The Enigma VIII is the eighth album in the acclaimed Enigma Series by Shinnobu , released under Argáta Records in Costa Rica on December 1, 2019. With this album, Shinnobu marks a new sonic chapter of humanity’s spiritual evolution—an awakening of consciousness that mirrors galactic cycles of night and day.

Concept and Galactic Symbolism
This album expands on the idea that the fall of Atlantis marked a long spiritual night for humanity. Now, according to the vision behind this work, we are witnessing the dawn of a new golden age. Through sound, Shinnobu reflects the resurrection of ancient wisdom, reconnecting listeners with forgotten origins and universal truths. “What Once It Was” refers to this lost sacred knowledge, and the album aims to rekindle that remembrance through music.

Musical Composition and Vocal Alchemy
The sound palette of the album combines neoclassical, ambient, pop, and spiritual elements—woven seamlessly with epic female chants and ethereal Gregorian-style harmonies. The vocals play a leading role, channeling divine messages and invoking emotional release. Each track is designed not just to entertain, but to shift the listener’s vibration and open channels of insight and peace.

Gregorian chants, a hallmark in several tracks, are purposefully employed to elevate the mind into altered states. These ancient vocal traditions act as portals to the subconscious and collective memory, awakening soul resonance and tranquility.