Watermark
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| Release Date: |
January 10, 1989 |
| Label: |
Warner Brothers |
| Rating: |
5.0 |
Description: 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 "Orinoco Flow" (which was used to hawk Crystal Light on TV) to the hard, bold edge of "Cursum Perficio," Enya's style remains fresh and engaging today.
--Richard Price
Tracklist of Watermark
Reviews:
A New-Age Dynasty has Begun
Enya, one one the most talented musician I've ever heard, truly gives it all in this single CD. It wasn't new; I've heard songs by Enya in the past but I have never listened to all of them. In Watermark, one of her oldest albums, gently and beautifully expresses the contents of her heart. Her music has become a real inspiration to others and myself. When I first listened to Watermark, the first track, I realized that this is pure gold in music form. Anyone who wishes to explore some of the earliest and beautiful works by Enya must have Watermark. As the Editorial Review states, her first debut of this cd made a huge imapact on its' listeners. This cd personally impacted my outlook on New-Age music. It made me realize that new things can be found in old work. The effect on its' listeners is very calming. The instrumental music in addition with Enya's voice induces relaxation and will alleviate stress. Her heavenly voice, at a gentle pitch, helps sooth and put a smile on ones' face. This is a truly inspirational work by whom I consider the "Diva of New-Age" and listening to her wonderful achievments will have the same effect as it did for me.
Pure beauty.
I normally don't listen to much new-age type music, and tend to spend my time with alternative and classic rock, but I can't get enough "Enya". Possibly my first exposure to her was in the early 90's watching the movie "Green Card". As good as the film was, it was the music of "Enya" that made it. Since then I have gotten "Watermark", "Shephard Moons", and "Paint The Sky With Stars", and easily like this the most. Every track here is an absolute must, and it's one of the few albums I own that I actually take the time to lay on the couch and just listen to. It's so peaceful. Also, though "Orinoco Flow" is her most popular song, and I've heard it a thousand times, it still never gets old. The whole thing is just timeless. It's an album I always must have with me, which is why I have it on CD, cassette, and vinyl.
WATERMARK: 5 STARS, 4 STARS FOR ENYA
I enjoyed the cd but Enya has previously made much better cds. watermark is an amazing cd and i highly recommend it if it is your first enya cd but if youve heard enya many times, i would move on to so,thing morelike, Best of Enya.
