To all who believe Enya only lipsyncs: This is one of her performances where she really sings live - believe it or not: it is so! And she is one of the most beautiful female artists alive!!
The soundtrack includes two pieces written and performed by Enya: Aníron (Theme for Aragorn snd Arwen) is sung in Sindarin; and May It Be is sung in English with a few words in Quenya. Sindarin and Quenya are fictional languages invented by author J.R.R. Tolkien for the novels.
@enyaaway Yes, I understand that Enya performed the songs in "Fellowsip", but I was always under the impression that they were collaboration pieces, with Howard Shore composing the music, as was the case with Emiliana Torrini ("Gollum's Song") and Annie Lennox ("Into the West") in the following to films.
At the very least, I'm sure he orchestrated and conducted the orchestra.
@wiccans4ever he doesnt have to keep his dumb ass comments to himself. that's why they have 'comments" genius. he's right, Man, she is soooooooooooooo a Milf. lol
Enya is amazing, so graceful, a talent that is quite rare, but the problem I have is did they really need to stick a big screen behind her showing clips of the damn film? Don't get me wrong, I loved the trilogy but I think the music speaks for itself, and the performance didn't need this effect to it. If I was Enya I would said "May it be...that you get this damn screen off the stage!"
@K5Jon I get what you're saying, especially when they were showing clips of the army when she sang on Larry King. But in all honesty, she was asked to write this song FOR the movie so I feel it is necessary (with help in writing it FOR the movie.) If it had not been for the movie, this song wouldn't even exist. I would agree if she made this song way before the movie and it was completely separate. That aside, beautiful song.
@Siixy66: Yes I understand she was asked to write the song for the film, but how many musicians have you seen preform songs for films where they have a giant screen showing clips of said movie in the background? Personally I would find it an insult, since some of the attention is going to the film, and not to the singer and performance. As much as I enjoyed the LOTR films, don't get me wrong, they were splendid, but I didn't feel they needed to exploit it on Leno's show during this performance.
@K5Jon More than likely the song was contracted for the movie and the movie makers have probably got the copyright on the song so that they can always have a part in any performance by the singer. Seriously, that is how the world works. Peter jackson would have nothing to do with that side. New Line Cinema probably has more to do with the movie being on the screen. With so many people ripping off these songs and the movie, do you blame them?
@K5Jon people are able to watch this movie free on youtube. they can download the music as well. and people just rip off these movies before they are even due for video release. Do you blame the moviemakers for wanting to at least have something back for their money invested and the making of the movie? If you were making the movie and being ripped off by pirates you would probably do the same, yes? of course you would
wow.....thank you so much for posting this. i have never seen it before.(only at Larry King and at the Oscars) If you also have the Only Time live performance on Jay Leno please post it ! :)
MAGIC!!!
letkbokc 1 month ago
To all who believe Enya only lipsyncs: This is one of her performances where she really sings live - believe it or not: it is so! And she is one of the most beautiful female artists alive!!
MrArdon25 1 month ago
i think this is a genius performance. The singing is so effortless andyet so graceful -Brian
bmmcloughlin 1 month ago
Ouhh good, very good, she's singing really Live!! Great!! :-D
MonsieurRibah 3 months ago
@k5jon shes shy thats why she would try to keep eyes off her
Happyingreen 6 months ago
I have now found the music that will be played at my funeral, when that time comes... Enya's voice has been sent from God. Many thank you's Enya!
dawncee11 6 months ago 2
THIS SONG CHANGED MY LIFE
animandolasletras 6 months ago
@animandolasletras same. It is always changing my life, never stop since the first time I heard it.
timothywaterschen 4 months ago
Don't forget to give props to Howard Shore for composing the music and lyrics.
dreamlandnightmare 7 months ago 2
@dreamlandnightmare "May it be" and "Aniron" have been composed by Enya
enyaaway 7 months ago 20
@enyaaway Are you sure she composed the music? The melodies seem to reflect the style of the LOTR score more than her own style.
dreamlandnightmare 7 months ago
@dreamlandnightmare The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
The soundtrack includes two pieces written and performed by Enya: Aníron (Theme for Aragorn snd Arwen) is sung in Sindarin; and May It Be is sung in English with a few words in Quenya. Sindarin and Quenya are fictional languages invented by author J.R.R. Tolkien for the novels.
Source: discography.enya.com
enyaaway 7 months ago 7
@enyaaway Yes, I understand that Enya performed the songs in "Fellowsip", but I was always under the impression that they were collaboration pieces, with Howard Shore composing the music, as was the case with Emiliana Torrini ("Gollum's Song") and Annie Lennox ("Into the West") in the following to films.
At the very least, I'm sure he orchestrated and conducted the orchestra.
dreamlandnightmare 7 months ago
@dreamlandnightmare do you even know her style? Listen to any of her music it's just like her.
emtalks2u 2 weeks ago
@emtalks2u Her voice is usually synthesized and accompanied by electronic instruments.
dreamlandnightmare 2 weeks ago
God bless her!
magpie4321 7 months ago
wow, finally one song she is actually singing live because there's not to many layers in the first voice. :)
EmeraldVideosNL 7 months ago
es verdad la pantalla atras es inecesaria y lo importante es ver a enya ya que la pantalla quita la aencion hacia ella
arturo11763 9 months ago
I love how you can hear her accent better live ^^ So beautiful~
SilverMoonStrider 10 months ago 4
I just cried out of my penis.
Thebriangriffinblog 10 months ago
an amazing enya..... she's really something.... everybody love enya....ahahaha
TheBaroncarson 11 months ago
This was 100% live!!! Amazing!!!
xXCelineDionXx 1 year ago 5
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i want to bang her .. while she sings :) ...
MrODIESballs 1 year ago
I really need to watch LOTR already ps love Enya and this performance your a national treasure :)
centralviva 1 year ago
@centralviva she's Irish!!!
Sportymike 1 year ago
@Sportymike yes I know so am I thats why I said she's a national treasure
centralviva 1 year ago
@centralviva sorry, ur profile says united kingdom
Sportymike 1 year ago
heyyy she singing live!!!!!! VERY RARE!!! love u enya!!!!
AlbumLeViola 1 year ago
This woman is angelic.
patroni19 1 year ago 2
She is very great)))
The lord of the rings-the best film)))
SuperRammstein1993 1 year ago
@wiccans4ever he doesnt have to keep his dumb ass comments to himself. that's why they have 'comments" genius. he's right, Man, she is soooooooooooooo a Milf. lol
losdog13 1 year ago
@losdog13 lol. She is superbly beautiful, no doubt. But she is not a mom.
Lunar3Eclipse 1 year ago
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she can't do live. she sucks. but she's a total milf
MRburitz 1 year ago
Ha! Enya can sing live.
I´ve always say that!^^
This is the proof =)
Happy New Year 2010
Neele07 2 years ago 3
Enya is amazing, so graceful, a talent that is quite rare, but the problem I have is did they really need to stick a big screen behind her showing clips of the damn film? Don't get me wrong, I loved the trilogy but I think the music speaks for itself, and the performance didn't need this effect to it. If I was Enya I would said "May it be...that you get this damn screen off the stage!"
K5Jon 2 years ago 34
@K5Jon I get what you're saying, especially when they were showing clips of the army when she sang on Larry King. But in all honesty, she was asked to write this song FOR the movie so I feel it is necessary (with help in writing it FOR the movie.) If it had not been for the movie, this song wouldn't even exist. I would agree if she made this song way before the movie and it was completely separate. That aside, beautiful song.
Siixy66 10 months ago
@Siixy66: Yes I understand she was asked to write the song for the film, but how many musicians have you seen preform songs for films where they have a giant screen showing clips of said movie in the background? Personally I would find it an insult, since some of the attention is going to the film, and not to the singer and performance. As much as I enjoyed the LOTR films, don't get me wrong, they were splendid, but I didn't feel they needed to exploit it on Leno's show during this performance.
K5Jon 9 months ago
@K5Jon More than likely the song was contracted for the movie and the movie makers have probably got the copyright on the song so that they can always have a part in any performance by the singer. Seriously, that is how the world works. Peter jackson would have nothing to do with that side. New Line Cinema probably has more to do with the movie being on the screen. With so many people ripping off these songs and the movie, do you blame them?
Chuckles123thefish 8 months ago
@K5Jon people are able to watch this movie free on youtube. they can download the music as well. and people just rip off these movies before they are even due for video release. Do you blame the moviemakers for wanting to at least have something back for their money invested and the making of the movie? If you were making the movie and being ripped off by pirates you would probably do the same, yes? of course you would
Chuckles123thefish 8 months ago
Oh she is great!
adraxethmera91 2 years ago 15
Thank you for posting Enya's "May It Be" performance from the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
NJPIPEBEAR 2 years ago 2
wow.....thank you so much for posting this. i have never seen it before.(only at Larry King and at the Oscars) If you also have the Only Time live performance on Jay Leno please post it ! :)
Aditzaas 2 years ago