Enigma (musical project)(Redirected from Enigma (musical artist)) Michael Cretu and his wife SandraEnigma 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. HistoryEnigma 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. DiscographyAlbum cover of MCMXC a.D. (1990) Album cover of Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (1996)Albums
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Main article: List of Enigma videos. Blue," however, was one of the few recordings by a white group to make the rhythm & blues chart as well as the pop music chart. 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. The Fleetwoods continued to record into the 1960s, with a number of other successes, though none so big as "Come Softly to Me" Their second hit, "Mr. 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. The song was also recorded by some other artists, and Frankie Vaughan and the Kaye Sisters in particular had a chart hit in the United Kingdom with it. Until recently, he ran the "A.R.T Studios" from his mansion in the Ibiza Hills. The three singers all lived in an area where the local telephone exchange name was FLeetwood, and they took their new name from the exchange, becoming The Fleetwoods.. Michael Cretu is based in Ibiza. He thought that the title was too risque, so he had it changed to "Come Softly to Me," and he also thought that "Two Girls and a Guy" didn't sound commercial enough. Every album starts with their signature horn sound mixed into the introductory music. Bob Reisdorf, the owner of Dolphin Records, was responsible for the name changes. However, Michael himself describes Enigma's music as sensual, not sexual. They sang it a capella, then dubbed the instrumental accompaniment, consisting only of Latin-styled acoustic guitar and the rhythmic shaking of Troxel's car keys. The content of Enigma's music ranges from sexuality (Principles of Lust), love (Gravity of Love), and innocence (Return to Innocence). After six months, they got the song recorded. 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. They performed the song twice at school functions and their classmated wanted recordings of it so they could learn the song. "Sadeness" was named Sadeness Part 1 on its single release in Germany, and Sadness Part 1 on its single release in England. The song was at first called "Come Softly" and the group was named "Two Girls and a Guy," but both were changed en route to the song's becoming a hit. 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. They started singing and humming a song together, and liked it enough to ask Gretchen's friend and singing partner, Barbara Ellis, to join them as a trio to perform it. 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). Gary Troxel and Gretchen Christopher were two high schoolers waiting for Gretchen's mother to pick them up after school to take them home. 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. The Fleetwoods were a singing trio from Olympia, Washington, USA. in December 1990. Goodnight My Love - 1963. Enigma was formed by Michael and released their first album, MCMXC a.D. Lovers by Night, Strangers by Day - 1962. The pair have also worked together under the name Sandra. The Great Imposter - 1962. 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. Tragedy - 1961. 2004 – Boum-Boum (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). The Last One to Know - 1960. 2003 – Following the Sun (EMI). Outside My Window - 1960. 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records). Runaround - 1960. 2001 – Turn Around (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). You Mean Everything to Me - 1959. 2000 – Push the Limits (Virgin Records). Graduation's Here - 1959. 1999 – Gravity of Love (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). Blue - 1959 (Gold Record). for the Brain (Virgin Records). Mr. 1997 – T.N.T. Come Softly to Me - 1959 (Gold Record). 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. |