The Mayfair witches saga is a series of novels written by American author Anne Rice. The saga consists of three books: "The Witching Hour" (1990), "Lasher" (1993), and "Taltos" (1994). The story revolves around the Mayfair family, a powerful and secretive family of witches in New Orleans. The main protagonist is Rowan Mayfair, a neurosurgeon who discovers her own connection to the Mayfair witches. In "The Witching Hour," Rowan learns about her family's dark and mysterious past and the existence of a being known as Lasher. Lasher is a spirit who has been linked to the Mayfair family for centuries and has a disturbing influence over their lives.
A = Soundtrack
B = Bootleg
G = 16 Biggest Hit
U = Unreleased/Unknown
- Lisahall 4 53 A5 - Black Eyed Dog - Nick Drake 3 26 A6 - A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell 4 23 A9 - Everywhere - Bran Van 3000 3 27 A7 - Nowhere And Everywhere - Michelle Lewis 4 02 A8 - Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley 3 30 A10 - Coconut - Harry Nilsson 3 54 A11 - Crystal - Stevie Nicks 5 57 A1 - If You Ever Did Believe - Stevie Nicks 4 11. - Lisahall 4 53 A5 - Black Eyed Dog - Nick Drake 3 26 A6 - A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell 4 23 A9 - Everywhere - Bran Van 3000 3 27 A7 - Nowhere And Everywhere - Michelle Lewis 4 02 A8 - Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley 3 30 A10 - Coconut - Harry Nilsson 3 54 A11 - Crystal - Stevie Nicks 5 57 A1 - If You Ever Did Believe - Stevie Nicks 4 11.
Lasher is a spirit who has been linked to the Mayfair family for centuries and has a disturbing influence over their lives. Rowan's journey takes her deep into the history of her family and the secrets they hold. In "Lasher," the story delves further into the supernatural world of the Mayfair witches.
Chronological Scores / Soundtracks
Hopefully this will be a source to put soundtracks and scores in chronological order. This may include commercial releases, isolated scores, promos or other sources. There are no links to any downloadable material, this is simply for informational purposes. Any links are for retailers where the available music may be purchased.
Practical Magic (1998)
Bonus Tracks:
B1T4 - Blossoms (Alternate) (1:28)
A13/B1T38 - Amas Veritas (2:35)
* - The film version is an edited version of this cue with an insert not heard elsewhere in the score.
# - Overlaps B13.
A = Soundtrack
B = Bootleg
G = 16 Biggest Hit
U = Unreleased/Unknown
Practical Magic (Commercial Release)
A12 - Practical Magic (3:57)
A2 - This Kiss (Pop Remix A.K.A. Radio Version) - Faith Hill (3:14)
A3 - Got To Give It Up (Pt.1) - Marvin Gaye (4:13)
A4 - Is This Real? - Lisahall (4:53)
A5 - Black Eyed Dog - Nick Drake (3:26)
A6 - A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell (4:23)
A9 - Everywhere - Bran Van 3000 (3:27)
A7 - Nowhere And Everywhere - Michelle Lewis (4:02)
A8 - Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley (3:30)
A10 - Coconut - Harry Nilsson (3:54)
A11 - Crystal - Stevie Nicks (5:57)
A1 - If You Ever Did Believe - Stevie Nicks (4:11)
Bonus Track:
A13 - Amas Veritas (2:35)
Practical Magic (38 Track Bootleg ) [B1]
B1T1 - Main Titles (3:57)
B1T2 - The Visitor (1:03)
B1T3 - Blossoms (1:48)
B1T4 - Blossoms (Alternate) (1:28)
B1T5 - Blood Oath (:36)
B1T6 - Meet Michael (:42)
B1T7 - Four Suitcases (:39)
B1T8 - Scars (:26)
B1T9 - Flashback (:39)
B1T10 - Sister Affection (:29)
B1T11 - Sally Comes Home (:33)
B1T12 - Looking After Gillian (:29)
B1T13 - The Abduction (1:21)
B1T14 - Jimmy Passed Out (:30)
B1T15 - Gillian's Plan (1:44)
B1T16 - Re-Animation Attempt (1:55)
B1T17 - Grave In The Garden (2:04)
B1T18 - Midnight Margaritas (:48)
B1T19 - A Tequila Bottle (:46)
B1T20 - Hidden Under The Steps (:46)
B1T21 - The Rose Bush / Hallet Arrives (1:58)
B1T22 - Hallet Interviews Residents (2:35)
B1T23 - Restless Gillian (:53)
B1T24 - Love Advice (1:51)
B1T25 - Talk About Crafts (1:35)
B1T26 - The Pancake Flip (:14)
B1T27 - Gary Is Serving Pancakes (:28)
B1T28 - Gillian's Syrup Banned (:31)
B1T29 - The Frog (:23)
B1T30 - The Kiss (3:00)
B1T31 - Spell Confession (2:40)
B1T32 - A Punch For Gillian (:27)
B1T33 - Convening A Coven (1:44)
B1T34 - Magic Circle Invitation (1:16)
B1T35 - Stay With Me (1:08)
B1T36 - Blood Work / House Cleaning (3:00)
B1T37 - Halloween Happening (1:12)
B1T38 - Practical Magic (2:37)
Practical Magic (47 Track Bootleg) [B2]@
B2T1 - Main Titles Pt 1 (1:36)
B2T2 - Main Titles Pt 2 (2:31)
B2T3 - The Visitor (1:09)
B2T4 - Blossoms (Alternate) Pt 1 (:35)
B2T5 - Blossoms (Alternate) Pt 2 (1:01)
B2T6 - Blood Oath (:43)
B2T7 - Meet Michael (:46)
B2T8 - Four Suitcases (:43)
B2T9 - Scars (:31)
B2T10 - Flashback (:44)
B2T11 - Sister Affection (:35)
B2T12 - Sally Comes Home (:40)
B2T13 - Looking After Gillian (:37)
B2T14 - The Abduction Pt 1 (:30)
B2T15 - The Abduction Pt 2 (:54)
B2T16 - The Abduction Pt 3 (:23)
B2T17 - Jimmy Passed Out Pt 1 (:27)
B2T18 - Jimmy Passed Out Pt 2 (:14)
B2T19 - Gillian's Plan Pt 1 (1:44)
B2T20 - Gillian's Plan Pt 2 (:11)
B2T21 - Reanimation Attempt Pt 1 (:29)
B2T22 - Reanimation Attempt Pt 2 (1:38)
B2T23 - Grave in the Garden Pt 1 (1:47)
B2T24 - Grave in the Garden Pt 2 (:29)
B2T25 - Midnight Margaritas (:54)
B2T26 - A Tequila Bottle (:53)
B2T27 - Hidden Under the Stairs (:52)
B2T28 - The Rose Bush / Hallet Arrives (2:03)
B2T29 - Restless Gillian (:57)
B2T30 - Hallet Interviews Residents (2:44)
B2T31 - Love Advice (1:56)
B2T32 - Talk About Crafts Pt 1 (1:01)
B2T33 - Talk About Crafts Pt 2 (:49)
B2T34 - The Pancake Flip (:24)
B2T35 - Gary Is Serving Pancakes (:36)
B2T36 - Gillian's Syrup Banned (:38)
B2T37 - The Frog (:30)
B2T38 - The Kiss Pt 1 (:46)
B2T39 - The Kiss Pt 2 (:40)
B2T40 - The Kiss Pt 3 (1:30)
B2T41 - Possession (2:52)
B2T42 - Spell Confession (2:48)
B2T43 - A Punch for Gillian (:31)
B2T44 - Convening a Coven (1:50)
B2T45 - Magic Circle Invitation (1:21)
B2T46 - Stay With Me / House Cleaning (4:15)
B2T47 - Halloween Happening (1:15)
@ = This album had no track titles. I used the track titles from the previous bootleg to show the coinciding cues. The only cue unique to this album is B2T41 - Possession (2:52).
Bonus Track:
A13 - Amas Veritas (2:35)
Rowan grapples with her powers and the temptations that come with them. Lasher's presence becomes increasingly sinister, and Rowan must confront him to protect herself and her loved ones. In the final book, "Taltos," the saga takes a surprising turn as the story shifts focus to a new character named Ashlar, a Taltos - a supernatural species that is linked to the Mayfair witches. Ashlar is searching for his own identity and purpose in the world. The book explores themes of identity, love, and the struggle between good and evil. Overall, the Mayfair witches saga is a captivating and eerie tale of family, witchcraft, and the supernatural. Rice's lush descriptions of New Orleans and the rich history of the Mayfair family add depth and ambiance to the story. The saga delves into the complexities of power, morality, and the consequences of our choices. It is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and gothic literature..
Reviews for "The Mystic Lore of the Mayfair Witches Saga: Exploring Witchcraft Traditions"
1. John - 2 stars - I couldn't get into "The Mayfair Witches Saga" at all. The characters felt flat and uninteresting, and the plot was slow and uneventful. I found myself struggling to finish the book, as I couldn't connect with any of the supernatural elements or the struggles of the characters. Overall, it was a disappointing reading experience for me.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I really disliked "The Mayfair Witches Saga." The writing style was overly descriptive and flowery, making it difficult to follow the story. The plot was convoluted and the pacing was incredibly slow. I didn't find any of the characters relatable or engaging, which made it hard to invest in their journeys. I was really hoping for an exciting and captivating supernatural read, but unfortunately, this series missed the mark for me.
3. Alex - 3 stars - While I didn't hate "The Mayfair Witches Saga," I found it to be overly complex and confusing. There were so many characters and storylines to keep track of, that it became overwhelming to follow. The plot seemed to meander without clear direction, and the supernatural elements felt forced at times. Although there were some intriguing moments, overall, I felt the series lacked cohesiveness and failed to fully engage me as a reader.