Enigma (musical project)

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Enigma is a musical project, that was started by Michael Cretu and his wife Sandra Cretu in 1990. Michael is both the composer and the producer; Sandra often provides vocals on Enigma tracks. The pair have also worked together under the name Sandra.

History

Enigma was formed by Michael and released their first album, MCMXC a.D. in December 1990. Before the album was released, Michael was cautious of the response towards the upcoming album, decided to forgo mentioning his real name and credited himself as Curly M.C.

Enigma's music evolved from Gregorian chants (MCMXC a.D.) to ethnic chants (The Cross of Changes), to modern sounds and beats (Screen Behind the Mirror, Voyageur). Enigma achieved their first commercial success through the single "Sadeness", which juxtaposed Gregorian chants with elements of overt sexuality in a strange and unusual new way; a great deal of New Age electronica owes its existence to Enigma's first album. "Sadeness" was named Sadeness Part 1 on its single release in Germany, and Sadness Part 1 on its single release in England. It is a sensual track, with an insatiable beat, which is based around questioning the sexual desires of the Marquis de Sade, hence the German release name of "Sadeness", as opposed to the English word of Sadness.

The content of Enigma's music ranges from sexuality (Principles of Lust), love (Gravity of Love), and innocence (Return to Innocence). However, Michael himself describes Enigma's music as sensual, not sexual. Every album starts with their signature horn sound mixed into the introductory music.

Michael Cretu is based in Ibiza. Until recently, he ran the "A.R.T Studios" from his mansion in the Ibiza Hills. Michael has now relocated to a purpose built mansion, in Ibiza, and has recently started installing a state-of-the-art recording studio inside one area of the building.

In 1998, Michael Cretu once again teamed up with Jens Gad (they previously worked together on "Le Roi est Mort, Vive Le Roi"!) and created the album The Energy of Sound under the name Trance Atlantic Airwaves.

Discography

Album cover of MCMXC a.D. (1990) Album cover of Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (1996)

Albums

  • 1990 – MCMXC a.D. (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1993 – The Cross of Changes (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1996 – Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1998 – Trilogy (3xCD) (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2000 – The Screen Behind the Mirror (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records)

Singles

  • 1990 – Mea Culpa Part II (Charisma Records)
  • 1990 – Sadeness Part I (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1991 – Principles of Lust (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1993 – Carly's Song (Charisma Records)
  • 1993 – Return to Innocence (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1994 – Age of Loneliness (Virgin Records)
  • 1994 – The Eyes of Truth (Virgin Records)
  • 1994 – Out from the Deep (Virgin Records)
  • 1996 – Beyond the Invisible (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 1997 – T.N.T. for the Brain (Virgin Records)
  • 1999 – Gravity of Love (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2000 – Push the Limits (Virgin Records)
  • 2001 – Turn Around (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)
  • 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records)
  • 2003 – Following the Sun (EMI)
  • 2004 – Boum-Boum (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH)

Videos

Main article: List of Enigma videos


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Main article: List of Enigma videos. A humanitarian, he established the David Foster Foundation Society, giving generously of his time and talent to raise money to assist families of British Columbia children who require organ transplants. In 1998, Michael Cretu once again teamed up with Jens Gad (they previously worked together on "Le Roi est Mort, Vive Le Roi"!) and created the album The Energy of Sound under the name Trance Atlantic Airwaves. Among his many honours, David Foster was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, was given an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Victoria, has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and was elected to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Michael has now relocated to a purpose built mansion, in Ibiza, and has recently started installing a state-of-the-art recording studio inside one area of the building. Recently he has produced debut albums for The Corrs (Forgiven, Not Forgotten), Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, Renee Olstead, which were released under his own record label, 143 Records, and distributed through Warner Music. Until recently, he ran the "A.R.T Studios" from his mansion in the Ibiza Hills. David Foster has worked with Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Chicago and Madonna.

Michael Cretu is based in Ibiza. David Foster OC, born 1950 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a multi Grammy Award winning musician, producer, and composer. Every album starts with their signature horn sound mixed into the introductory music. However, Michael himself describes Enigma's music as sensual, not sexual. The content of Enigma's music ranges from sexuality (Principles of Lust), love (Gravity of Love), and innocence (Return to Innocence).

It is a sensual track, with an insatiable beat, which is based around questioning the sexual desires of the Marquis de Sade, hence the German release name of "Sadeness", as opposed to the English word of Sadness. "Sadeness" was named Sadeness Part 1 on its single release in Germany, and Sadness Part 1 on its single release in England. Enigma achieved their first commercial success through the single "Sadeness", which juxtaposed Gregorian chants with elements of overt sexuality in a strange and unusual new way; a great deal of New Age electronica owes its existence to Enigma's first album. Enigma's music evolved from Gregorian chants (MCMXC a.D.) to ethnic chants (The Cross of Changes), to modern sounds and beats (Screen Behind the Mirror, Voyageur).

Before the album was released, Michael was cautious of the response towards the upcoming album, decided to forgo mentioning his real name and credited himself as Curly M.C. in December 1990. Enigma was formed by Michael and released their first album, MCMXC a.D. The pair have also worked together under the name Sandra.

Enigma is a musical project, that was started by Michael Cretu and his wife Sandra Cretu in 1990. Michael is both the composer and the producer; Sandra often provides vocals on Enigma tracks. 2004 – Boum-Boum (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2003 – Following the Sun (EMI). 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records).

2001 – Turn Around (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2000 – Push the Limits (Virgin Records). 1999 – Gravity of Love (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). for the Brain (Virgin Records).

1997 – T.N.T. 1996 – Beyond the Invisible (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1994 – Out from the Deep (Virgin Records). 1994 – The Eyes of Truth (Virgin Records).

1994 – Age of Loneliness (Virgin Records). 1993 – Return to Innocence (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1993 – Carly's Song (Charisma Records). 1991 – Principles of Lust (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

1990 – Sadeness Part I (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1990 – Mea Culpa Part II (Charisma Records). 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records). 2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2000 – The Screen Behind the Mirror (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1998 – Trilogy (3xCD) (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1996 – Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

1993 – The Cross of Changes (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1990 – MCMXC a.D.