The Memory of Trees

The Memory of Trees

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Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Popular Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 5-DEC-1995

To many people, Enya has become synonymous with new age music. Her haunting voice, clear and crisp above richly woven musical arrangements and adaptations, represents some of the best in the genre. Her performances on The Memory of Trees justify the Celtic songster's reputation. Songs like "China Roses" and "Hope Has a Place" complement the simple elegance of traditional folk music with luxuriantly layered instrumentation and highly crafted studio production. The ultimate effect is dazzling, to be sure. Whether she sings in English, Gaelic, or Latin, Enya conveys a profound, if slightly disconcerting, mix of spirituality and sensuality. --L.A. Smith

Customer Reviews

Enya's albums are fantastic if you want to really test out the power of a sterio.

Reviewed by Jonathan R. Hayden, 2010-03-18

And with that in mind, this is the reason that I purchased this album. For both car audio & home theater, Enya albums will really put your speakers through a vigorous workout. The result of this workout is a chance for you to properly tune your system so that it sounds pitch perfect.

Way to go, Enya!

Some Gorgeous Music Here - Enya Gets A Bad Rap!

Reviewed by Rich Latta, 2009-12-18

In certain circles, such as my profession, massage therapy, Enya is ubiquitous. People tend to get really tired of hearing her all the time. E.D. - Enya Overdose - can be an unpleasant, almost sickly experience. Besides that, I think some people are jealous of her enormous popularity. I just learned that her "Day Without Rain" CD which came out in 2000 was the 16th highest seller of the last decade.

But she's wildly popular for good reasons. One could say her music is synthesized plastic, but it's beautiful, soothing plastic. What's not plastic is Enya's sweet, melodic voice (at least I HOPE it's not plastic! - I sincerely doubt she uses auto-tune). Enya's been accused of being soulless - harsh! - but sometimes you'd rather hear something calming, pleasant and pretty instead of some gut-wrenching Aretha Franklin or Janis Joplin weeper, wouldn't you?

The following is a song-by-song breakdown of the album to give readers an idea of which tracks they might like to sample before getting the whole album:

"The Memory of Trees" - a majestic, cinematic opener. No lyrics, it serves as a wonderful prelude. *****

"Anywhere Is" - I know some people like this one but I find it unbearable. To me, it's too cloying, "sing-songy" and flat-out dorky. It's just to "jaunty" for my tastes. I'm forced to program the songs on my CD player whenever I want to hear this album because I refuse to listen to this one. I was shocked to see it on Enya's Greatest Hits set. *

"Pax Deorum" - Quite different than anything else here, this track has an ominous, pulsing sound which makes me think of impending war in some Medieval or Lord of the Rings setting. Enya chants most of the words, sung in Gallic, in a low register. I never use it for massage but it's an interesting track if yer in the mood for it. ***1/2

"Athair Ar Neamh" - Another one sung in Gallic, this soft, restrained song is one of the most beautiful on the album. *****+

"From Where I Am" - is a short instrumental with only piano and some very subtle atmospheric touches. A sweet melody. *****

"China Roses" - possibly Enya's best song ever. Sounds like floating through heaven. Magical! *****+

"Hope Has a Place" - a gentle song about love. ****1/2

"Tea-House Moon" - a pretty instrumental, vaguely Oriental. ****

"Once You Had Gold" - another, soft, sweet song with a gorgeous melody. ****1/2

"La Sonadora" - is a subtle, slightly somber track sung in Spanish. ****

"On My Way Home" - begins with some rolling, old-school synth sounds reminiscent of her first album and soon bursts with bright energy. A fitting finale. ****

Every song is wonderful

Reviewed by LoveMyHomeGym, 2009-12-15

Any time I want to listen to a CD that takes me into an total state of relaxation, I think of this CD. Every song is beautiful.

Lovely songs!

Reviewed by Christina Mansfield, 2009-11-25

I bought this CD and I think it is great! Enya sings very well and the melody is very soothing.

memory of trees

Reviewed by Patricia Geller, 2009-10-12

Perfect packaging. Fast delivery. Would definitely purchase from this seller again. Fantastic sound - her best yet.