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Post by Moe on Jul 14, 2008 17:35:00 GMT -5
There are songs that quickly come to mind when telling someone about Enya, eg, Orinoco Flow. But, for me, Caribbean Blue is likewise an "Enya classic" that new fans should listen to, at imo. Maybe it's not just the infectious melody and the captivating lyrics, but also the delightful video created for the song that makes this one "stand the test of time" for me. Any thoughts?
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Post by marie on Jul 15, 2008 14:34:57 GMT -5
I agree. Caribbean blue is a classic. The first time I heard it it really got my attention. I have always found myself relaxed while listening to this song and it is so beautiful.
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Post by oregonwinebaby on Jul 15, 2008 18:22:48 GMT -5
Caribbean Blue is the song where all sounds of Enya came together, imho. Orinoco flow had more radio time, so many people refer back to that song and sometimes that song only, which is kind of too bad. I sometimes wonder what would have happened if Caribbean Blue was Enya's break out hit?
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Post by Treecat on Jul 18, 2008 9:16:54 GMT -5
CB is fun because of all the different things are going on in the music--the change of time signatures, little burbles of different sounds from the synthesizers. It's fun to listen to. What really makes it, in my mind, is the video and music together. That's real genius!
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Post by themoonsshepherd on Aug 2, 2008 18:28:24 GMT -5
Caribbean Blue is a beautiful song, and is without a doubt one of her most important classics. The transition from the calm instrumental "Shepherd Moons" to the soothing, yet energizing "Caribbean Blue" is powerful, and if that doesn't suck the listener into the album, I don't know what would. The song's construction is a lattice-work of complex layering and ethereal vocalization, and is one of my favorite Enya songs to hum along with.
I can't say enough about how gorgeous this song is.
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Post by Moe on Aug 2, 2008 19:21:33 GMT -5
"Soothing" and "energizing" seem very apt adjectives for CB. Whenever I listen to it (and I do that a lot) I feel transported to a safer, happier place. It's such a positive song in every way, and even the video reflects a gentle world.
It's definitely a song to listen to when things seem dark.
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Post by themoonsshepherd on Aug 3, 2008 21:26:59 GMT -5
It's definitely a song to listen to when things seem dark. How true. I find I prefer to listen to the album at night, when things tend to be a little quieter and the sky is darker than the album's cover. It really seems to enhance the mood. If by dark, you meant a certain point in a person's life, then yes, this also applies then too. It's a cool quilt of an album, comfortable and complete.
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Post by Moe on Aug 4, 2008 8:15:22 GMT -5
Yes to both SM is a great album for the late hours, when the craziness of the day finally ends. And it is also a great album for dark times in someone's life - the overall message is positive and reassuring.
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Post by Treecat on Aug 22, 2008 7:38:12 GMT -5
SM has gotten stuck in my car cd player. I haven't had time to shove in another disc when I go out. I've been listening to it for the last couple of days, often switching back and forth between Caribbean Blue and Ebudea.
CB has one of the most original song introductions I've ever heard. It reminds me of bubbles bouncing up from a reef. And then there's a big clam! It opens up and there's Enya, singing CB!! (It's a little early in the morning, don't you think?) ;D
Ebudea: The wide buoooommmmmm chord that's interspersed through the song. It doesn't seem to appear on a regular beat. I wonder if Enya just sat at the keyboard, listening to the song through headphones, and played that chord when it seemed 'right' and not because it was supposed to be played on the fourth beat or whatever. Most interesting.
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Post by eclipse on Mar 29, 2009 21:12:54 GMT -5
I agree, it's a classic. My second favorite Enya song and my first favorite video.
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