Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in beautiful artwork. Parallel Dreams, the Canadian harpist/songwriter's quietly moving sophomore release, finds the mystical Loreena in true balladeer form. By far McKennitt's most romantic venture - the liner notes describe the project's central theme as a "yearning toward love, liberty and integration." Parallel Dreams was an emotional and career-turning point for McKennitt. Loreena McKennitt is a Canadian musician, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes. McKennitt is known for her refined and clear dramatic soprano vocals. She has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. When Loreea was young McKennitt wanted to become a veterinarian; she would later state that music chose her rather than she it. Developing a passion for Celtic music, she learned to play the Celtic harp and began busking at various places, including St. Lawrence Market in Toronto in order to earn money to record her first album.