An Ancestral Echo Resonating in the Present
The song The Rivers of Belief is a cornerstone of Enigma’s mystical soundscape, created by Michael Cretu. It significantly influenced the creative and spiritual direction of Shinobu Entsu, who credits it as a major inspiration behind Tears of Sadness in the project Shinnobu.
Spiritual Connection and Sonic Influence
For Shinobu Entsu, this track represents more than music—it is a threshold to the eternal. With its immersive structure, deep voices, and ambient pads, The Rivers of Belief awakened dormant memories of ancient worlds and futures yet to be lived. It was during a personal meditation atop a mountain in Argáta, Costa Rica, that the emotion for unlived experiences surfaced as a sonic tear.
Legacy and Introspective Expansion
This track’s influence was so profound that it led Shinobu Entsu to compose Tears of Sadness—an unofficial continuation bound by spirit. Through Shinnobu, he carries forward the contemplative power of Enigma, forging new paths to the soul.
This tribute is not imitation but reverence. Through ethereal sound and pure emotion, it becomes a bridge across generations of spiritual seekers who remember who they are—through music.