Amarantine
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On her latest album Amarantine, Enya sings in Japanese and Loxian, a language invented by Roma Ryan. Most of the songs are sung entirely in Irish or Latin.
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[edit] About
Amarantine is an album by Irish musician Enya. The album was released on November 22, 2005 under Reprise Records. Recorded in Ireland, Amarantine is a product of the extraordinary and long standing creative partnership Enya has enjoyed throughout her career with producer/arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan. It's single "Sumiregusa" in the album is a striking blend of Japanese lyrics and ethereal vocals evoking visuals of geisha and white cherry blossoms, and it is the most innovative thing the trio has done in a decade.
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Less Than a Pearl | 3:44 |
| 2 | Amarantine | 3:12 |
| 3 | It's in the Rain | 4:08 |
| 4 | If I Could Be Where You Are | 4:00 |
| 5 | The River Sings | 2:49 |
| 6 | Long, Long Journey | 3:17 |
| 7 | Sumiregusa | 4:42 |
| 8 | Someone Said Goodbye | 4:02 |
| 9 | A Moment Lost | 3:08 |
| 10 | Drifting | 4:11 |
| 11 | Amid the Falling Snow | 3:38 |
| 12 | Water Shows the Hidden Heart | 4:39 |
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Amarantine | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Platinum in Europe |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Adult Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Amarantine | 12 |
| 2006 | Amarantine | 12 |
| 2006 | Someone Said Goodbye | 29 |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
Enya Primary Artist
Roma Ryan Fonts
Technical Credits
Roma Ryan Lyricist, Artwork, Cover Design
Nicky Ryan Arranger, Cover Design
Dick Beetham Mastering
[edit] Trivia
- Amarantine is named after the mythical flower that never fades.
- The album took about 2 years to record as Enya started to work on it in early 2003.
- Amarantine and "If I Could Be Where You Are" are Enya's personal favourites.
[edit] Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
