Amazon.co.uk allows you to pay for your items in your local currency. Restrictions apply. Learn More. |
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
|
Track Listings
| 1. The Celts |
| 2. Aldebaran |
| 3. I Want Tomorrow |
| 4. March Of The Celts |
| 5. Deireadh An Tuath |
| 6. The Sun In The Stream |
| 7. To Go Beyond |
| 8. Fairytale |
| 9. Epona |
| 10. Triad:St.Patrick / Cu Chulainn / Oisin |
| 11. Portrait |
| 12. Boadicea |
| 13. Bard Dance |
| 14. Dan y Dwr |
| 15. To Go Beyond |
Product Description
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
Product Description
Cd > Popular Music > RockCD > POPULAR MUSIC > ROCK
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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.
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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 Sun In The Stream, Portrait(Out Of The Blue), and To Go Beyond.
Well worth adding to your collection! :o)
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 Sun In The Stream, Portrait(Out Of The Blue), and To Go Beyond.
Well worth adding to your collection! :o)
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
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 the mid 80s) much more than her sequential releases and there is less singing (though Nicky Ryan's influence of layering enya's voice is there)and more of an emphasis on music. It is I think the closest album to Enya as a person (rather than a trinity of Enya, Roma nad Nicky)and also very fun and musically, the tracks tend to vary in style and content to her later releases and therefore there is something for everyone. Musically I think it is one of her best albums.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The Celts
I had this on tape and the tape broke and so have replaced it with the CD. Still the best of Enya's music in my opinion.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. W. A. Brewer
Her First is One of Her Best
'The Celts', a re-release of Enya's first album, is her earliest cd ('Watermark' was the record that made her famous), but it attracted little attention at the time. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rochester
Come von the Celts!
This is a wonderful cd which would be perfect for someone who just wanted to relax.
The "Horses" track is particularly evocative and I would defy anyone to listen to it... Read more
The "Horses" track is particularly evocative and I would defy anyone to listen to it... Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Currie
Where it all started
Enya (born 17th of May, 1961) is part of an Irish (Gaelic) speaking, and very musical, family from Gweedore, County Donegal, in Ireland. Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. MCCLELLAND
Simply Brilliant
I have listened to Enya for some years now, a talented musician with a beautiful voice. Her music is timeless and this album is another master piece. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Mr. Neil Edwards
Music to chill out and relax
I will admit I am biased here, being an Enya fan, but I bought her cd's the wrong way round, starting with "A Day without Rain" and slowly got the rest over a period of time,... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by John R. Mayor
The best thing she has done?
In my humble opinion this is Enya at her best; although many may beg to differ.
The rich textures of this soundtrack are wonderful. Read more
The rich textures of this soundtrack are wonderful. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Ben Bottle
The Celts - Enya
Excellent value and a much enjoyed CD.
It did not arrive as quickly do other Amazon orders
This CD came with three others. Read more
It did not arrive as quickly do other Amazon orders
This CD came with three others. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by D. F. Radcliffe
good
this has been around a long time and sees Enya at the beginning of her career. She just gets better and better
Published on 18 July 2009 by R. Coward
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. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2008 by Mr. A. Whiteside
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
- Music > Miscellaneous
- Music > Pop
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
