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Enya's 1988 recording, Watermark, achieved landmark success with her groundbreaking use of multi-tracking technology to fuse new age and Celtic themes and instrumentation. The meticulous production defines her sound and achieves continuity even while weaving together tender ballads, piano pieces, massively layered vocal harmonies and symphonic synthesizer movements. Although Enya's pristine voice isn't especially strong, her lead vocals possess a vulnerability that reflects the lyrics' sense of personal searching. From the ubiquitous, frothy single "Orinoko Flow" to the hard, bold edge of "Cursum Perficio", Enya's style remains fresh and engaging. --Richard Price
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Enya's first main album, and I still think her best to date.
Usually if I listen to an album more than once on the day I buy it, it means it's good, and I must have played this one about five or six times!!
Usually if I listen to an album more than once on the day I buy it, it means it's good, and I must have played this one about five or six times!!
From the gentle haunting piano of the title track Watermark, and the dramatic stirring vocals of Cursum Perficio to the pure beauty and emotion of Enya's voice in songs such as On Your Shore, (one of my favourite tracks) and of course the no1 hit Orinoco Flow,
this album has everything; gentle and relaxing, uplifting, stirring and even tracks that can make you cry!
I especially like the use of 'live' instruments such as the clarinet in On Your Shore, the low whistle in Exile, and uillean pipes of Na Laetha Geal M'oige, something I feel lacking a bit from her more recent work.
Words are not enough to describe this album, so you'll just have to listen for yourself!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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This has to be the best Enya album there is, and one of my all-time favourite albums.
Enya's voice is haunting, gentle and pure; it stirs the soul. The songs range from "Watermark", a gentle and moving piano instrumental, to the more upbeat "Orinoco Flow". My favourites include the darker sound of "Exile", with Enya singing haunting, mournful lyrics, to "Na Laetha Geal M'Oige", again, a captivating, moving song, but all the songs on here are exceptional. When I listen to this album I am transported to another world.
Fans of all music genre's should find this a compelling and beautiful listening experience. Fans of New Age music, as well as Celtic, ambient, and the "chill-out" compilations will NOT be disappointed. This is a spell-binding, deeply emotional experience, an album you will truly treasure.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The first time I heard the lilting melody of Orinoco Flow I knew I was onto a winner! I have been a big fan of Clannad for many years and I, like many others, was very sceptical when Enya left to pursue her solo career after the success of "Magical Ring". Boy was I wrong to doubt!! Watermark is a seminal album in the stellar career of one of folk musics true stars, packed full of great tracks from the hard edges of "Na laetha geal m'oige" to the rich harmony of "Cursum perfico". It is an album with something for everyone. Long may Enya reign!!
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This music is perfectly suited to be a calming influence during times of stress, it is so soothing. In the throes of having building work done and stress levels have been very... Read more
Published 6 months ago by cozee
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Watermark is my favourite Enya album. its fantastic an really helps me to relax after a really hard day. My copy i got off amazon was quality. Aimeex
Published 13 months ago by Aimee
New age pioneer
With 'Watermark' (1988), Eithne Ni Bhraonain (Enya), brilliantly merged Celtic-like melodies, exotic rhythms, electronics and neoclassical angelic whispers. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Daniel Margrain
A must for your cd collection
This is a truly beautiful cd which takes you on a journey of peace and tranquilty.
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by V. Morris
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One of the early ones - talent showed through then and just improved! Still as joyous today as it was then!
Published on 27 July 2009 by M. Goldthorpe
Excellent
I cannot fault Amazon. The order came quickly and the CD is just what I wanted. Thank you
Published on 18 July 2009 by R. Coward
Lusty, with pure beauty!
What can I say that hasn't been said? Love it! A combination of simplicity through the Roland D-50 used for the lead synths, and the multiple overlapping of vocals makes this a... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Tom Cat
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i first fell in love with enya's music at the age of 10, when introduced to this fabulous album by my mum. Read more
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