Echoes in Rain

Enya

About Echoes in Rain

"Echoes in Rain" is a single by Irish musician Enya, the first to be taken from the album Dark Sky Island. It was released on 9 October 2015 by Warner Music.


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Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Wait for the sun
Watching the sky
Black as a crow
Night passes by
Taking the stars
So far away
Everything flows
Here comes another new day
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Into the wind
I throw the night
Silver and gold
Turn into light
I'm on the road
I know the way
Everything flows
Here comes another new day

Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Echoes in rain
Drifting in waves
Long journey home
Never too late
Black as a crow
Night comes again
Everything flows
Here comes another new day

Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alle-alle alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Aah-aah-aah-aah

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Enya

Enya (born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, Irish pronunciation: [ˈɛnʲə nʲiː ˈvˠɾˠiːn̪ˠaːnʲ], anglicised as Enya Brennan, 17 May 1961) is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. more »

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Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN

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15 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Echoes in Rain" was released on October 9, 2015.
Album
This song is part of Enya's album called "Dark Sky Island”, which means the song was released almost seven years after Enya's last album.
Composer
Like most of Enya’s songs, "Echoes in Rain" was composed by Enya herself along with Roma Ryan and Nicky Ryan.
Musical Style
"Echoes in Rain" follows Enya's distinct style of layered vocals and synthesized sounds, a genre often classified as new-age or Celtic pop.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Enya's love for classical music and Motifs of journey and return, often present in Enya's songs, can be clearly traced here too.
Chart Performance
The single was a success in the charts, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S.
Lyrics
The song has a positive and uplifting message, with lyrics talking about coming home after a long journey.
Single
"Echoes in Rain" was the lead single for the album "Dark Sky Island".
Video
The official video features a scenic montage of the Irish countryside along with Enya at the piano, emphasizing the song's themes of homecoming and natural beauty.
Voice Layering
Like other Enya's songs, "Echoes in Rain" features voice layering technique which is a hallmark of Enya’s music, with 300 separate vocal tracks reportedly used in this song.
Musical Technique
The song is marked by a rolling piano line and echo-drenched percussion, which align with the song's title.
Fan Reception
The song was well received by fans and became popular, with many praising Enya's haunting vocals and uplifting lyrics.
Critical Response
The song received mixed-to-positive reviews from music critics, praised for Enya's unique musical style and familiar sound but also highlighted for lacking innovation.
Live Performance
Despite the song's popularity, Enya is known for her reluctance to perform live, and as such there are no known live performances of "Echoes in Rain".
Access
It can be found on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, and the official music video can be viewed on YouTube.

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