Sadeness Part I
Enigma was Michael Cretu's visionary project from Romania that dominated the late 1980s, defining a generation's understanding of ambient electronica. Sadeness Part I became the gateway drug, sampling gregorian chants over hypnotic electronic production that sounded unlike anything else. This 12" single offers the extended palette that made MCMXC a.D. so compelling. The Meditation Mix strips things to ethereal vocals and minimal rhythms, while the Violent US Remix cranks up the dancefloor intensity. The brilliance lies in that contrast—ancient spiritual voices colliding with cutting-edge 90s synths—creating something simultaneously timeless and unmistakably of its moment. If you're exploring downtempo electronic music or seeking the source of one of the decade's most influential sounds, this single captures the essence.
Item Details+
| Genre | Electronic |
| Style | Downtempo Ambient |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Good Plus (VG+) |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Virgin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | 12" |
Tracklist+
A1. Sadeness Part I (Extended Trance Mix) 4:57
A2. Sadeness Part I (Meditation Mix) 2:59
B1. Sadeness Part I (Violent US Remix) 4:57
B2. Sadeness Part I (Radio Edit) 4:14
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