Enya Isn't One Person?! I Analyse And Break Down The Syncopation In Enya's Orinoco Flow

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Enya, born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician renowned for her ethereal and enchanting musical style. Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Enya's distinctive blend of new age, Celtic, and world music captivates audiences worldwide. With Grammy Awards and record-breaking album sales to her name, Enya's timeless melodies, including hits like "Orinoco Flow" and "Only Time," continue to resonate with listeners across generations. Explore the mesmerizing world of Enya's music and discover the soothing harmony that has made her a global sensation.
"Orinoco Flow," a captivating song by Irish singer-songwriter Enya, is a timeless masterpiece that has enchanted audiences worldwide. Released in 1988 as part of her album "Watermark," this iconic track features Enya's signature ethereal vocals and mesmerizing melodies. With its evocative lyrics and soothing rhythm, "Orinoco Flow" has become synonymous with relaxation and serenity, earning widespread acclaim and commercial success. Delve into the enchanting sounds of Enya's "Orinoco Flow" and experience the transcendent journey it offers to listeners everywhere.
Songwriters: Enya, Roma Ryan
Producers: Nicky Ryan
Genre: New-Age, Celtic, Irish
Origin: Dore, Gweedore, Ireland
Performed by Enya
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[@GeorgeValkov]

One after the other you review my most favourite singers, and I learn more about them. Thanks Beth! 🧡

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Hi Beth! I 've been watching your videos since year One, but in particular video you mentioned the 'Wall of Sound' and all though this is not quite same as in some classical music pieces or as complicated it has something similar.. in a way... I'm not musician and for others sake that is almost obligatory:P

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

By the way... As I am not a singer nor know anything about it, I have always found Enyas voice very pleasant on all her register... there must be some other 'resonations' or extra sounds to the basic melody someone sings to make it different. And I am not talking here about this 'filtering' or what ever technic used... I mean the real voice.

[@geezz99]

The end is almost foreboding , a soft cold Brezzy gust .. haunting ,

[@SOCCERNUT32]

As a little kid , I was just in shock .. watching this on VH1. Never have I heard such a beautiful song. Too me this was the start as ASMR music . STUNNING VOICE AND ANGELIC TONES OF MUSIC. Great reaction. I love your explanations. Thank you .

[@nirmalsuki]

Enya is an artist whose music is a genre of its own. What a genius musician and vocalist. When she dropped this, we were just mesmerised. We still are..

[@mv9787]

Like Boards of Canada is a genre

[@Rassskle]

Enya was part of Clannad for a very short time. Clannad was a family band created when 2 related musicians bought a run down tavern and ran it as a music venue. Mr Brennan's 3 daughters teamed up with their twin Duggan uncles to form the family band, about 1968. Enya was invited to join her older sisters and uncles in 1980 before their 5th studio album. 2 years later when touring Europe, the 2 tour managers left suddenly, taking Enya with them. Shortly after, Enya released a major recording on a major label.....it was all Clannads music. So you see......Enya is not a genre of her own. She is just a common thief. Oh. . and Ireland is full of singers and bands performing traditional Irish folk music. Clannads and Enya's music is 100's of years old.

[@jaba9960]

@@Rassskle 1982 - Enya and Ryans left Clannad. 1987 - The Celts - first major release for Enya. Conclusion - "Shortly after" = 5 years.

[@Rassskle]

​@@jaba9960u First major release ,? Please define a major release. My info is that the tour managers resigned first on the 1982 Euro tour, and that Enya joined them almost immediately......and they made a record and released it soon after. Enya's sisters and family were not happy for a long time......she stole from her own family .

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

Yes indeed! I just love Enya!!!

[@adrianmontelongo9707]

When this song was released, it was nothing like it before 🎵

[@MravacKid]

It's been over 35 years, and we still haven't heard anything like it.

[@polmccann2291]

And I remember when the video came on tv in the break out room of the tram depot I worked at. Gradually everyone just stopped talking and stared open mouthed at the screen. Visually amazing video which was as outstanding as this new sound.

[@clivenewman4810]

The sound of 1988.

[@johnmunro4952]

Clannad. It's very like clannad, but with 90s synths.

[@geezz99]

the second i heard it on vh1, mtv .. as i was falling asleep .. my eyes popped open .. as i wanted to see .. who was singing this strangely haunting beautiful music .. i knew this was iconic .

[@dannjp75]

“How can anyone hate Enya? It’s just silence, coloured in” Steve Hughes

[@dannjp75]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Deeok, whatever.

[@reddragonready]

exactly because of that I would say

[@adelucas4824]

I remember that. He's so funny

[@elisirmelody4697]

​@@Spo-Dee-O-Deeyours would get bigger

[@libertyprime7911]

"It's the opposite of silence." --Me

[@johntiggleman4686]

Enya is so talented and so beautiful. Her "Caribbean Blue" is another favorite of mine. Aw, hell, all of her music is my favorite.

[@Grizzlox]

Nothing will give a good night's sleep quite like listening to Enya

[@williamkeogh710]

Caribbean Blue needs a Waltz like dance set to it...

[@SirPulga]

Enya is one of the very rare artists to whom I react purely emotionally. It's an ethereal, nostalgic relationship that brings back my sweetest and purest memories of my childhood and my late mother. I have true love for this artist.

[@mauijttewaal]

You know her sister Moya Brennan as well?

[@llukelcs]

Hey, I couldn't put it better than you! In my case, her music makes me think of my late father, but very similar sentiments to what you said.

[@SirPulga]

@@llukelcs So we're lucky to be able to bring back some of those sweet memories with Enya.

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

Enya most definitely has that effect my friend. She has found a comfortable home in my mind, heart, musical soul and life. She's been a steady presence in my life for nearly 40 years now. She is a jewel!

[@michaelb1761]

Loreena McKennit has a similar style. Mummers Dance is her big hit, but she has several flowing, emotional songs.

[@trevorfolker3665]

I'd love to see a reaction to the Mummers Dance - and then watch the reactors struggle to place the music into a specific 'genre'....

[@carlosmaynier]

I love tango to Evora

[@floydlooney6837]

2 artists who set a mood

[@PWingert1966]

Don't forget about Celtic Women as well.

[@mbeavis2587]

I think Loreena did a song version of 'The Highwayman'? that I've loved since I first heard it.

[@gregthomas1346]

Us wee Celts love this stuff ,it's ancient and within us , and a beautiful Celt lass talking about it only helps

[@mara_jade021]

I am a celtic gal from Galicia, Spain and yes. It is something all Celtic nations share. It feels weird when people hear our folk music (very similar to this maybe with far more pipes) and say... Werent you from Spain?

[@gregthomas1346]

@@mara_jade021 I lived in manilva Malaga for a time 20 yrs ago ,plan on going back in the future

[@stonew1927]

I was born on the shores of the Orinoco River in Venezuela. So this song has special meaning for me. Always has . . .

[@oxigenarian9763]

Pure artistic genius: Enya sings all the vocal parts, plays all the instrumental parts layering them over each other...... Music you can surrender your emotions to... Their lyrics launched me into a deep, deep dive into the Iron Age Celts who were every bit as enigmatic as Enya...

[@SGlitz]

Clannad is a fantastic band. I have been a fan for 40 years...i saw them on their final tour last year. Very special.

[@nickharvey7233]

Snap. Grew up in Ireland, loving Clannad - wasn't the edgiest of bands in my youth, but I remember being blown away by the Magical Ring album - the first thing I ever listened to on a Walkman (belonging to my friend's big sister). Moreover, I used to love watching Robin Hood when I was a child (as you know, Clannad did all the music - the Legend album is a favourite of mine). Funnily enough my family were originally from just a few miles further north-east in Donegal up from where the Brennans lived.

[@BJWanlund]

I, too, had the VERY favorable experience of seeing Clannad on their final tour last year also. What a totally amazing experience that was😊

[@2660016A]

Why do you mention Clannad? Was Enya in that group?

[@Angel-rq3pi]

Yes. Maire (Moya Brennan)is her older sister. They along with two brothers, two uncles, and their parents were the original members of Clannad... When they were competing they were announced as "Clannad band".... Family band

[@PaulByron4d]

They also did the theme and a lot of the other music to the best version of Robin Hood (IMO) which only enhanced the show further.

[@gerardbyrnes5780]

My son was 6 years old when this song came out. We first heard it on a Canadian music channel (I think called MorTV or something like that.. we had an old school satellite dish)... he stood in front of the TV absolutely transfixed. It's a nice memory for me.

[@craign5616]

MuchMusic is what it was called. Cheers

[@gerardbyrnes5780]

@@craign5616 Thanks! That was it!

[@kaecatlady]

It's a lovely memory. Thanks for sharing it... ❤

[@balticstain7150]

This was absolutely massive hit back in the 80s the clip alone is absolutely gorgeous her voice is magical, It still gives me chills today..

[@delfineterno6869]

It gives chills ... always... yeah.. love it

[@oldprankster7606]

If I'm correct on this, James Cameron wanted Enya to compose the musical score for "Titanic". Being an independent singer/songwriter, she didn't want to be tied to a schedule she felt she couldn't meet, and turned it down. Who can imagine how beautiful the score would have been had she'd agreed!

[@Grizzlox]

A look at Lord of the Rings shows that giving her a big time table was well worth it

[@davidcox30004]

I bought this album Watermark after I heard Orinoco Flow when it was first released. The album is so amazingly calming. I listen to Orinoco Flow each time I fly a commercial airline flight. I start it when the plane lines up for takeoff and usually when it gets to sail away we become airborne. When it gets to the lines ‘From the deep sea of clouds to the island of the moon, Carry me on the waves to the lands I’ve never been’ I feel a pure sense of happiness. Most people don’t understand how beautiful this song truly is. Thank you for reacting to it and explaining some of its nuances.

[@JEmmertz]

That entire album is like having champagne with a really smooth Camembert: Sparkling, and then just smoooth and always wanting you to have more. I recommend having a listen with solidly good headphones or through some high-end speakers.

[@waltersteele2819]

Beth, you have the happiest, joyful countenance!

[@DavidGreen_au]

"Lots of Enyas going on". I remember from the publicity when this album (vinyl) was released, Enya said there were about 50 versions, not copies, she sang it multiple times for the mix so that subtle variations between versions added to the depth. I saw/heard this for the first time on Rage, a music video show on our national television broadcaster very late one night. It blew me away, and I ordered the 12" Vinyl the next day. I've been a fan ever since.

[@stamasd8500]

When this song was released it blew my mind. I had heard nothing like it before.

[@mikebeacom4883]

I get this mental image of the mix engineer sitting in front of this massive pile of tape, “Good Lord, where do I start?”- Thing is they did a an absolutely brilliant job of it- The exact same thing for the video production, too.

[@soulmuzixercher]

😂😂😂 I wanna see a reenactment 😂😂😂

[@SLEEPTHIEFofficial]

Exactly. With my own music, I will layer vocals sometimes 15-20 times--and even that is a challenge. Imagine having 300-400 vocal tracks!

[@soulmuzixercher]

We need a new Sleepthief Balligomingo album!

[@Accolonian]

I remember, that in 91-92? a classmate put his headphones on me in the lunch break and said this was something for me. And it was, The song was Caribbean Blue by Enya and I was unreachable for the rest of the break. I was completely entranced by it. I think that was my first entry into folk music. Before that is was all rock, pop or heavy. From there I discovered Clannad (With Enya's sister as lead singer) and many other folk artists. My life (or my musical life at least) was literally never the same after that. And it started with Enya.

[@paultomaszewski1964]

When that Phil Spector "wall of sound" is done right, it is so good. It fits the style of her music so well.

[@Edam-Channel]

The line ending "say goodbye Ross and his dependency" is a reference to both the the actual Ross Dependency (part of the Antarctic) but also Ross Cullum the album's engineer.

[@snakebitepellehue]

I went to a Montessori school and they would always play this during reading time. It took me a decade to find the song!

[@jbear3562]

A wonderful episode. One Gaelic Angel explaining the music of another Gaelic Angel.

[@jfulton-ak]

When I visited Ireland, I was given a tour of the island by a friend who was born and raised there and later immigrated to America. One of the greatest places we visited was Leo's Tavern in Donegal. Leo is the patriarch of Clannad and Enya's father. When you entered, all her platinum records graced the walls and her videos and music were playing everywhere. It was the most memorable place I visited as several of the family came out and sang for us.

[@Dreyno]

Patriarch?

[@jfulton-ak]

@@Dreyno whoops, thanks, corrected.

[@4ri0ch]

I'm generally more of a punk/industrial/indie music listener but for reasons i cannot explain i suddenly and randomly have been listening to a ton of Enya for like a month now. I also don't really go for reaction type videos, but hey here i am anyway and here's this cool vid and who doesn't love a fun, if meaningless, coincidence

[@m.t.6969]

Also, Enya's song, "Only Time." Absolutely beautiful.

[@doughaviland1729]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned that the reason she hardly ever toured is that SHE PLAYED ALL THE INSTRUMENTS AND SANG ALL THE VOCAL PARTS! She would spend weeks working with her producers.

[@0okamino]

“Okay, that’s 25 vocal tracks done. On to the other 75 for this song.”

[@Leafsdude_]

In fairness, a lot of people have done that. Queen, Foo Fighters, just to name two that come to mind. Not to say that they're 1:1 matches, but it's not _just_ that which results in Enya not touring. If she wanted to badly enough, there's the technology and the expertise out there to find a way, even in the late 80s. Enya is just, in general, a very secluded individual. Most reports detail how she doesn't travel a lot, and lives in general solitude. One might almost describe her as a hermit. Some of that is because when she did get into the spotlight with this song and others, there were a lot of creeps who started to pretty much stalk her. But she's always just lived a very private life, and touring just doesn't jive with that. And I should say, good for her on that. An artist doesn't owe it to us to perform live if they don't want to. And it seems like more than a few that do tour do it for questionable reasons anyway. So there's a level of authenticity there when making that choice, IMO.

[@brokl26]

@@Leafsdude_Regardless of Enya’s reasons for not touring or actually playing live, she delivered us a masterpiece. Her whole body of work is next level. Enya didn’t necessarily make songs for the masses. But, that being said, all of her songs deserve to be recognized for their brilliance, even if no one is buying her other music. I’m glad you feel the way I do about an artist owing us nothing. I 100% agree with your comment. We have the music. It’s also great to see a reaction to Orinoco flow.

[@jovetj]

Eithne didn't start playing and performing everything herself until later albums. She played a lot herself, and she sang it ALL herself, but she didn't play every instrument herself. The reason touring has been "challenging" is not because she has to play all the instruments... other people can do that on stage. It's that it's very difficult to get the layered vocal sound _live._

[@MrDaithis]

There is a live performance of her out there. It's really bad. The music doesn't translate to a live performance.

[@danielsundin3669]

I was 12 when she released Watermark. For me this was how elves sang. I'd spend hours cycling it the forest with Enya in my walkman dreaming of elves in Lothlorien.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

And then she wrote two songs for The Fellowship Of The Ring, one of them completly sang in elvish whike the second has elvish verses.

[@danielsundin3669]

@@carlossaraiva8213 One of the songs on her 1991 album Sheperd Moon is named Lothlorien 😊

[@carlossaraiva8213]

@@danielsundin3669 Yes. And she wrote it 10 years before she wrote the song for LOTR.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

@@danielsundin3669 Fun fact about Enya: she names some of her songs or albuns after astronomical bodies. Sheperd Moon is named after small moons arround Saturn that shephard the rings.

[@JeffTiberend]

Gosh darn you. You caught me by surprise. I always have loved Enya. She is so special! You will now need to react to Moya (Marie) Brennan who just happens to be Enya's sister. You just killed me talking about Clannad now. THank you so much for this. I wish that there was still music like this. The world needs it!

[@brothermaynardsbrother]

The joy and passion that you experience when listening to musical pieces is infectious. Many thanks for the educational and enlivening content.

[@curiousman1672]

I remember when this came out. People lost their minds over it. I just find it so well crafted in every respect. From the instrumentals to the stop action, almost claymation, video. And the lyrics, clever, clever, clever. I remember getting out my atlas to find all the places she references. And yes, fun nod to Rob Dickens. A classic. Celtic Woman did it pretty good justice almost 30 years ago. Mairead, Maev, Lisa, Chloe, and Orla. Great post.

[@johnafirth]

Yeah, she was absolutely massive back then. This went gold over here, and the album, Watermark, sold 11m copies.

[@jaybo6881]

I had the privilege of seeing her in concert back in the 90’s, she is magical.

[@garyhomberg1774]

Beth, thank you for your detailed review! Orinoco Flow was so unique and beautiful when I first heard it, and is still so now over 35 years later! I have all (I think) of Enya's albums and have these on my phone and computer to listen to any time, any where. Yes, I follow other artists and different genres, but I can come back to Enya and can listen for hours. Proud to be of Irish descent! 🙂

[@FastJack42]

Clannad! Wow! What a throwback! I remember Clannad's theme tune for Robin of Sherwood

[@jeffhall2411]

my favorite has always been Caribbean blue

[@adelucas4824]

I had a friend named Eithne (pronounced Etna) who was as irish as they come and was an amazing woman. She opened a nursing home for nuns so they could be looked after properly, and still practice their faith. We had a priest come regularly to give them communion and confession, and to keep them informed of what was happening in the world outside. I was privileged enough to work for her for a while and totally fell in love with the nuns. Wonderful ladies who I adored.

[@talideon]

The 'th' is pronounced as a 'h' in Irish.

[@adelucas4824]

@@talideon I have no idea. I only know how she introduced herself. I only found out the spelling many months later when I asked her daughter so I could write out her Christmas card.

[@HomerNarr]

I love the counterpoint of the high note that gets "answered" by the low notes and the base drums that "answer" or "echo" Like "chirp" then a delayed "woomp".

[@KarateLars]

I love the thorough explanation of the song lyrics and the history behind the song. Great analysis!

[@lunayoshi]

Upvoted because this first (of VERY, VERY many) reaction videos that taught me anything about Enya and her music. Keep it up!

[@briangriffin5524]

The Irish have done it again! Next month is St. Patrick's day, it would be nice to hear authentic Irish or Celtic music in honor of the Emerald Island☘️☘️🇮🇪

[@michaelbrittain7445]

I think you forgot to mention that she plays all the instruments too! Quite a talent. Thanks for this.

[@gearoidosullivan356]

Was curious what you'd make of Enya. But since you mentioned them in the breakdown, I'd love to hear your breakdown of CLANNAD, in particular HARRY'S GAME. Or as a bit of a more mainstream option, IN A LIFETIME by CLANNAD & BONO. I've always loved Máire Ní Bhraonáin's voice and id love to hear what makes it different from more contemporary singing styles.

[@iandavies8061]

One of the songs of the late 1980's to feature the iconic Roland D50 synthesizer....

[@rtwbikerider]

I knew that she brought the Prophet 5 to the family band, Clannad. I didn’t know that she used the D50 later on her solo albums. Interesting. If they remixed her albums for Dolby Atmos, that could convince me to upgrade my audio system. They (Steven Wilson ?) would have hundreds of tracks to pull from. Imagine some of the Enya’s singing from above and behind you.

[@Rogue_Paladin]

Enya is a masterpiece! Watermark, this album of this song was magnificent.

[@ramiromaia592]

Her voice and music just relaxes my mind and I feel like like I'm on journey far far away out at sea

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I love Clannad, I love Enya. I love Orinoco Flow. Strangely enough, in this song, I always appreciated some tiny hint of subdued agression. Don't ask me to explain, I can't, but I love songs that give me that feeling. Hence it gives me energy. Perfect to start the day with, not so good when you don't want speeding tickets while driving.

[@0okamino]

You don’t even have to explain, and I know what you mean. There’s so much je ne sais quoi in the various feelings of that distinctly Enya sound.

[@AKBrechin]

Interesting that you should be reacting to this; I remember the late, great, recently-departed Steve Wright really championing this on his afternoon show back in the day. I’m sure he had a part in bringing it to a wider audience. Also really like the changes you’ve made to your channel, Beth!

[@nomad1517]

I remember when I was little back in 2000 my dad would play her stuff on his stereo system in his bedroom. It would help me sleep. I always heard her music in my chiropractors office as well. It has a vibe. Her music is basically what heaven would sound like. One of the rare gems of the music world.

[@TheUnitedView79]

Only Time is one of my favourite songs and brings me to tears whenever I hear it

[@steph---]

I love Enya and I love all of your reaction videos. I will have to listen to your album!

[@duncansonoryan]

It's such great music. It's not everyone's jam, but dang she's gifted.

[@kylekerwin4993]

I wish she could do a tour with an orchestra. It would be something special even without the layering. Voice of an angel, extremely talented and truly a one of a kind. I would love to see her in concert.

[@jorhanson8583]

Best wishes on your new album, I'll check it out.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

This intro always, and always has, made my brain excited with anticipation.😊

[@holeymcsockpuppet]

The entire song IS sailing. Bouncing, bouncing, calm, big swell, bouncing, bouncing, resolving in a final chord that is a question. The river/sea IS a physical "wall of sound." Layered, complex, open.

[@gyufrtsgftrs436jjg]

I'm 42, have loved Enya for 35 of them! Her latest album, "Dark Sky Island" is fantastic! I don't go a day without her ❤

[@grahimmy]

I love many Enya songs, but MARBLE HALLS is my favourite. Pure vocal.

[@garybradshaw5118]

Would love to see your take on Boadicea, Enya performs a beautiful song without saying a word but makes sounds that are just perfect

[@Doppeldropper]

"Exile" is great too, as is "Evening falls", and "May it be" and and 😅... but all in all, no bad songs in Enya's repertuar 🤘😊👌

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

The fantastic and sad theme from "Harry's Game" made me find Enya and Clannad, many years ago. Also Mary Black.

[@LEO1WOLF]

I love it when people try to put me in any given box (i.e. - "You're just a metal-head", or "You're a throw-back from the 70's"). The look on their faces when I tell them I go from Metallica & 5FDP, to Linkin Park & the Scorpions, to Kool & The Gang, Journey, Yanni & Enya, it's fun to see their jaw hit the floor. Now I'm loving Nightwish & this whole genre. Sure, I'm a metal-head & Southern Rock FREAK. But like most people, I/we don't fit in any box. Great review & breakdown here, Lass! Thanks for sharing YOUR talents as well!

[@johntiggleman4686]

@LEO1WOLF I love the reactions I get when I mention my musical likes; mine start in the 30s up to mostly the 80s, with the rare 90s and 2000s songs. I love old country, Western Swing, big bands, sweet bands, and on. Hated disco (still do), dislike what passes for "country" music nowadays. Just a handful of rap/hip-hop (around the time of Tone Loc). Some metal. I grew up in the 60s and all that great music. And then the 70s happened. So yeah, good to not be in a "rut" about music.

[@garrywood5015]

I find this to be a very interesting and informative reaction....helped along by your own delightfully upbeat delivery! Thank you for this reaction! 😊❤️🇨🇦

[@purgedome2386]

Love Enya. One of the few artists I bought their CD's at a time(early 90's) I had no money and relied on radio stations and a tape recorder.. At the top of my head.. Metallica/Temple of the Dogs/Tori Amos and Enya were the artists/CD's I legitimately had. Of all the artist.. Enya's music made my stress and anxieties 'melt away'.. she was a 'must have'... also they didn't play her music enough on the radios.. lol 'On My Way Home' is perhaps my favorite.

[@claremarley9181]

Oh my giddy aunt Nora! You've just dragged me back to 1988! When my life went pop!

[@Nickelini]

This was my soundtrack of the late 90s when I was a new mom. I never knew why it was named after a river in South America. Thanks for all of that, but especially the reason for the title. XXOO

[@rickc6028]

I been listening to Enya since I was a kid! I Love Enya and Enigma!

[@philospher77]

I was in college listening to the radio late at night the first time I heard this. I immediately had to call the radio station to find out the name of the song and the artist since I had missed the intro. First and only time I have called a radio station, but it had that much of an impact on me!

[@chickenmonger123]

Enya and a good pair of headphones, and a gummy of whatever you are packin, all at bedtime is a great way to drift off.

[@Liz.Green789]

This is a lovely song from a lovely album. I absolutely love the artwork in this video. Its lightness seemed to fit just perfectly with the music and the sense of gliding down a river. That was nice to visit. I haven't heard this in a long time.

[@paulaabdulfan]

Such a great album!❤

[@breakdancinfool]

Id love to see you doing more Enya videos. Specifically, "The Celts"

[@brucequinn]

How charming, very happy to have found this.

[@user-hb9mz2hp2g]

my fav singer in the past, one of my top 5 today.

[@xenialafleur]

Hildegard von Blingin' did a wonderful cover of this song.

[@charliepeterson7168]

Beautiful song and also the imagery on the music video is perfect. Great reaction thanks....

[@Wayneferreiro]

I love songs of Enya, my favorite album is "The memory of trees", the cover, all the songs almost "The memory of trees", and a rare b-side so touching "S'fagaim mo baile".

[@jovetj]

11:05 That chord at the end of the song is the most emotionally-deep part of the whole song!

[@SLEEPTHIEFofficial]

Very cool and interesting analysis. Enya is my muse (and has been since she came out). Honestly, she is the one who made me want to write & release my own music. Well-done Beth.

[@GetsumJ]

I put Enya's Orinoco Flow in the same play list as Paul Mauriat ~ Love is Blue , Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer and The Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon. It is a masterpiece of sound and so far away from typical 4/8 music. Love this song. I am also VERY impressed with @BethRoars knowledge of the creative process on this piece.

[@potterpotter8953]

Nice! I actually listen to this song all the time. She has really good breath control.

[@bighookbighook1777]

What gets me is the complexity of her music. It takes 3 to 5 years to put out an album she is satisfied with. She has final say on everything. Frustrating for fans but satisfying when she releases another album and it beats your expectations. You truly have to listen carefully to hear all the voices in perfect harmony. I hope she puts out another album soon.

[@nicholson392005]

One of the most beautiful songs ever....a beautiful musical trip ❤

[@GodmyX]

Try to analyze Cursum Peficio from Eyna - it's like two songs in one and pretty unique! Thanks! Enya's been one of the big influences on my life!

[@pc44pilot94]

I call it a song that never stops giving..

[@eliezah76]

MY FAVORITE SONG FROM ENYA!!! IT'S JUST MAGICAL!!!!

[@vincentmb238]

I love Enya since now 30 years (oh). It seems, she's one of Aurora insipiration. And I think, one can hear that voice layering in some of here studio songs. It's always fun, AND instrcutive to watch your reactions.

[@Problembeing]

One of the first 7" singles I bought as a kid when I finally got a record player!

[@basildavidson4597]

Great reaction. It made me really appreciate Enya.👍🏻

[@MiguelTorres-bc7qe]

Maravillosa Enya, excelente análisis Beth, el Orinoco es el principal río de mi país, Venezuela.

[@MSmith-Photography]

It's an awesome song, sung beautifully and I've loved it since it hit the charts in '88/'89.

[@nhf7170]

I never knew there was such a word as "arpeggiation." For some reason, If a song has it, I automatically like it.

[@BJWanlund]

Enya is one of the most calming, almost trance-inducing voices ever. She’s only really rivaled in my opinion by Loreena McKennitt and her sister Moya Brennan, who’s the lead singer for Clannad, IMHO.

[@anita_R]

This is the song when every Aida ship leaves a dock. It's incredibly emotional. Xx

[@creativewriter3887]

"Watermark" was actually Enya's "third" album. She worked with Nicky and Roma on "The Frog Prince" and the soundtrack for "The Celts". So by "Watermark", Enya's style was established. The Irony is that "Orinoco Flow" was the LAST song recorded on "Watermark" and was the one that they kept going back to over and over again as Roma stated it didn't quite work, but then they did it and there was a sense of jubilation and celebration.. that comes out in this song!!!

[@MartinMcMartin]

Only Time is a real masterpiece too.

[@llukelcs]

Such an amazing, inspired and entusiastic analysis! Please, Beth, bring more Enya! haha She has such an unique style. "Watermark" is a good one, but my favorite has always been "Lothlórien". Btw, you nailed it showing how she manages to evocate some kind of spirituality to her music. I've ever felt that, but couldn't really explain. Thank you!

[@glennrasmusson7298]

I have always enjoyed Enya's music. Thank you for your analyses of this song. I will listen far more intently to this song (and others too) going forward.

[@Nalublu]

Amazing sound, and she is absolutely beautiful.