlight on Loreena McKennitt’s "Night Ride Across the Caucasus"
The song was born from McKennitt’s travels and her deep curiosity about the "hidden narratives" of history. In "Night Ride Across the Caucasus," she sweeps listeners back to an era of philosophers and alchemists. It reflects a Sufi-influenced appreciation for the quest for both divine and scientific understanding.
Guided by the philosophy of Lao Tzu— "A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving" —the track emphasizes the wonder found in the journey itself rather than the destination. The Sound: Thundering Hooves and Ancient Strings
