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Soothing orchestral Enya

Samhot | Star Land | 05/18/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a fan of Enya's music for the past few years, and it wasn't until seeing a copy of this in a music shop that I noticed that it existed. Needless to say, I enjoy what's been applied here. I like what Charles Sayre and The Taliesin Orchestra have done here. They've added an orchestral flavor to Enya's already-otherworldly and ethereal music. Some purists may be frustrated with some slightly different arrangements to some of the songs (e.g. "The Memory of Trees," "Lothlórien" etc), but you already have the originals on the albums, so what's the use of complaining? You can always go back to those. This here is just something a little different and adventurous. Besides that, this music is ethereal, melodic, wispy and gallantly gorgeous in it's own right. If you're openminded and adventurous, you just may enjoy what's on here. However, if you despise classical/orchestral music in general, as well as some slight tampering with originated formulas, then this may turn you off."

Tranquilizing

Hugo Reyes | Ventura County, CA | 04/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Charles Syre did an exquisite task in orchestrating Enya's masterpieces. Although not all songs sound as good as the origianl (like Watermark), some like Orinoco Flow have a stronger essence to it. This is an excellent CD for all classical music lovers and Enya lovers. It is very soothing and relaxing."

If you love Enya, you'll love this.

whb103@aol.com | 05/03/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These orchestrations of Enya's music fully capture her power, beauty, and spirit. You'll hear some of your favorite songs of hers redone in a fashion that you will enjoy as much as the original. It makes for great background music, or in the forefront. I was impressed with every track :-)"