|
Enigma Books
Enigma may refer to: *Riddle, someone or something that is mysterious or puzzling Biology *ENIGMA, a class of gene in the LIM domain Computing and technology *Enigma (company), a New York-based data-technology startup * Enigma machine, a family of German electro-mechanical encryption machines *Enigma, the codename for Red Hat Linux 7.2 *Enigma (DVB), the second generation of Enigma software Film * ''Enigma'' (1982 film), a film starring Martin Sheen and Sam Neill * ''Enigma'' (2001 film), a film adapted from the Robert Harris novel * ''Enigma'' (2009 film), a short film by the Shumway Brothers Literature * ''Enigma'' (novel), a 1995 novel by Robert Harris *Enigma (DC Comics), a DC Comics character * Enigma (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character * ''Enigma'' (Vertigo), a title published by DC's imprint Vertigo * ''Enigma'' (manga), a 2010 manga published in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' *''Enigma Cipher'', a series from Boom! Studios *''Enigma'', a novel in ''The Trigon Disunity'' s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riddle
A riddle is a statement, question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. Riddles are of two types: ''enigmas'', which are problems generally expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require ingenuity and careful thinking for their solution, and ''conundra'', which are questions relying for their effects on punning in either the question or the answer. Archer Taylor says that "we can probably say that riddling is a universal art" and cites riddles from hundreds of different cultures including Finnish, Hungarian, American Indian, Chinese, Russian, Dutch and Filipino sources amongst many others. Many riddles and riddle-themes are internationally widespread. In the assessment of Elli Köngäs-Maranda (originally writing about Malaitian riddles, but with an insight that has been taken up more widely), whereas myths serve to encode and establish social norms, "riddles make a point of playing with conceptual boundaries and cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Riddler
The Riddler (Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma or Edward Nashton) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, and debuted in ''Detective Comics'' #140 in October 1948. He has become one of the most enduring enemies of the superhero Batman and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. In his comic book appearances, the Riddler is depicted as a criminal mastermind in Gotham City. He has an obsessive compulsion to incorporate riddles, puzzles, and death traps in his schemes to prove his intellectual superiority over Batman and the police. His real name–Edward Nigma–is a pun itself; an "enigma" is a person or thing that is difficult to understand. With this self-conscious use of an elaborate gimmick, the Riddler's crimes are often theatrical and ostentatious. The character commonly wears a domino mask and either a green unitard decorated with question mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chromatica
''Chromatica'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Lady Gaga, released on May 29, 2020, by Interscope Records and subsidiary Streamline. Gaga supervised the production with longtime collaborator BloodPop and a variety of other producers to create a concept album returning to her dance-pop roots, eschewing the stripped-down style of its predecessors '' Joanne'' (2016) and '' A Star Is Born'' (2018). ''Chromatica'' draws inspiration from early 1990s house music, seeing Gaga adopt a cyberpunk-inspired persona. The album centers on ideas of unwavering happiness and the pursuit of healing. Songs on ''Chromatica'' encompass themes inspired by failed romance and mental health struggles in Gaga's private life. The music is distinguished by dense synthesizers, percussion, grooves, and orchestral arrangements that merge overarching melodies. Blackpink, Ariana Grande, and Elton John contribute guest vocals. Most of the recording took place at Henson Recording Studios and Gaga's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Within The Ruins
Within the Ruins is an American metalcore band formed in Westfield, Massachusetts in 2003. The group currently consists of guitarist Joe Cocchi, drummer Kevin McGuill, bassist Paolo Galang, and vocalist Steve Tinnon. They are currently signed to eOne Music and Good Fight Music. The band has released six studio albums and three EPs. History Within the Ruins founding members Joe Cocchi and Kevin McGuill started the band during 2003. The band went through some line-up changes and finally began working on their first self-released EP entitled ''Driven by Fear'' which was completed in 2005. Followed by the release, the band began touring in late 2006 in an effort to gain exposure and label recognition. With the release of their second EP ''Empires'' through Innerstrength Records the band received an offer from Victory Records. The band's debut studio album '' Creature'' was released in February 2009, followed by their second studio album entitled '' Invade''. ''Invade'' was released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapt (album)
''Trapt'' is the major label debut and second studio album by American rock band Trapt. With three hit singles, the album ascended to number 42 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, and went on to spend more than 80 weeks inside the ''Billboard'' 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA on May 15, 2003, then platinum on November 24 of that same year, making it Trapt's most successful album to date. Critical reception AllMusic critic Brian O'Neill regarded the album as "as enthusiastic as it is plagiaristic," while noting "the organic feel to the disc that separates it from their more angst-ridden peers." O'Neill further wrote that the record "isn't original, per se, as much as it does a good job melding its pronounced influences more seamlessly than most; the band would get a better recommendation if the record had songs that stood out a bit more." ''Melodic''s Pär Winberg stated that ''Trapt'' features a "softer and more pop-orientated voice that I think is great for this type of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Waters (Amorphis Album)
''Silent Waters'' is the eighth studio album by Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis. The lyrics are English translations of Finnish poems written by poet Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote them based on the character of Lemminkäinen in the Kalevala. In February 2008, the record was certified gold in Finland, having sold over 15,000 units. Track listing Credits Amorphis * − * |
Enigma (Give A Bit Of Mmh To Me)
"Enigma (Give a Bit of Mmh to Me)" is a song by French singer Amanda Lear from her second album ''Sweet Revenge (Amanda Lear album), Sweet Revenge'', released as a single in 1978. It was a chart success upon its original release and enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in 2004 after exposure in the Kinder Bueno TV advertisement. Song information The song was composed by Rainer Pietsch, with lyrics written by Amanda Lear, and produced by her longtime collaborator, Anthony Monn. It was released as the single from Lear's second album ''Sweet Revenge (Amanda Lear album), Sweet Revenge'' in mid-late 1978, heavily Radio edit, edited from its original album length of 5:08. "Run Baby Run (Amanda Lear song), Run Baby Run" was released as the B-side in Europe, "Hollywood Flashback" in Africa, and "Gold (Amanda Lear song), Gold" in Japan. "Enigma" met with considerable charts success, reaching the top 10 in Belgium and Italy, and remains one of Lear's biggest hits of the disco era. The singe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enigma (Aeon Zen Album)
''Enigma'' is the third album by British progressive metal group Aeon Zen. Reviews were generally positive, with AltSounds calling the musicianship "stunning". The album made some departures from the band's previous sounds, with Fireworks magazine noting that "Divinity and Eternal Snow have bursts of growly vocals on the heavier parts", but in spite of this, ''Prog'' still deemed there to be an "overwhelming sense of cohesion on this record". Metal Hammer ''Metal Hammer'' is a heavy metal music magazine and website founded in 1983, published in the United Kingdom by Future, with other language editions available in numerous other countries. ''Metal Hammer'' features news, reviews and long-form ... seconded this opinion noting the way that "those theoretically disparate stylistic stands combine to create something that thrums with vitality and a laudable devotion to making music that impresses and resonates". Track listing Personnel *Rich Hinks – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enigma (Keith Murray Album)
''Enigma'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Keith Murray. It was released on November 26, 1996, via Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at Mirror Image Recordings in Long Island. Production was handled by Erick Sermon, who also served as executive producer, Ty Fyffe, The Ummah and Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick. It features guest appearances from 50 Grand, Kel-Vicious, Erick Sermon, Busta Rhymes, Dave Hollister, Jamal and Redman. The album peaked at number thirty-nine on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Singles Personnel *Keith Murray – main artist *Gerald "50 Grand" Berlin – featured artist (tracks: 6, 11) *Kelly "Kel-Vicious" Brister – featured artist (tracks: 7, 11) *Erick Sermon – featured artist (track 10), backing vocals (tracks: 8, 12), producer (tracks: 2–5, 8, 9, 12, 13), co-producer (tracks: 7, 10, 11), executive produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enigma (Tak Matsumoto Album)
''enigma'' is the eleventh solo studio album by Japanese guitarist Tak Matsumoto, of B'z. It is mostly an instrumental album (except for the title track, its reprise, "Drifting", "Hopes", "Under the Sun" and "#1090 ~Million Dreams~") and it was released by Being Inc. on April 27, 2016 in Japan. The album debuted at #4 on the Oricon weekly album chart and at #18 on the ''Billboard Japan'' album chart. Matsumoto first mentioned an upcoming solo effort during Wowow's live coverage of the 2016 Grammy Awards, in which he was a guest. "Vermillion Palace" and "Mystic Journey" are the opening and ending themes of Tokyo Broadcasting System Television's show '' The WORLD Heritage'', respectively. "Ups and Downs" is the theme to an Ukiyo-e exhibition in the Bunkamura Museum in Tokyo. Track listing Limited edition bonus CD & DVD/CD & blu-ray All tracks taken from Tak Matsumoto ''LIVE 2014 -New Horizon-''. # "Take 5" # "BLUE" # "Hana" # "Tokyo Night" # "Shattered Glass" # "Gakuseigai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enigma (Ill Niño Album)
''Enigma'' is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Ill Niño, released in the United States on March 11, 2008 through Cement Shoes Records. The album's first single "The Alibi of Tyrants" was released to radio on April 22, 2007. The band has stated they would film three music videos from the album, including "The Alibi of Tyrants", "Me Gusta La Soledad" and "Pieces of the Sun". The album was originally set for a July 17, 2007 release, but was delayed on several occasions. The album is available on most digital distribution platforms, including iTunes. The album debuted and peaked on the Billboard charts at No. 145, with first week's sales of 6,000 copies . So far, the album has sold 90,000 copies worldwide. Track listing Limited edition The European version of the album was released in a limited edition digipak, including all five tracks from the band's 2006 EP ''The Under Cover Sessions''. Singles * "The Alibi of Tyrants" – The video was filmed live at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enigma Variations
Edward Elgar composed his ''Variations on an Original Theme'', Op. 36, popularly known as the ''Enigma Variations'', between October 1898 and February 1899. It is an orchestral work comprising fourteen variations on an original theme. Elgar dedicated the work "to my friends pictured within", each variation being a musical sketch of one of his circle of close acquaintances (see musical cryptogram). Those portrayed include Elgar's wife Alice, his friend and publisher Augustus J. Jaeger and Elgar himself. In a programme note for a performance in 1911 Elgar wrote: In naming his theme "Enigma", Elgar posed a challenge which has generated much speculation but has never been conclusively answered. The Enigma is widely believed to involve a hidden melody. After its 1899 London premiere the ''Variations'' achieved immediate popularity and established Elgar's international reputation. History Elgar described how on the evening of 21 October 1898, after a tiring day's teaching, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
