Celts
Enya
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Hi-ri, Hi-ro, Hi-ri. Hoireann is O, ha hi, ra ha, ra ho ra. Hoireann is O, ha hi, ra ha, ra ha ra. Hi-ri, Hi-ra, Hi-ri. Saol na saol, Tús go deireadh. Tá muid beo Go deo. Saol na saol, Tús go deireadh. Tá muid beo Go deo. Hi-ri, Hi-ra, Hi-ri, Hoireann is O, ho hi, ra ha, ra ha ra.
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Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Celts" is a song by Enya, an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician known for her new-age music intertwined with a variety of other influences, including Celtic.
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Album"Celts" is featured on Enya's third studio album "The Celts," which was released in 1987.
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Song CompositionThe song is instrumental - it does not have lyrics. This highlights the strong ethereal sound for which Enya is renowned.
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Original SoundtrackThe album "The Celts" was originally a soundtrack for a BBC documentary of the same name. The documentary focused on the historical Celts of Britain.
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Album Perception"The Celts" did not reach commercial success initially, garnering mixed reviews from the critics. It was only later, after the success of her subsequent albums, that "The Celts" album and its tracks like "Celts" started gaining wider recognition.
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Re-releaseDue to the success of her later albums, "The Celts" was re-released in 1992 and "Celts" gained more popularity.
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Cultural InfluenceThe "Celts" track, like most of the album, reflects a strong influence of the Celtic culture. This style of music has contributed to furthering global interest and recognition of Irish music.
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Signature StyleLike most of Enya's tracks, "Celts" seamlessly blends traditional Irish music, modern synthesizer-based new age music, classical, and pop, creating a unique sound that has become synonymous with the artist.
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Musical ImpactIn the song "Celts," Enya's sound production and the layering of up to 80 tracks of her voice is an excellent example of the techniques that have made her a mainstay in the New Age music genre.
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AwardsWhile the album "The Celts" didn't win any notable awards directly, Enya’s unique style and sound exhibited in this album paved the way for her future successes. She later went on to win four Grammy Awards for Best New Age Album.
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