The Frog Prince – The Original Soundtrack Recording cover

The Frog Prince – The Original Soundtrack Recording

Enya · 1985

35 min · 16 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop

A lush tapestry of ethereal melodies and gentle harmonies that evoke fairy-tale landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for daydreaming
  • short tracks for quick listens
  • gradual build towards resolution
  • fairy-tale landscapes in sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long immersive experiences
  • prefer upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Themes
fairy-tale landscapes· Celtic influences· ethereal melodies
Career context
Released in 1985, 'The Frog Prince' marked Enya's debut soundtrack album, showcasing her unique blend of Celtic influences and new age sound. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from her work with the band Clannad to a solo identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Sarah Brightman
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Book of Secrets by Loreena McKennitt — Shares ethereal melodies and Celtic themes, creating a dreamlike, fairy-tale atmosphere.
Macalla by Clannad — Combines lush harmonies and Celtic influences, evoking mystical landscapes similar to Enya's sound.
Eden by Sarah Brightman — Features operatic pop elements and a lush sonic palette that resonates with the ethereal feel of Enya's work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Train to Paris 2:14
  • 2 The First Day 1:32
  • 3 Mack the Knife 2:16
  • 4 Let It Be Me 3:15
  • 5 With Jean‐Phillipe 2:15
  • 6 Jenny 1:06
  • 7 Reflections 1:07
  • 8 The Frog Prince 3:15
  • 9 Dreams 3:38
  • 10 The Kiss 1:55
  • 11 Sweet Georgia Brown 2:11
  • 12 Georgia on My Mind 3:55
  • 13 A Kiss by the Fountain 1:52
  • 14 Jenny & Roz 1:22
  • 15 Les Flons Flons du bal 2:19
  • 16 Epilogue 0:58

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