Trilogy
Enigma · 1998
130 min · 28 tracks · new age music
A transcendental blend of ethereal vocals, electronic textures, and world music influences creates an immersive auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Return to Innocence — This track exemplifies Enigma's signature sound with its haunting melodies and rhythmic chants that evoke themes of nostalgia and spirituality.
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Principles of Lust: Sadeness / Find Love / Sadeness (reprise) Start here — Blending sensuality with Gregorian chants, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of love and desire, making it a standout piece.
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Beyond the Invisible — With its atmospheric production and ethereal vocals, this track captures the essence of mystery and transcendence that defines much of Enigma's work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, meditative listening experiences
- cathartic emotional explorations
- intricate soundscapes for deep focus
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive journeys through themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases earlier works but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- spiritual nostalgia· Gregorian chant sensuality· mystical transcendence
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Trilogy marked Enigma's transition to a more refined sound following their successful debut album MCMXC a.D. This compilation album encompasses tracks from their first three albums, showcasing the evolution of their sonic identity while solidifying their status in the new age genre during a time when they were gaining international acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Forest· Enya· Loreena McKennitt
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Voice of Enigma 2:21
- 2 Principles of Lust: Sadeness / Find Love / Sadeness (reprise) Start here 11:43
- 3 Callas Went Away 4:29
- 4 Mea Culpa 5:01
- 5 The Voice & The Snake 1:41
- 6 Knocking on Forbidden Doors 4:22
- 7 Back to the Rivers of Belief: Way to Eternity / Hallelujah / The Rivers of Belief 10:36
Disc 2
- 1 Second Chapter 2:15
- 2 The Eyes of Truth 7:14
- 3 Return to Innocence 4:15
- 4 I Love You, I’ll Kill You 8:52
- 5 Silent Warrior 6:09
- 6 The Dream of the Dolphin 2:47
- 7 Age of Loneliness (Carly’s Song) 5:21
- 8 Out From the Deep 4:53
- 9 The Cross of Changes 2:24
Disc 3
- 1 Le Roi est mort vive le Roi 1:57
- 2 Morphing Thru Time 5:47
- 3 Third of Its Kind 0:19
- 4 Beyond the Invisible 5:00
- 5 Why 4:59
- 6 Shadows in Silence 4:21
- 7 The Child in Us 5:06
- 8 TNT 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Deep Forest
Deep Forest
Blends world music samples with ethereal vocals and electronic elements for an immersive experience.
Watermark
Enya
Features lush soundscapes and layered vocals, creating a serene atmosphere of spiritual introspection.
The Book of Secrets
Loreena McKennitt
Combines Celtic influences with mystical themes and rich instrumentation, echoing transcendental spirituality.
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