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Music : A Posteriori
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Rating: 
- Enigma continues to grow
I love Enigma. I waited a long time for this album. No, it's not like the others, but it is, unmistakebly Enigma. A good sound system reveals the characteristic layer upon layer that is Enigma. Cretu continues to add a touch of sound at the exact right moment it is needed in each piece. Sounds that and notes that are a marvel to me. Kind of like an artist knowing just where to add a highlight or color. It is a departure from the earlier stuff, but most of us are too. I even liked Voyageur, though I think it was considerably less subtle and more pop-sounding. It has less layers, but it is still good. A Posteriori is a different subject, Earth in space and time. As a different subject, it is going to sound different. Monks and ethnic sounds aside, space sounds would be different. This is an expansion, this is future. As for Jens Gad. He appears to have moved on somewhat himself. If you haven't yet, check him out with "Jens Gad Presents" and his "Achillea" albums from Sequoia. He also, has moved in a different direction. If you want classic Enigma, listen to the older stuff. If you want Enigma that continues to grow and move into the future--listen to this one too. Goodbye Milky Way is truly beautiful. But so are the rest. As with the other albums, it is hard to listen to just one song. If you do, you may miss something. Rather like reading only the ending of a good book.
Rating: - Return to Ambience
As a long time critical listener of Cretu, I rate 'A Posteriori' a success. I enjoyed the return of ambience, airy synth pads, the soothing layered harmonies and familiar leitmotifs from Cretu's repetoire. All taken together to give us another enriching chapter of Enigma.
As always, the vocals are a mixed bag, personally I find Cretu's singing and juevenile "I don't get it" lyrics off-putting, but you may be able to ignore the preaching or you may find it intolerable.
As in MCM (#1) and Le Roi (#3), the album as a whole can be thought of as an entire set-piece of rock-opera. This is where I find Cretu at his most inspired (let's not forget this man is a musical genius with ground breaking instincts).
Most inspired when he is telling a lyrical story intended to be taken all at once, not track by track.
Like all works of art, the effect on the audience is what counts and the Enigma effect is strong and vibrant in A Posteriori. This is very welcome after the lesser "radio optimized" Voyageur experience.
Like you I prefer the mental expansion and release of hearing the true "Voice of Engima" the voice of "music, spirit and meditation" if only for the "next hour".
Rating: - Very good, but not with Jens Gad signature
I'd strongly recommend this - especially in light of the voyageur disappointment - its very different, mostly because Jens Gads signature samples and soundscapes are not so dominant, but its clearly still Enigma - Sitting on the Moon is a really nice piece of work, followed closely by Dreaming of Andromeda and The Alchemist - if you're just looking for more stuff like the old Enigma you may be disappointed, but I'm happy to say I think this shows some real growth - can't wait to see what comes next
Rating: - Simply awesome!
I have been a long time fan of Enigma and have all of their CDs. I highly recommend this CD to all Enigma fans as well as "beginners" Very sensual music. I keep listening over and over and don't get tired.
Rating: - Not a disappointment
My wife gave me this for Valentine's Day a little bit ago. As I was entering into ITunes I listened. I have yet to be disappointed by any of his works. We find that Enigma is the 'sexiest' of the CDs and use it for background mood music sometimes. You can not go wrong with this as a choice, especially if it is a gift for someone special.A Posteriori
- Enigma continues to growI love Enigma. I waited a long time for this album. No, it's not like the others, but it is, unmistakebly Enigma. A good sound system reveals the characteristic layer upon layer that is Enigma. Cretu continues to add a touch of sound at the exact right moment it is needed in each piece. Sounds that and notes that are a marvel to me. Kind of like an artist knowing just where to add a highlight or color. It is a departure from the earlier stuff, but most of us are too. I even liked Voyageur, though I think it was considerably less subtle and more pop-sounding. It has less layers, but it is still good. A Posteriori is a different subject, Earth in space and time. As a different subject, it is going to sound different. Monks and ethnic sounds aside, space sounds would be different. This is an expansion, this is future. As for Jens Gad. He appears to have moved on somewhat himself. If you haven't yet, check him out with "Jens Gad Presents" and his "Achillea" albums from Sequoia. He also, has moved in a different direction. If you want classic Enigma, listen to the older stuff. If you want Enigma that continues to grow and move into the future--listen to this one too. Goodbye Milky Way is truly beautiful. But so are the rest. As with the other albums, it is hard to listen to just one song. If you do, you may miss something. Rather like reading only the ending of a good book.
Rating:
- Return to AmbienceAs a long time critical listener of Cretu, I rate 'A Posteriori' a success. I enjoyed the return of ambience, airy synth pads, the soothing layered harmonies and familiar leitmotifs from Cretu's repetoire. All taken together to give us another enriching chapter of Enigma.
As always, the vocals are a mixed bag, personally I find Cretu's singing and juevenile "I don't get it" lyrics off-putting, but you may be able to ignore the preaching or you may find it intolerable.
As in MCM (#1) and Le Roi (#3), the album as a whole can be thought of as an entire set-piece of rock-opera. This is where I find Cretu at his most inspired (let's not forget this man is a musical genius with ground breaking instincts).
Most inspired when he is telling a lyrical story intended to be taken all at once, not track by track.
Like all works of art, the effect on the audience is what counts and the Enigma effect is strong and vibrant in A Posteriori. This is very welcome after the lesser "radio optimized" Voyageur experience.
Like you I prefer the mental expansion and release of hearing the true "Voice of Engima" the voice of "music, spirit and meditation" if only for the "next hour".
Rating:
- Very good, but not with Jens Gad signatureI'd strongly recommend this - especially in light of the voyageur disappointment - its very different, mostly because Jens Gads signature samples and soundscapes are not so dominant, but its clearly still Enigma - Sitting on the Moon is a really nice piece of work, followed closely by Dreaming of Andromeda and The Alchemist - if you're just looking for more stuff like the old Enigma you may be disappointed, but I'm happy to say I think this shows some real growth - can't wait to see what comes next
Rating:
- Simply awesome!I have been a long time fan of Enigma and have all of their CDs. I highly recommend this CD to all Enigma fans as well as "beginners" Very sensual music. I keep listening over and over and don't get tired.
Rating:
- Not a disappointmentMy wife gave me this for Valentine's Day a little bit ago. As I was entering into ITunes I listened. I have yet to be disappointed by any of his works. We find that Enigma is the 'sexiest' of the CDs and use it for background mood music sometimes. You can not go wrong with this as a choice, especially if it is a gift for someone special.A Posteriori