This is all about ENYA

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All they call me mad just abt her music and i accept that i am too..... so here it goes the details about her so that all of u can know who is she? and how nicely she sings....

A. Enya – Eithne – Nicky and Roma Ryan - Trio– Aigle Music

A1. Who is Eithne? How to pronounce Eithne?
Eithne is Enya’s true name. "Enya" is phonetic spelling for Eithne (pronounced as ehn-ya). She chose to alter her name because as an artist she wanted to work under her own name, yet knew how many people would have difficulties in pronouncing her Irish name correctly.

A2. Why do some people use Eithne and not Enya?
"Eithne" is generally used to refer to the woman, whereas "Enya" is used to refer to all three people who are involved with the music: Eithne, Nicky and Roma Ryan.

A3. Who are Roma and Nicky Ryan?
Nicky and Roma are a married couple that have managed Enya's career since the beginning of her solo career. Nicky is the producer/ arranger/ manager and Roma is the lyricist. Nicky Ryan had previously managed Clannad.

A4. Who is Aigle? What does the term ‘Trio’ mean?
Trio is a term used by fans to collectively talk about Eithne, Nicky and Roma. Aigle is the name of the recording studio they use, but also refers to the Trio and and their employees who involved as well.


A5. How do you pronounce "Aigle," and what does it mean?
Aigle is the French word for eagle, and is pronounced "ay-gel," with a hard G, like "angle."


B. Enya as a person

B1. When was Enya born? Is Enya her real name?
Enya was born on 17 May 1961 as Eithne Patricia Ní Bhraonáin (pronounced Enya Patricia Vree-nine, Anglicanized to Enya Patricia Brennan) in Gweedore (Ghaoth Dobhair), County Donegal, Ireland. Enya is the phonetic spelling of her name.

B2. How tall is Enya?
5 feet 2 inches, or 1,57 meters

B3. What colour are Enya’s eyes?
Enya's eyes appear to be several different colors, blue, green, brown, and hazel, depending upon the different photos or videos. It is possible she may wear coloured lenses for the photo/video shoots. People generally agree Enya’s eyes are probably not blue or brown, but either hazel or grey-ish.

B4. Is Enya married? She wears a ring.
Enya is NOT married. The rings she wears on her right hand are a Claddagh ring and a wedding band. Both of these belonged to her grandmother who has passed away.

B5. Is it true that Enya lives in a castle?
In 1997, Enya bought Ayesha Castle and subsequently spent about five years remodeling it. In a CBS Morning interview in 2001, Enya stated she had not yet moved in. At the time the interview was re-aired in 2003, she was living in the castle. Enya changed the name of her home from Ayesha to Manderley. Manderley is the name of the beautiful estate house that is in her favourite novel, Rebecca.

C. Enya and her family

C1. Does Enya have any brothers or sisters?
Enya is the sixth child in a family of nine. She has four sisters: Máire (Moya), Deirdre, Olive and Brídín; and four brothers: Ciarán, Pól, Leon and Bartley.
They were born in the following order: Máire - Ciarán - Pól - Deidre - Leon - Eithne - Olive - Bartley - Brídín


D. The creation of Enya’s music

D1. Does Enya really do all the instruments and vocals herself?
Yes, Enya does all of the vocals and instruments herself, except where stated. See the album booklets for guest musicians.


D2. What instruments, besides the piano, does Enya play in her music?
It is said that Enya plays some of the strings and percussions, but some of these are also synthesized.


E. Understanding Enya’s songs

E1. 1. Some of Enya's songs are not in English, what language are they?
Enya sings in Gaelic (her native tongue), English, Latin, Spanish, Japanese, Welsh, French, as well as "Quenya" and "Sindarin", two languages invented by J.R.R. Tolkien. In her most recent album Amarantine, Enya uses a fictional language called Loxian.

E2. What is Loxian?
Loxian is a fictional language created by Roma Ryan. The language was created especially for Enya's music because Gaelic, Latin or English didn't seem to fit the particular mood of certain songs.
The idea to create a fictional language was inspired by the previous use of Tolkiens fictional languages Quenya and Sindarin, used in the songs for the Lord of The Rings soundtrack.
Roma Ryan has written a book called Water Shows the Hidden heart about the how and why of Loxian. The book is available at online bookstores like Amazon.

E3. Where can I get translations?
See the Official Enya Discography: http://discography.enya.com . Click on "tracks."

E4. Who are Rob Dickins and Ross mentioned in Orinoco Flow?
Rob Dickins was the chairman of Warner Music UK and is also the man who signed her with that label. He now owns his own entertainment company, Instant Karma.
Ross is Ross Cullum, who was an engineer on the album Watermark. Interestingly, the Ross Dependency is actually a location on Antarctica, claimed by New Zealand.

E5. What do the Irish dedications in Enya’s albums mean?
* Watermark
Tá muid fíorbhuíoch do Rob Dickins ar son an chuidiú agus an mhisneach a thug sé dúinn.
We are truly grateful to Rob Dickins for the help and courage he gave us.
* Shepherd Moons
Ár mbuíochas do Rob Dickins a d'fhan, "ag an stiúir".
Our thanks to Rob Dickins who "stayed at the helm."
* The Memory Of Trees
Ba dheacair dúinne an t-album seo a shamhlú gan focla spreagtha sin Rob Dickins.
It would be difficult for us to imagine this album without those inspiring/encouraging words of Rob Dickins.
* Paint The Sky With Stars
Mar as gnáth... mbuióchas do Rob Dickins.
As always... our thanks to Rob Dickins

E6. Where can I see Enya's discography?
Please see http://discography.enya.com

G. Facts and figures about Enya’s career

G1. When did Enya's big break come?
Enya’s big break came in 1988 when she released the single Orinoco Flow.

G2. In what genre is Enya's music categorized?
Because the music is so different, Enya’s music can often be found under many categories, such as New Age, World, Celtic, Pop, Classical, or Other.

G3. Why does Enya not like the "New Age" category?
Enya has commented on interviews that she does not like for her music to be labeled into rigid categories. Usually when they ask "What kind of music is yours?" she simple replies "Enya".

G4. How many records has she sold?
Enya has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Her best selling album to date is A Day Without Rain which has sold more than 12 million copies.

G5. What awards has Enya been nominated for and which has she won?
Won:
GRAMMY Awards:
1993 - Best New Age Album (Shepherd Moons)
1997 - Best New Age Album (The Memory of Trees)
2000 - Best New Age Album (A Day Without Rain)

IRMA (Irish Recorded Music Association ) Awards:
1993 - Best Female Irish Artist

World Music Awards:
2001 - Best Solo Irish Artist
2001 - Best New Age Artist
2002 - Best-Selling Female Artist
2002 - Best-Selling New Age Artist
2002 - Best-Selling Irish Artist

Broadcast Film Critics Association:
2001 - Best Song (May It Be)

Echo Awards (Germany):
2002 - Best pop-rock single (Only Time)

She was also nominated in 2001 for a Golden Globe and for an Academy Award for the song May It Be.

G6. On what occasions did Enya perform? Was it a live performance or lip-synced?
5/1963 - 12/1985
-- Dulaman - Live with Clannad (Celtic Folk Festival, Utrecht, The Netherlands) - 13 February 1982 (Live)
-- Horo Gheallaid - Live with Clannad (Celtic Folk Festival, Utrecht, The Netherlands) - 13 February 1982 (Live)

1/1986 - 12/1992
-- Orinoco Flow - Top of the Pops - 20 October 1988 (Lip-Synced)
-- Oíche Chiúin - Sunday, Sunday - December 1988 (Lip-Synced)
-- Na Laetha Geal M’Óige & On Your Shore - Homeward Bound - 18 May 1989 (Lip-Synced)
-- Carribean Blue - Top of the Pops - 17 October 1991 (Lip-Synced)
-- Book of Days - Top of the Pops - 23 July 1992 (Lip-Synced)

1/1993 - 12/1997
-- Anywhere is - Top of the Pops - 16 November 1995 (Lip-Synced)
-- Anywhere is - Top of the Pops - 30 November 1995 (Lip-Synced)
-- Anywhere Is - Concerto di Natale in Vatican - 1995 (Lip-Synced)
-- Anywhere Is - Hey Hey It's Saturday - during the TMOT 1996 promotional tour (Lip-synced with live percussion)
-- Oíche Chiúin - BBC1 Television Programme "Christmas Day in the Morning’ - 25 December 1996 (Lip-Synced)
-- Marble Halls - The Kenny Show - 15 November 1997 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only If - The Kenny Show - 15 November 1997 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only If - The Rosie O’Donnell Show - 12 December 1997 (Enya live + backing vocals on tape - we are not really sure about this though)
-- Only If - Late Show with David Letterman - 1997 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only If - Royal Variety Performance - 1997 (Lip-Synced)

1/1998 - 12/2004
-- Only Time - Children in Need Fundraiser - 2000 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only Time - Pure Oxygen - 11 December 2000 (Live)
-- Only Time - Jay Leno - 2000 (Live)
-- Only Time - Live with Regis - 2000 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only Time - World Music Awards - 2 May 2001 (Lip-Synced)
-- Only Time - Larry King Live - 2001 (Live)
-- Only Time - The View - 2001 (Live)
-- Only Time - Music Fair - 2001 (Lip-Synced)
-- Wild Child - San Remo Festival - March 2001 (Live)
-- Wild Child - Japanese Performance - Date Unknown (Live)
-- May It Be - Larry King Live - 23 January 2002 (Live)
-- May It Be - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - 17 January 2002 (Live)
-- May It Be - World Music Awards - 6 March 2002 (Lip-Synced)
-- May It Be - Academy Awards - 24 March 2002 (Live)

1/2005 - current date
-- Brennan Family Tribute - 13 July 2005 (Family Event) (Live)
-- Amarantine - Top of the Pops (BBC) - 2 December 2005 (Lip-Synced)
-- Sumerigusa - (Asian TV) - (Probably November/December 2005 or January 2006) (Lip-synced)
-- Amarantine - Verstehen sie Spass? (ARD) - 21 January 2006 (Lip-synced)
-- Amarantine - Live with Regis and Kelly (ABC) - 26 January 2006 (Live)
-- Amarantine - The Saturday Early Show (CBS) - 11 March 2006 (Live)
-- Amarantine - Max & Catherine (Nederland 1) - 4 April 2006 (lip-synced with live orchestra)
-- Amarantine - Late Late Show (RTE1) - 24 April 2006 (lip-synced)

Some of the Famous ENYA Fans
The Royal Family of Japan
The Royal Family of England
Keanu Reeves
Charlize Theron
The Pope (former)
The King of Sweden
Peter Jackson
Viggo Mortensen
George Lucas
John Denver
Sarah McLachlan
Madonna
Björk
Celine Dion
Mariah Carey
Xavier Naidoo
Polish soprano M. Walewska
Andrzej Wajda
Patricia Cornwell
Steve Martin

Source www.unity.enya.com