Enya | The Celts (1987) [Official Instrumental]

‘The Celts’ is the title track from Enya’s 1987 debut solo album, originally released as Enya and later reissued as The Celts in 1992. Composed by Enya and produced by Nicky Ryan, the song features her signature layered vocals, atmospheric synthesizers, and Celtic-inspired melodies, with lyrics written in Irish by Roma Ryan. This 1987 re-recorded track was originally composed as part of Enya’s work for the BBC documentary series The Celts, which aired in 1987. The song’s ethereal, cinematic sound reflects the documentary’s themes, exploring Celtic history, mythology, and culture. Its blend of electronic and traditional elements helped define Enya’s musical style, which would later bring her international success. When the album was reissued in 1992 under the title The Celts, the song gained a wider audience and helped introduce Enya’s early work to listeners following the success of her 1988 album Watermark. Though not as commercially successful as other hits like Orinoco Flow, Only Time and Caribbean Blue, The Celts remains a key track in her discography, often featured in new-age and Celtic music collections.