Name: May it Be
Brand: Enya

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Bonus disc: No

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0190296693816

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Limited Picture Disc.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-03

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Enya

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Rhino

Enya is an Irish multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer. With her unique blend of Celtic and New Age music, she has captivated audiences worldwide. Born Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonain in County Donegal, Ireland, Enya's musical journey began at a young age when she joined her family band Clannad. After leaving the group to pursue a solo career, Enya released her debut album "Watermark" in 1988 which featured the iconic hit single "Orinoco Flow." Since then, she has continued to create enchanting melodies that transport listeners to ethereal realms.
Known for her hauntingly beautiful vocals and lush instrumental arrangements, Enya's music has become synonymous with tranquility and introspection. Her ethereal soundscapes have been featured in numerous films and television shows, further cementing her status as one of the most influential artists in the genre.
Throughout her illustrious career spanning over three decades, Enya has released several critically acclaimed albums including "Shepherd Moons," "The Memory of Trees," and "A Day Without Rain." Her timeless compositions have earned her four Grammy Awards and countless accolades from fans and critics alike. Whether you're seeking solace or simply want to immerse yourself in breathtaking melodies, Enya's music is sure to transport you to a world of serenity.

Rhino Records, also known as Rhino, is a renowned music label that was established in 1973 by Richard Foos. Starting as a record store in Westwood California, Rhino quickly gained recognition with its first successful release "Go To Rhino Records" by Wild Man Fischer in 1975. The label's early logo featured "Rocky the Rhino" and focused on novelty, surf, local new wave bands, and reissues of out-of-print records from other labels.

Under the guidance of Bill Inglot for production, Ken Perry for mastering, and A&R team Gary Stewart and James Austin, Rhino expanded its catalog to include a wide range of reissues by the mid-1980s. The label underwent a logo redesign during this time period to simply "Rhino". In 1984, Rhino released its first CD and became known for manufacturing high-quality CDs made by Sanyo (1984-85) and various manufacturers from Japan or Switzerland thereafter.

In 1985, Rhino entered into a distribution deal with Capitol Records which lasted until 1992. This partnership allowed access to Capitol's back catalog and led to the release of reissues of old Capitol albums. Additionally, EMI and Rhino acquired the Roulette family of labels in 1989. As their deal with Capitol came to an end in 1992, Time-Warner offered an opportunity for growth. Half of the label was sold to Time-Warner

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is among the most successful in cinematic history. Based on the popular J.R.R. Tolkien novel of the same name, these award-winning movies were directed by Peter Jackson and scored by composer Howard Shore. The epic story of Middle-earth arrived in theaters 20 years ago, in December 2001, when The Fellowship Of The Ring made its highly anticipated debut.

To celebrate that milestone, Rhino release a 12” picture disc that includes “May It Be,” the critically acclaimed single Enya recorded for the film’s soundtrack. In 2002, that song was released on a CD single with two more Enya songs: “Isobella” and “The First of Autumn.” Those tracks will make their vinyl debut.

Peter Jackson asked Enya to write a song for The Lord of the Rings. She agreed and began writing what would become ‘May it be’ with her longtime producer/arranger Nicky Ryan and her lyricist, Roma Ryan.

Embraced by fans and critics alike, “May It Be” would go on to be nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Original Song; a Golden Globe® Award for Best Original Song; and a GrammyÒ Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. 

Enya recorded the other two songs featured on May It Be while making her fifth studio album, A Day Without Rain. #6 on the UK Album Chart, the album has sold more than 16 million copies and is ranked as the best-selling new-age album of all time. “The First Of Autumn” is an instrumental that appears on the original studio album. The other track, “Isobella,” is a rarity that can be found on the Japanese edition of A Day Without Rain.

May it Be arrives just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Fellowship Of The Ring and its popular soundtrack. That collection is certified platinum in the U.S., where it won the Academy Award® for Best Original Score and the Grammy® for Best Score Soundtrack Album.