Enya Watermark 〈99% COMPLETE〉
: 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.
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 Enya Watermark
: 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. : The international hit single that reached number
: 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. An English version, "Storms in Africa (Part II),"
The album was an unexpected commercial success, selling an estimated . It was certified quadruple platinum in both the UK and the US, spending nearly 100 weeks on the UK charts and over five years on the Billboard New Age Albums chart. Enya - Watermark (SOS Mar 89) - mu:zines
: 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
: Many tracks use the ocean as a central image of a "great journey," with themes of loss, reflection, and exile.