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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0745099116729 Label: Warner Manufacturer: Warner Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Warner Release Date: November 06, 1992 Studio: Warner Sales Rank: 4672
Amazon.co.uk Review: Born Eithne Ni Bhraonain, this classically-trained pianist was kid sister in the musical family that became Clannad, joining the Irish band in 1979 but dropping out amicably three years later to pursue her own muse. This music, produced in the mid-'80s as the soundtrack to a BBC series, was released as her debut in 1987 and promptly ignored--yet its mix of atmospheric soundscapes and Enya's lush, layered vocals, sung in both English and Gaelic, is the template for her subsequent global hits, beginning with Watermark the following year. --Sam Sutherland
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Rating: - Early Enya
Although this is a soundtrack album,this does work as a standout piece of music.It can't be considered her finest work but there is still plenty here to enjoy.It goes without saying that this is music to relax to and although some of the tracks don't linger in the memory,'The Celts' is definitely a worthwhile purchase.
Standout tracks here are 'The Celts','Aldebaran' and the fabulous 'Boadicea'.Well worth a listen but perhaps more so than her other albums it does help if you are an Enya ... Read More
Rating: - The original chillout album!
This was Enya's first solo album originally released in 1987 under BBC records and then repackaged and re-released in 1992, which included a revised version of Portrait. This is primarily a sound track album, and contains mainly instrumentals, and although it only has one song in English "I Want tomorrow" what a song it is! it even contains an electric guitar! sounds strange for Enya, but works brilliantly! There are some true gems to be found on this CD especially tracks like The Celts, The ... Read More
Rating: - Very moving songs which touch something deep inside.
Enya's celtic soul shines through brilliantly in this album, a wonderfully soothing collection of tracks ranging in their approach from fairytale to epic. Some of these tracks actually make me cry. This album stirs up deep emotions and brings you in touch with them, in a way that only music can. It brings comfort and tenderness when you need it most. I listen to this CD whenever i feel sad.
Rating: - review of The Celts
As far as I am concerned, The Celts is the most soulful of enya's music. It was origianlly released as enya's first alum 'Enya' in 1986. But after the success of 'shepherd Moons' re-released as the Celts in 1992. It is less influenced by the lyrics of Roma Ryan and far more musically gifted and true. It doesn't have a particular theme, most of the songs coming from the BBC production also titled 'The Celts' and various film soundtracks. It uses synthesizer and electronic music (as all music did in ... Read More
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