Enya Watermark Guide

: The cover features a classic portrait of Enya with hand-painted layers of imagery on top, a design that inspired the art style for the "Orinoco Flow" music video. Notable Tracks

: While heavily keyboard-oriented (using instruments like the Roland Juno-60 and Yamaha KX88 ), the album includes traditional instruments like uilleann pipes and low whistles by Davy Spillane to ground the ethereal sound in her Celtic roots.

: Originally recorded in Irish, this rhythmic piece was a favorite of the artists. An English version, "Storms in Africa (Part II)," was later released as a B-side and included on some album reissues. Enya Watermark

: The international hit single that reached number one in the UK and several other countries. It is famous for its pizzicato introduction and its lyrics, which playfully reference her record company chairman Rob Dickins and co-producer Ross Cullum.

: A haunting track based on a real-life ghost story about a woman dreaming of a house that she eventually encounters in person. Commercial Impact : The cover features a classic portrait of

: The title track is a piano-led instrumental. Notably, its "lyric" consists of only one whispered word: "Howe" , a dedication to American producer Bones Howe.

: The album features lyrics in Irish, English, and Latin . For instance, "Cursum Perficio" is sung entirely in Latin. An English version, "Storms in Africa (Part II),"

is the breakthrough second studio album by Irish singer and musician Enya , released on September 19, 1988. It established her signature "wall of sound" style—characterized by hundreds of layers of her own vocals, expansive synthesizers, and Celtic influences—and propelled her to international fame. Key Album Features