The Enigma III – Dancing with the Moon is the third studio album by the Costa Rican spiritual-electronic project Shinnobu, released on September 4, 2017, under the independent label Universal Mystic Music. As part of the visionary Enigma Series, this album builds upon its predecessors' meditative foundations while embracing a more vibrant and liberating sonic experience.

From the very first note, The Enigma III immerses the listener in an atmospheric dreamworld. The album skillfully weaves together electronic melodies, ethereal vocals, pop elements, and dynamic rhythms, producing an expansive soundscape that evokes both movement and emotion. Through the use of subtle whispers, Gregorian-like chants, ambient layering, and cinematic textures, the music opens gateways to inner exploration and universal connection.

Concept and Themes
This volume serves as a sonic celebration of freedom, joy, and authenticity. It is a heartfelt invitation to rediscover the innocence of childhood and to dance under the stars without constraint. Each composition is designed to not only entertain but to awaken: offering the listener moments of deep introspection, spiritual insight, and emotional release. It channels a mystical yet grounded energy that calls us to realign with our truest selves.

“Dancing with the Moon” represents more than a metaphor—it is a spiritual metaphor for reconnecting with the natural rhythms of the cosmos. Throughout the album, listeners are guided by chant-like voices and harmonic progressions that stimulate contemplation and promote inner harmony. This creates a meditative experience akin to sacred ritual, merging the earthly with the divine.

Musical Style and Composition
The Enigma III blends genres in bold and unconventional ways. Drawing inspiration from Enigma, Era, and Lesiëm, Shinnobu’s compositions incorporate electronic, ambient, pop, new age, and dance elements in seamless unity. The result is a versatile album suitable for both meditation and movement. Some tracks invite quiet introspection; others feel like cosmic anthems celebrating the joy of existence.

The album’s sound design often relies on layered synth textures, vocal echoes, percussive pulses, and harmonic drones, creating a dense auditory atmosphere. Despite its complexity, the emotional clarity of the music remains central, with melodies that are both haunting and uplifting.