So much unnecessary fuss was made over Enigma's juxtaposition of the sexual and sacred. After all, Prince had been doing it for years, and his take on it was far more interesting--and a lot more daring. But Enigma's MCMXC A.D. did manage to work a lot of people into a lather, both on the dance floor and behind the pulpit. Their inclusion of chanting monks in "Sadeness," over wooshy ambient noises and a slower hip-hop-appropriated beat was a sensation. "Callas Went Away" promised more than it could deliver, although "Mea Culpa" stands as one of the few shining moments on the CD. The idea of mixing new age aural wallpaper with beats that you can do a slow grind to is actually rather intriguing. Spicing it up with controversial religious chants isn't a bad idea either. But there's got to be something personal to it. After the initial novelty wears off, there's nothing to MCMXC A.D. other than bland, cold, impersonal repetition. Now, that might be what most people are used to, but what's so sexy about it? --Steve Gdula
Product Description
European Version Includes Bonus Remixes of Sadeness, Mea Culpa, Rivers of Belief and Principles of Lust.
MCMXC A.D. "The Limited Edition",Enigma,EMI Int'l,Club/Dance,Dance,Dance Music,Ethnic Fusion,New Age,Pop
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MCMXC A.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002URV Release Date: 1992-06-29 |
Tracks:
- The Voice Of Enigma
- Principles Of Lust - Sadeness/Find Love/Sadeness Reprise
- Callas Went Away
- Mea Culpa
- The Voice & The Snake
- Knocking On Forbidden Doors
- Back To The Rivers Of Belief - Way To Eternity/Hallelujah/The Rivers Of Belief
Amazon.com
So much unnecessary fuss was made over Enigma's juxtaposition of the sexual and sacred. After all, Prince had been doing it for years, and his take on it was far more interesting--and a lot more daring. But Enigma's MCMXC A.D. did manage to work a lot of people into a lather, both on the dance floor and behind the pulpit. Their inclusion of chanting monks in "Sadeness," over wooshy ambient noises and a slower hip-hop-appropriated beat was a sensation. "Callas Went Away" promised more than it could deliver, although "Mea Culpa" stands as one of the few shining moments on the CD. The idea of mixing new age aural wallpaper with beats that you can do a slow grind to is actually rather intriguing. Spicing it up with controversial religious chants isn't a bad idea either. But there's got to be something personal to it. After the initial novelty wears off, there's nothing to MCMXC A.D. other than bland, cold, impersonal repetition. Now, that might be what most people are used to, but what's so sexy about it? --Steve GdulaAlbum Details
European Version Includes Bonus Remixes of Sadeness, Mea Culpa, Rivers of Belief and Principles of Lust.Customer Reviews:
Only Enigma's music deserve..........2007-05-18
I live in a small city, is not easy to find this kind of music... and if you have luck, 30 usd or more for each CD.
Enigma is the beginning of the NO end for New age's music.
Thank you amazon.
One of a kind.......2007-04-21
The remixes make this the best Enigma CD.......2007-04-10
had to replace scratched ones.......2007-03-15
Sensual Romance, Lust Meets Spirit........2007-02-04
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MCMXC A.D. "The Limited Edition"
Enigma Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005RST Release Date: 1993-01-08 |
Tracks:
- The Voice of Enigma
- Principles of Lust
- Callas Went Away
- Mea Culpa
- The Voice & The Snake
- Knocking on Forbidden Doors
- Back to the Rivers of Belief
- Sadeness
- Mea Culpa
- Principles of Lust (Everlasting Lust)
- The Rivers of Belief (The Returning Silence)
- Bonus Track
- Bonus Track
- Bonus Track
- Bonus Track
Amazon.com
So much unnecessary fuss was made over Enigma's juxtaposition of the sexual and sacred. After all, Prince had been doing it for years, and his take on it was far more interesting--and a lot more daring. But Enigma's MCMXC A.D. did manage to work a lot of people into a lather, both on the dance floor and behind the pulpit. Their inclusion of chanting monks in "Sadeness," over wooshy ambient noises and a slower hip-hop-appropriated beat was a sensation. "Callas Went Away" promised more than it could deliver, although "Mea Culpa" stands as one of the few shining moments on the CD. The idea of mixing new age aural wallpaper with beats that you can do a slow grind to is actually rather intriguing. Spicing it up with controversial religious chants isn't a bad idea either. But there's got to be something personal to it. After the initial novelty wears off, there's nothing to MCMXC A.D. other than bland, cold, impersonal repetition. Now, that might be what most people are used to, but what's so sexy about it? --Steve GdulaAlbum Details
European Version Includes Bonus Remixes of Sadeness, Mea Culpa, Rivers of Belief and Principles of Lust.Customer Reviews:
Only Enigma's music deserve..........2007-05-18
I live in a small city, is not easy to find this kind of music... and if you have luck, 30 usd or more for each CD.
Enigma is the beginning of the NO end for New age's music.
Thank you amazon.
One of a kind.......2007-04-21
The remixes make this the best Enigma CD.......2007-04-10
had to replace scratched ones.......2007-03-15
Sensual Romance, Lust Meets Spirit........2007-02-04
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MCMXC A.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008EQ8S Release Date: 1991-02-12 |
Tracks:
- Voice of Enigma
- Principles of Lust: Sadeness/Find Love/Sadeness (Reprise)
- Callas Went Away
- Mea Culpa
- Voice & the Snake
- Knocking on Forbidden Doors
- Back to the Rivers of Belief: Way to Eternity/Hallelujah/The Rivers of
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New Age.......2006-08-01
I enjoy the pretentious opening, "The Voice of Enigma." Sultry, sexy Sandra entices you to let yourself fall into the music, to give yourself over to the rhythm and the feeling. The result of this music is a bit more basic than what Jon Anderson attempted in some of his music where words became part of the music, but it is effective. This music is best listened to when you want to feel the music and prefer to immerse yourself in the emotions of the music. One minor complaint, the version I have is about 40 minutes long, and the introduction references "the next hour."
The transition from "The Voice of Enigma" to the multi-part "Principles of Lust" is accompanied by Gregorian chants that provide an interesting enhancement to the feeling of Michael Cretu's music. The beat is repetitive and provides a framework for counterpoints throughout. The repetition allows exploration of a theme in multiple facets, much like a quilt has a pattern, but the choices made for each element in the pattern provides variety within the pattern. "Sadeness," which has enjoyed air play, is but one part of this interesting composition. "Find Love," the second part, has a much different theme and framework as compared to "Sadeness." The tapestry closes with a reprise to "Sadeness" that combines elements of the first part and the second part to generate yet more variety to the tapestry.
The third selection, "Callas Went Away," opens with electronic birds accompanied by other pseudo natural noises. The music is soothingly mellow and pleasant, but the pretentiousness that accompanied the introduction and to a certain extent the "Principles of Lust" does not filter into this selection. This selection, while great music to fall asleep by or to contemplate the stars, has much less power than some of the other selections.
The following track, "Mea Culpa," opens with Gregorian chants and drums transitioning into much more power than the previous track. The beat is much faster and the counterpoint much more pronounced than in any of the previous tracks. Sandra's French(?) vocals intermixed with Gregorian chants and new age electronica is an interesting mix that works, and makes this song one of the highlights of the CD, even better than "Sadeness."
"The Voice and the Snake" is a short, experimental number that may vaguely remind you of disturbing chants in horror movies. While the initial concept is intriguing, the track's only salvation is its brevity, because I find the result disturbing and a touch unpleasant.
The previous track has a smooth transition into "Knocking on Forbidden Doors," which is reminiscent of the second and third track, yet with some differences. Perhaps the biggest problem with this track is that it adds little to what was done earlier and starts to sound somewhat repetitive if you listen too closely.
I like the introduction to "Back to the Rivers of Belief," which has the same tones used in the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." The tones are coupled with electronic sound effects and then Gregorian chants in an interesting way that is consistent with the movie "Close Encounters." The overlong introduction, "Way to Eternity," yields to the faster-paced second part, "Hallelujah." The third and final part, "The Rivers of Belief" is powerful and provides relief to the too long "Hallelujah." The third part of this song could have been longer and the first two parts shorter to have created a stronger composition.
This music is interesting and enjoyable, but Cretu sometimes explores ideas too long. When I am focused on the music I start to wonder why he waited so long to advance the theme. Regardless of my complaints, it is the novelty of the music and its high moments that make this a good selection for people with eclectic tastes that include progressive rock and new age. Even with the occasional weak point, this music is great background music for the office, and perhaps when you are out contemplating the stars.
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MCMXC a.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000092A6M |
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Mcmxc a.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Msi/Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000005S3L Release Date: 1996-12-19 |
Amazon.com
So much unnecessary fuss was made over Enigma's juxtaposition of the sexual and sacred. After all, Prince had been doing it for years, and his take on it was far more interesting--and a lot more daring. But Enigma's MCMXC A.D. did manage to work a lot of people into a lather, both on the dance floor and behind the pulpit. Their inclusion of chanting monks in "Sadeness," over wooshy ambient noises and a slower hip-hop-appropriated beat was a sensation. "Callas Went Away" promised more than it could deliver, although "Mea Culpa" stands as one of the few shining moments on the CD. The idea of mixing new age aural wallpaper with beats that you can do a slow grind to is actually rather intriguing. Spicing it up with controversial religious chants isn't a bad idea either. But there's got to be something personal to it. After the initial novelty wears off, there's nothing to MCMXC A.D. other than bland, cold, impersonal repetition. Now, that might be what most people are used to, but what's so sexy about it? --Steve GdulaAlbum Details
European Version Includes Bonus Remixes of Sadeness, Mea Culpa, Rivers of Belief and Principles of Lust.Customer Reviews:
Only Enigma's music deserve..........2007-05-18
I live in a small city, is not easy to find this kind of music... and if you have luck, 30 usd or more for each CD.
Enigma is the beginning of the NO end for New age's music.
Thank you amazon.
One of a kind.......2007-04-21
The remixes make this the best Enigma CD.......2007-04-10
had to replace scratched ones.......2007-03-15
Sensual Romance, Lust Meets Spirit........2007-02-04
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MCMXC A.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K22N Release Date: 1999-11-02 |
Tracks:
- The Voice Of Enigma
- Principles Of Lust - Sadeness/Find Love/Sadeness Reprise
- Callas Went Away
- Mea Culpa
- The Voice & The Snake
- Knocking On Forbidden Doors
- Back To The Rivers Of Belief - Way To Eternity/Hallelujah/The Rivers Of Belief
Tracks:
- Sadeness Part I (Meditation Mix)
- Sadeness Part I (Extended Trance Mix)
- Sadeness Part I (Violent US Mix)
- Mea Culpa Part II (Fading Shades Mix)
- Mea Culpa Part II (Orthodox Version)
- Mea Culpa Part II (Catholic Version)
Amazon.com
So much unnecessary fuss was made over Enigma's juxtaposition of the sexual and sacred. After all, Prince had been doing it for years, and his take on it was far more interesting--and a lot more daring. But Enigma's MCMXC A.D. did manage to work a lot of people into a lather, both on the dance floor and behind the pulpit. Their inclusion of chanting monks in "Sadeness," over wooshy ambient noises and a slower hip-hop-appropriated beat was a sensation. "Callas Went Away" promised more than it could deliver, although "Mea Culpa" stands as one of the few shining moments on the CD. The idea of mixing new age aural wallpaper with beats that you can do a slow grind to is actually rather intriguing. Spicing it up with controversial religious chants isn't a bad idea either. But there's got to be something personal to it. After the initial novelty wears off, there's nothing to MCMXC A.D. other than bland, cold, impersonal repetition. Now, that might be what most people are used to, but what's so sexy about it? --Steve GdulaAlbum Details
Includes Rare Bonus Tracks.Customer Reviews:
Only Enigma's music deserve..........2007-05-18
I live in a small city, is not easy to find this kind of music... and if you have luck, 30 usd or more for each CD.
Enigma is the beginning of the NO end for New age's music.
Thank you amazon.
One of a kind.......2007-04-21
The remixes make this the best Enigma CD.......2007-04-10
had to replace scratched ones.......2007-03-15
Sensual Romance, Lust Meets Spirit........2007-02-04
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Mcmxc A.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DERNO Release Date: 1996-11-21 |
Album Description
Australian pressing of Enigma's double platinum & top 10debut from 1990 with four bonus tracks: 'Sadeness'(Meditation), 'Mea Culpa' (Fading Shades), 'Principles OfLust' (Everlasting Lust) and 'The Rivers Of Belief' (TheReturning Silence). 11 tracks total, also featuring theoriginal hit version of the top five smash 'Sadeness'.
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MCMXC A.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008G451 Release Date: 1999-08-10 |
Tracks:
- Voice of Enigma
- Principles of Lust: Sadeness/Find Love/Sadeness (Reprise)
- Callas Went Away
- Mea Culpa
- Voice & the Snake
- Knocking on Forbidden Doors
- Back to the Rivers of Belief: Way to Eternity/Hallelujah/The Rivers of - Enigma, David Faristein
Tracks:
- Sadeness, Pt. 1 [Meditation Mix][#][*]
- Sadeness, Pt. 2 [Extended Trance Mix][#][*]
- Sadeness, Pt. 1 [Violent US Mix][#][*]
- Mea Culpa, Pt. 1 [Fading Shades Mix][*]
- Mea Culpa, Pt. 2 [Orthodox Version][*]
- Mea Culpa, Pt. 2 [Catholic Version][*]
Album Description
Reissue of Enigma's double platinum & top 10 debut from 1990 with a six track bonus CD shrinkwrapped on top of the CD album and featuring three mixes apiece of 'Sadeness - Part I' (Meditation Mix, Extended Trance Mix and Violent US Remix) and 'Mea Culpa -
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Mcmxc a.D.
Enigma Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DEOMR Release Date: 2002-07-24 |
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