Parallel Dreams

Parallel Dreams
Studio album by Loreena McKennitt
Released	March 7, 1989 (1989-03-07)
Genre	Folk
Length	43:12
Label	Quinlan Road
Producer	Loreena McKennitt
Loreena McKennitt chronology
To Drive the Cold Winter Away (1987) Parallel Dreams (1989) The Visit (1991)

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Parallel Dreams is Canadian musician Loreena McKennitt's third studio album, released on March 7, 1989. The album features McKennitt's own original compositions along with her interpretations of traditional material. It's one of the most successful independently-released Canadian albums ever.

Track listing

All songs written by Loreena McKennitt except as noted.

1. "Samain Night" – 4:27
2. "Moon Cradle" (Padraic Colum, McKennitt) – 4:29
3. "Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance" – 4:20
4. "Annachie Gordon" (traditional, arr. McKennitt) – 8:22
5. "Standing Stones" (lyrics: traditional, music by McKennitt) – 6:56
6. "Dickens' Dublin (The Palace)" – 4:40
7. "Breaking the Silence" – 6:23
8. "Ancient Pines" – 3:35

Song information

• "Huron 'Beltane' Fire Dance" takes its inspiration, in part, from Huron festivities and the Gaelic Beltane celebrations.
• "Breaking the Silence" was written as a tribute to Amnesty International.
• "Ancient Pines" was composed for use in the documentary film Goddess Remembered.

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada	—	93,000