A work filled with the poetic sentiment of winter, where silence and light intertwine.
A seasonal lyric poem written in Enya's unique sonic world. Layered choruses and synth sounds create a fantastical space that alternates between cold and warm. The entire album is characterized by a unified sense of transparency.
This album further deepens Enya's tranquil sound world. Vocals and keyboards overlap in multiple layers, creating a soft sound reminiscent of a snowy landscape. While each track has a different temperature, the overall sound is consistently permeated with a quiet, prayer-like flow. The beauty of the melody and the intricate sound design harmonize to give the listener a moment of tranquility. This is one of her works that most fully embodies the healing and transcendental qualities of her music.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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And Winter Came...
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2)
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Journey Of The Angels
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3)
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White Is In The Winter Night
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4)
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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5)
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Trains And Winter Rains
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6)
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Dreams Are More Precious
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7)
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Last Time By Moonlight
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8)
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One Toy Soldier
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9)
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Stars And Midnight Blue
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10)
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The Spirit Of Christmas Past
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11)
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My! My! Time Flies!
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12)
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Oíche Chiúin (Chorale)
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Composed By - Enya
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Design, Art Direction - Stylorouge
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Executive-Producer - Tom Whalley
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Lyrics By - Roma Ryan
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Mastered By - Dick Beetham
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Photography By - Simon Fowler (2)
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Producer, Mixed By, Engineer, Arranged By - Nicky Ryan
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Vocals, Instruments [All] - Enya
