Shepherd Moons - Enya

This album has to be heard to be believed. If music were played in heaven then Enya would surely be the choice of Gods. Enya began life in Clannad before forging her own solo career. This stunning album comprises twelve songs. 'Sheperd Moons' is a delicate piano driven affair, slow and methodical, with gentle interspersions from Enya singing choral notes. It conjures up an air of calm and the title reflects the mood perfectly. I picture lone shepherds watching flocks by night, with only the moon as company. 'Carribbean Blue' harks back to 'Orrinoco Flow' with a similar rhythm and buoyant melody it makes you feel like you are bobbing on an ocean. ...  Read the complete review

Another real gem from Enya! Released in 1991 and her third album. It produced 3 singles and proved to be very popular! Release Year: 1991 All music composed by Enya. Produced by Nicky Ryan. Engineered by Nicky Ryan. Recorded at Aigle Studios. Arranged by Enya and Nicky Ryan. All instruments and voices by Enya. Lyrics by Roma Ryan. Irish adaptation by Enya. Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Track Listings 1. Shepherd moons A beautiful, light as a feather opening track. Fully instrumental. 2. Caribbean blue An album highlight, listening to this song is like pure velvet. Absolutely ...  Read the complete review

Behind the gorgeous purple and blue sleeve artwork lays an album of considerable beauty. Based around Celtic and ethereal moods as Enya weaves in her many vocal harmonies upon each other to form a rich texture of sound, and Shepard Moons can be considered a dark Celtic soundscape, which has two obviously outstanding tracks. The first is the classic Book of Days which is probably the catchiest song on the album and has a more of an upbeat pop feel it than anything else. The second is the cerebral Lothlórien which is one of the best piano ballads I've ever heard, and reminds me of part of the Casper soundtrack. These two pieces alone are worth ...  Read the complete review

~background~ Enya real name : Eithne Ní Bhraonáin born 17 May 1961, Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal, Ireland Previously in Clannad - irish music group identical to her most renown works This musician has provided sountracks for movies such as The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Ocean Men: Extreme Dive (2001), Far and Away (1992) and Green Card (1990) ~Music~ I have always got a spot for Enya. The smooth dreamy tones and almost 'hypnotic' and calming music has been a blessing not just to myself, but to my children too. Shepherd Moons is no exception to this. A lot of the songs are in Gaelic ...  Read the complete review