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Themes from Calmi Cuori Appassionati

Enya · 2001

49 min · 14 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop

Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush harmonies, creating a dreamlike soundscape that transports listeners to serene landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for relaxation
  • serene landscapes for meditative moments
  • steady flow with gentle transitions
  • ethereal melodies for peaceful dreaming
  • background warmth for quiet reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer punchy, quick songs

Where this album fits

Themes
serene landscapes· time and reflection· ethereal soundscapes
Career context
Released in 2001, this album marked Enya's return after the success of her previous record 'A Day Without Rain' in 2000. By this time, she had solidified her status as a leading figure in new age music and was widely recognized for her distinctive sound characterized by rich vocals and layered instrumentals.
Stylistic neighbors
Loreena McKennitt· Clannad· Sarah Brightman
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Book of Secrets by Loreena McKennitt — Shares ethereal melodies and lush arrangements, evoking serene landscapes and introspective themes.
Banba by Clannad — Combines rich harmonies and atmospheric soundscapes that reflect on nature and time, similar to Enya's style.
MCMXC a.D. by Enigma — Utilizes layered vocals and ambient soundscapes, creating a dreamlike atmosphere akin to Enya’s work.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wild Child 3:49
  • 2 Caribbean Blue 3:59
  • 3 Book of Days 2:56
  • 4 Afer Ventus 4:06
  • 5 Watermark 2:26
  • 6 Orinoco Flow 4:26
  • 7 The Celts 2:57
  • 8 Once You Had Gold 3:18
  • 9 Triad: St. Patrick / Cú Chulainn / Oisin 4:25
  • 10 Anywhere Is 3:46
  • 11 Fairytale 3:04
  • 12 Evening Falls... 3:49
  • 13 Song of the Sandman (Lullaby) 3:42
  • 14 The Promise 2:29

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