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Trilogy

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This box set contains Enigmas first three albums all packed in one. All three of the albums are worth owning and spending the tons of money on.

MCMXC is a dark, moody album with a Gothic medievel mood.

Cross Of Changes is much brighter with little of the Gregorian Chants and in their place is more of a Native American, Aboriginal mood.

Enigma 3: Le Roi Est Mort Vive Le Roi! is like the child of the previous two albums with the Gregorian Gothic sounds of MCMXC but with the daytime feel of Cross Of Changes and overall with a more of an aquatic feel and a whole different sound altogether from my perspective.

All three albums are worth owning.

I first became interested in Enigma about 6 weeks ago. Yes, thats all. I found out about them VIA Frank Petersons works (Producer for Sarah Brightman, composer) and immediately bought this trilogy when I saw it in Melbourne.
Basically not knowing what it would be like, I lay down and entered into the world of Enigma. I don't think I've been back since!

Enigma draws in the listener, much like Lord of the Rings immerses the reader. Enigma is spiritual, medieval, tribal and all round wonderful. As soon as I heard "The Voice of Enigma" and "Sadeness," on MCMXCa.D, I was captivated and then it got even better with "Mea Culpa" and "River of belief."

The second disc (Cross of Changes), has more timeless songs including the excellent "Silent Warrior" "The eyes of Truth," "I love you ... I'll Kill you" and "Return to Innocence" and these were really special. This one is more tribal, less Gregorian style and it took me a while to get used to as I love the good old Gregorian stuff, but still, it prepared me for disc 3 (Le Roi Est Mort Vive le Roi!) which, I have to agree is like the cross between the two, and I loved this album! I'm not going to list these, as every track is very, very good.

I love to listen to Enigma on my discman at nightime, that way I slip into another world as I'm falling asleep, thats how they want it to be, and thats how its meant to be.
You know I loved ENIGMA TRILOGY that much, that after that, I bought "The Screen behind the Mirror"(fourth album) and "Love Sensuality, Devotion" (the best of Enigma) and this is all in the space of about a month. Looking forward to the new Enigma album "Voyager" very soon!, I'm an Enigma fan now and forever, The voice of Enigma screams: BUY ME!

The TRILOGY Box Set is a beautifully packaged anthology of all three of the original Enigma albums, including MCMXC a.D., The CROSS of Changes, and Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! Featuring the greatest hits of Enigma, this set is a must-have for fans of Enigma, and other enthusiasts of other "enigmatic" types of music. The set includes such hits as Sadeness, Mea Culpa, Return To Innocence, Age of Loneliness, Out From The Deep, and Beyond The Invisible. This set features special packaging and CD labels of the normal, Virgin releases.

Really worth the price.
I got ENIGMA TRILOGY and TRILOGY FANTASY in one package. my happiness that day was in that package I got. So relaxing, powerful, and energizing music.

The song I liked at most is "4. BEYOND THE INVISIBLE" (third CD) this song is so powerful and energizing (Just like alot of other songs within this collection).

I'm sure almost all of you heard of "ENIGMA" and familiar with the type of music ENIGMA represents.
Well, listen to this, If you like this type of music just get this CD plus FANTASY TRILOGY and you'll definitely find happiness. However, If you never tried this type of music before then it's time to try it. It might be your new love.

I have listened to many New Age artists each claiming to have a perfect insight into what makes us, us. Enigma has the unique ability to transport the listener to times and places we could only dream of through the use of music. In each of us there is the potential for us to be more than we are. Enigma's music, friend that it is, makes us even for a short time, those people.

A great New Age experience from Michael Cretu and wife Sandra.

If you're new to Ambient New Age Electronica, start here. I did and since have explored their entire catalog. Enigma is a pillar in the genre. A variety of vocal styles, including chant; swirling ambient chill; light, happy melodies; dark, driving beats and guitar riffs; all find a place on these three disks. I have branched out to enjoy many other artists in this and similar genres. Nothing has diminished my appreciation of Enigma, its strengths have only been reaffirmed. Plus, the packaging of this box set is kinda cool.

I highly recommend this album to everyone. It's difficult to sit down and write in a 1000 words or less the way their music moves me. I've cherished their music for years, and even today, I still play nothing but Enigma. After listening to their music, all others are absolete.

First time Enigma listener. Was an awesome adventure to a tranquil world. If seeking another world of sound I recommend teasing your ears to this set.

I would have paid $27 just to own the song "Prism of Life" it is simply as good a song as can be written. I can't stop playing it over and over again.