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.
In The Shadow In The Light
Enigma Lyrics
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I'll be always on your side
In the shadow, in the light
I'll follow you, wherever life goes
But I'll always be aside
In the shadow, in the light
Hell is happy, heaven is sad
And that's the result of our brain
Insane
Caravan of life
By day and by night
Every tile's a part of life
If it's shadow, or if it's light
I promise you, even when the tide is high
I'll be always on your side
In the shadow, in the light
Enigma's song "In The Shadow In The Light" seems to be a promise of unconditional love and support from one person to another. The first and second verses of the song repeat the same message: "I promise you, for all my life / I'll be always on your side / In the shadow, in the light / I'll follow you, wherever life goes / But I'll always be aside / In the shadow, in the light." The language used in these verses is simple and repetitive, perhaps suggesting the sincerity and urgency of the promise being made. The third and final verse takes a slightly different tone, introducing the idea that our understanding - or lack thereof - of the world can have a profound impact on our emotional states: "But if we don't understand / Hell is happy, heaven is sad / And that's the result of our brain / Insane." The following lines return to the original promise of loyalty: "Caravan of life / By day and by night / Every tile's a part of life / If it's shadow, or if it's light / I promise you, even when the tide is high / I'll be always on your side / In the shadow, in the light." The use of the metaphor "caravan of life" suggests the transitory nature of life and the importance of having someone by your side throughout its many ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise you, for all my life
I swear that throughout my life, I'll always be there for you.
I'll be always on your side
I'll support and stand by you through everything.
In the shadow, in the light
Through times of obscurity or clarity, I'll be there for you.
I'll follow you, wherever life goes
No matter where life takes you, I'll be there to support and accompany you.
But I'll always be aside
But at the same time, I'll give you your own space.
But if we don't understand
However, if we are unable to comprehend and empathize with one another.
Hell is happy, heaven is sad
Our world will become one of chaos and disorder, with negativity reigning supreme.
And that's the result of our brain
This is because of our mind's inability to comprehend and sympathize with others.
Insane
This creates a world of madness and instability, where orderly societies cease to exist.
Caravan of life
The journey of life.
By day and by night
Both when things are good and when they are bad.
Every tile's a part of life
Each and every moment of life is an important part of the grand journey.
If it's shadow, or if it's light
Regardless if it's a good or bad moment, it's still a part of life.
I promise you, even when the tide is high
During even the toughest of times, I'll be there for you.
I'll be always on your side
I'll never leave your side and will always be there to help you through any challenge.
In the shadow, in the light
Through thick and thin, I'll be there for you in the ups and downs of life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRETU
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