ENIGMA Reaction Mea Culpa (Part 2) IT GETS BETTER! | Dereck Reacts

[@ИгорьСоколов-й8щ]

I recommended to listen to the whole album "MCMXC a.D." - this is the unforgettable expirience!! After this, you will change your musical perception forever!

[@FRANCISCOGONZALEZ-wi6nv]

Yes... A great álbum ... the gregorian chant of spanish monastery are incredíble and mystic... Relax, peace and energetic... Great álbum....

[@brettbuffalo4117]

This is great, but yeah the album version knocks it out of the park.

[@emanuelezambetta1534]

@@FRANCISCOGONZALEZ-wi6nv Gregorian chants were born in Italy, in the Latin language. Musical style with Greek, Roman and Gallic influences. It then spread to various Catholic countries.

[@mistymangham4410]

ENIGMA whole discography is ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥

[@mysticalproductions1864]

I still have it in the original vinyl of 90's and I playing it till today ......I will playing it till I die

[@mjweber0313]

Sandra is his now ex-wife. She sang on the first 3 or 4 Enigma albums.

[@ExplorHits]

Actually first 5 albums: MCMXC a.D. The Cross of Changes Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! The Screen Behind the Mirror (a bit less on this one) Voyageur

[@louiselfata2388]

Yes sir!! It sure is Sandra. You should watch T.N.T for the brain by Enigma; Sandra’s voice is AMAZING!!!

[@donmills4261]

So glad you have discovered Enigma Derek! I have loved this music for almost 30 years!

[@clout74]

The french vocals are by SANDRA!!! React to "Don‘t Be Aggressive " by Sandra and you hear the similarities!

[@ThanosX]

He should react to "don't be aggressive" by Sandra... he will be astonished

[@Lofote]

Oh yeah, Don't be Agressive is a great song, I loved it back then a looot incl. the album "Close to seven". Unfortunately "it was the last album I really liked from her :(

[@jetfowl]

This was some serious love-making music, back in the day...

[@priscilabee583]

'Rivers of belief' is also amazing and it has an amazing video!

[@MrDen-lv5uj]

This music is timeless

[@patrickstevenson9775]

'The child in us' is awesome too!

[@esclad]

"Turn off the light. Take a deep breath. And relax". Always loved that line and such a great album.

[@prenomnom5407]

@@shahilagh Sandra Ann Lauer

[@ExplorHits]

Sandra's amazing voice

[@Lofote]

Actually not all of them, some of them are spoken by Louisa Stanley, to be more precise "Turn of the lights, take a deep breath and relax".

[@MrJasonshores364]

One should be in a dark room, burn some Nag Champa, lie down with the eyes closed. Listen from beginning to end, it's a whole story, journey.

[@diegoshepherd3464]

LOVE ENIGMA. So innovative, so creative, so amazing

[@patrickstevenson9775]

This is a remix not the original album version but just as good!

[@slimboy00000]

The beat is similar to Justify my love by Madonna

[@patrickstevenson9775]

@@slimboy00000 Indeed it is!!

[@Truthteller58-z3c]

Another Masterpiece

[@faraon001]

Dude to Enigma I began following the Dominican Monks albums Chants!

[@FilmBritt]

Next one, please react to Enigmas "Return to innocence" ! Insanely good......!

[@BennoWitter]

That synthesized pan flute sound that you love so much has been popular for a long time. Dire Straits used it on "Ride across the River" in the 80s, right at the beginning and the end of that song.

[@thepolyguy5043]

Amazing especially considering it is just one man and his wife.

[@melaniedochez1462]

Thank you Dereck. You don't know how you're making my childhood more memorable.

[@musiclevel]

ENIGMA is an album project, the single versions are great, but listening to an album (especially the first three) is a musical experience

[@PonchoSaGo]

The last one is a masterpiece too!

[@patrickstevenson9775]

@@PonchoSaGo Yes especially 'Amen' it's beautiful

[@PonchoSaGo]

@@patrickstevenson9775 oh, Amen is one of the most beautiful songs ever!!!

[@RajeshP17]

I loved la Puerto del cuielo from seven lives many faces many years later of Sadness...

[@stefanbrungs7355]

Sandra did vocals on „Age of Loneliness“ by Enigma. And I love the music Video for „the eyes of truth“ with the elefants

[@benlarin8426]

I listened to this album a lot back when it came out. I had forgotten how beautiful the videos are. Thanks for bringing this artist back into our consciousness.

[@lorenzo90-78]

Sandra was married with Micheal and their Kids sing on enigma the same parents from the 7th album 😉

[@nouelafendi7997]

Madonna sampled the beat to Justify My love from this version of mea culpa 😊😊

[@The_French_ie]

One of the BEST song ever for me (with Sadeness). Thanks dude for your reaction of this marvellous Band

[@christophespoiden1627]

Mea Culpa is latin, even in french, we 're use sometimes mea culpa, normally we're say "ma culpabilité"

[@bricepetremann2153]

Yes that's really Sandra who made the vocals on these two songs. Listen to "Don't be aggressive" By Sandra and you'll understand!!!

[@Elfenspiegel]

Yes, the background vocals always did Sandra!

[@Elfenspiegel]

@Remy Terry okay, probably not! But in this case definitely! And good so!

[@Nicox1981]

Dereck, tes choix sont de plus en plus éclectiques. 👍

[@marcinfromireland]

Try "Beyond the invisible", "The Child in Us" or "Gravity of Love" by Enigma.

[@Shango]

In the eye of storm you will see a lonely dove...

[@daidaruss]

TEMAAAAAZOOOO deberias conocer el que para MI es uno de los mejores THE RIVERS OF BELIEF

[@nickmtl2570]

LOL it doesn't matter if you have information or not, Sandra WAS that woman speaking in French in both songs.

[@lorenzo90-78]

Try more from Enigma. I recommand "gravity of love, following the sun, la puerta del cielo, age of loneliness, the die is cast, amen, TNT for the brain" and so much more

[@rico5nc1]

J’aime tellement ce titre 😱 La vidéo est magnifique ! Enigma est ce que j’ai entendu de plus beau en 50 ans de vie... Fan pour toujours, le voyage musical s’est terminé avec le magnifique 8ème album

[@GrouchyBear411]

I love it for you to react to Enigma's Return to Innocence

[@farisle6602]

You simply must listen to this, beginning to end, it has no cuts, all one long dreamscape. It is amazing in parts and even more amazing as a whole.

[@gilmarcandeia5761]

😘💕🤩👑😉Sandra😉👑🤩💕😘❤️👏🏻👍🏻 is vocal ,Enigma , great 👏🏻👍🏻😘❤️🇧🇷

[@MyleneFan93]

“Oh yes” is Madonna’s voice taken from Justify my love

[@MrShidokan]

Yes Dereck, You said it, Michael Cretu is genius. Time to react to his masterpiece Samurai please. Thank you Dereck in advance :)

[@sandrinekerger8208]

The vocals are Sandra Dereck ! She was involved in her ex husband project Michael Cretu

[@onewxrldmusic7303]

Mea Culpa is a Latin phrase that means "through my fault" and is an acknowledgement of having done wrong. The expression is used also as an admission of having made a mistake that should have been avoided. The phrase comes from a prayer of confession of sinfulness, known as the "Confiteor", used in the Mass in the Roman Rite at the beginning by the priest to prepare for Mass or when the congregation is preparing to receive the sacrament of Penance.

[@cynthiagauthier8897]

In the same kind of music, you should try "Deep Forest".

[@francoisesauveniere1462]

"sweet lullaby " 😍😍

[@cynthiagauthier8897]

@@francoisesauveniere1462 "Yuki song", "Will You Be Ready (Remix)", "While the Earth Sleeps" (with Peter Gabriel) and all the "Boheme" album. :)

[@miklosvener]

Or "Toys of Ancient Gods: Cargo Cult" by a hungarian producer Pierrot! These are all great productions!

[@matt47110815]

Yea, you got it right, it sounds different. It did so back then as well, hence the popularity - and boy, it was played to death on the Radio... :D What makes me almost weep is the fact that this is 31 years old... Anyhow, would you react to "Return To Innocence" by Enigma? I like that one even better.

[@raisa_cherry35]

How the times flew by! Omg 😭❤

[@Rena-ol7dn]

Love this

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Sandra actually does all the vocals here ;)

[@guillaumemarchand6592]

Hello from France Dereck ! You're definitely going into a new unique sonic world by discovering Enigma. Did you know the 2 songs you've reacted to are part of the 1st album that stayed more than 200 weeks in the US billboard ? More than 15 million copies were sold worldwide. Finally Michael Cretu's talent was getting known everywhere far beyond his own attempts. You've got so much to explore with the other albums : 8 in total so far with over 100 million copies sold. Well deserved for a new genre that indeed inspired so many productions later on and eventually gained a game changing reputation within the electro music industry. And yes, Sandra who was married to Michael for 25 years provided this magnetic spoken singing ;-)

[@theKarstenR]

Sandra's vocals are not hush. She always does the female vocals. It's her voice you hear there speak.

[@Lofote]

She didn't do all vocals, even back then. The words "Turn on the lights, take a deep breath" in this particular song for example was Louisa Stanley.

[@lawrencedavis4406]

Just the chorus in French...but yeah, Enigma is her ex Michael Cretu's project...

[@RINGx06x]

j'aime cette version, l'originale est juste géniale ;)

[@sebastienfontaine2418]

Donc ce n'est pas la version original, là ?

[@duduche6]

@@sebastienfontaine2418 La version de l'album était celle avec les chants grégoriens. Mais la version ici diffusée passait en radio en même temps que la version de l'album. Tu entendais de manière aléatoire ce remix ou bien l'originale. L'originale de l'album etait le 'catholic mix' et celle ci 'l'orthodox mix' si je ne me trompe pas.

[@sebastienfontaine2418]

@@duduche6 ok merci, je ne connaissais que l'original du coup, et qui bien meilleure pour moi que celle ci.

[@liloubou2709]

Era " Ameno"🙏

[@samueldevulder]

There exists an "ameno" meme ...

[@liloubou2709]

@@samueldevulder groupe français avec un style médiéval, latin....👍👌

[@roskoced6598]

This feels like an unofficial remix loosely based on Mea Culpa but mixing it with sounds from several other Enigma songs - edit: the original version also has pan flute but is more up-tempo with some nice electric guitars and more prominent French vocals by Sandra

[@djavatar68]

It's not unofficial. I have this 12 inch single

[@roskoced6598]

Interesting! It must be more recent than the original single though because there are sounds from songs from future albums.

[@sillywilly7887]

Hey Dereck! You hear Madonna’s Justify My Love beat and some of the vocals too in the background? 😊 I think this mash only makes this song even better!!! ❤️

[@pascalmarfaing1690]

You have really good ears !

[@anaquaslam]

Yayyyyyy!!!! So glad someone else hears it so clearly 😁😁😁

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Where

[@markosborne6063]

Yep. Sandra again on vocals. Check out the next instalment Principles of Lust. It was banned in some countries when released due to its raunchiness.

[@fireidar]

"Mea Culpa", Latin for "Through My Fault", or "my fault" really. Translation in english. I can not sleep (The Time Has Come) I desire you (The Time Has Come) Take me, I am yours my fault I want to go to the end of my fantasies I know it is forbidden I'm mad, I surrender my fault I am here, and elsewhere I have nothing I get mad, I surrender my fault I can not sleep I wish you Take me, I am yours I am here, and elsewhere I want everything When you want, any way you want my fault

[@jreyman]

Enigma is classified as consisting of New Age, Pop, and Rock genres. This is Track 3, on the Enigma album MCMXC a.D. ("1990"). [Track 3] I strongly urge you find the CD and listen from beginning to end, without stopping. They? ... Other than Sandra's vocals, everything you hear is Michael Cretu. Despite the different tracks sounding like they have a different rhythm, the entire track has one underlying rhythm. There is no break between tracks on most Enigma albums.

[@cjskrome3228]

Try "beyond the invisible" also by enigma 👍

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

Album after Album, Chapter after chapter, Enigma produces incredible and as you say "masterful" songs. As the story of the albums unfold there are always musical throwbacks and interludes that connect you to previous albums. Michael Cretu is the genius behind Enigma. The songs take on a multilayered meaning when they are listened to in the context of the whole story that Enigma is telling, and that means in their contexts within the albums from which they come and also when later albums use snippets of songs for their new albums. You're right... Michael borrows from various cultures around the world, Native American chant, Gregorian chant, Maori tribal music, Mongolian chants, etc ... all makes his albums so much better. He's telling the story of humanity through the eyes of one who is not human, then moved beyond that in a later album to reflecting what humanity has learned in time but also how much farther we have to go. America just missed Enigma and continues to in general. I have loved Enigma from the first album to the latest and always look forward to the next chapter in the unfolding story. Check out the video for "Amen" the song and video are both phenomenal!!!

[@kevingay2746]

I love Enigma, return to innocence and beyond the invisible. And Gravity of love In same style Era Ameno

[@anaquaslam]

Dereck!!!! Yay!!!! Love your reaction here hehehe 😜. You should give the original a listen on the full first album MCMXC a.D. Fun fact, this version’’s drumbeats and moaning voice sounds exactly the same as in Madonna’s Justify My Love… go listen… you’ll here it immediately 😉

[@christianduval8374]

Remnants of Madonna's "justify my love" - probably due to the sample cd's that were being put out for the legacy S1000 samplers & consorts.

[@TERRA-zik]

oh god ! you react to enigma ?? so pleaaaaase llisten too these songs : "out from the deep" (my favorite), "the child in us" (incredible), "return to innocence" (with indian voices), "following the sun" (wonderful), "tnt for the brain" (powerfull), and "why" (incredible voice). these songs are the best of enigma. I promess you a relly incredible moment. ;)

[@christianeisenhut173]

Hi Dereck, another Great Reaction .. As a 49 year old German Guy i Grew up with Arabesque (A trio of women in which Sandra won her spurs, especially in Japan they were the MEGASTARS). Of course then also Sandra Solo and of course I heard immediately when Enigma started from 0 to 1 at the German Charts and it was on the radio for the first time that it MUST be Sandra! It was also kind of a scandal because the moaning from her was a "revolution" just as Michael wanted to keep it anonymous. Nobody should know that he and Sandra were behind it. But it came out quickly and the hype really started! It WAS Michael's dream to create something completely new and he spent a long time in his studio in Ibiza doing it. Enigma means Riddle and so he called himself Curly MC. Michael didn't like this big hype about himself because it influences his musical creativity (interviews, performances etc.) Enigma is a pure studio project in which he uses different styles of music, languages ​​and samples to combine something new and unique. Every single song is a masterpiece. I would advise you to proceed chronologically because you will experience a journey of development. Each album is a creation of sounds and vocals that immediately cast a spell and the sound burns into your brain! I could say so much about Michael Cretu, Sandra and Enigma and the many other projects, but that would take hours. For me and millions of others he is a kind of god who always creates something new. As I said, proceed chronologically, look at the documentation from 1987, in which there are insights into the private life and work of the two, among other things you can also see why he chose Curly MC :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIaoe3mEi9GGqbs Here is something more current from 2020 from Michael for the 30th anniversary of Enigma. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-ld4WfgbRoZq8 Have fun on your further journey and best regards from Germany

[@ThanosX]

Sandra is half French half German , and she is doing the french vocals in Mea Culpa... you should react to "don't be agressive" by her... you would see this different music face of her... :)

[@raisa_cherry35]

Fantastic 😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RyanWehr]

This was a remix.

[@007sMoneyPenny]

I don’t know if you also did ERA with “Ameno”. When you like “Mea Culpa” from ENIGMA you’ll go crazy with ERA. 👍🏻💕

[@laurentpascaud5168]

hi dereck it's time for you to try "the journey" by sandra . a long 3 parts song (audio only) you can loss bananas and...... all that you want! lol

[@christofpahl511]

I totally agree!

[@andimusicjunkie3990]

@@christofpahl511 Totally agree too

[@tonyincltn]

had a card game and played the cassette, and we were so relaxed we didnt even realize any music was playing - almost like a zen experience.

[@Elfenspiegel]

Mea culpa, btw. means: Meine Schuld! In Englisch: my blame!

[@Elfenspiegel]

And yes, the voice is Sandra#

[@terrycharnley]

Been massive Enigma fan since I heard Sadeness part 1. They're second only to Jean Michel Jarre for me. Sandra does work on most of the Enigma material, and she happens to be Michael's ex-wife. (Great taste in women!) Yes, most of the records are use of samples from every corner of the globe, and one thing I found out from the Enigma website, is that Enigma mastermind Michael Cretu has been in court more than once for use of copyright material. Shame I think. But he does use them so well! Just wait until you hear the rest of Enigma's music. It's spiritual, profound, haunting, erotic and sexy and it really reaches into your soul and lifts you. Please do more.

[@raulcarranza4722]

Hi Dereck. Ever considered listening to Seals & Crofts? I recommend 'Summer Breeze,' 'Hummingbird,' 'Diamond Girl,' to name a few.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Sandra bringing the sensual spoken vocals again. While i prefer her own pop solo career, she really brought the Spice into Enigma. Post 2003 they worked with other female vocalists but they never had the charm Sandra had to add to their music. She really was with them during their Golden Age.

[@lawrencedavis4406]

The only reason Sandra was involved was because it was her ex Michael Cretu's project...

[@Marc-zi5cq]

@@lawrencedavis4406 Well kinda. Sandra did the demos and was not planning on being a vocalist for the group. Michael kept looking for vocalists for the group, played them the demos, recorded them and felt like no one could do it as well as Sandra and felt like her voice had much more charm and was way more distinctive which is how she became often a vocalist mostly spoken words for Enigma and in the beginning the voice of Enigma.

[@carlhan9500]

Sandra never officially visually appeared in any Enigma's video but I believe it is her in the last minutes of "They Came Out From The Deep"

[@extremelybrutalhonestextre4918]

The most iconic Enigma's all time smash hit ---> "Return To Innocence" Original Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzCpHR-nZ6mZpo The Long & Alive Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5armp6vjMqAZ68 The Remastered Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXmvo4qvmqimaMk

[@Elfenspiegel]

Isn't it just astonishing, that one of the fellows here said, I'm about to tell into sleep!? 😱

[@TheJoelmartinez1]

You have to do more reactions to Enigma they have so many good songs

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

They don't make music like this anymore, I'll say that much. It was the upcoming millennium which made people look for answers from the mystique. Some were even afraid of the apocalypse and others believed in aliens, crazy times.

[@pascalmarfaing1690]

Listen to Michel Sardou , " L'An Mil ". Year 1000.

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

Thanks, I will :)

[@pascalmarfaing1690]

@@mikaelpeltonen96 " L'An Mill " by Michel Sardou talks about the fear of the Year 1000. In this time , all the people were really terrified.

[@mikaelpeltonen96]

@@pascalmarfaing1690 Yes, I figured it out even though I don't speak French. Powerful live performance.

[@djavatar68]

The album version of this song is different. This is a single version remix.

[@DJQTUBE]

Dereck, the album is friggin awesome. Whether you react to it or not, definitely check it out for your own personal enjoyment. As others have said, listening to the album is an experience. Be sure to set time aside to listen to it in full, non-stop, no skipping tracks. Your ears will thank you later. Great reaction, as always, sir.

[@carlhan9500]

Sandra Ann Lauer, the voice of Enigma.

[@sebastienetave2673]

please react to "Return to Innocence" in 1993 it is very different from the first album, with no pipe flute but every album Enigma changed directions ...hope you'll like it too!

[@MacKenzieTS13]

Hey I’m from Germany und yes it’s Sandra… next pls Return to Innocence 🥰

[@JeffCappelletti]

This is actually a remix made for the video. The album version is different

[@Paninaro98]

My favourite track from the first album is The Rivers of Belief.

[@Telmaandl6]

Миа кульпа 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@euronick61]

The Principles Of Lust by Enigma must be next surely?

[@MrRyguy2112]

I really prefer the original from the album. Good driving beat with some good electric guitar.

[@onewxrldmusic7303]

If you like this, you will also love Enya. Try her "Caribbean Blue" or "May It Be" or "Only Time" or the fabulous "Orinico Flow"

[@nichegoseberazdvatri]

Ace of Base - Happy Nation. You HAVE to listen to this.

[@jeffcappelletti1986]

This is not the album version but a remix for radio stations. Just review the whole album. You should also review the 1rst Deep Forest album

[@alistairrodgerfairbrother2479]

listen to "Steady Me" by Sandra then you know it's her

[@miklosvener]

Man, just turn off the lights, take a deep breath, relax and listen to the whole album! It will blow your mind! :D Edit: You've listened to the album version of Sadness, but this is a remix of Mea Culpa! In the album, these are a maching parts. In fact, the whole album is made like an hour long piece, whitch is intended to be listened in one go. Btw. a lot of producers stole the beats and bit and pieces from Enigma in those days, It was revolutionary! Sandra and Michael Cretu are married, btw. And Enigma is a musical project of theirs.

[@davidlyons5108]

you are so perfect dude :) :)

[@jessenuf]

Try Dead Can Dance

[@antionelancelin6718]

React to Sadeness Part 2 featuring Anggun! 😁

[@luisricardo4676]

@Dereck Reacts you need to hear the original version of this song, in my opinion it's better as it contains the Enigma trademark Gregorian chants. React to Enigma - Age of Loneliness [Enigmatic Club Mix]. Thank you. The Brasilians i love u

[@alx406]

Sandra provide background voice and sometimes the talkin voice

[@vilainou]

merci

[@fabbel1913]

This is not the original version.