Far Beyond The Yellow Sea

"Orinoco Flow" by Enya is a tidal wave of lush synthesizers, layered vocals, and shimmering melodies that feel both ancient and futuristic. Released in 1987 on the album "Watermark," it shoved New Age into the mainstream, pairing eery sonic mysticism with broad pop appeal. What sets this recording apart for me is a vast soundstage as wide as a horizon at sea and endlessly intricate vocal layers that seem to have leaked across some rift from another world. It doesn’t just play; it surrounds and transports.

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Song: Orinoco Flow
Album: Watermark
Artist: Enya
Genre: New Age, Celtic, Ambient Pop
Year: 1987
Length: 4:26
Composer: Enya, Rome Ryan
Producer: Nicky Ryan