The Cross of Changes is the second studio album by the musical project Enigma, released three years after MCMXC a.D..
The most notable songs on the album are "Return to Innocence", which was released as a single and featured in several film soundtracks, "Age of Loneliness (Carly's Song)" which was originally written especially for the film Sliver and remixed for this album, and "The Eyes of Truth" which was also used as the music on the trailer for the film The Matrix The song "Out From the Deep" was the final song released from the album, although it was only available in a handful of territories.
A more rock-infused sound is present in The Cross of Changes, and the Gregorian chants from the previous album were replaced with ethnic-style world chants.
Track listing
Original album
Special Limited Edition
Released on 21 November 1994 on a 24-carat gold plated disc with three additional remixes.
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
The Cross Of Changes
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 1993-01-01
Producer: 'Curly' Michael Cretu
Composer, Author: Curly M.C.
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published: 30 Apr 2015
Enigma 2 - The Cross Of Changes
Enigma
published: 21 Feb 2018
Enigma Silent Warrior -Cross of changes
images put to silent warrior of native indians ,tells the story of their lives being taken and nation wiped out .edited by sandra :))) Long ago, for many years
White men came in the name of god
They took their land, they took their lives
A new age has just begun
.
They lost their gods, they lost their smile
They cried for help for the last time.
Liberty was turning into chains
But all the white men said
That's the cross of changes
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
They tried to fight for liberty
Without a chance in hell, they gave up.
White men won in the name of god
With the cross as alibi
.
There's no God who ever tried
To change the world in this way.
For the ones who abuse his name
Ther...
published: 11 Jun 2012
The Cross of Changes by Enigma
If you understand or if you don't
If you believe or if you doubt
There's a universal justice
And the eyes of truth
Are always watching you.
published: 21 Jul 2008
The Cross Of Changes
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 2001-01-01
Associated Performer, Performer, Producer, Studio Personnel, Engineer: Michael Cretu
Composer Lyricist: Curly M.C.
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published: 29 Mar 2017
Enigma - The CROSS of changes
Best audio quality
From the album The cross of changes
Enigma 2
published: 10 Mar 2010
The Cross Of Changes - EPK
To accommodate Enigma’s second album “The Cross Of Changes” Michael Cretu sat down with director Rudi Dolezal to talk about his approach, inspiration, and intentions.
Produced and Directed By ‘’The Torpedo Twins” Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
A DoRo Production for Virgin Schallplatten GmbH. (C) 1994
published: 01 Dec 2015
Enigma - Return To Innocence (Long & Alive Version)
"Return to Innocence" is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group's second album, The Cross of Changes (1993). It reached number one in over 10 countries, peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, and entered the top five in several other countries. "Return to Innocence" was the project's biggest hit in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song's melodic and talking vocals in English are provided by Angel X (Andreas Harde), and a short talking vocal by Sandra.
The producer of Enigma, Michael Cretu, later obtained the CD and proceeded to sample it. In addition, the drum beat of the song was sampled from the Led Zeppelin song "Wh...
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
The Cross Of Changes
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: ...
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
The Cross Of Changes
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 1993-01-01
Producer: 'Curly' Michael Cretu
Composer, Author: Curly M.C.
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
The Cross Of Changes
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 1993-01-01
Producer: 'Curly' Michael Cretu
Composer, Author: Curly M.C.
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images put to silent warrior of native indians ,tells the story of their lives being taken and nation wiped out .edited by sandra :))) Long ago, for many years
...
images put to silent warrior of native indians ,tells the story of their lives being taken and nation wiped out .edited by sandra :))) Long ago, for many years
White men came in the name of god
They took their land, they took their lives
A new age has just begun
.
They lost their gods, they lost their smile
They cried for help for the last time.
Liberty was turning into chains
But all the white men said
That's the cross of changes
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
They tried to fight for liberty
Without a chance in hell, they gave up.
White men won in the name of god
With the cross as alibi
.
There's no God who ever tried
To change the world in this way.
For the ones who abuse his name
There'll be no chance to escape
On judgment day
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why
The white men said:
That's the cross of changes?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why,
In the name of god
These kind of changes.
images put to silent warrior of native indians ,tells the story of their lives being taken and nation wiped out .edited by sandra :))) Long ago, for many years
White men came in the name of god
They took their land, they took their lives
A new age has just begun
.
They lost their gods, they lost their smile
They cried for help for the last time.
Liberty was turning into chains
But all the white men said
That's the cross of changes
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
They tried to fight for liberty
Without a chance in hell, they gave up.
White men won in the name of god
With the cross as alibi
.
There's no God who ever tried
To change the world in this way.
For the ones who abuse his name
There'll be no chance to escape
On judgment day
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why
The white men said:
That's the cross of changes?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why,
In the name of god
These kind of changes.
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Micha...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 2001-01-01
Associated Performer, Performer, Producer, Studio Personnel, Engineer: Michael Cretu
Composer Lyricist: Curly M.C.
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The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 2001-01-01
Associated Performer, Performer, Producer, Studio Personnel, Engineer: Michael Cretu
Composer Lyricist: Curly M.C.
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To accommodate Enigma’s second album “The Cross Of Changes” Michael Cretu sat down with director Rudi Dolezal to talk about his approach, inspiration, and inten...
To accommodate Enigma’s second album “The Cross Of Changes” Michael Cretu sat down with director Rudi Dolezal to talk about his approach, inspiration, and intentions.
Produced and Directed By ‘’The Torpedo Twins” Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
A DoRo Production for Virgin Schallplatten GmbH. (C) 1994
To accommodate Enigma’s second album “The Cross Of Changes” Michael Cretu sat down with director Rudi Dolezal to talk about his approach, inspiration, and intentions.
Produced and Directed By ‘’The Torpedo Twins” Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
A DoRo Production for Virgin Schallplatten GmbH. (C) 1994
"Return to Innocence" is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group's second album, The Cross...
"Return to Innocence" is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group's second album, The Cross of Changes (1993). It reached number one in over 10 countries, peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, and entered the top five in several other countries. "Return to Innocence" was the project's biggest hit in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song's melodic and talking vocals in English are provided by Angel X (Andreas Harde), and a short talking vocal by Sandra.
The producer of Enigma, Michael Cretu, later obtained the CD and proceeded to sample it. In addition, the drum beat of the song was sampled from the Led Zeppelin song "When the Levee Breaks", played by John Bonham.
Artwork: Thomas Mueller
"groove", acrylic on photopaper, 29,7 × 21 cm
https://www.facebook.com/ARThomasMueller/
"Return to Innocence" is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group's second album, The Cross of Changes (1993). It reached number one in over 10 countries, peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, and entered the top five in several other countries. "Return to Innocence" was the project's biggest hit in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song's melodic and talking vocals in English are provided by Angel X (Andreas Harde), and a short talking vocal by Sandra.
The producer of Enigma, Michael Cretu, later obtained the CD and proceeded to sample it. In addition, the drum beat of the song was sampled from the Led Zeppelin song "When the Levee Breaks", played by John Bonham.
Artwork: Thomas Mueller
"groove", acrylic on photopaper, 29,7 × 21 cm
https://www.facebook.com/ARThomasMueller/
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
The Cross Of Changes
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 1993-01-01
Producer: 'Curly' Michael Cretu
Composer, Author: Curly M.C.
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images put to silent warrior of native indians ,tells the story of their lives being taken and nation wiped out .edited by sandra :))) Long ago, for many years
White men came in the name of god
They took their land, they took their lives
A new age has just begun
.
They lost their gods, they lost their smile
They cried for help for the last time.
Liberty was turning into chains
But all the white men said
That's the cross of changes
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
They tried to fight for liberty
Without a chance in hell, they gave up.
White men won in the name of god
With the cross as alibi
.
There's no God who ever tried
To change the world in this way.
For the ones who abuse his name
There'll be no chance to escape
On judgment day
.
In the name of God - the fight for gold
These were the changes.
Tell me - is it right - in the name of god
These kind of changes ?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why
The white men said:
That's the cross of changes?
.
Tell me why, tell me why, tell why,
In the name of god
These kind of changes.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
The Cross Of Changes · Enigma
Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits
℗ Distributed by Polydor; ℗ 1993 Michael Cretu
Released on: 2001-01-01
Associated Performer, Performer, Producer, Studio Personnel, Engineer: Michael Cretu
Composer Lyricist: Curly M.C.
Auto-generated by YouTube.
To accommodate Enigma’s second album “The Cross Of Changes” Michael Cretu sat down with director Rudi Dolezal to talk about his approach, inspiration, and intentions.
Produced and Directed By ‘’The Torpedo Twins” Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
A DoRo Production for Virgin Schallplatten GmbH. (C) 1994
"Return to Innocence" is a song by German musical group Enigma, released on 4 January 1994 by Virgin as the lead single from the group's second album, The Cross of Changes (1993). It reached number one in over 10 countries, peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, and entered the top five in several other countries. "Return to Innocence" was the project's biggest hit in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song's melodic and talking vocals in English are provided by Angel X (Andreas Harde), and a short talking vocal by Sandra.
The producer of Enigma, Michael Cretu, later obtained the CD and proceeded to sample it. In addition, the drum beat of the song was sampled from the Led Zeppelin song "When the Levee Breaks", played by John Bonham.
Artwork: Thomas Mueller
"groove", acrylic on photopaper, 29,7 × 21 cm
https://www.facebook.com/ARThomasMueller/
The Cross of Changes is the second studio album by the musical project Enigma, released three years after MCMXC a.D..
The most notable songs on the album are "Return to Innocence", which was released as a single and featured in several film soundtracks, "Age of Loneliness (Carly's Song)" which was originally written especially for the film Sliver and remixed for this album, and "The Eyes of Truth" which was also used as the music on the trailer for the film The Matrix The song "Out From the Deep" was the final song released from the album, although it was only available in a handful of territories.
A more rock-infused sound is present in The Cross of Changes, and the Gregorian chants from the previous album were replaced with ethnic-style world chants.
Track listing
Original album
Special Limited Edition
Released on 21 November 1994 on a 24-carat gold plated disc with three additional remixes.