Enya - A Day Without Rain
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Free Music Review: Enya Succeeds Again!
Hit: 5 Stars
Though this CD might be short, it is definitely worth every penny. It enchants, enlivens, brightens, and relaxes your day. It starts off with "A Day Without Rain", a song closely akin to "Shepherd Moons", with ethereal vocals and a strong piano line. "Wild Child" is an easily accessible pop-like number along the same vein as "Caribbean Blue". The pizzicato strings sound as fresh as ever here, and Roma Ryan, Enya's lyricist, seems to be broadening her horizons with slightly more experimental lyrics. "Only Time" is hypnotic, with a slow 4/4 rhythm and dreamy vocals. In the interludes of phoenetic singing, the bass line has a small change in between phrases that gives the song added magic. "Tempus Vernum" is a heavy, latin song which has a very Gothic, ominous feel. It brings your mind into a dimension of storminess and cloudiness, but it makes you glad to be there. The only problem with this song is that it ends too soon. It seems there should be more afterward. A sweet ballad sung in Gaelic, "Deora Ar Mo Chroi" soothes the soul and mind, and combines Enya's haunting solo vocal with multiple overdubbed interludes. "Flora's Secret" is a quickly moving waltz where Enya's voice almost soars atop the string section, chiming along. I can picture a lawn of couples dancing to this song at an outdoor wedding. "Fallen Embers" consists of Enya's vocals on top of the mix, instead of buried within it with many overdubs. It shows she has genuine vocal talent and doesn't need to hide within layers of studio production. This ballad seems to be a follow-up (and improvement) on "Paint The Sky With Stars". "Silver Inches" is a stunning but all to brief instrumental tune with pizzicato strings and a soft, background string section. "Pilgrim" is another ballad that features Enya's voice up front in the mix. "You cannot change what's over, but only where you go...", she sings, and the music fits it exactly. "One By One" is another upbeat song, which has a beautiful chorus section. It is similar to "Anywhere Is", where the verses are major in key yet the chorus seems to be minor in key. My all time favorite on this CD, and perhaps one of my all time favorite songs period, is the closing track "Lazy Days". It begins like a typical Enya song, and the verses are very pretty with sweet harmonies and an energetic string section. But when the chorus hits: BAM! It becomes so hypnotic and pulling you feel you are on a boat on the ocean letting the waves rock away your problems. Very effective and very powerful. This CD will definitely be in my player for months, or even years to come.Free Music Review: Great taste, more filling, if less easily digestible
Hit: 5 Stars
Critics...you can't live with 'em, you can't send 'em packing to Abu Dhabi. Whenever Enya decides to stick with the tried and true, critics harp about her becoming set in her ways. When she actually tries something new, they decide she's on her way down and out as an artist. I'm glad the reviewer for Amazon.com and a number of customer reviewers have had more sense than that.Still, though it's hard to argue with best-ever sales figures, I can understand why this album has gotten mixed critical reviews. (I just heard and enjoyed it last night, April 5, 2001.) Such reviews come an artist's way whenever she steps beyond her former personal boundaries; and they've finally come home to Enya. "A Day Without Rain" is easily her most experimental work to date, with richer harmonic textures and less formulaic melodies on a number of tracks than she usually uses. Heaven forfend that Enya should actually ask the listener (or the critic) to *think* as well as to *feel* -- but she certainly asks for more thought than usual on this recording...
Accordingly, there is an intriguing mix of old and new ideas here. The title track is cast in the mold of "Watermark" and "Shepherd Moons", but is if anything even more profound (if that is possible). By contrast, several tracks (including "Wild Child" and "Lazy Days") are oddly reminiscent (in their melodies, bass lines, rhythms and harmonies) of the Beatles in their own more experimental moods. I can certainly understand why the haunting "Only Time" would be picked for the remake of the movie "Sweet November". (There is a suggestion, in "Only Time", of harmonies and timbres dating all the way back to Enya's "The Celts" album. See if you can spot them.) The fade from the amazingly intense "Tempus Vernum" (which surpasses even "Pax Deorum" from "The Memory of Trees" or "Cursum Perficio" from "Watermark" in its gravity) to the following gentle track is truly dramatic...one could say the pair form the pivot around which the rest of the album revolves.
My title says it all. This album is less accessible, and less easy to assimilate, than Enya's earlier works. It's a credit to Enya's audience that it is proving up to the challenge. I just wish someone would persuade Reprise Records (or Enya herself, or whoever) to release the same tracks on the same album worldwide. It's a crying shame that some marvelous added tracks are found on some non-U.S. releases of this album and not on the U.S. release, or even that different non-U.S. releases have different added tracks. Does Reprise take delight in tormenting its customer base?
Free Music Review: Looking for a master piece? check this out!
Hit: 5 Stars
The music heard today is sooooooo worthless. I almost can find a formal way to explain how much the music stinks today. What are the record companies doing today? If you are a person with a dark skin, that will be your access to music. If you spread your legs like Madonna or Britney Spears, your in for a CD. If you are a HUGE talent, the record compies will tell you "ACCESS DENIED". Then there are a few MASTER artist like Enya. And of course, these artist aren't shown on TV or radio. Their work is igonered by almost every TV station and radio station. Where is the world going? It really pisses me off to notice that. If you would talk of luck in the entertainment bussiness, talk of these persons.When you first hear Enya, you would think it's just music for old people. Because of the classic music in it. You will become a fan as soon as you listen to the CD. (I'm 19). Enya is beyond great. And you'll notice that as soon as you hear songs like "One By One", "Only Time". She shows that she doesn't care much about anything than the music she produces. Enya has some songs where she don't even sings. Her success is too small. There aren't enough commercials about her CDs. Her videos (of course) aren't show anywhere. I'll give you a great example: remember the first CD of Enya? Every fan of Enya will know what I talk about when I mention Titanic. That's right. The music you hear in the movie Titanc is ripped off from Enya's first CD. The song "Sun In the Stream" is actually what you hear in Titanic. Only under a different name. The movie, Titanic, because a Huge success. The soundtrack broke records as swell. So even Celine Dion is way under Enya with her Enya rip off ("My Heart Will Go On", which is actually Enya's "Sun in the Stream" with a voice on it). I don't know how much Enya's first CD has sold. It wasn't a big success like Celine Dion's and James Horner's ripp off (which is proof that Enya is maybe the greatest musican ever).
Just check out this CD. Check out every CD of Enya. They are all great. There are off course songs which you won't like. But these songs are rare. Her music hasn't changed since 1987. And it probably will be always great and inspiring.
I actually only write reviews about people I like. There are too many artist who are --10000 stars worth. Sometimes I do write negative reviews. But these are very seldom. I never give 5 stars. I only give 5 stars to master pieces. This CD deserves 8 stars.
Free Music Review: Looking for a master piece? check this out!
Hit: 5 Stars
The music heard today is sooooooo worthless. I almost can find a formal way to explain how much the music stinks today. What are the record companies doing today? If you are a person with a dark skin, that will be your access to music. If you spread your legs like Madonna or Britney Spears, your in for a CD. If you are a HUGE talent, the record compies will tell you "ACCESS DENIED". Then there are a few MASTER artist like Enya. And of course, these artist aren't shown on TV or radio. Their work is igonered by almost every TV station and radio station. Where is the world going? It really pisses me off to notice that. If you would talk of luck in the entertainment bussiness, talk of these persons.When you first hear Enya, you would think it's just music for old people. Because of the classic music in it. You will become a fan as soon as you listen to the CD. (I'm 19). Enya is beyond great. And you'll notice that as soon as you hear songs like "One By One", "Only Time". She shows that she doesn't care much about anything than the music she produces. Enya has some songs where she don't even sings. Her success is too small. There aren't enough commercials about her CDs. Her videos (of course) aren't show anywhere. I'll give you a great example: remember the first CD of Enya? Every fan of Enya will know what I talk about when I mention Titanic. That's right. The music you hear in the movie Titanc is 'a take' off from Enya's first CD. The song "Sun In the Stream" is actually what you hear in Titanic. Only under a different name. The movie, Titanic, because a Huge success. The soundtrack broke records as swell. So even Celine Dion is way under Enya with her Enya rip off ("My Heart Will Go On", which is actually Enya's "Sun in the Stream" with a voice on it). I don't know how much Enya's first CD has sold. It wasn't a big success like Celine Dion's and James Horner's 'take' off (which is proof that Enya is maybe the greatest musican ever).
Just check out this CD. Check out every CD of Enya. They are all great. There are off course songs which you won't like. But these songs are rare. Her music hasn't changed since 1987. And it probably will be always great and inspiring.
I actually only write reviews about people I like. There are too many artist who are -10000 stars worth. Sometimes I do write negative reviews. But these are very seldom. I never give 5 stars. I only give 5 stars to master pieces. This CD deserves 8 stars.
Free Music Review: Enya' s "A Day Without Rain"
Hit: 5 Stars
From the grand country of Scotland comes an artist of great talents. The remarkable and soothing voice of the famous Enya sets the mood for relaxation. The melodious harmonies from her music has given her loyal fans a sense of peace and serenity. Enya, with a sense of flow in her music, has a unique style like no other. Each of her songs have movement. Also, in most of her songs, Enya sings in one key tone, but then shifts to another tone at any point in the song. From her album "A Day Without Rain", the track "Only Time" is a perfect example of this feature.
The album "A Day Without Rain" is worth buying in order to experience the Celtic styles of Enya. Enya's ever popular song "Only Time" contains music with such tranquility and composure. It also has soft tones that can help unwind the daily stress we all seem to experience. Another song from this album, "Flora's Secret", is another song with much sweetness. It is a very happy and cheery song with much joy and excitement.
The title track "A Day Without Rain" is a very powerful and melodious song that is a part of Enya's album. Although Enya does not sing in this song, it still has the same distinct style that is being carried in her songs. Another song, "Lazy Days", is another song with a rhythm added to it. There is the same style of different tones used in the song. Each of Enya's songs has a different harmony that greatly influences and creates the sense of placidity.
Enya's music seems to be very healthy and good for the soul because it doesn't contain harsh tones or inappropriate language that can send a negative message. It is her lyrics and styles of music that make her songs so beautiful, elegant, and apposite for listeners to hear. In fact, Enya's music is suitable for all ages, young and old. Her songs are traditional, fairytale-like songs, each telling a different story. Enya's music is awe-inspiring and sends a positive message to her fans.
The artist from Scotland has so much to offer. Enya has accomplished to create songs of such significance and meaning. They bring pleasure and a sense of peace. Also, Enya's music is very appropriate for all ages and is good to listen to anytime of the day. Let Enya's harmonies fill your heart with joy, peace, and tranquility through her album "A Day Without Rain".