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.
Morphing Thru Time
Enigma Lyrics
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A complex,
Subtly balanced life support system.
Et turtur nidum,
Ubi reponat pullos suos
Altaria tua Domine virtutum,
Rex meus, et Deus meus
Where it might place its young
Your altar of strengths, Lord,
My king and my God,)
We are floating over the line
Let us follow our mind
All of our life we'll wait for the answer
And the question is why
If we're following our mind
We can glide into light
No one knows if there'll be an answer
While we're morphing through time
We are floating over the line
Let us follow our mind
All of our life we'll wait for the answer
And the question is why
We're just travelers
In endless space
If we're following our mind
We can glide into light
No one knows if there'll be an answer
While we're morphing through time
The song "Morphing Thru Time" by Enigma is a reflection on the complexity of Earth, which serves as a biosphere and gives life to a multitude of organisms, all of which operate in a delicately balanced ecosystem. The lyrics bring to light the beauty and intricate nature of life on Earth and how everything works together harmoniously. The song starts with a reference to a turtledove that finds a nest to rear its young, and the subsequent lines reference the altar of strengths, which has been interpreted to mean that all creatures of Earth rely on a force greater than themselves to sustain and continue their existence.
The lyrics then focus on humanity's quest for answers that have yet to be found. The singer muses that we are all travelers in endless space, and though we may follow our minds and glide into light, no one knows if there will ever be an answer to the questions we ask while we morph through time. Therefore, the song is deep and metaphorical as it speaks to humanity's search for answers about life and the mysteries that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth. A biosphere.
The planet Earth is a living ecosystem.
A complex,
It is a complicated and intricate system.
Subtly balanced life support system.
This system maintains a delicate balance to support all forms of life.
Et turtur nidum,
Like the turtledove finding a place to lay eggs,
Ubi reponat pullos suos
We too are looking for a place to belong.
Altaria tua Domine virtutum,
We may find our solace in religion and its altars,
Rex meus, et Deus meus
And believe that God is our protector.
We are floating over the line
As humans, we are living life in the balance,
Let us follow our mind
And we should use our thoughts to guide us.
All of our life we'll wait for the answer
Throughout our lives, we hope to find meaning.
And the question is why
The question we seek the answer to is 'why.'
If we're following our mind
If we follow our intuition and ideas,
We can glide into light
We may be able to find enlightenment.
No one knows if there'll be an answer
There's no guarantee that we'll find answers.
While we're morphing through time
As we go through the stages of life and evolve over time.
We're just travelers
We are all just passing through life,
In endless space
Which is vast and infinite.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL CRETU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dreamcastdroid
Rest of the lyrics:
et turtur nidum,
ubi reponat pullos suos
altaria tua Domine virtutum,
Rex meus, et Deus meus and the turtledove a nest
where it might place its young
Your altar of strengths, Lord,
my king and my God,
We are floating over the line
Let us follow our mind
All of our life we'll wait for the answer
And the question is why
If we're following our mind
We can glide into light
No one knows if there'll be an answer
While we're morphing thru time
We are floating over the line
Let us follow our mind
All of our life we'll wait for the answer
and the question is why
We're just travellers
in endless space
If we're following our mind
We can glide into light
No one knows if there'll be an answer
While we're morphing thru time
@stevanbr1
This song has some strength from an unknown world, we should admire it.
@sherifaboelneel5197
Stevan Milić perfect words
@shilohappolus823
@@sherifaboelneel5197 true. This is other worldly beautiful.
@irish__maiden
every part of this song.... is pure magic!
@partyoflife77
And even more than that
@leftmebreathless79
I first listened to this album when I was 14. As a developing boy it affected me in many ways. First that there is no one path. We are all on our own journey to the same destination. We are just travellers, through endless space. That there are worlds beyond our vision. We are small. Compared to the things in the universe we cannot and never will comprehend, we are rare indeed. Trite troubles and meaningless adversity that plague humans cannot disguise the fact that we are temporary. Nothing lasts forever. All we ever had and will ever have is now.
@kevin34ct
This came out when I was 27 and loved this one. Most of the album is very relaxing. You can let your mind wander while listening.
@Wopayne
You are so very right ...
@karleaboo
Deep and meaningful. Your comment hits home, my friend. I'm ashamed of the world we have become. So much hate, when, as you say, we only have one.
@ashleypaul6326
I’m late on this but that’s beautiful 😢