Loreena McKennitt: the lady of Shalott 

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!! She's the best female musician I ever heard!!! Her voice is pure magic

I was fortunate to hear Loreena Mckennitt perform this song at the Mt. Baker theater in Bellingham, WA. The theater is a small historic venue with wonderful acoustics. This was a glorious concert performed by a very talented musician and singer. This particular song is a favorite of mine - perhaps because I've always loved the Arthorian legends,

This is such a beautiful song! My mum read me the poem when I was little and the music just brings it alive for me. I love Arthurian legends!

I absolutely love this poem and song, so heart breaking and beautiful. My senior year, we studied the poem in english for a week, and then on friday my teacher played this for us. She was the kinda teacher that let us do whatever, as long as we stayed focused, so me and my bff and a few other people layed down under our desk closing our eyes and me and my friend fell asleep listening to this while the pregnant girl was bawling her eyes out across the room.

I ❤ her music. Lorenna has the ability to transport you to another time and space, just close your eyes and listen. I've been listening for years now. Hauntingly beautiful.

On either side of the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye, That clothe the world and meet the sky; And thro' the field the road run by To many-towered Camelot; And up and down the people go, Gazing where the lilies blow Round an island there below, The island of Shalott. Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Thro' the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river Flowing down to Camelot. Four grey walls, and four grey towers, Overlook a space of flowers, And the silent isle imbowers The Lady of Shalott. Only reapers, reaping early, In among the bearded barley Hear a song that echoes cheerly From the river winding clearly Down to tower'd Camelot; And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers "'tis the fairy The Lady of Shalott." There she weaves by night and day A magic web with colours gay, She has heard a whisper say, A curse is on her if she stay To look down to Camelot. She knows not what the curse may be, And so she weaveth steadily, And little other care hath she, The Lady of Shalott. And moving through a mirror clear That hangs before her all the year, Shadows of the world appear. There she sees the highway near Winding down to Camelot; And sometimes thro' the mirror blue The Knights come riding two and two. She hath no loyal Knight and true, The Lady Of Shalott. But in her web she still delights To weave the mirror's magic sights, For often thro' the silent nights A funeral, with plumes and lights And music, went to Camelot; Or when the Moon was overhead, Came two young lovers lately wed. "I am half sick of shadows, " said The Lady Of Shalott. A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro' the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot. A red-cross knight for ever kneel'd To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott. His broad clear brow in sunlight glow'd; On burnish'd hooves his war-horse trode; From underneath his helmet flow'd His coal-black curls as on he rode, As he rode back to Camelot. From the bank and from the river he flashed into the crystal mirror, "Tirra Lirra, " by the river Sang Sir Lancelot. She left the web, she left the loom, She made three paces taro' the room, She saw the water-lily bloom, She saw the helmet and the plume, She looked down to Camelot. Out flew the web and floated wide; The mirror cracked from side to side; "The curse is come upon me, " cried The Lady of Shalott. In the stormy east-wind straining, The pale yellow woods were waning, The broad stream in his banks complaining. Heavily the low sky raining Over towered Camelot; Down she came and found a boat Beneath a willow left afloat, And round about the prow she wrote The Lady of Shalott And down the river's dim expanse Like some bold seer in a trance, Seeing all his own mischance - With a glassy countenance Did she look to Camelot. And at the closing of the day She loosed the chain and down she lay; The broad stream bore her far away, The Lady of Shalott. Heard a carol, mournful, holy, Chanted loudly, chanted lowly, Till her blood was frozen slowly, And her eyes were darkened wholly, Turn'd to towered Camelot. For ere she reach'd upon the tide The first house by the water-side, Singing in her song she died, The Lady of Shalott. Under tower and balcony, By garden-wall and gallery, A gleaming shape she floated by, Dead-pale between the houses high, Silent into Camelot. Out upon the wharfs they came, Knight and Burgher, Lord and Dame, And round the prow they read her name, The Lady of Shalott. Who is this? And what is here? And in the lighted palace near Died the sound of royal cheer; And they crossed themselves for fear, All the Knights at Camelot; But Lancelot mused a little space He said, "She has a lovely face; God in his mercy lend her grace, The Lady of Shalott."

Oddly enough, so did my English teacher this past year, only the questions he gave us were optional, and we didn't have to write a paragraph. But I owe him a great thanks for introducing me to Loreena McKennitt's songs because she's my absolute favourite singer now.

Lancelot mused a little space He said, "She has a lovely face; God in his mercy lend her grace, The Lady of Shalott."

Loreena McKennitt escuchar su voz es sublime, maravillosa. Igualmente la melodía de esta canción. Muchas gracias por compartirla. Bendiciones para todos.

In a way this song saved me. I was in the Navy in 1999 over in the Persian Gulf... And in a difficult time in my life. This song reminded me that there was beauty and love in the world. And this world was worth fighting for and worth loving. Thanks. :) Kenny

I'm a guy and this song made me nearly cry. This is possibly one of my favorite poems ever written

This takes my breath away with each word, ahhh the voice of an angel in which I hear! My eyes closing my mind drifting ending my day into a peaceful slumber!

Was für ein schönes Lied. Wunderbar gesungen. 🙏🏻 Erzählungen aus alter Zeit von Camelot, Lancelot, Rittern voller Edelmut und wunderschönen Edelfrauen. Dazu dieses Video. Herrlich. Ich könnte dieser Stimme stundenlang zuhören. Danke für diesen Gesang. Good old Tales

One of my favorite poems...sung by my number one FAVORITE female singer. :D

Love the mixture of scenery and pre-raphaelite paintings in this video, they complement the poem and the music

Adoro todas as músicas da Lorena me traz uma paz dentro do meu coração

This song and beautiful landscapes evoke in my mind those ancient times when life was oh so very different and hard and at the same time so very authentic

I've always loved the Lady of Shalott. This is just so beautiful!

I never really appreciated this poem when we studied Tennyson in school. This is really beautiful, coupled with the music and that empyrean voice - it's exquisite!

A feast for the senses, no matter how many times I watch and listen. Thank you ;~)

This is absolutely beautiful, I just learned this poem a few weeks ago, and I wish I had found this song before. Thank you very much for sharing this beauty to us :-)

First time I heard this was about seven years ago. On first listening, I was frozen listening to the haunting beauty of the vocals and instruments. Annie Lennox's "Into the West" is the only other song that had that effect on me.

...But Lancelot mused a little space He said, "She has a lovely face; God in his mercy lend her grace, The Lady of Shalott."

a few days ago, my literature teacher played this song and since then, i loved this!

Que hermosa canción, que lirica tan bella....bravo Lorena. Saludos desde Panama

Such resplendence! The legendary Loreena McKennitt , y'all.

This is my favorite song of Loreena's, who is one of my favorite musical artists. Atlantisreturning, you did a lovely job of adding visuals to this masterpiece of poetry and music. Breathtaking!

Mckennit's music, especially the lyrical component is alluring with its connotations of the spiritual realm, historical mysterious meanings, contes, and the movements of cultures. Who exactly is the Lady of Shallot and what does her presence insinuate or allude to? The answer to the question is only obtainment through a longer, deeper meaning which advocates that the one answering invoke the passage of time. Subsequently it revokes and abrogates answers which refuse to accompany this procedure. The recurring of her musical movements in correlation with the movement of time and space, usually lead to an accruing in which one is behooved to behold a moral imperative in which they acknowledge that epistemic mystery and ignorance has accrued.

Enchanting and beautiful...She's a treasure in our time

Yes, Thank a lot Alexandra von Hellberg, really a wonderful videp, framed by the angelic voice and music from Loreena Mckennitt.

the pace of this is just so perfect

Mogę słuchać tego dniami i nocami, w życiu mi się nie znudzi

What an incredibly beautiful voice.

This song is helping me understand the poem a lot more, I have to write a literary analysis on the poem and I have bad comprehension when it comes to poems besides Poe. So thank you for posting.

My literature professor played this in class. At 9:25am and not being a morning person, it wasn't easy staying awake with such a long, soothing song playing.

My favorites? The Lady of Shalott and the Mummer's Dance...could listen to them all day long!

Thank you for this beautiful music, brings back memories from year 2008.

Absolutely stunning images! Thank you so much for letting me see some of my home land again! Makes me homesick for her...

what?! is already over?! *pushes the replay button* :3

Loreena com suas canções magníficas.a paz transcende em minha vida.subo a serra do cipó em uma manhã de primavera ouvido suas músicas é como se não existisse nada além sua voz.obg por vc existir.

Lancelot mused a little space. He said she has a lovely face. God in his mercy lend her grace. The lady of Shallott

Thanks you for sharing. I love that song. Book of secret and especially Marco Polo was a revelation to me. 🙏🤲💚💙💜🌞

I know this special man I want to see that heart again. No one like I have ever met before. God Bless him and his loving ❤️ and spirit. I will hold heart forever

This is BEAUTIFUL

Wow. This brought a tear to my eye. So beautiful.

Una caricia a mi Alma... Un Remanso de Paz a mi Ser...Gracias infinitas por compartir 💗🙌🌹

Amazing, breath taking, thirst quenching photography!- Thank You

This is one of my most favorite songs by Loreena, the woman has an angels voice.

love the song, love the poem, love

OMG...Best voice i ve ever heard,...like paradise calling.....i saw her in Greece....magical moments!!!Thanks Loreena!!

From the first words she sings - goosebumps! I just wish the pictures in the video matched more closely the words being sung.

I agree.. this is one of her most beautiful recordings. Her haunting voice really impresses into our minds the beautiful tragedy of tennyson's words.

Love heavy rock and gothic music all my life , this is as good for me beautiful voice awesome does not do it

I remember my high school English Teacher played this in our class and I instantly fell in love with it.

Loreena Mckennitt is absolutely a great composer /vocalist amazing melodies, I am so glad to have found her music or her music found me,

this is lovely, if only the time limit had allowed you to keep my favorite part of the song: "Lancelot mused a little space, he said she has a lovely face. God in his mercy grant her grace, the lady of Shalott."

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard, one of the most beautiful poems I've ever read, one of the most beautiful singers I've ever heard. Breathtaking. Her music truly sounds like it's from another time, a time where we've all been but to where only she can remind us of. It's really indescribable.

Sua voz me hipnotisa. E me acalenta maravilhosa lorenna 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵

"Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver--"

My whole childhood just flashed before my eyes.

First time hearing this song. It’s beautiful

I love so many different types of music and songs through the years, but this is one of my very favorites! FANTASTIC! Great video too!

Beautiful song and voice by Lorena accompanied by stunning photography, thank you xxx )0(

this song is so beutiful this peom is my favorite poem of all times

Linda voz ❤marcante e presente,❤a voz dessa mulher🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅🌅

Brilliant ! Thank you !🥰😭

Angel voice, and the God's music

Belíssima, maravilhosa uma das melhores cantoras..

This is just so beautiful.

Hola a todos .. Que hermosos paisajes y la voz de lorena🎶🎶🎶🔔 quiero que me la traduzcan a español🍄🥦🍄🥦🍄🥦 bendiciones

So beautiful!!!

My favourite poem ever and one of my faves singers!! pretty images :D

Your video is just beautiful! I love the beautiful photos! Even more beautiful because of the snow! Thank you for taking the time to make this, and for sharing! Great match of visuals with the song!

I love that this video isn't just still shots stolen from around the web. It actually incorporates live videos of scenery, possibly even the very locations the story is suppose to have taken place. They certainly bring this story to life in a way that even the best still shots cannot do.

Loreena McKennitt is the best in Celtic influenced musical pageantry. The mystical "Avalon" of "Camelot" in old Arthurian legends.

She is a voice of many celtic people from ages. In my opinion, there are no other songs that take us to.places, people, and atmosphere like her songs.

Well done! God Bless, Loreena: A Gift from The Divinity.

Lancelot mused a little space, said, "She has a lovely face. God in His mercy lent her grace. The Lady of Shallot." Thank you, very well put together video and a wonderful song!

Your voice dances in the air!-- So Beautiful!!

The desire of Uther Pendragon for the Lady Igraine (against the holy sacrament of marriage) was the predestined undoing of the Golden Age of Arthur, through the revenge of the Lady Morgana le Fay, through their incestious son Mordaunt and with that Lancelot´s betrayal of the King with the Lady Guinevere (again violating the Holy Sacrement). Then Arthur´s council Myrdinn (or Merlin) was taken away by the lady Nimue of Viviane and over the sea to Bretonne, and ended the age of magic. Faith, loyalty and sacrifice were lost in the end.

Une musique sublime qui vient des anges ! Elle me ravit le coeur mais me fait pleurer !

Heaven in tones and voice with real ment poem by an actual accurate lovely brain, cried hearing heartfelt

Voice and accompaniment are perfect for the glorious words of Tennyson

the best song I`ve ever heard: the voice carries you above everything.

Beautiful Music,

His poetry and his voice give me chills. An elf, no doubt

I love this song/poem.

The First Song of 10min that i listen to the end and repeat! i love her

Alfred Lord Tennyson!!! Poetry is the pencil of the soul!

Anyone else think that the young lovers that the song talks about are Arthur and Guinevere? No, just me. Have to add it to the Arthurian book that I will never actually write. Beautiful song1

Quando eu escuto Lorena me imagino como uma princesa em uma floresta encantada cavalgando um cavalo preto.

Beautiful poem and song. Very calming and very peaceful.

" Ride for me today, my love," she says softly, " win this victory and you shall have me in your quarters anon."

Grew up to this song! I adore it!

This is, I think, the best video of Loreena McKennitt's "The Lady of Shalott" on RU-vid. Alas, there are a lot of drastically shortened versions. It's important, I believe, to hear her full version (15 verses, a bit shorter than Tennyson's original) - to allow oneself to be caught up in it, mesmerised, swept away. Plus your images are well-chosen, beautiful. (I saw her perform this, the "long version", on stage in London in 1991. Totally doubtful at the beginning, I was soon transfixed.)

Touches the very ❤️ and soul. God I want to see this someday.

Before I die, I wish I could see all those places.

I remember this song from my childhood!

Bella melodía y contenido profundo

Fantastic. Divinely sings