Sade, Mazzy Star, Stevie Nicks, Sarah Brightman, Carla Bruni, Hannah Reid, the list goes on, all with unmistakable mellifluous voice. Enya is supreme, that honeyed, mellow, smooth, hypnotic voice captivates, inspires and lifts the soul. She is unmistakable, her Celtic influences in looks, sound and word, are all striking.
Enya, Eithne Padraigin Ni Bhraonain (Enya Patricia Brennan) born of a large and musical family was known for her role in the group Clannad, and then in her solo work from the early 1980s where she burst upon the charts with a string of hits. She is intensely private, and has never done a concert tour as a solo artist and rarely performs on TV. She has a number of music industry awards behind her, and many chart successes. She can play several instruments and her vocal range is mezzo-soprano and instantly recognizable. Enya refers to her voice as an instrument.
The first time I heard Enya was in 1989 with her second album Watermark and the single Orinoco Flow, and I was hooked immediately. If I’m needing something peaceful yet not passive (those two should never be confused) I like to listen to her music, which I find nurtures my soul. So in that sense she is my soul food. I find that her voice transports me beyond the carcophany of the daily and into a melodic and contemplative space.
Some of my favourite Enya quotes:
“There is no formula to it. Writing every song is a little journey. The first note has to lift you.”
“The success of Watermark surprised me. I never thought of music as something commercial; it was something very personal to me.”
Enya never sought commercial success and refuses to live as a star or to court fame. Her commitment is to her passion to write and to create music. I think it’s obvious really that her success has come from focussing on the heart of her passion. And her music has attracted people even before they knew who she was, so that it wasn’t originally personality based, her success was firmly based in the music itself. That itself is a gift. If we take her as an example, then to live out of the heart brings our creativity and passion to life in powerful ways.
Paul,
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Enya; Her few songs that I listened to back then, were so melodious and meaningful
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Yes, totally agree, amazing voice and songs.
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I LOVE Sade!
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Yes, such a beautiful voice, and a great group.
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Enya is powerful, magic and sweet … great post!
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Thank you Kate
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my pleasure
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Many thanks
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I love Enya too.
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So good
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I love Enya too. I have her music saved on my cell phone.
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Wonderful, she’s so good
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True! I stumbled upon her when I was looking for relaxing music.
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Yes, I think she really helps with that.
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Thanks for sharing, I’ve always loved Enya…
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Yes, isn’t she so good. Thank you
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Love them all and Enya!!!!
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so good
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Ther’s a lot to Enya!!!
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Thankfully so
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