Shkoon Releases ‘SOUF' Merging Electronic Sound With Sufi Chants
Apr 11, 2025
Shkoon, the Syrian-German duo known for weaving Arabic melodies into Western electronic frameworks, returns with a new single titled 'SOUF'—a deeply atmospheric track that bridges traditional Sufi chants with electronic sound design. The release is the latest from their forthcoming EP 'Greater Than One', set to explore themes of unity, reflection, and spiritual grounding.
Built around vocal invocations like 'Ya Madad' (Oh help) and 'Ya Jamil' (Oh beautiful), the track reinterprets classical phrases of divine appeal through a contemporary sonic lens. Instead of overpowering the source material, Shkoon allows the spiritual weight of the chants to rise through layered textures and carefully restrained beats, crafting a soundscape that feels both ancient and immediate.
The track unfolds gradually, favouring tension and atmosphere over rhythm-heavy momentum. It pulls listeners into a trance-like space, inviting stillness, introspection, and a rare kind of emotional clarity.
According to Shkoon, 'Greater Than One' aims to reconnect people—to themselves, to their communities, and to something greater. In that context, 'SOUF' feels less like a standalone single and more like a spiritual overture. It speaks to the duo's broader vision: one where sound becomes a medium for healing and remembrance in a disjointed world.
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