Thanks also to Robert Mahon, Derek Hobbs,īerry Klein, Glen Pratley and SSL for their support.Įnya, Nicky and Roma would like to dedicate this album We would also like to thank Guy Moot and Fran Malyan
John Watson and all their friends, both old and new,Īt Warner Music, with very special thanks to Joanne Carrigan. Nick Phillips, Paul-Rene Albertini, Korda Marshall, – ‘Water Shows the Hidden Heart’ book by Roma RyanĠ3 Spaghetti Western Theme from The CeltsĢ006 It’s in the Rain / Adeste, Fideles (Europe)Īll titles published by EMI Music Publishing LtdĮnya, Nicky & Roma would like to thank Edgar Bronfman, We wish you a Merry Christmas – Christmas SecretsĢ006 Amarantine – Special Limited Edition (USA) – additional disc with four Christmas songs: Sumiregusa – Someone said goodbye – A moment lostĭrifting – Amid the falling snow – Water shows the hidden heartĢ006 Amarantine – Special Christmas Edition If I could be where you are – The river sings – Long long journey Less than a pearl – Amarantine – It’s in the rain They were created by Roma Ryan and take place in the Loxian universe.
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The Loxian songs and story inspired a series of treasure hunts hosted by the official Enya website. The book was later re-released as a part of the ‘Amarantine’ deluxe collector’s edition. Roma developed the Loxian story in her book ‘Water Shows the Hidden Heart’ published shortly after the release of the album. It’s to do with that concept: are we alone in the universe? Enya They’re looking out, they’re mapping the stars, and wondering if there is anyone else out there. They’re in space, somewhere in the night. Water Shows The Hidden Heart – Syoombrraya Story of the Loxians In the collector’s edition of ‘The very best of Enya’ Roma explained the play on words behind the name: "A god of the sun whose name we have given to those who travel to the moon. In his role as god of prophecy and truth, one of Apollo’s epiphets was ‘Loxias’. The name Loxian comes from the Greek god of the Sun, Apollo. At the time, the language was called Errakan, what in Gaelic means more-less ‘the people that come from the Moon’, but Roma and Enya found the name Loxian more appealing. The first piece recorded in Loxian was ‘Water Shows the Hidden Heart’ after it didn’t work in English, Gaelic and Latin. The main influence comes from the sounds that Enya sings while the songs don’t have actual lyrics yet. The idea arose after Roma wrote lyrics in Elvish for ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ movie. Three songs on ‘Amarantine’ are sung in a fictional language Loxian created by Enya’s lyricist Roma Ryan. I’ve sung in Gaelic, Latin and Japanese, so we thought, let’s try something completely new. But the news was wonderful when I heard it." Although this was Enya’s fourth Grammy, it was the first time she travelled to the presentations. Enya attended the event but didn’t collect the award in person because she missed her cue: "I was actually on the red carpet. The award ceremony was held in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007. ‘Drifting’ was nominated for the ‘Best pop instrumental performance’ but didn’t win.
‘Amarantine’ brought Enya a Grammy award in the ‘Best new age album’ category. The Paris launch party backless gown was designed by Maria Grachvogel. The banquet started with fireworks set to the new music.Įnya stayed true to the amaranth colour and wore red dresses throughout the entire promotional tour. The album was launched on Octoat the Castle of Vaux Le Vicomte near Paris. We wanted to launch the Enya’s new album in a city that is as beautiful as possible –and Paris is one of Enya’s favourite cities. Tim Royes directed two music videos for the album: ‘Amarantine’ and ‘It’s in the rain.’ Both feature Enya walking through a digitally painted fantasyland. The promotional photography was shot by Simon Fowler during two days in June 2005 at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England. The first published draft of the cover included a different font, the final version uses Aquiline for the title. Nicky and Ebony Ryan are credited for the cover concept, Roma, Ebony and Persia Ryan are credited for the inner booklet. Enya Tracklist 01Īmarantine was the first and only Enya album with the album artwork designed in-house. Poets use the word to describe an everlasting flower and I loved the image of that. We called the album ‘Amarantine’ to mean everlasting. A special edition including four new Christmas songs was released the following year. The title track was aired for the first time on Octoon BBC 2 Terry Wogan’s show. Amarantine, Enya’s sixth solo album was released on Novemafter 2 years of recording.