When live, additional members include: Gábor Végh (drums, percussion) and Gergely Cseh (bass).
They craft a distinct artistic signature, reflected not only in their music but also in the unique visual universe that illustrates their work.
Ágnes, a skilled singer and multi-instrumentalist, is also the talented lady responsible for the paintings which bring to The Moon and the Nightspirit’s music a fantasy-setting populated by creatures that trace back to traditional Hungarian legends and folklore. These memories of times forgotten also echo through the lyrics written by guitarist Mihály, which outline the spiritual mindset behind the project.
Such a combination has been greeted with growing enthusiasm since the release of their 2005 debut album on Equilibrium Music, “Of Dreams Forgotten and Fables Untold”, and the early shows that followed, which included an appearance on Hungarian National Television. Later, and in support of “Regõ Rejtem”, their second album, The Moon and the Nightspirit had the opportunity to tour throughout most of Europe. Playing in small fair markets and large festivals alike, including prestigious events such as Trolls et Legendes (Belgium), Wave-Gotik-Treffen (Germany) and Castle Party (Poland), the band shared the stage with names like Corvus Corax, Faun, Blackmore’s Night or Korpiklaani, and gradually conquered a prominent role in the Pagan Folk scene.
Returning with “Ösforrás”, their third album, the duo invite the listener to the star-woven realm of the wise elders, the ones who knew the secrets of nature and walked the path of light eternal, and embody on their new material a more tribal and exotic approach, in intense rituals dedicated to the old and eternal tradition.
This collection of songs, which feed from the Ösforrás - the “Source Pristine”, the primordial womb, from which all has sprung, a sacred place where all is one - comes together as an offering to the slumbering gods of the old forests, streams and stones.
Weaving a web where threads of ancient mysticism combine with dreamy atmospheres, where World Music acquires a bewitching Pagan aura, The Moon and the Nightspirit live up to their potential as one of the most exciting and refreshing acts in the genre.
“Ösforrás” is released by Equilibrium Music, in two formats: Digipak CD with booklet, and collector’s edition hard-cover 19,5cm x 14cm Digibook (limited to 1000 copies), with full-colour booklet including large reproductions of several paintings created for this purpose. The collector’s edition also includes one exclusive bonus track featuring guest appearances by Catarina Raposo (Dwelling), Saskia Dommisse (Poets to their Beloved) and Alessandra Santovito (Hexperos).
Official site: http://www.themoonandthenightspirit.com
Álomidö
The Moon and the Nightspirit Lyrics
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Bölcs varáza kering
Szívnek medrében,
Öreg Égnek
Lángoló lüzjegye
Ébredj hús álmából
Feledd afyag-másod,
Árny-szülte világod
Bölcs varáza kering
Szívnek medrében,
Öreg Égnek
Lángoló lüzjegye
Ébredj hús álmából
Csonthoz láncolt lélek,
Feledd afyag-másod,
Árny-szülte világod
The lyrics to The Moon and the Nightspirit's song Álomidö are rich with symbolism, painting a picture of a mystical realm where the ancient wisdom of the ages flows like a river through the heart of the earth. The first verse speaks of a wise old sorcerer who is said to be circling around in the depths of the heart, where the fiery sign of the old heavens burns brightly. This suggests that the sorcerer is tapping into the primal forces of the universe and harnessing their power for his own purposes.
The second verse calls upon the listener to awaken from their slumber and to remember their true identity as a chained soul trapped within a shell of bone. The phrase "csonthoz láncolt lélek" suggests a kind of imprisonment, like a bird in a cage. The lyrics then go on to encourage the listener to forget their earthly existence and to embrace the shadowy world of the spirit, which is born out of darkness.
Overall, the symbolism of Álomidö paints a picture of a deeper reality that lies beyond the physical world, where ancient wisdom and cosmic power can be tapped into and harnessed for the good of all.
Line by Line Meaning
Bölcs varáza kering
The wise wizard circles
Szívnek medrében
In the stream of the heart
Öreg Égnek
In the old sky
Lángoló lüzjegye
Its flaming constellation
Ébredj hús álmából
Wake up from the flesh's dream
Csonthoz láncolt lélek
The soul chained to bones
Feledd afyag-másod
Forget the clay-made second
Árny-szülte világod
Your world born from shadows
Contributed by Victoria P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.