Shepherd Moons  by Enya

Shepherd Moons is the third studio album by Irish artist Enya, released on November 4, 1991, by WEA. It is one of her most iconic works, establishing her characteristic "ethereal" sound worldwide. It was created by Enya's consistent team: producer and arranger Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan.

The recording of the album lasted about two years, from 1988 to 1991, and was mainly conducted at Aigle Studios in Dublin, Ireland, and SARM West Studios in London. Enya followed a meticulous method, playing most of the instruments herself and "building" the songs layer by layer, with dozens of vocal overdubs to achieve the choral effect. Significant songs from the album that stood out were Caribbean Blue, the first single, which became a big hit thanks to its waltz rhythm and dreamy atmosphere, Book Of Days, which reached the Top-10 in the United Kingdom, and Marble Halls, which due to its success was later included in Martin Scorsese's 1993 film "The Age of Innocence".

Shepherd Moons won the Grammy for Best New Age Album in 1993, the first of four in her career. In the U.S., it reached No. 17 on the Billboard 200, remaining on the chart for 199 weeks (!). The album achieved enormous commercial success, surpassing the sales of its predecessor, Watermark. It has sold approximately 13,000,000 copies worldwide. It is certified five times platinum in the U.S. and multi-platinum in the United Kingdom.