: While heavily keyboard-oriented (using instruments like the Roland Juno-60 and Yamaha KX88 ), the album includes traditional instruments like uilleann pipes and low whistles by Davy Spillane to ground the ethereal sound in her Celtic roots.
: The title track is a piano-led instrumental. Notably, its "lyric" consists of only one whispered word: "Howe" , a dedication to American producer Bones Howe. Enya Watermark
: Originally recorded in Irish, this rhythmic piece was a favorite of the artists. An English version, "Storms in Africa (Part II)," was later released as a B-side and included on some album reissues. : Originally recorded in Irish, this rhythmic piece
is the breakthrough second studio album by Irish singer and musician Enya , released on September 19, 1988. It established her signature "wall of sound" style—characterized by hundreds of layers of her own vocals, expansive synthesizers, and Celtic influences—and propelled her to international fame. Key Album Features and Latin . For instance
: The album features lyrics in Irish, English, and Latin . For instance, "Cursum Perficio" is sung entirely in Latin.