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 famous and popular songs (11–20)
AnironEnya
Included as the seventeenth track on the 2009 release The Very Best of Enya.
It serves as the theme song for Aragorn and Arwen in The Lord of the Rings.
An unreleased version is included on The Very Best of Enya.
Cursum PerficioEnya
The music of the enigmatic Irish songstress Enya invites listeners into a dreamlike world.
This piece, whose Latin title means “I shall end my journey,” carries a longing for the lost city of Atlantis.
Enya’s signature multi-tracked vocals blend beautifully with ethereal synthesizer tones.
Included on the album Watermark, released in September 1988, it became a pivotal track that established her international fame.
Highly recommended for those who wish to immerse themselves in a mystical atmosphere or calm their hearts.
Dark Sky IslandEnya
Released in 2015, included on Dark Sky Island.
Inspired by Roma Ryan, this album Dark Sky Island was created based on Ryan’s stories from Sark in the Channel Islands, a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom.
Sark is said to be the world’s first “light pollution-free island.”
WatermarkEnya
Included on the 1988 album “Watermark” and the 2009 release “The Very Best of Enya.” Rob Dickins, then president of W.E.A/UK at the time of the 1988 release, served as executive producer.
It is also included as the third track, paired with “Exile.”
Dreams Are More PreciousEnya
Included on the 2008 release “And Winter Came…/Yuki to Kōri no Senritsu.” In Japan, it was used as the theme song for the 2008 drama “An Ordinary Miracle.” It was also performed that year on Kōhaku as part of a special segment, together with “Orinoco Flow.”
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.
Enya’s famous and popular songs (21–30)
Remember Your SmileEnya
Enya’s meditative music resonates with my heart once again.
The tracks on the album Dark Sky Island depict a journey of warm memories shared by two people: strolls in the mountains, the quiet of dusk, and, above all, the smile of someone dear.
You can also feel her Irish-rooted love of nature.
Released in November 2015, this song lets you fully savor Enya’s signature ethereal worldview.
It’s perfect for when you’re weary from busy days or want to reflect on memories with someone special.
A healing piece that leaves you feeling gentle and at peace.