Enigma (musical project)

Main article: List of Enigma videos. Their most recent album, Welcome to Poppy's was released in 2003 and had a more upbeat, more rock-influenced sound. They are currently working on a new album and a sequel to their 2000 Maui Film Festival debut, Maui Homicide 2000. In 1998, Michael Cretu once again teamed up with Jens Gad (they previously worked together on "Le Roi est Mort, Vive Le Roi"!) and created the album The Energy of Sound under the name Trance Atlantic Airwaves. The 1999 album Mimosa mostly contained covers and different versions of earlier released tracks, but the 2001 Loco contained all new songs, including the hit single "Loco", and a more relaxed sound. Michael has now relocated to a purpose built mansion, in Ibiza, and has recently started installing a state-of-the-art recording studio inside one area of the building. 100% Colombian, released in 1998, contained slightly less rock influences. Singles included "Love Unlimited" (a tribute to Barry White) and "Big Night Out". Until recently, he ran the "A.R.T Studios" from his mansion in the Ibiza Hills. Come Find Yourself, the band's first album, was released in 1995, and contained the small hit "Scooby Snacks", which contained samples of movies by Quentin Tarantino.

Michael Cretu is based in Ibiza. Mackie was then later replaced in 2003 by Mark (aka "Frank" or "The Rhythm Master") from Leicester, UK, who had previously worked with the band as Mackie's technician. Every album starts with their signature horn sound mixed into the introductory music. In 1999, Borovini left the band (after he, in the words of Huey: "went a little crazy and departed to Peru"), and was replaced by Maxwell Jayson ("Mackie"). However, Michael himself describes Enigma's music as sensual, not sexual. The band was formed in 1993 by Hugh Morgan ("Huey", vocals, guitar), Brian Leiser ("Fast", keyboards, bass, trumpet, harmonica) and Steve Borovini ("O", drums). The content of Enigma's music ranges from sexuality (Principles of Lust), love (Gravity of Love), and innocence (Return to Innocence). Although never very popular in their own country, the band has gained a considerable following internationally, notably in northwest Europe.

It is a sensual track, with an insatiable beat, which is based around questioning the sexual desires of the Marquis de Sade, hence the German release name of "Sadeness", as opposed to the English word of Sadness. Their music is a blend of many styles, most notably hip hop, rock and blues, and their songs deal with everyday life in New York: drugs, organized crime and politics. "Sadeness" was named Sadeness Part 1 on its single release in Germany, and Sadness Part 1 on its single release in England. The Fun Lovin' Criminals are an alternative rock band from New York City, United States. Enigma achieved their first commercial success through the single "Sadeness", which juxtaposed Gregorian chants with elements of overt sexuality in a strange and unusual new way; a great deal of New Age electronica owes its existence to Enigma's first album. Enigma's music evolved from Gregorian chants (MCMXC a.D.) to ethnic chants (The Cross of Changes), to modern sounds and beats (Screen Behind the Mirror, Voyageur).

Before the album was released, Michael was cautious of the response towards the upcoming album, decided to forgo mentioning his real name and credited himself as Curly M.C. in December 1990. Enigma was formed by Michael and released their first album, MCMXC a.D. The pair have also worked together under the name Sandra.

Enigma is a musical project, that was started by Michael Cretu and his wife Sandra Cretu in 1990. Michael is both the composer and the producer; Sandra often provides vocals on Enigma tracks. 2004 – Boum-Boum (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2003 – Following the Sun (EMI). 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records).

2001 – Turn Around (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2000 – Push the Limits (Virgin Records). 1999 – Gravity of Love (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). for the Brain (Virgin Records).

1997 – T.N.T. 1996 – Beyond the Invisible (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1994 – Out from the Deep (Virgin Records). 1994 – The Eyes of Truth (Virgin Records).

1994 – Age of Loneliness (Virgin Records). 1993 – Return to Innocence (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1993 – Carly's Song (Charisma Records). 1991 – Principles of Lust (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

1990 – Sadeness Part I (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1990 – Mea Culpa Part II (Charisma Records). 2003 – Voyageur (Virgin Records). 2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Remix Collection (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

2001 – Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 2000 – The Screen Behind the Mirror (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1998 – Trilogy (3xCD) (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1996 – Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH).

1993 – The Cross of Changes (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). (Virgin Schallplatten GmbH). 1990 – MCMXC a.D.