From: apollo@buengc.bu.edu (Doug A. Chan)
Newsgroups: alt.music.enya
Subject: Liner notes from _The Celts_ re-release (Long)
Date: 27 Jan 93 04:35:04 GMT
Organization: College of Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Originator: apollo@buengc.bu.edu

From the re-release of Enya's _The Celts_ CD (WEA 4509-91167-2)
liner notes:

 The Celts-
As this is primarily a soundtrack project, we felt it would
be appropriate to include the stories, images and thoughts
behind the various themes which embrace this album.  They
represent histories, mythologies, impressions, hopes and our
individual interpretations of them.

 Aldebaran-
The Red giant Star, Aldebaran, found in the constellation of
Taurus, is the Eye of the bull.  From the Arabic, Al Dabaran,
it means 'the follower' as it "follows" the Pleiades.  This
piece portrays future Celts passing Aldebaran on their journey
to new territories, continuing the migratory pattern which was
so predominant in their early history.

 I Want Tomorrow-
...thoughts of the present...

 March of the Celts-
...echoes from the past...

 Deireadh an Tuath-
Opened earth, spirits, incantations that earth may once again
be fertile and thus ensure the future of the celts.  Samhain,
the greatest Celtic Festival, marked the beginning of their New
Year-the 31st October-which is now celebrated as Hallow'een or
All Souls night.

 The Sun in the Stream-
Inspired by the legend of the Salmon of Knowledge.  In the Grove
of the nine wise Hazel trees, from the sacred pool, the River
Boyne flowed.  The salmon feasted on the rich crimson nuts fallen
from the hazel trees, and hence possessed all the truth in the
world.

 To go Beyond-
...reflection on the future...

 Fairytale-
This is based on the story of the Fairy King Midir and his love
for the beautiful princess Etain.  It is a story of great love,
jealousy, secrets and endurance, in which Etain is banished and
transformed into a pool of water, from which she emerges as a
butterfly.  Although immortal she is born a mortal child, one
thousand and twelve years after her first birth.

 Epona-
was revered as the Horse Goddess and is portrayed with birds as
well as horses, with a bag or cornucopia.  She is closely
identified with Rhiannon.  Her birds are reputed to lull the
living to sleep and to awaken the dead.

 Triad...
 St. Patrick-
The son of a Roman official, Patrick was captured by a raiding
party of Celts when a boy, and spent six years in captivity.
He escaped, became a priest and returned to Ireland.  According
to legend it is St. Patrick who is responsible for Ireland's
conversion to Christianity and the final loss of the old Celtic
beliefs.

 Cu Chulainn-
means the "hound of Cullan".  As a child his name was "setanta"
meaning 'the little'.  He became Cu Chulainn when he killed the
watchdog of the smith Cullan, and so undertook to guard the
smiths house in place of the dog.  Cu Chulainn is one of the
great Irish heroes.  The most famous deeds of this hero are
found in the saga Tain Bo Cualgne (the cattle raid of Cooley).

 Oisin-
which means "little fawn", left his home to journey to Tir na n
Og, the Land of Youth, with Hiamh Cinn Oir, "Niamh of the Head
of Gold".  Timelessness-he stayed 300 years, though never aged.
On his return to Ireland he found his contemporaries long dead,
and Ireland now had St. Patrick and Christianity.  Putting his
foot upon the earth, he lost Tir na n Og, and so aged and died.

 Portrait-
...Out of the Blue...

 Boadicea-
or Boudicca, meaning Victorious, was Queen of the Iceni tribe of
East Anglia.  She led a rebellion in 60 A.D. against the Romans,
destroying the cities of Colchester, St. Albans and capturing
London.  She was eventually defeated by the Romans, and rather
than be humiliated by them, she poisoned herself.

 Bard Dance-
The Bard, in ancient Celtic times was a man of great importance.
His foremost function was in the praise of his king.  He also
entertained the assembly, sometimes in eulogy, sometimes in
satire.  Together with the Druid, Warrior and Silversmith, he
represents the image of the ancient Celt.

 Dan y Dwr-
Beneath the waters... the village Capel Celyn.  This village in
Wales was submerged, against much protest and struggle by its
inhabitants, in order to accomodate a resevoir.  This is a lament
for the loss of Capel Celyn, memories now held beneath the water.

				Roma Ryan


* Note that in this release track 11 (Portrait) has been changed to
  'Out of the Blue' which is a longer version of the original
  Atlantic/BBC release of the disc.  Other than that, it still has
  15 tracks.

* Also, this new release has a completely new cover and additional
  photos in the booklet.

-Doug
apollo@buengc.bu.edu