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The Book of Secrets

Tharini had tagged me to write about a material object which holds lots of memories and here it goes....

My husband had gifted me this CD on our 2nd anniversary and right the next day we'd moved into an 8th floor apartment with a sweeping view. There we used to listen to this CD almost every evening, sitting in the balcony. Anytime I pop in this CD, it magically transports me to that place. I can see the apartment floating in front of my eyes, the layout, the view, the roses we had in the balcony, the conversations we used to have.... everything. I remember even the distinct smell of our stinky dishwasher ;)

Anyway, it's one of my favorite CDs to this day. I particularly like the second song : 'The Mummers' dance'.
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Tharini said…
WOw! I listened to the song on youtube. Its really mystical. I can see what effect it must have had on that balcony for you. Wow. Can't get enough of the soulful music! Graet pick! Thanks for doing the tag.
January 29, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Tharini said…
OMG! I think all the songs are just beautiful. loved her rendition of the Highwayman. What a heartbreaking poem and in her powerful voice...wow. I am spellbound!
January 30, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Vijaya. said…
tharini: I'm so glad you liked it. I've listened to some other CDs of Loreena's too, but this one is definitely the best.
January 30, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Choxbox said…
music does transport you to places when you listened to it earlier. remember how the time when we all parked at your place [and yacked throught the night and watched some movie (remember which one? - i cannot though i'm racking my brains hard)] and listened to 'nothing's gonna chnage..' :)
January 30, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Vijaya. said…
You did it again! I'd almost forgotten about the 'nothing's gonna change my love for you..' song and listening to it now kept reminding me of those days in Hyd and the coveted Monte Carlo ad. Oh, how I used to wait for that ad on TV!

Hey, I can't remember the name of the movie either, but do remember the chat and the dinner on our terrace. Those were the days....
January 31, 2008 at 10:59 AM
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