Enya’s masterpieces and popular songs
Let me introduce you to the music of the Irish singer Enya.
Enya is known for masterpieces such as “Only Time.”
Her music has an enchanting quality that seems to soothe you more and more just by listening.
Her songs feature a unique style that blends elements of Irish music with a foundation in classical and church music.
To create that expansive, otherworldly sound, her recordings layer her own voice many times over as choral parts, enhanced with deep reverb.
Incidentally, it’s said that for some tracks she recorded the chorus parts more than 200 times.
Now, immerse yourself in the depth of Enya’s music.
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Enya’s Greatest and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
AldebaranEnya
Included on 1987’s The Celts and 2009’s The Very Best of Enya.
The name comes from Aldebaran, the orange first-magnitude alpha star in the constellation Taurus.
Aldebaran also served as a landmark for the Celts as they sought new lands.
May It BeEnya
It became the theme song for director Peter Jackson’s film The Lord of the Rings, included on The Very Best of Enya.
In addition to English, the lyrics use Quenya, the fictional Elvish language created by J.
R.
R.
Tolkien.
Book of DayEnya
Included on the 1991 release Shepherd Moons and the 2009 release The Very Best of Enya.
It was used on the soundtrack of Far and Away, starring Tom Cruise.
This song gained recognition and became a hit in Japan.
It was also used in Japan as the commercial song for Kirin Namacha featuring Nanako Matsushima.
Enya’s famous and popular songs (11–20)
Pale Grass BlueEnya
The music of Enya, a singer-songwriter from Ireland, is filled with serenity and beauty.
This piece, which portrays the graceful dance of butterflies, expresses the tranquility found in nature and the transience of ever-changing love.
Enya’s signature layered vocals and ethereal soundscapes gently envelop the listener.
Featured on the album Dark Sky Island, released in November 2015, this song depicts the joys and sorrows of love through the image of butterflies flying for seven days and spending seven nights.
It’s a highly recommended track for anyone seeking a soothing, peaceful moment.
AmarantineEnya
Included on Amarantine (2005) and The Very Best of Enya (2009).
There are single and album versions.
It was used as a commercial song for Panasonic’s VIERA and TIGA.
Astra Et LunaEnya
Included on the 2015 release Dark Sky Island.
This is one of the three tracks on Dark Sky Island that are sung in Latin.
It features a unique, choir-like echo and a relaxed rhythm.
So I Could Find My WayEnya
Included on the 2015 release Dark Sky Island.
The theme of this song is “mother,” and it is said to have been influenced by the death of Nicky Ryan.
No matter how old you are, the loss of your mother prompts you to reflect on how she influenced you and on your own efforts to live up to her expectations.