1. Niwe Mōna 01:02
2. Seolfren Sicol 03:42
3. Āsteorfan 03:59
4. Sōl ond Māni 05:23
5. Full Mōna 04:18
6. Miċele Steorran 04:33
7. Mōnaþblōd 04:11
8. Nihtēagan 04:04
9. Carnyx 03:45
10. Eald Mōna 05:21
11. Swefnian 04:14
12. Heolstor Sċeadu 04:04
13. Genihtian 01:35
SOWULO is the visionary project of Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Faber Horbach, whose immersive soundscapes draw deeply from ancient Northern European spirituality and the cyclical rhythms of nature.
Using historical instruments and Anglo-Saxon lyrics, SOWULO invites listeners into a space of reflection, reverence, and ritual.
On ‘Niht’ (“Night”), SOWULO journeys into the sacred darkness - the realm of the subconscious, mourning, and inner stillness. Created in the wake of personal loss, the album embraces the night as a teacher and the moon as a guide. Songs like “Asteorfan” (“to die”) and “Sol ond Mani” (“sun and moon”) are woven from grief, mythology, and transformation, using broken instruments and primal vocals to confront ego death and the void left by lost light. “Monaþblod” (“moon blood”) channels feminine wisdom, menstruation, and lunar rhythm through Micky Huijsmans’ powerful, raw vocal compositions.
With cinematic depth and ritualistic force, ‘Niht’ becomes a spiritual act of surrender.
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released August 29, 2025
Composed & Produced by: Faber Horbach
Lyrics & Translations by Faber Horbach
Recorded by Faber Horbach & Alain Kalender
Mixed by Fieke van den Hurk & Marie de Koning at DearWorld Studio and Studio MDK
Mastered by Erwin Maas at eMastering
Recording line-up:
Faber Horbach | Vocals, Throat singing, Nyckelharpa, Carnyx, Irish bouzouki, Percussion, Synths & VST
Micky Huijsmans | Vocals
Chloe Bakker | Celtic triplett harp
Maria Angeles Chaparro Fuentes | Viola
Rikke Linssen | Violin
Heleen de Jonge | Cello
Tessa van Genderen | Carnyx, Bukkehorn, Blowhorns
Bart van den Brink | Taglharpa
Tim Elfring | Small percussion |
