Amarantine

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From the first blanket of choral voices awash in reverb, Amarantine is instantly recognizable as a product of Enya, the Irish chanteuse who has created a genre unto herself. Although it's been five years since her last CD, on Amarantine it's as if time stood still. The triumvirate of Enya, lyricist Roma Ryan, and producer Nicky Ryan work the formula they perfected on Watermark, layering her voice in lush choirs pushed along by pizzicato synth strings, swooning orchestral pads, and harpsichord arpeggios. On tracks like "Less Than a Pearl" and "Drifting," Enya flirts with a timeless sound born in gothic chants and hymns. The former is one of three songs that she sings in Roma Ryan's fictitious language of Loxian. It seems to free her, especially on "The River Sings," a veritable rave-up where she gets the tribal choir going in the style of Scottish mouth music. But to get there you have to slog through slo-mo ballads that manage to be dirge-like and singsong at the same time, like the Carpenters on Quaaludes. The relatively restrained arrangement of "It's in the Rain" almost attains a folk-like simplicity that Enya hasn't experienced since she sang with her siblings in Clannad a quarter-century ago. Amarantine sounds like it was born in cloistered solitude, self-referentially echoing Enya albums past. --John Diliberto

More Enya

The Celts	Watermark	Shepherd Moons
The Memory of Trees	A Day Without Rain	Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya

Product Description
The first album in five years from Enya follows the biggest-selling album of her illustrious career, the six-times platinum A Day Without Rain, which transcended all commercial expectations. Having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, Enya is one of the most successful female artists of all time and second only to U2 as the biggest selling Irish artist in history.

Amarantine,Enya,Reprise / Wea,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Contemporary Celtic,Ethnic Fusion,Ireland,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Rock/Pop

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Average customer rating: Another Zone Not as good as previous albums Another beautiful release She's done it again... One of Enya's Best

Amarantine Enya Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya Confessions on a Dance Floor A Day Without Rain Celtic Woman Christmas Ep ASIN: B000B8QEYC Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Less Than A Pearl
2. Amarantine
3. It's In The Rain
4. If I Could Be Where You Are
5. The River Sings
6. Long Long Journey
7. Sumiregusa
8. Someone Said Goodbye
9. A Moment Lost
10. Drifting
11. Amid The Falling Snow
12. Water Shows The Hidden Heart

Amazon.com

From the first blanket of choral voices awash in reverb, Amarantine is instantly recognizable as a product of Enya, the Irish chanteuse who has created a genre unto herself. Although it's been five years since her last CD, on Amarantine it's as if time stood still. The triumvirate of Enya, lyricist Roma Ryan, and producer Nicky Ryan work the formula they perfected on Watermark, layering her voice in lush choirs pushed along by pizzicato synth strings, swooning orchestral pads, and harpsichord arpeggios. On tracks like "Less Than a Pearl" and "Drifting," Enya flirts with a timeless sound born in gothic chants and hymns. The former is one of three songs that she sings in Roma Ryan's fictitious language of Loxian. It seems to free her, especially on "The River Sings," a veritable rave-up where she gets the tribal choir going in the style of Scottish mouth music. But to get there you have to slog through slo-mo ballads that manage to be dirge-like and singsong at the same time, like the Carpenters on Quaaludes. The relatively restrained arrangement of "It's in the Rain" almost attains a folk-like simplicity that Enya hasn't experienced since she sang with her siblings in Clannad a quarter-century ago. Amarantine sounds like it was born in cloistered solitude, self-referentially echoing Enya albums past. --John Diliberto

More Enya

The Celts	Watermark	Shepherd Moons
The Memory of Trees	A Day Without Rain	Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya

Album Description

The first album in five years from Enya follows the biggest-selling album of her illustrious career, the six-times platinum A Day Without Rain, which transcended all commercial expectations. Having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, Enya is one of the most successful female artists of all time and second only to U2 as the biggest selling Irish artist in history.

Customer Reviews:

Another Zone.......2007-07-07

I discovered the joys of Enya through my hairdresser! We were alone in the shop one night and suddenly she ran for a CD and put on this absolutely dreamy music (it happened to be Watermark, one of Enya's first albums). I was transported! It was haunting and evoked my strongest emotions--what artist had this power? She was aghast I had never heard of Enya since I'm in my mid-fifties. She said, oh, Enya has been around forever--don't you love her? YES. Her voice summons up Celtic forests and old mysteries best left unexplored, and of course, lost loves and massive emotional pain. But it's also strangely heartening. If you want to be moved to "another place," then put Amarantine in your player and prepare to be whisked off to another land full of fairies and mist. Enya has certainly trumped herself with this stunning CD.

Not as good as previous albums.......2007-06-27

I have all Enya's albums but this one is simply not as good as any of her previous ones.

Another beautiful release.......2007-06-07

It's a dilemna that must face many an artist: do you repeat what you've done before because it's safe and it's what the fans want or do you do new things everytime but alienating certain people who prefer it when you did a certain sound. In the case of new age artist Enya, she doesn't really do anything new on this record or any of them. There's still her ethereal voice, lush musical arrangements and big choirs but that's what we love about her so why change it? While there's some less-than-amazing tracks, it's still a very solid record.

Less Than a Pearl: Probably one of the best album openers she's done, possibly since the Memory of Trees. Verses are nice and subdued but then probably the most gorgeous chorus she's done hits and it becomes a stellar Enya track. Highly recommended. 10/10

Amarantine: Not a lot of people are big fans of this one and I can see why. It's not that it's a bad track it just doesn't really have that hook that instantly pulls you in. Of course her vocals are spot-on and the chorus is slightly catchy, it's just not one of the better ones here. 7/10

It's in the Rain: Originally I didn't like this one but the chorus struck me and I started humming it, especially the backing vocals that answer the last word in the line, so I got into it more. It's one of the more lovelier songs on here. 8/10

If I Could Be Where You Are: What sells the song completely is Enya's vocals. The music is wonderfully understated, not overpowering her with choir sounds like she usually does. While it's maybe a bit more slower and not as attention grabbing, it's anchored by a great vocal. 8/10

The River Sings: Very upbeat, very lively despite the fact you don't know what she's singing (several of the songs were done in lyricist Roma Ryan's made-up language of Loxian. A great chorus that slows down the beat a tad; this should've been a single. 9.5/10

Long Long Journey: Another album highlight, largely built around Enya's vocal melodies and the chorus with a kind of marching band drums coming in to liven things up. Best part of the song for me personally is a captivating bridge melody. 9.5/10

Sumiregusa: Originally I didn't like the song but there's this one section where her vocals almost turn cathedral sounding and I ended up liking it again. May not be a song you get into right away but give it time and eventually it'll grow on you. 8.5/10

Someone Said Goodbye: Even though there's a hook with the song, I'm not that big a fan of it. For some reason I couldn't get the chorus "adios, goodbye" from a Day Without Rain song out of my head when I hear this one. It's a nicely composed track but it may not be a favorite for all. 8/10

A Moment Lost: The further along the record goes, the more slower the songs seem to get and there isn't that more upbeat song to liven things up. As always, it's a very nice sounding song and none of these are skip-worthy but if you tend to look for specific songs to listen to, some might pass this one. 7.5/10

Drifting: I love the use of the piano on this one. Very minimalist in its arpeggios and chording but fits perfectly with this instrumental. It's very soothing to have on and like a lot of instrumentals, it's not meant to be a big pop number a la River Sings but it's still serene nonetheless. 8.5/10

Amid the Falling Snow: Nice bouncy melody to accompany Enya's multi-tracked vocals. These help the track later with tons of ethereal vocals going on at once. Even though it's buried at the end of the album, it helps bring the cd's pace up. 8.5/10

Water Shows the Hidden Heart: The third, after River and Pearl, to be sung in Roma's Loxian language, it's a more quieter album closer and it's nice to hear her vocals almost cross each other near the end. It's a bit slower and probably won't go in your iPod anytime soon but it's a lovely closer. 8/10

It's always hard to review an Enya cd. When you use too many adjectives for "lovely", it might sound kind of biased. It's then you start seeing the songs as a whole rather than just finding everything pretty. While a couple of okay songs drag it down a tad, it's still a worthwhile cd for fans.

She's done it again..........2007-05-20

...made an album that I can listen to over and over and over. Simply beautiful.

One of Enya's Best.......2007-05-18

All of the folks who left negative reviews must not have heard the same album I listened to. Amarantine is quite possible my favorite Enya album, though The Memory of Trees is another strong candidate. For me, Enya is a guilty pleasure. I primarily enjoy progressive rock and roll and jazz-fusion, but Enya's music offers just enough for me to escape from time to time.

The song writing in Amarantine feels much tighter than in A Day Without Rain. I have two favorite tracks on this album: "It's In The Rain" and "The River Sings." The former is reminiscent to me of some of her work from the Watermark album, while the latter provides an excellent rhythm that evokes mental scenes of Celtic dancers.

I highly enjoy this album and I listen to it fairly often. If you enjoy all of Enya's music (as I do), you will enjoy this album.

Average customer rating: Rip Off Amaratine Delights & Surprises

Amarantine, Pt. 2 Enya Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: May It Be Amarantine Only Time/Oiche Chiun Amarantine The Celts ASIN: B000BPCCJ6 Release Date: 2005-12-12

Tracks:

1. Amarantine [Single Version]
2. Comb of the Winds

Album Description

The first single to be taken from Enya's album Amaratine, her first new album in five years. Ttile track is backed by 'The Comb Of The Winds' and 'The Spaghetti Western Theme From The Celts'. WEA. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Rip Off.......2006-11-10

I ordered this item because I was lead to think it was a new album. What
it is are songs from old albums and only about 5 of them. The entire CD
was about 10 minutes. I returned it because I thought it was not worth
it and ended up paying shipping and handling both ways. My refund ended
up being about one dollar. What a disappointment and loss of money.

Amaratine.......2006-04-10

This is one of Enya's greatest CD. I've enjoyed all of her music and I think more promotion on her music needs to be out there. It is great for relaxing and calming.
I look forward to more of her music. She is more than excellent in my view.

Delights & Surprises .......2005-12-13

AMARANTINE

A style that is redolent of `Only Time', it is Enya , working on a hooky pop song with universal lyrics. The melody may draw many at first listen like myself, and for others it may take a little longer. Al though it reminds me of `Only Time' the high chorus owes more to a church choral hymn than a pop song. As a song, I like it much more than `Only Time' which took me awhile to really like.

THE COMB OF THE WINDS

An Enya instrumental with voices. A gentle melody that is a crisper version of `Midnight Blue' , with the sensibility of `A Day Without Rain' infused with `Drifting'. The mid section features vocalised harmonies that drive it along without overpowering the instrumental section. Then back again to the main melody. As a B side, it most likely had to make way for `Drifting' in the `Amarantine' album.


THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN THEME FROM THE CELTS

The first time I hear an Enya composition, really adhering to a style of an existing genre of musical style, that conforms to the style from themes of action Western film. It opens with castanets and dramatic guitar chords, then whistling, percussion as the main melody plays. Enya's most obvious contribution is in the vocalisations, backed by Ryan and Bridgeman. The percussion by Bridgeman gives it dynamics, power and a sense of urgency. The dramatic guitar opener and timely chords within the song, give it the necessary twang. The vocals propel that sense of urgency and motion further. The sound of pealing bells should be familiar to fans who have Enya's `The Celts' recording.
It lends a strong image. The start is like the hero checking the barrels of his revolver, he takes his shotgun and then unties his mount. He puts on his coat and off he goes, galloping away. The mid section where the mission bell tolls tell us of the villain and his henchmen waiting. The track tells us of the hero's swift gallop to the place of showdown. The track ends with the sound of distant pealing bells, of the town square, where the final climactic scene of shoot-outs will be played. Can Enya do a Spaghetti Western? Definitely and convincingly.

Average customer rating: A 'must' for the Enya-collector awesome special edition cd !!! SIMPLY THE BEST A must own.

Amarantine [Exclusive Box Set] Enya Manufacturer: Reprise ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Christmas Secrets Amarantine, Pt. 2 Sounds of the Season Only Time: The Collection May It Be ASIN: B000JFXTHC Release Date: 2006-11-21

Tracks:

1. Less Than A Pearl
2. Amarantine
3. It's In The Rain
4. If I Could Be Where You Are
5. The River Sings
6. Long Long Journey
7. Sumiregusa
8. Someone Said Goodbye
9. A Moment Lost
10. Drifting
11. Amid The Falling Snow
12. Water Shows The Hidden Heart

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Since the traditional jewel-box release of Amarantine preceded this collector's edition by a year, the primary topic of interest here is the packaging. No surprise--it's first-rate. The key component is the flip-top slipcase, adorned in fine red velvet with embossed gold-foil lettering and a small, cameo-like photo of Lady En in beatific recline. Inside is an illustrated, 148-page hardbound book (in a horizontal format, with satiny ribbon lift) that bears the title of Amarantine's concluding track, "Water Shows the Hidden Heart." It is the work of Roma Ryan, Enya's longtime lyricist, who weaves a fairly confounding Tolkienesque tale. Devoid of dialogue, the story traces the quest of an unnamed wanderer ("one-who-is-looking-for-whom-he-loves") who wistfully journeys from odd-sounding isles to symbolic cities (e.g., the City of Solitude) in search of links to his deceased lover. This is said to be the story behind three tracks on Amarantine sung by Enya in Ryan's invented language of Loxian, a byproduct of Enya's involvement with the 2001 film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, to which she contributed two songs. Heavy on grand statements and mythic imagery, it may be a story only a hobbit or Loxian ("people who open their hearts to the night") could love. Also included are three lavishly staged "photo cards" with the Queen of Serene swathed in Elizabethan opulence. The disc, containing no musical variations from the original release (i.e., no bonus tracks), is tucked into a sleeve inside the book's back cover. The music offers many gorgeous moments (notably the opening track), though the project's overall slowish pace gives the recording a faint, lingering patina of melancholy. "The River Sings," one of Ryan's Loxian tracks, is a welcome exception, with its commanding Gaelic groove and churning, progressive pulse. Overall, as a gift item, the box's red velvet exterior delivers high visual and tactile impact and, combined with some predictably lovely music, will likely wow most Enya fans. --Terry Wood

Album Description

Features a 148 page book, exclusive photo cards and CD all in a red velvet box.

Customer Reviews:

A 'must' for the Enya-collector.......2007-01-31

Inside a red velvet flip-top slipcase is a beautiful illustrated, 148-page hardbound book by Roma Ryan, Enya's lyricist. The text is a travellers tale about the fictive country of the Loxians. It was previously released as a hardcover novel, that is still available in the U.K. In a pocket on the back-sleeve of the book is the regular Amarantine CD, (no additional tracks), but the music is wonderful to listen to while reading the book. Three Enya-photo's accompany the CD in the sleeve. They remind me of the photo's inside "Only Time: The Collection", very stylish! I find this Box-set a great addition to my Enya-collection

awesome special edition cd !!!.......2007-01-09

i like this cd very much it has all the lyrics to the songs and has an introduction to the story of the loxians and their history.

SIMPLY THE BEST.......2007-01-09

I am amazed how Enya just gets better and better. Her voice on this cd is perfect and the tracks are amazing. For any Enya fan, or fan of good music I suggest you go out and buy this album, it is simply the best.

A must own........2006-12-17

If you are an Enya fan, you need this box. I can't even describe how beautiful of a package this is. It comes with the second printing of Water Shows the Hidden Heart, which is very hard to find..and the book itself contains great poetry and nice pictures. The cards are also very beautiful and last, but not least, the Amarantine CD itself, which contains all the songs we know and love. The box is red velvet. This is a very tastefully made package and I would recommend it for sure. The price tag is kind of on the higher side, but it's worth it.

Average customer rating: Beautiful repackaging.

Amarantine Enya Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Christmas Secrets It's in the Rain Amarantine, Pt. 2 Sounds of the Season May It Be ASIN: B000JJSJYQ Release Date: 2006-11-27

Tracks:

1. Less Than a Pearl
2. Amarantine
3. It's in the Rain
4. If I Could Be Where You Are
5. River Sings
6. Long, Long Journey
7. Sumiregusa
8. Someone Said Goodbye
9. Moment Lost
10. Drifting
11. Amid the Falling Snow
12. Water Shows the Hidden Heart

Tracks:

1. Adeste, Fideles
2. Magic of the Night
3. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
4. Christmas Secrets

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful repackaging. .......2006-12-17

Most of the time, I am against repackaging..but this was done so tastefully that I couldn't resist. The CD comes with the slipcover and on the inside, the CD looks like the regular Amarantine CD with the Christmas songs on a second disc (I believe one disc is red, the other blue) If you don't have the four new Christmas songs, this would be the best way to get them. It's the best way to get Amarantine if you don't have the entire album as well. Enya fans, even if you have the Amarantine album, this is still worth a purchase. As for the songs, look no further for Christmas music, this is it..her version of Adeste Fideles is one, if not the best and The Magic of the Night is an upbeat tune. Christmas Secrets is a heartfelt song, and We Wish You A Merry Christmas is definitely the best I've heard, she takes that song, makes it her own, and nails it. As for the Amarantine album, I believe she did a nice job with it, her experimentation with Loxian may not be for everyone, but if you really know her music, you'll know it's heartfelt no matter what language it's in.

Average customer rating:

Amarantine Enya Manufacturer: Wea/Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 New Age | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Amarantine, Pt. 2 May It Be Amarantine Only Time/Oiche Chiun The Memory of Trees ASIN: B000BVEKZE Release Date: 2005-12-12

Tracks:

1. Amarantine
2. Comb of the Winds

Album Description

The first single to be taken from Enya's album Amaratine, her first new album in five years. Ttile track is backed by 'The Comb Of The Winds'. WEA. 2005.

Average customer rating:

Amarantine Enya Manufacturer: Warner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BPCCY6

Average customer rating: Nice single package from Enya...

Amarantine Enya Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 New Age | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Amarantine Amarantine, Pt. 2 Shepherd Moons The Memory of Trees Amarantine ASIN: B000C8STLC Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. Amarantine
2. Comb of the Winds
3. Spaghetti Western (Theme from the Celts) [#]

Customer Reviews:

Nice single package from Enya..........2005-12-07

In an age of chart drivel and seemingly endless hip-hop and (yawn) R&B, it's good to see Enya back with a new album and this single release - which looked there for a minute as if it wouldn't come out at all (changing release date etc etc).

Most Enya fans are familiar with the song "Amarantine"...but what of the extra tracks? "The comb of the winds" is your bog standard, typical Enya instrumental but it is all the better for it, similar to "The Promise" and "Oriel window" (from previous singles releases) - I like it very much. "The Spaghetti Western Theme From The Celts" i'm not too sure about. It must be from an advert or something - it's way too short for a start and doesn't seem to get going or have a purpose.

Still, this is a welcome single release from someone who I have admired and followed for many a year. Most Enya fans will get this anyway for the extra tracks but I still recommend it for the un-converted...

...after all, there's got to be more to music nowadays than Hip hop and screeching girl groups, hasn't there...?

Regards.

Average customer rating:

Amarantine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000JLSVIS Release Date: 2006-12-05

Album Description

Japanese two-disc pressing features her 2005 album coupled with a Christmas EP. Warner. 2006.

Average customer rating: Very nice. Delights & surprises A good single release from Enya...

Amarantine ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Amarantine May It Be Only Time/Oiche Chiun Amarantine, Pt. 2 Christmas Ep ASIN: B000BDJ1BU Release Date: 2005-11-29

Album Description

Japanese single from her 2005 album with the same name, 'Armantine' is backed with 2 non album tracks 'The Comb Of The Winds' & 'Spaghetti Western Themes From The Celts'. Warner.

Customer Reviews:

Very nice. .......2006-01-30

I have to say that I'm not surprised that they chose this for the first single because it does have that mainstream appeal, although it wouldn't have been my first choice (I would have to say It's In The Rain or Less Than A Pearl should have been, simply because I love those) Not to criticize Amarantine at all, it's one of my favorite tracks on the album. Moving on to Comb of the Winds, this makes the single all worth the purchase. It's such a beautiful piece, one of the best instrumentals given to us by Enya in my opinion. The Spaghetti Western wasn't really my cup of tea. I would say add this to your collection, it's worth it.

Delights & surprises.......2005-12-13

AMARANTINE

A style that is redolent of `Only Time', it is Enya , working on a hooky pop song with universal lyrics. The melody may draw many at first listen like myself, and for others it may take a little longer. Al though it reminds me of `Only Time' the high chorus owes more to a church choral hymn than a pop song. As a song, I like it much more than `Only Time' which took me awhile to really like.

THE COMB OF THE WINDS

An Enya instrumental with voices. A gentle melody that is a crisper version of `Midnight Blue' , with the sensibility of `A Day Without Rain' infused with `Drifting'. The mid section features vocalised harmonies that drive it along without overpowering the instrumental section. Then back again to the main melody. As a B side, it most likely had to make way for `Drifting' in the `Amarantine' album.


THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN THEME FROM THE CELTS

The first time I hear an Enya composition, really adhering to a style of an existing genre of musical style, that conforms to the style from themes of action Western film. It opens with castanets and dramatic guitar chords, then whistling, percussion as the main melody plays. Enya's most obvious contribution is in the vocalisations, backed by Ryan and Bridgeman. The percussion by Bridgeman gives it dynamics, power and a sense of urgency. The dramatic guitar opener and timely chords within the song, give it the necessary twang. The vocals propel that sense of urgency and motion further. The sound of pealing bells should be familiar to fans who have Enya's `The Celts' recording.
It lends a strong image. The start is like the hero checking the barrels of his revolver, he takes his shotgun and then unties his mount. He puts on his coat and off he goes, galloping away. The mid section where the mission bell tolls tell us of the villain and his henchmen waiting. The track tells us of the hero's swift gallop to the place of showdown. The track ends with the sound of distant pealing bells, of the town square, where the final climactic scene of shoot-outs will be played. Can Enya do a Spaghetti Western? Definitely and convincingly.

A good single release from Enya..........2005-12-06

In an age of chart drivel and seemingly endless hip-hop and (yawn) R&B, it's good to see Enya back with a new album and this single release - which looked there for a minute as if it wouldn't come out at all (changing release date etc etc).

Most Enya fans are familiar with the song "Amarantine"...but what of the extra tracks? "The comb of the winds" is your bog standard, typical Enya instrumental but it is all the better for it, similar to "The Promise" and "Oriel window" (from previous singles releases) - I like it very much. "The Spaghetti Western Theme From The Celts" i'm not too sure about. It must be from an advert or something - it's way too short for a start and doesn't seem to get going or have a purpose.

Still, this is a welcome single release from someone who I have admired and followed for many a year. Most Enya fans will get this anyway for the extra tracks but I still recommend it for the un-converted...

...after all, there's got to be more to music nowadays than Hip hop and screeching girl groups, hasn't there...?

Regards.

Average customer rating:

Yoga - Music For Your Lifestyle Various Artists Manufacturer: Serenity Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MQVYZ2

Product Description

Achieving harmony within your body improves virtually every aspect of your life. The harmonies on this set of CDs are produced by musicians who have a unique understanding of this art. Whether you attend classes or not, you will find the music to be both relaxing and rejuvenating. Track Listing: Yoga 1(Disc 1)Soft Light 2)Sun Salutation 3)Alpha Waves 4)Crystal Clear 5)Pranayama 6)Universe of Light 7)Spirit Dreams 8)Lavender - Yoga 2(Disc 2) 1)Zen Gardens 2)Rainforest Dew 3)Signs 4)Breathe Deeply 5)Sunrise 6)Seventh Sense 7)Inner Voices 8)Heart Of The Cosmos

Mexican Music:

1. Autumn (Windham Hill 20th Anniversary Edition) [Enhanced]
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3. Bill Cosby "Himself"
4. Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music
5. Crashes Collisions & Catastrophes
6. Dakshina
7. December, Piano Solos: 20th Anniversary Edition [Enhanced] [Extra tracks]
8. Earthsongs
9. Every King a Bastard Son
10. Greatest Hits

Mexican Music

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Mexican Music

Jose Feliciano Sings

Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5/Lieutenant Kijé

Olympia 1955 [Import] [Live]

Music CD: Exitos de Hoy, Vol. 2

Roadhouse

Personalidad

Really Rosie

Ravel: Bolero; Piano Concerto in G major

Phase III/Live [Import] [Live] [Original recording remastered]

Paradysso [Import]

Popmart/Live from Mexico City

Pahtfinder [Import]

Prince Harry [CD-single] [Import]

The Best of Gospel Quartets, Vol. 2

Judy Sings Dylan...Just Like a Woman