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.
Knocking On Forbidden Doors
Enigma Lyrics
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Benedictum fructum ventris tui.
(Hurray, therefore, our advocate, turn those, your merciful eyes, toward us.
And Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb)
These lyrics are the opening lines of Enigma's song "Knocking On Forbidden Doors" and are in Latin. The song is known for its heavy use of Gregorian chants, and these lyrics are a perfect example of that. The lines are a traditional Catholic prayer starting with "Eia" which is often used as an expression of joy, especially in response to something positive. "Advocata nostra" refers to "our advocate," which is a common reference to the Virgin Mary in Catholicism. The lyrics ask Mary to turn her merciful eyes toward the listener or the person praying, and then they continue with a reference to Jesus, which is the blessed fruit of Mary's womb.
These lyrics are an example of Enigma's use of religious imagery and symbolism in their music. The Latin prayer adds a mystical and ancient quality to the song and creates a sense of spirituality that is reinforced by the Gregorian chants. It's possible that these lyrics are meant to be a prayer for mercy or forgiveness, as Mary is often called upon in Catholicism to intercede on behalf of sinners. Overall, the lyrics create a haunting and reverent atmosphere that adds to the overall mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Eia, ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte
Come on, therefore, our advocate, turn those eyes of mercy of yours towards us
Et Iesum, Benedictum fructum ventris tui
And Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: M.C. CURLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@ambientdweller
Timeless perfection.
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Yes ✨
@jos0807
Raise your hands if you still listening Enigma 2020😁✋🎶
@AlejandroDC94
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@infinite_vortex
a song where the message is, in my opinion, the struggle of doing what's right vs being tempted by what's wrong. knocking on forbidden doors means you are curious what's behind them...but do you open them and go in? the struggle remains.
@cosminscaziuc8613
Sometimes knocking on forbidden doors and actually passing through, it only reinforce that where you’ve stand before…it is the right path…!
@user-ff3tu6ju5y
Do as you feel inside learn trust your intuition an intelligence
@JaquezMeov
The only struggle is your self limiting attitude. Not only should you open new doors…….blow the hinges off the frame with C-4 and rush in.
@darrenpick8919
It’s in the Bible psalm 24.1:10 the song 🎵 it’s about the son of Joseph 🙏🏼❤️🔥XO Zachariah 12.10