"The Screen Behind the Mirror" is the fourth studio album by Enigma, a musical project formed by Romanian-German musician and producer Michael Cretu. The album was released on January 14, 2000, through Virgin Records and EMI.
The album continues reflecting Cretu's interest in juxtaposing pop and new age music styles and significant use of samples from Gregorian chants and other monastic chants, as in earlier Enigma albums. The most-used sample in the album is Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, with snippets appearing in almost every song, most notably "Gravity of Love" and "Modern Crusaders". While some tracks incorporate traditional pop song structures with choruses, others are more experimental and are elaborated soundscapes.
"The Screen Behind The Mirror" features guest appearances from Ruth-Ann Boyle and Andru Donalds, who provide vocals on several of the tracks. It was well-received by the public, reaching No. 1 in Estonia, Portugal, and Latvia, peaking at No. 4 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart, and receiving gold certifications in several countries.
The album explores themes of love, spirituality, truth, and, to an extent, existential philosophy. Its title refers to a metaphorical screen behind the mirror of life where truth and identity reside, and the music serves as an invitation to go beyond surface illusion to find deeper meanings.
