Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!
Enigma · 1996
45 min · 12 tracks · new age music
A mesmerizing blend of ethereal sounds and Gregorian chants wrapped in a modern electronic framework.
Why this album works
'Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!' reached commercial success by peaking at number one in several European countries and charting in the top ten globally. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative integration of diverse musical elements and has remained influential within the new age genre and beyond, often referenced in discussions about ambient music's evolution.
- Career context
- Released on November 20, 1996, 'Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!' was Enigma's third studio album, following their successful second album 'The Cross of Changes' in 1993. At this point in their career, Enigma had established themselves as pioneers of the new age genre, combining electronic music with world music influences, and this album further solidified their unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Forest· Celtic Woman· Mike Oldfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Le Roi est mort, vive le Roi ! 1:57
- 2 Morphing Thru Time Standout 5:47
- 3 Third of Its Kind 0:19
- 4 Beyond the Invisible Standout 5:00
- 5 Why!… 4:59
- 6 Shadows in Silence 4:21
- 7 The Child in Us Standout 5:06
- 8 T.N.T. for the Brain 4:26
- 9 Almost Full Moon 3:26
- 10 The Roundabout 3:38
- 11 Prism of Life 4:55
- 12 Odyssey of the Mind 1:40
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