2024 the best of enya review

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Japanese release includes 16 tracks (Two more than the UK pressing: Only If & Paint the Sky with Stars).
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches; 3.53 ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Wea Japan
Run time ‏ : ‎ 58 minutes
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 13, 2007
Label ‏ : ‎ Wea Japan
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00000IB53
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
Reviewer: M. Francesca
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lovely
Review: It was long search to find Enya, Paint the Sky with Stars. Amazon got it!

Reviewer: Lonna Lawrence
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Four Stars
Review: The music CD was in great condition and I was very pleased.

Reviewer: Judy L. Noonon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Best of Enya!
Review: Love this album. Though used, it is in excellent condition.

Reviewer: Lonnie E. Holder
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful and Never Long Enough
Review: I have discovered that Enya generally leaves a lot of blank space on a CD, and this collection that culls compositions from her first four CDs and adds two new songs maintains that tendency by using a little less than 58 minutes of the 80 minutes available on a CD. However, you always get carefully crafted quality versus quantity on any Enya CD.Enya has released six original CDs in the course of her career, with one of the five being a re-release of her debut album "Enya." I am excluding miscellaneous singles and participation in projects such as "Lord of the Rings." This collection has selections from Enya's first four CDs, thus excluding her most recent CDs, "A Day without Rain" and "Amarantine." Also, the collection favors "Shepherd Moons" and "Memory of Trees" with five and four compositions from each, respectively, over "Watermark" and "The Celts," with three and two compositions from each, respectively. Considering that "Shepherd Moons" sold more than 10 million copies it is easy to understand why "Shepherd Moons" received the most emphasis. However, I have listened to all these CDs and I think that Enya is remarkably consistent, crafting and performing her music carefully with skill as exacting as her artistry. While I have yet to purchase "The Celts," I enjoy "Paint the Sky with Stars" because it is a collection of some of her better known works in addition to the crème de la crème. When I am in a certain mood I can listen to Enya for hours.This CD begins with "Orinoco Flow" ("Watermark") and "Caribbean Blue" ("Shepherd Moons"); both songs had videos receiving a lot of air play on MTV in the 80s. Both songs enticed me to purchase Enya's music, which I have added to a collection that extends from pop to alternative and progressive. After the enthusiastic "Orinoco Flow" and the fairy tale sounding "Caribbean Blue" the next song is the contemplative "Book of Days" ("Shepherd Moons"). The gears change a bit with "Anywhere Is" ("Memory of Trees"), which retains a contemplative theme, but with peppy beat and strong rhymes.The next piece is one of two songs written specifically for this CD, "Only If." This song keeps the speed of the previous song and is an interesting song, if a bit less complex than many of Enya's songs. "The Celts" follows, its tune forming mental images of Irish dancers for me. "China Roses" ("Memory of Trees") follows and manages to capture the wonder of the universe and the beauty of heaven all in one song. This song transcends the poetic to the surrealistic both lyrically and vocally. The next track, "Shepherd Moons" ("Shepherd Moons"), is an instrumental in keeping with the dreamy vision of the previous song.Once again the CD changes pace with "Ebudae" ("Shepherd Moons"), which appears to be sung in Irish Gaelic and makes a great listen, though I am unable to understand a word. "Storms in Africa" ("Watermark") is the next track, yet another instrumental and one that keeps a fast beat with a vaguely African flavor. "Watermark" is yet another instrumental from the same CD, one that is delicate and introspective with its strings and somber piano."Paint the Sky with Stars" is the second of the two compositions written specifically for this CD. This song is quiet and beautiful and dreamy, and could easily have been a part of "Memory of Trees" or "Shepherd Moons." The next song is "Marble Halls" ("Shepherd Moons"), which is a fairy tale of knights and maidens and longing for a true love lost. Enya's voice reaches beautiful emotional highs and makes me want to watch an old movie about King Arthur.The following song was the last song on the CD "Memory of Trees," and every time I hear this song I feel as though the CD must be nearing an end because it feels as though we must awaken from the fantasy Enya has woven for us. "On My Way Home" returns us to this place and time, but with a longing for the place we leave, the poetry that has been woven for us. Yet, we rejoice for we return to a place of familiarity and keep the feelings we gained from this glorious music.The next track is the instrumental title track to the previous CD, "Memory of Trees." While "Memory of Trees" is nominally an instrumental, there are voices that punctuate portions of the music. Feel the forests and the beasts great and small, real and mythical, populating the forest.This CD ends with on the serious note of "Boadicea" ("The Celts"). The ending perhaps puts a bit of perspective on Enya's music, or perhaps reminds us that we must leave the aural journey on which she has taken us, not to return until we restart the CD.Enya is not for everyone. Her music is beautiful and poetic. She deals in imagery and fantasy, sometimes in imagined history, but rarely in the here and now. Her music is often delicate. Her voice is beautiful. She is one of a kind.

Reviewer: Estelle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Relaxing music CD, to reduce stress!
Review: The CD titled, "Paint the Sky with Stars: The Best of Enya", is so relaxing to listen to. I like playing this CD, while I commute to my job. I have found, listening to this CD really makes my 45 minute drive to work, quite enjoyable. The songs on this album are, "dreamy or even angelic" in nature. While listening to this CD in my car, I often arrive at my job, and do not want to get out of my vehicle, until the song has ended!! I find this music CD, is also nice to listen to, while simply relaxing at home.

Reviewer: Tereska Kovalik
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Four Stars
Review: Did not expect it to come from Asia ? I can only read English.

Reviewer: Mr.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Enya's "Best" Turns To Gold
Review: Putting together an Enya "Best Of" album can be tough, considering the fact that all of her work is so wonderful. Choosing certain songs over others can be very difficult. Let's break it down: Tracks 6 and 16 (The Celts, Boadicea) are from "The Celts" (I Want Tomorrow, is sorely missed), Tracks 1, 10, and 11 (Orinoco Flow, Storms In Africa Part 1, Watermark) are from "Watermark" (Why not Storms In Africa Part II instead? And Exile? On Your Shore? Evening Falls...? All are sorely missed), Tracks 2, 3, 8, 9, and 13 (Caribbean Blue, Book Of Days, Shepherd Moons, Ebudae, Marble Halls) are from "Shepherd Moons" (this album is given the most room (5 tracks) which is good except that it sort of takes control of the album's tone instead of giving us even doses of all 4 albums), Tracks 4, 7, 14, and 15 (Anywhere Is, China Roses, On My Way Home, The Memory Of Trees) are from "The Memory Of Trees" (Good choices in my opinion to use these songs), Tracks 5 and 12 (Only If..., Paint The Sky With Stars) are the new tracks for this album (perfect songs, one being the obvious show piece while the other is very quiet and peaceful. Good contrast) Track 17 (Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)) is from The Christmas EP (lovely bonus track to have here). The fact that this is a 24kt Gold disc is just icing on the cake. Even though some songs are missed, this CD does do what it should...leave you wanting more. Now if only "A Box Of Dreams" was released in a special 24kt Gold edition. That would be Heaven....just like Enya.

Reviewer: Gary Simpson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Enya supreme
Review: Enya has just reached even further toward the stars. Wonderfully melodic, very fresh but with and within grace for the very old and the very new.

Reviewer: Astillsmallvoice
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Enya is a particular favourite of mine and her music is always relaxing and easy on the ear. This album contains most of the favourites plus a few new tracks. If you only have one Enya Album its probably a good buy. If you have the lot as I do its a few new tracks.

Reviewer: タフ　クッキー tough cookie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 太極拳の稽古の時によくかかっていた曲がエンヤだった。それがエンヤとの始まり。このCDのエンヤを聞くと、なぜか心が落ち着き、不安感が収まる。車を運転する時には、必ずこのCDをかける。特に関西から関東への長距離運転や、初めて行く目的地へのちょっと不安な時のドライブには欠かせない。ナビがない時から聞いているので、現在ナビ付の車でも癒し効果抜群。

Reviewer: Fadadejackrussel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Tout simplement divin !.....J'adore ! Je recommande cet album, tout comme mon précédent achat d'Enya. Cette voix qui nous fait voyager.

Reviewer: セサミ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 寝るときに聴いてます。

Reviewer: cfox
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: 新曲の"Only if"を収録した一枚目のベストアルバムです。ボーカルを重ね合わせた彼女独特の幻想的な世界が広がる作品です。私はこのベストアルバム発売を機に彼女の音楽を初めて知りました。アイルランド民謡との融合や、ジャンルをこえた独自性がどこまでも美しいです。