The Mighty Sieben https://matthowden.com/ All things Matt Howden, Sieben, and Redroom Records Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:31:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://matthowden.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cropped-Ogham-Tattoo-logo-white_Favico-32x32.png The Mighty Sieben https://matthowden.com/ 32 32 two stunning concerts in DE https://matthowden.com/two-stunning-concerts-in-de/ https://matthowden.com/two-stunning-concerts-in-de/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:31:36 +0000 https://matthowden.com/two-stunning-concerts-in-de/ Be our Patron to see this content!To view this content, you must be a member of Matt's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source

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]]> Friday’s concert in Germany was at Festung Königstein, fabulous and grand castle/citadel perched on outcrops, the gateway to the Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz, south of Dresden. Jo Quail (who you all know, I’m sure) and I were invited to perform, to perform together, and to act as string section, by the lovely Songleikr. So kind of them to do so, and of course they are warm and lovely people, so playing along to their gorgeous music was a pleasure.

Huge thank you to the lovely people of Songleikr for bringing this together, for inviting us into their world. And thanks Jan Bear for the photos

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]]> https://matthowden.com/festung-konigstein/feed/ 0 Neptune Sunk LYRICS https://matthowden.com/neptune-sunk-lyrics/ https://matthowden.com/neptune-sunk-lyrics/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:25:56 +0000 https://matthowden.com/neptune-sunk-lyrics/ Be our Patron to see this content!To view this content, you must be a member of Matt's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source

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]]> https://matthowden.com/neptune-sunk-lyrics/feed/ 0 The halfway stage of In the Strange https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-of-in-the-strange/ https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-of-in-the-strange/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:25:56 +0000 https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-of-in-the-strange/ Be our Patron to see this content!To view this content, you must be a member of Matt's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source

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]]> https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-of-in-the-strange/feed/ 0 The halfway stage for In The Strange… https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-for-in-the-strange/ https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-for-in-the-strange/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:25:56 +0000 https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-for-in-the-strange/ I’m half way through the new Sieben album, In the Strange. Five songs done, at least. I’ve gone with the lithophone (that I sampled in Keswick museum, for Language For Stone) as an ever-present in the album. The mini Pocket and Monotron synths get a look-in too. And far more distinct song ‘sections’ are present […]

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]]> I’m half way through the new Sieben album, In the Strange. Five songs done, at least.

I’ve gone with the lithophone (that I sampled in Keswick museum, for Language For Stone) as an ever-present in the album. The mini Pocket and Monotron synths get a look-in too. And far more distinct song ‘sections’ are present than any previous Sieben songs. There are bridges, intros, indefinable bits, and all sorts going on 😉

My attempts to write ‘music as you’ve never heard it before’ high-ideal watered down to ‘music quite unlike what you’ve heard before’ and currently stands at ‘music that’s at least a bit odd’. And I’m keen to see if new surrounds and studio seep into matters.

The five completed tracks of IN THE STRANGE are:

In the Strange

Neptune Sunk

Make the Strange

Wish I didn’t Have to Eat

Presence (in the room)

I’m extremely pleased with the final results of these five tracks. Most have had several mixes already, and they’re sonically good. As always for me, they’re a departure from where I left off last time with Brand New Dark Age and previous works.

I’ve no idea when In the Strange album will see the light of day, but am pleased to announce that my good friend Giulio from Archaeological Records in Italy will be releasing this work. And you’ll hear all news on here 🙂

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]]> https://matthowden.com/the-halfway-stage-for-in-the-strange/feed/ 0 TIN 2.1 TIN 2.2 2027 https://matthowden.com/tin-2-1-tin-2-2-2027/ https://matthowden.com/tin-2-1-tin-2-2-2027/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:25:55 +0000 https://matthowden.com/tin-2-1-tin-2-2-2027/ Following my recent poll here on Patreon regarding my little home festival for Patrons and invited guests, next year’s TINFEST(2): Your highest votes were for June and August. So, I’m pleased to announce I’ll do BOTH 😀TINFEST2.1 will be Saturday 12th June 2027, and TINFEST2.2 will be mid August. I’ll get back with exact date […]

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]]> Following my recent poll here on Patreon regarding my little home festival for Patrons and invited guests, next year’s TINFEST(2): Your highest votes were for June and August. So, I’m pleased to announce I’ll do BOTH 😀
TINFEST2.1 will be Saturday 12th June 2027, and TINFEST2.2 will be mid August. I’ll get back with exact date for that one, but just thought I’d let you all know. Hopefully see lots of you here in Teignmouth for these 🙂

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]]> https://matthowden.com/presence-start-loop-1/feed/ 0 Sieben plays The Cure: Lullaby https://matthowden.com/sieben-plays-the-cure-lullaby/ https://matthowden.com/sieben-plays-the-cure-lullaby/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:20:49 +0000 https://matthowden.com/sieben-plays-the-cure-lullaby/ Be our Patron to see this content!To view this content, you must be a member of Matt's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source

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]]> https://matthowden.com/sieben-plays-the-cure-lullaby/feed/ 0 Modron played live @FPS, May 2026 https://matthowden.com/modron-played-live-fps-may-2026/ https://matthowden.com/modron-played-live-fps-may-2026/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:20:48 +0000 https://matthowden.com/modron-played-live-fps-may-2026/ A little stand-alone video for the track Modron, taken from the recent Folk Preservation Society concert here in Teignmouth.

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]]> A little stand-alone video for the track Modron, taken from the recent Folk Preservation Society concert here in Teignmouth.

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