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.
Silence Must Be Heard
Enigma Lyrics
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Read between the lines, no words just vibrations
Don't ignore hidden desires
Pay attention, you're playing with fire
Silence must be heard, noise should be observed
The time has come to learn, that silence
Silence must be heard
Cause silence has the right to be heard
People talk too much for what they have to say
Words without a meaning, just fading away
Silence must be heard, noise should be observed
The time has come to learn, that silence
Silence must be heard
Or diamonds will burn, friendly cards will turn
Cause silence has the right to be heard
The lyrics of Enigma's song Silence Must Be Heard discuss the importance of paying attention to nonverbal cues and being mindful of hidden desires. The opening lines encourage the listener to look into the eyes of others, to try to understand their frustrations and to read between the lines to understand the unspoken emotions behind their words. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of silence, of listening to the quiet things that can sometimes be drowned out by the noise of our daily lives. The song suggests that, without this awareness and understanding, our actions may cause trouble and conflict, represented in the imagery of burning diamonds and turning cards.
The song's lyrics are meant to encourage the listener to be more observant and mindful in their interactions with others. The first verse warns against ignoring our own desires and the subtle cues of others, while the chorus emphasizes the need to pay attention to silence in order to avoid miscommunication and misunderstandings. The second verse expands on this theme, suggesting that many people talk unnecessarily and without meaning, and that listening to the silence behind their words can help us truly understand what they are trying to say.
Overall, Silence Must Be Heard can be interpreted as a call for more empathy and self-awareness in our interactions with others. The song's lyrics encourage us to listen more closely to those around us, to be mindful of our own desires and motivations, and to recognize that true communication often happens between the lines and in the moments of silence between words.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into the others eyes, many frustrations
Observe carefully the feelings and emotions of others, for they may be hiding many frustrations.
Read between the lines, no words just vibrations
Perceive the underlying meaning of what is being communicated, without relying solely on the words being spoken, but also the nonverbal cues and tonality conveyed through vibrations.
Don't ignore hidden desires
Be attentive to our own desires, even if they are not openly expressed.
Pay attention, you're playing with fire
Be cautious and attentive to avoid potential harm, as not paying attention is like playing with fire.
Silence must be heard, noise should be observed
Rather than speaking constantly, silence should be acknowledged and valued, while the noise of the world should be merely observed.
The time has come to learn, that silence
It is time for us to realize and appreciate the power and significance of silence.
Or diamonds will burn, friendly cards will turn
If we do not understand the value of silence, we may lose precious and valuable things in our lives, such as friendships or opportunities.
Cause silence has the right to be heard
Silence should not be ignored or undervalued, for it has its own voice and importance.
People talk too much for what they have to say
Many people speak without any real substance or purpose, wasting their breath on meaningless chatter.
Words without a meaning, just fading away
Words that lack depth or sincerity will quickly fade away and be forgotten, having no lasting impact.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JENS GAD, MICHAEL CRETU
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