1) Enigma is a … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Enigma:
1) Enigma is a German electronic musical project founded by Michael Cretu (Romanian musician), David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. Cretu, who based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain in the early 1990s is both the composer and the producer of the project. His former wife Sandra often provided vocals on Enigma tracks. Jens Gad co-produced and played guitar on three of the Enigma albums.
After some solo projects, Cretu started to produce the first Enigma record "MCMXC a.D." in 1990 using the nickname "Curly MC". Until today, with seven albums out, "Seven Lives, Many Faces" being the latest one (released on September 19, 2008), 35 million CDs sold worldwide, 50 number one hits, 90 platinum discs, and songs appearing on more than 1,000 compilation albums.
With the 1990 hit "Sadeness Part I," Enigma brought the new age fascination with Gregorian chants and old-world culture to the world and clubs; the resulting single was both unique and irresistible.
On his second album, 1993’s "Cross of Changes", some of the old-world elements remained, but the new age angle came to the forefront in a set of slick, radio-friendly pop. The well-known "Return to Innocence" was born.
Enigma 3: "Le Roi Est Mort, Vive le Roi" followed in 1996 - a musical summary of the previous concepts.
The fourth Enigma record, "The Screen Behind the Mirror", followed in early 2000, and in 2003 "Voyageur" came out. Three years later, "A Posteriori" (2006) was released. The result is an intergalactic sound trip through the universe and back, based on a more electronic/trance sound.
In 2008 his seventh album was released, "Seven Lives, Many Faces".
In 2009 "The Platinum Collection" was released, spread between 3 disks, the first containing the popular music created by Engima, the second CD contains remixes of all the songs on the first CD with the third containing never before heard tracks.
On 5 October 2010, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first album MCMXC a.D., the "Enigma's Social Song" project began. Enigma fans were asked to submit vocals for a new Enigma song. The public was then asked to vote, with the winning submission "Fei mea" being provided by Latvian singer Fox Lima for the chorus. The top 3 runners up, Mark Joshua from Brazil, J. Spring from Spain, and Rasa Serra from Lithuania provided other important parts of the vocals like the bridge, backing, and verse of the final version of the single. Fans also influenced further stages of the song's creation by voting on elements such as a lead instrument, general mood, and style of the track. The final mix of the single named "MMX (The Social Song)" was released on 15 December 2010. It became the first song ever created for and by the fans via the internet.
In August 2016, Enigma's eighth studio album The Fall of a Rebel Angel was announced for a release on 11 November 2016. It features guest musicians Brazilian singer-songwriter Mark Josher, Indonesian singer Anggun, female voice Nanuk, and English electro-pop duo Aquilo. Two singles from the album have been released, "Sadeness (Part II)" featuring Anggun, and "Amen" featuring Aquilo.
In May 2018, limited edition coloured vinyl editions of Enigma's entire catalogue were released in a new collection, The Colours of Enigma – The Vinyl Series. The set features new artwork and remastered stereo mixes made from the original master tapes.
Throughout 2019 and into 2020, three former vocalists for Enigma, Andru Donalds, Angel X, and Fox Lima, embarked on a world tour under the name Original Enigma Voices. This marks the first time Enigma's music has been performed live.
2) Enigma is a technical death metal band from San Jose, CA consisting of Petr Oplatka (vocals), Byron Leon (guitars/programming), Ryan McNatt (guitars), Dan Saltzman (bass) and Harley Blandford (drums).
3) Enigma is a dubstep producer from the UK.
4) Enigma is a Mexican psychedelic rock band of the early '70s.
5) Enigma are an Alternative/Rock band from the UK.
Callas Went Away
Enigma Lyrics
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But her voice forever stay
Callas went away
She went away
Ah! je les relis sans cesse
Je devais les detruire
(Ah! I read them constantly
I ought to destroy them
These letters! These letters!)
God bless you
The song "Callas Went Away" by Enigma contains some complex lyrics that appear to be dealing with themes such as loss, memories, and regret. The repeated line "Callas went away" refers to the renowned opera singer Maria Callas, who died in 1977. The line "But her voice forever stay" indicates that although Callas may no longer be alive, her legacy lives on through her music. This could represent the idea that even after we die, our impact on the world can remain.
The following lines are spoken in French: "Ah! je les relis sans cesse / Je devais les detruire / Ces lettres! Ces lettres!" In English, this translates to "Ah! I read them constantly / I ought to destroy them / These letters! These letters!" This suggests that the singer is struggling with letting go of a past relationship or memory, as they keep revisiting old letters and feel conflicted about whether to destroy them or not. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for holding onto emotional baggage and the difficulty of moving on from the past.
Overall, the lyrics of "Callas Went Away" convey a feeling of nostalgia and loss, but also the idea that memories and legacies can endure beyond our physical lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Callas went away
The Opera singer Maria Callas left this earth and passed away
But her voice forever stay
Although she is no longer alive, her powerful singing voice will continue to be remembered and cherished
Callas went away
The song repeats the statement from before, emphasizing the loss of Callas
Ah! je les relis sans cesse
The artist confesses to constantly rereading something (possibly letters)
Je devais les detruire
The artist acknowledges that they were supposed to destroy the letters they keep reading
Ces lettres! Ces lettres!
The repetition of the word 'letters' highlights their significance and implies they hold emotional weight
God bless you
It's unclear who the singer is addressing, but they offer a blessing to someone or something at the end of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: M.C. CURLY
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@rareandwonderfull
Callas went away
But her voice forever stay
Callas went away
She went away
Ah! je les relis sans cesse
Je devais les detruire
Ces lettres! Ces lettres!
(Ah! I read them constantly
I ought to destroy them
These letters! These letters!)
God bless you
@kpriede2050
Enigma is the music of my life. I listened to it when i was 15 and i do now when im 42....i know every note-it runs with my blood.
@renendell
We're about the same lol
A friend in middle school put me on Enigma in the sixth grade. I was probably 12 or 13. I'm 40 now. Good times :)
@aubrychav2124
Same here!! Best music ever
@franzeusq
I can say the same about Vangelis.
@marjie4102
Same for me Master Cretu is thé best
@irishrebel374
1992. I was 15 when I did my first enigma Album. Best trip like. Now each album is a time travelling destination express. Helps my mind see different angles of the same problems/obstacles in the path I be on at times.
@daddystabz
I don't care what year it is. I'd rather be listening to this than the garbage they call modern music today.
@rexluminus9867
Well said & true.☝️😂👍👍😂🤣😅🆒Thx.
@grossherzog
This is still one of my favourite song till now.
@arkitecofficial
this is beyond music