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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.

Enya’s best and most popular songs (31–40)

The Loxian GateEnya

Included on the 2015 release Dark Sky Island.

It is a work connected to Less than a pearl, The river sings, Water Shows the Hidden Heart, and The Forge of the Angels.

This, too, is written in a fictional language, “Loxian.”

Amid The Falling SnowEnya

On a winter night when snow quietly drifts down, you feel like immersing yourself in music so beautiful it cleanses the soul.

The perfect piece for such tranquil moments is “Amid The Falling Snow” by Enya, the songstress born in Ireland.

Her layered, crystal-clear vocals and the tones of the synthesizer bring warmth to the cold air.

Featured toward the end of the acclaimed 2005 album “Amarantine,” this track captivates with a sound that evokes a magical winter landscape.

The album itself received worldwide acclaim, including a Grammy Award, so its artistic merit is beyond question.

It’s an ideal song for those who want to savor the gentle afterglow of winter.

We Wish You A Merry ChristmasEnya

Enya – We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Lyric Video)
We Wish You A Merry ChristmasEnya

Since it’s a traditional piece well known as a choral work, many of you have probably heard it before.

This time, because Enya has covered it and shaped it with a sense of “transparency, healing, and fantasy,” the key points of how to sing it are completely different from a standard choral version.

Enya’s charm lies in her breathy whisper voice.

Unlike the sparkling style of typical choral pieces, her understated delivery and the way she handles word endings are especially distinctive.

The tempo is relaxed, so you can take a breath for each phrase, and it may be good to sing carefully while keeping a consistent head resonance.

For the phrase endings, rather than adding vibrato, letting the sound fade away smoothly will give it that whisper-voice quality—I highly recommend it.

May It BeEn’ya

It’s the theme song from the movie The Lord of the Rings.

The beautiful vocals are by Enya, who hails from Ireland and can be considered a pioneer among pop musicians with Celtic roots.

The multilayered, wind-like sound seems gently soothing to the heart.

Only IfEnya

Enya – Only If (Official Video)
Only IfEnya
Mizuho Bank commercial featuring Mao Inoue

This commercial features Mao Inoue introducing the sentiment behind Mizuho Group’s slogan, “One Mizuho.” That sentiment is said to be “becoming number one for our customers” and “uniting as one group.” Dressed in outfits that match the brand’s image color, the ad effectively conveys the group’s slogan and concept.

For the background music, they selected Enya’s “Only If,” which is also used in other Mizuho commercials.

Its beautiful strings, vocals, and flowing melody lend an air of elegance and make you feel refreshed as you listen.