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.
The Cross Of Changes
Enigma Lyrics
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If you believe or if you doubt
There's a universal justice
And the eyes of truth
Are always watching you
The lyrics of Enigma's song, "The Cross of Changes," speak of a universal justice that is always at work, regardless of whether we understand, believe or doubt. The song suggests that ultimately, our actions will be judged and the truth, like the eyes of a God, will always be watching us. The emphasis on the universal justice and the all-seeing eyes, suggest that there is a greater power at work that punishes or rewards us for our deeds. Perhaps, this is an appeal for us to hold ourselves accountable for our actions, and establish our moral compass.
The song's reference to the "cross of changes" suggests that changes and transformations are a necessary evil in this journey of life, and that we must bear them willingly like the weight of a cross. It speaks of the crossroads in life and the choices we make - whether we take the path of righteousness or the path of self-interest. In conclusion, the song seems to suggest that in this journey of life, we must strive to embrace the changes that come our way, and always do our best to align our thoughts, actions, and beliefs with the universal justice that watches over us.
Line by Line Meaning
If you understand or if you don't
Whether you comprehend or not
If you believe or if you doubt
Regardless of whether you have faith or uncertainty
There's a universal justice
There exists an impartial sense of right and wrong that applies to everyone
And the eyes of truth
And this sense of justice is constantly monitored by an objective, unchanging reality
Are always watching you
Which is always observing and scrutinizing your actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CURLY M.C., ANNE JENNIFER DUDLEY, JEREMY COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DBCDeadBeatClub
Enigma – The Cross of Changes (1993)
01. Second Chapter 00:00
02. The Eyes of Truth 02:15
03. Return to Innocence 09:29
04. I Love You ... I'll Kill You 13:47
05. Silent Warrior 22:37
06. The Dream of the Dolphin 28:47
07. Age of Loneliness (Carly's Song) 31:35
08. Out from the Deep 36:56
09. The Cross of Changes 41:49
@robertobaldessari5589
Enigma 2
The cross of changes .
Sono tre decenni che ti ascolto
il tempo vola
ma tu colori i miei colori
non so come riesci
ogni volta mi rilasso e vivo
sento tutto in me
muoversi a tempo
e posto tra cielo e l'infinito
una lacrima solca il viso
emozionato come un bambino
nel sentir
dove suoni
pongono pace dentro me .
Grazie .
Roberto Baldessari.
Dedicato ad un album che ........ Il tutto mi circonda.
@DBCDeadBeatClub
Enigma – The Cross of Changes (1993)
01. Second Chapter 00:00
02. The Eyes of Truth 02:15
03. Return to Innocence 09:29
04. I Love You ... I'll Kill You 13:47
05. Silent Warrior 22:37
06. The Dream of the Dolphin 28:47
07. Age of Loneliness (Carly's Song) 31:35
08. Out from the Deep 36:56
09. The Cross of Changes 41:49
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@stephb8193
Pee pee 🤭
@maxwellhill3381
Great tunes
@antonybrown7394
Hope j had plenty of batteries..😂
@Kamran_Jamil
25 years back, took a visit to mountains and made sure that I have the CD with me, parked the car like 50 meters away, played the “Carley’s song” and closed my eyes and imagined that sound is coming somewhere from mountains ☺️😊😍😍… nostalgia
@celsodias1407
Fantastic!
@seanmaher5687
Asum
@bartlomiejzakrzewski5195
17 years ago i remember sitting at apartment in university dormitory watching snow behind the window and listening "age of loliness" song, nostalgia too