Studio Album · No. 4
The Memory of Trees Songwriting Credits by Enya
Produced by Nicky Ryan · Engineered by Nicky Ryan, Arun Chakraverty
WEA / Reprise
New AgeCeltic
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Enya carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Enya
0 tracksoutside writers
Enya's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1995
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, all music by Enya, all lyrics by Roma Ryan, all arrangements by Enya and Nicky Ryan. The credit line is one sentence and it covers the whole record.
The Memory of Trees came out on WEA in November 1995, four years after Shepherd Moons.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Memory of Trees
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 2 |
Anywhere Is
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 3 |
Pax Deorum
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 4 |
Athair Ar Neamh
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 5 |
From Where I Am
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 6 |
China Roses
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 7 |
Hope Has a Place
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 8 |
Tea-House Moon
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 9 |
Once You Had Gold
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 10 |
La Soñadora
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 11 |
On My Way Home
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions The Memory of Trees
Who wrote The Memory of Trees?
Enya composed all eleven tracks and Roma Ryan wrote all the lyrics.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Anywhere Is" and "On My Way Home" both missed the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Nicky Ryan.
Who engineered it?
Nicky Ryan, with Arun Chakraverty mastering.
How many instrumentals are on it?
Several tracks are wordless, which is why the album is often filed as instrumental alongside its new age and Celtic tags.
How long is the album?
43:50 across eleven tracks.