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Amarantine

Enya · 2005

45 min · 12 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop

Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush arrangements to create a tranquil soundscape of introspective beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic flow throughout
  • tranquil soundscape for relaxation
  • introspective beauty for reflection
  • gentle background for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Themes
tranquil soundscapes· Celtic influences· longing and connection
Career context
Released on November 22, 2005, 'Amarantine' is Enya's sixth studio album and follows her critically acclaimed 'A Day Without Rain' from 2000. At this point in her career, Enya had solidified her status as a leading figure in new age music, known for blending Celtic influences with contemporary pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Sarah Brightman
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Book of Secrets by Loreena McKennitt — Shares Celtic influences and ethereal melodies, creating lush, introspective soundscapes.
Lore by Clannad — Combines haunting vocals with atmospheric arrangements, echoing themes of longing and connection.
Harem by Sarah Brightman — Features operatic pop with rich orchestration and a focus on serene, dreamlike themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Less Than a Pearl 3:44
  • 2 Amarantine 3:12
  • 3 It's in the Rain 4:08
  • 4 If I Could Be Where You Are 4:00
  • 5 The River Sings 2:49
  • 6 Long Long Journey 3:17
  • 7 Sumiregusa 4:42
  • 8 Someone Said Goodbye 4:02
  • 9 A Moment Lost 3:08
  • 10 Drifting 4:11
  • 11 Amid the Falling Snow 3:38
  • 12 Water Shows the Hidden Heart 4:38

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