We love live new age music here at .nu – and the next best thing to a live concert is a high quality, fan oriented live album release. One such release is A Mediterranean Odyssey which 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. This is truly a glittering addition to Loreena McKennitt’s catalogue!

Inspired by the tones, textures and rich cultural heritage of the Mediterranean, this latest release features virtuosic performances on authentic instruments including oud, lyra, bouzouki, harp and hurdy-gurdy alongside electric guitar, cello and percussion. 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. The collection also includes a 24 page, lavishly illustrated booklet featuring on-location photographs captured during the tour.

See a presentation of the album below. We can only say wow, Loreena McKennitt is once again showing that she knows what the fans wants. The album is available on Amazon and all other major digital music outlets.