These two tracks seem like companions, both immediately different but solidified by their Latin-sung roots, and celestial ambience. Let’s not forget (in my mind) the two part song “ Sancta Maria” and “ Astra Et Luna“. Interestingly, we hear alot of lower register notes towards the end which is a great change of palate. The image painted here of a dark night, lit up by stars is absolutely enchanting. Enya’s constant “Come back to me” gathers the darkness around here and invites the stars on display. It would’ve been better to chuck this second lastĪh, the titular title track! This is my absolute favourite on the record, really, what’s not to love!? The choral progression in the bridge evokes that wonder at looking at stars at night. I do have a problem with this track being smack bang in the middle of the record for me it can feel like a snoozefest after a while. I appreciated the upper register vocals on this track she has never sounded better. This song captures the spirit of Dark Sky Island: mysterious, darkness and journeying.Īt one point, this sounds ALOT like “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” it’s probably the chord progression. After a few listens, I changed my tune it’s such a great hook and ethereal in delivery. I must admit, the refrain of Alleluia’s threw me off the first time I don’t want to feel like I’m in church. Is it alot like Orinoco Flow? Yes, and No. The most radio-friendly, and one of the best songs in her catalogue thus far.
It’s mind boggling that this is the fourth track how agreed and put a consensus on this!? It’s like they came up with a fantastic title for the song, because they knew in their hearts how mediocre it was. But they are partially right, this track is not only ceaselessly boring, it just panders along and doesn’t go anywhere. This is the track Enya-haters will point out as testament to her music being “samey”. No, Just NO! This song is mediocre, and overstays its welcome. It’s also one of the more radio-friendly songs and catchy to boot. Well, for Enya at least, this is some hard hitting beats. She talks about a lost love (Enya in Love?!) and the beat hits HARD here. One of my favourites on the album since it stands apart and is the softest and gentlest side on Enya on this album. The lyrics, the tune, and her soft voice all work so well here.
I’m so used to these tracks on each of her albums, and while they don’t usually vary that much, this one is a stand out. It’s a simple, yet meditative tune especially the humming bits.Įnya is pretty famous in her career for these gentle Irish balladry. It’s a great opening track, in that it gently re-introduces us to her world, her voice, and the compositions. It’s so akin to her dark monk chanting Latin-type songs such as “Cursum Purifico” and “Tempus Vernum”. Only Enya can get away with singing about a group of celtic tribes folk reaching clusters of stars for their homeland through intergalactic travel and make it sound plausible!
I’m going to do a track by track analysis of this album thematically about journeys abroad, journeys interstellar, and journeys home. As usual, the album title evokes alot of mystery (remember Amarantine?, or …And Winter Came?). Instead, I want to focus on the latest endeavour from the holy triad (Nicky & Roma Ryan, and Enya). I could spurt about how much I love Enya and her albums how they fill me with so many differing emotions and complexities blah blah.
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