The Very Best Of Enya

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Total Tracks: 19   Total Length: 67:13

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Comprised of 18 tracks culled from the singer/composer’s first three decades, The Very Best of Enya was pieced together by the artist herself, along with longtime collaborators Nicky and Roma Ryan. Luckily, the trio seems enamored by most of the same songs that the general public is, resulting in one of those rare “greatest-hits” collections that goes deep without depriving the listener of the essentials. With tunes like “Orinoco Flow,” “Caribbean Blue,” and “Book of Days” in the pot and out of the way, it’s easier to appreciate hidden gems like “Cursum Perficio,” “Boadicea,” “Trains and Winter Rains,” and “Anywhere Is.” Also notable is the inclusion of “May It Be” and a previously unreleased version of “Aníron (I Desire),” both of which originally appeared on the soundtrack for the first chapter of Peter Jackson’s beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy. – James Christopher Monger

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  • 05.24.12 I liked @wajdibellazreg it's wonderful to turn classical to Modern http://t.co/IL31ol0k @holacom please Share it ,Enya XX
  • 05.22.12 I just Watched this on @youtube http://t.co/1ImkEs7q Caribbean Blue by @YuiMatsuda , Love it , Enya XX
  • 05.20.12 Join the http://t.co/1MP0n8e6 email list and receive news and announcements via email, http://t.co/46J1s47L ,Enya XX
  • 05.18.12 Sorry guys, I was very busy with my birthday yesterday , it was a nice party, thanks @holacom for the message and all my fans , Enya XX
  • 05.13.12 4 days left for my birthday & I have received many messages on my website,& twitter, thanks guys, I promise I'll be online on thursday, Enya
  • 05.10.12 My new album will be released SOON , keep checking http://t.co/hebOQkFL & http://t.co/IHdjPVBw, I hope you'll enjoy the songs ,Enya
  • 05.05.12 It's a good time to listen to "May it Be", Relax & enjoy your time, Enya
  • 07.09.11 The very best of enya is on the @iTunesMusic albums chart! If you want to buy it http://t.co/Q4uFaEs . enjoy the songs
  • 07.03.11 Trains and Winter Rains you can watch on http://t.co/rNnxuZl. and I want also to say thanks to Warner Bros Company for supporting me .
  • 06.30.11 This is the real me, so nice that I have joined twitter. so I can keep in touch with my fans around the world.