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Post by Moe on May 15, 2008 18:02:13 GMT -5
To me, this song was about as "rock" as Enya has gotten. And the Video also, imo, had a metal "edge" to it.
But Watermark marked (forgive the replication there) the apparent turning of Enya the Irish rocker into Enya the New Age "ethereal" artist.
My question is this: to what degree do you find elements of "rock" in IWT? Am I out to lunch, or just in need of an appetizer? Did Enya stop trying for "Irish rocker" because Bono had that one locked up?
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Post by riene on May 15, 2008 19:47:30 GMT -5
The song doesn't feel like rock or pop to me. It's just plain weird, from the music to the video to the lyrics. I'd like to know what the producers had in mind with it. I think I read somewhere it's an allegory for the Celtic people, but if so, it's a depressing one.
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Post by ardens on May 16, 2008 14:02:09 GMT -5
I love this song!!! In my opinion it is not much closer to rock music than many other Enya-songs, although the guitar sounds very special. I wish Enya would use this instrument more often, it sounds really great. It would also be interesting to hear a Clannad-version of this song with some saxophone instrumental-parts and male voices in the background.
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Post by astro on May 18, 2008 10:02:10 GMT -5
My thoughts are that it is the spirit of the Celtic peoples embodied in Bodaciea that is exerting its influence on a modern-day Celt, who in the end rejects the life-style but not the heritage. Very dark, a lot of representation, haunting... Certainly a fine example of what music videos were like in those times. Disregarding that medium, the song itself has always been standout to me. Like Ardens, I like the use of the guitar, and here is something in concerns to the guest musician that lent his talents to that recording... www.taramusic.com/biogs/artybg.htmI think my next venture with my collection will be to expand into the work of the various artists that worked with Enya. Should be interesting, and a great way to better understand where it was all coming from.
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Post by Treecat on May 18, 2008 10:41:02 GMT -5
I don't see this as being a rock song, even with the electric guitar. What it is, I don't know. I have wondered if it was written to fill some request by the BBC to produce a particular kind of video (and a particular kind of music) for the 'Irish Music Artists' segment of the documentary.
I like the song, the video is weird enough to give me a laugh. Enya in that leather motorcycle gear with all the metal zippers and studs.. oh come on!! And eyes turning red and blowing up cars?!!
I remember long ago at Unity someone said that Nicky said that Enya was miserable during the video shoot--it was cold as (word that will be **** by proboard language filter).
And, like the brown plaid dress from Fuiam and Clannad days... she's never worn leather in a video again! ;D
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Post by oregonwinebaby on May 21, 2008 22:29:35 GMT -5
I adore this song! It has more of an Indie sound to me, rather than rock. I wonder if she will ever revisit that sound?
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Post by Moe on May 22, 2008 10:43:18 GMT -5
I adore this song! It has more of an Indie sound to me, rather than rock. I wonder if she will ever revisit that sound? Yes, "Indie" is more accurate than rock- wish I had thunk of it. I do like the song, I am totally puzzled by the video...
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Post by bigwiglaf on Jun 10, 2008 18:26:07 GMT -5
I get the impression with this song that it's about the struggles against the English rule....with a hint, as Astro said, of a hearkening back to the days of Boadicea during the Roman occupation....
Enya's plaintive singing here really give me a sense of maudlin sadness....with the hopes for a better day tomorrow without the rule of another country...
That's my take....and that guitar work, most cool...
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Post by phantas on Apr 7, 2009 12:09:04 GMT -5
As far as I remember (was it the booklet of OT:TC the collection?) this song was requested by the BBC or whoever it was, to reflect the feeling of "being spellbound by Boadicea". Personally, this song has never been a favourite but I simply ADORE the soft, electric guitar sound played by Arty McGlinn. Wonderful. Warm and tender, soft and gentle - it is so Enya all the same. As for the rock element - this kind of sound of electric guitar is widely used among new age artists too just so you know I find the video to be quirky...weird but somehow amusing and enjoyable. Not to mention the two huge (pony) tails Enya has *giggle*. As for the song...don't hate it, don't love it. Love, Phantas
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Post by Moe on Apr 8, 2009 11:38:55 GMT -5
As far as I remember (was it the booklet of OT:TC the collection?) this song was requested by the BBC or whoever it was, to reflect the feeling of "being spellbound by Boadicea". Yes, that's what I recall as well. Though I'm not sure whether the end product did convey that feeling. I wasn't very spellbound by Boadicea, but I was taken by the melody and words, and so, while it's not a "typical Enya song, I still like it. The video I simply find hilarious - I love watching it. ;D
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