Eyes of Truth

Enigma

About Eyes of Truth

"The Eyes of Truth" is a 1994 song by the German New age band Enigma. This single was one of Enigma's four singles from its second album, The Cross of Changes. The video for this song was recorded in the rural areas of Nepal. Similar with "Age of Loneliness", the song featured samples of Mongolian Folk Music (most notably Alsyn Gazryn Zereglee (Алсын газрын зэрэглээ)) and samples taken from Anne Dudley's album Songs from the Victorious City. It also contains samples from U2's song "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)", Peter Gabriel's "Kiss That Frog", NASA retransmissions sampled from "Mare Tranquillitatis" performed by Vangelis, and Genesis' "Dreaming While You Sleep". In 1999, the song was popularized from its artistic use in the worldwide trailer for the movies The Matrix, and also for The Long Kiss Goodnight. As is the trend for many trailers, the song did not appear in either film or soundtrack. For the case of The Matrix, the song was sampled for the theatrical trailer release. 


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1999
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The Eyes of Truth
Are always watching you    

Alsyn Gazryn Zeregleenn
Aduu shig mal shig torolzonoo khuoo  
(In the distance the mirage stands out like horses and cattle.
Very glad to see my beloved son.)

Je me regarde (I look at myself)
Je me sens (I feel myself)
Je vois des enfants (I see the children)
Je suis enfant! (I am a child!)

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Enigma

Enigma is an electronic musical project founded in Germany by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. The Romanian-born Cretu conceived the Enigma project while working in Germany, but has based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain, since the early 1990s until May 2009, where he has recorded all of Enigma's studio releases to date. Cretu is both the composer and the producer of the project. His former wife, pop singer Sandra, often provided vocals on Enigma tracks. Jens Gad co-arranged and played guitar on three of the Enigma albums. Peter Cornelius also contributed to Enigma during the 1990s. more »

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Written by: CURLY M.C., ANNE JENNIFER DUDLEY, JEREMY COLEMAN

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Eyes of Truth" by Enigma is predominantly considered to be a part of the New Age or ambient music genre. These genres are characterized by their emphasis on creating an atmosphere or mood, rather than traditional song structure.
Release Information
The song was first released in 1994, as part of the band's second album, "The Cross of Changes". The album quickly became a success, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and achieving Platinum status in multiple countries.
Album Theme
The album "The Cross of Changes" has a pronounced change in musical style direction from sensual and serene feelings of the first album toward a more dynamic and optimistic aural spectrum. "The Eyes of Truth" mirrors that theme perfectly.
Influences
The band's leader, Michael Cretu, has often cited a wide range of influences in his music. For "Eyes of Truth", these influences include elements of Gregorian chants, tribal rhythms, and samples from various diverse and ethnic musical traditions.
Usage in Films
The song has become popular in popular culture, particularly due to its inclusion in movie trailers. For instance, "The Eyes of Truth" was used prominently in the international trailer for the 1999 film "The Matrix."
Lyrics
The song utilizes lyrics from a traditional Mongolian song, but are primarily sung in German by Cretu's then-wife Sandra Cretu. The English translation within the song is "The Eyes of Truth are always watching you."
Song Length
As is common with much of Enigma's music, "The Eyes of Truth" is a lengthy piece, running over seven minutes long. This length allows for a slow, gradual development of the thematic material of the song.
Trivia
The song uses samples from U2's "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)" from their 1991 album "Achtung Baby". Enigma generally is known for its rich tapestry of samples, blending sounds from diverse sources.
Critics' Review
The song and album received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised Enigma's unique blend of different styles and sounds. The song itself has been praised for its evocative, atmospheric qualities.
Fan Popularity
"The Eyes of Truth" has become one of Enigma's most beloved tracks among fans. It is often singled out as a highlight of the band's discography and is frequently featured on fan-voted lists of the band's best songs.

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