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To many people, Enya has become synonymous with new age music. Her haunting voice, clear and crisp above richly woven musical arrangements and adaptations, represents some of the best in the genre. Her performances on The Memory of Trees justify the Celtic songster's reputation. Songs like "China Roses" and "Hope Has a Place" complement the simple elegance of traditional folk music with luxuriantly layered instrumentation and highly crafted studio production. The ultimate effect is dazzling, to be sure. Whether she sings in English, Gaelic, or Latin, Enya conveys a profound, if slightly disconcerting, mix of spirituality and sensuality. --L.A. Smith
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The Memory of Trees opens with what has to be one of enya's most impressive instrumentals so far, a great piece that almost makes you feel like you are floating away on clouds of crimson, and then its into the vivacious hit single 'Anywhere Is' which is one of those songs that is so catchy you wonder why it hasn't been written before! ( I can still remember what I was doing when I first heard it on the radio, it made that much of an impression on me!) It has to be up there with 'Orinoco Flow' as being on of Enya's greatest!
Another type song that I really like and Enya does so well is 'Pax Doeorum', it has a slightly darker feeling - Latin chant to it, which gives some great contrast to the album. Other favourites include 'China Roses', and the more simple yet perfectly performed 'Hope Has a Place' & 'Once You Had Gold' In which the clarity & beauty of enya's vocals really shine through.
Another type song that I really like and Enya does so well is 'Pax Doeorum', it has a slightly darker feeling - Latin chant to it, which gives some great contrast to the album. Other favourites include 'China Roses', and the more simple yet perfectly performed 'Hope Has a Place' & 'Once You Had Gold' In which the clarity & beauty of enya's vocals really shine through.
The overall feel of this album is of being more lavish, than Enya's previous ones, with even more lush multi-layered ethereal vocals and keyboards than before, and although it doesn't quite have the same emotional feel as her Watermark or Shepherd Moons albums, it certainly has a more uplifting edge to it.
At the end of the day a perfect album to escape to, relax, uplift and inspire you!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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- Being of irish origin i guess i am biased however, this is an amazing album. Enya's music is both sensual and dramtic - the track "Pax Deorum" sung in latin is so powerful yet calming and never ceases to hit me in a way that no poetry or art or any other music has ever done before!!
- on the other hand tracks such as "Athair Ar Neamh" are so peaceful and tranquil.
- all of the songs are beautifully composed and stick quite strongly to the traditional gealic origins which are made to soar through Enya's haunting yet warming vocals.
- i find that there is a deepness to enya's music that enables anyone to become drawn in and find it very personal - i find her music both Audible and physical there is a body to the music that i have found missing in other celtic music!
- on the other hand tracks such as "Athair Ar Neamh" are so peaceful and tranquil.
- all of the songs are beautifully composed and stick quite strongly to the traditional gealic origins which are made to soar through Enya's haunting yet warming vocals.
- i find that there is a deepness to enya's music that enables anyone to become drawn in and find it very personal - i find her music both Audible and physical there is a body to the music that i have found missing in other celtic music!
there is a real variety to this album and highly recommend it. also "Watermark" is a very good and traditional 'enya-styled' album as i find "A Day Without Rain" lost some of it's intimacy!
anyway really hope this helps
Kind regards
Vicky (18)
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Firstly, I admit to being an ardent Enya fan. Still, some music touches your heart in ways nothing else can. This CD contains just such music. This music is atmospheric and uplifting. Enya has a voice like fine crystal, pure and beyond compare. The most beautiful track on this CD is Athair Ar Nearmh - it has crystal clear beauty of such quality that you can only imagine the angels of heaven being capable of achieving it - you just need to close your eyes and feel the beauty of it. I am in complete awe ...
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Her Best Album Yet
I have all of Enya's albums, and consider each one of them a musical gem. 'The Memory of Trees,', however, is by far her best work to date. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rochester
Really good album
I bought this CD for my husband, who is always playing Enya CD's in his car. He was delighted with it and plays it all the time. A good buy.
Published 14 months ago by Carrie
"I have been given one moment from heaven..."
'The Memory of Trees' has become my second favourite Enya album after 'Watermark'. 'The Memory of Trees' proved to me that Enya is still a force to be reckoned with. Read more
Published 23 months ago by film fan
MUSIC TO ROMANCE TO
THIS WAS A DREAM OF A CD WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL HAUNTING TRACKS, I JUST LOVE ENYA SHE REALLY PUTS HER HEART INTO HER MUSIC SO FAR I HAVEN'T PURCHASED A BAD CD BY ENYA AND THIS ONE IS... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by julie clements
The Memory of Trees - Enya
Excellent value and a much enjoyed CD by Enya
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
Still wonderful ...
I have listened to Enya since the days when she was with Clannad.
Her music never fails to bring a tingle down my spine. Read more
Her music never fails to bring a tingle down my spine. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by D. Jennings
Enya- Memory of Trees
My copy of this went "walkabout", so this purchase was a replacement.
The DVD has many tracks with lovely lyrics, sung to the usual beautiful Enya standard.
The DVD has many tracks with lovely lyrics, sung to the usual beautiful Enya standard.
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by Rita Heffernan
11 tracks
If for some reason you're interested in only a selection of the songs herein, the same recordings of "Anywhere Is", "China Roses", "The Memory of Trees", and "On My Way Home" have... Read more
Published on 26 April 2005 by Michele L. Worley
The memory of trees
Enya is one of the most relaxing artists around today. For non-taxing music do listen to these marvellous tracks particularly late at night. You will not be dissapointed.
Published on 17 Jan 2004 by Trevor Baynes
Wonderful!
[One CD, with a running time of 44 minutes.] Ah...this wonderful CD shows off Enya's silky smooth voice. The eleven tunes are hauntingly beautiful. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004 by Kurt A. Johnson
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