: The track is bookended by a rich Russian choral excerpt, "Alleluia, Behold the Bridegroom," performed by the St. Petersburg Chamber Choir . This adds an air of ancient, shared experience and community to the somber melody.
Deeply moved by the history of those who suffered and died in this "hell," McKennitt began to reflect on the . She questioned the expectations of the West and the universal need for identity and belonging amidst such profound desolation. The Narrative: A Plea for Remembrance Loreena McKennitt - Dantes Prayer
Watch this live performance from the Alhambra to experience the atmospheric depth and choral elements of the song: : The track is bookended by a rich