Watermark
Enya · 1988
43 min · 12 tracks · new age music · Celtic music · operatic pop
Ethereal soundscapes blend Celtic melodies and layered vocals to create a serene auditory experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- serene auditory escape gentle peaks of emotion evening relaxation ambiance
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Watermark' was Enya's second studio album following her debut, 'The Celts'. It marked her emergence as a leading figure in the new age genre, showcasing her unique blend of traditional Irish sounds with modern production techniques.
- If you like
- new age music, Celtic music, operatic pop
Watermark is an album by Enya, released in 1988. Ethereal soundscapes blend Celtic melodies and layered vocals to create a serene auditory experience. 'Watermark' became a commercial success, reaching number one on the New Age charts and garnering critical acclaim. Its single 'Orinoco Flow' gained significant radio play, solidifying Enya's status in popular music and influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Watermark sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes blend Celtic melodies and layered vocals to create a serene auditory experience. Rooted in new age music and Celtic music.
What makes Watermark by Enya notable?
'Watermark' became a commercial success, reaching number one on the New Age charts and garnering critical acclaim. Its single 'Orinoco Flow' gained significant radio play, solidifying Enya's status in popular music and influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Released in 1988, 'Watermark' was Enya's second studio album following her debut, 'The Celts'. It marked her emergence as a leading figure in the new age genre, showcasing her unique blend of traditional Irish sounds with modern production techniques.
Who is Watermark for?
Watermark works well if you're into serene auditory escape, gentle peaks of emotion and evening relaxation ambiance.
How many songs are on Watermark?
Watermark has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Watermark 2:25
- 2 Cursum Perficio Standout 4:09
- 3 On Your Shore 4:00
- 4 Storms in Africa Standout 4:04
- 5 Exile 4:21
- 6 Miss Clare Remembers 1:59
- 7 Orinoco Flow Standout 4:26
- 8 Evening Falls… 3:49
- 9 River 3:12
- 10 The Longships 3:39
- 11 Na Laetha Geal M'Óige 3:56
- 12 Storms in Africa II 3:01
Release Date
September 19, 1988
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
43 min 6 sec
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