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Njordlyd's 'Correlations Part Four' Back to Paradise

Njordlyd - Correlations Part Four

Music Genre: Electronic Sub-genre: Ambient; Dark ambient; Industrial ambient; Experimental ambient; Downtempo; Soundscapes; Drone; Experimental; Vibe: Soundscape: Atmospheric; Focus; Concentration; Meditation; Relaxing; Chill, Nature Located in: Den Haag, The Netherlands Sounds like: Mount Shrine / r beny / Burial

“Correlations” is my second EP as Njordlyd. 

The EP consisting of 5 tracks that continues the industrial and dark ambient-styled music from the album “Getting Closer”. Most of the tracks on the album makes use of field recordings, transportation samples and samples in general. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams and metros (amongst others). Same goes for field recordings: water dripping, rain falling, breaking waves and birds. This EP is no exception. It continues the journey through stretched samples, field recordings and “reshaped” pieces of music and audio related content and creations. The main difference is: This EP is mainly based on “reshaping” of recorded live studio sessions from 2018 and 2019. 

Correlation is a broader concept that goes beyond the album, but is interlinked. In 2018 I was stuck. Having created lots of music for years, but not completed and not releasing  anything. A frustrating period of time in my life. In September that year, I was in need of a change, and started working with iPads and apps, just to see where that would take me in terms of creating and completing music. It started with setting up a small and minimal setup, which I practiced and learned to use well. A totally different way of working for me and much more experimental and improvised than what I was used to. It ended up being more like a live setup and over the course of a year (2018 to 2019) I recorded over a 100 live “sessions”. In the end I did not complete anything for release and went back to the more classic DAW approach. I naturally started reshaping tracks from before 2018, which led to the release of the 5 singles in 2021-22 (Phase One). I am still not sure why it turned out this way, but I am confident that it is linked to (correlating) the 2018 to 2019 period. Without having done that, I am quite sure I would not have been where I am today with my music.

“Correlations Part Four” is the 4th track on the EP “Correlations”. A transition to an almost paradise-like environment. The feeling of being relaxed and calm, the comforting sound of birds whistling in the background. Is it a forest, somewhere in the woods …. an ancient woodland? Again, the journey starts to deviate from its original course. It starts to get a bit more intense. Slowly moving away, the place becomes more and more distant. Moving back towards reality. Enjoying the last comforting sound of birds whistling while the mood of the atmosphere slowly changes to something more busy, ….. more comprehensive.

“Correlations Part One” is the 8th track on the album Getting Closer and the 1st track on the EP “Correlations”. The start of the track has a dominant noise-like sound. It gives the impression of travelling through the air, going somewhere, far away, maybe space. Leaving earth, going somewhere, far away. Throughout the track there is A feeling of uncertainty, almost apprehensive. It feels moody and harsh, a slightly gritty atmosphere. Uncomfortable, possibly passing through unknowns, unfamiliar feelings.What will the journey bring, what is the destination?

“Correlations Part Two” is the 9th track on the album Getting Closer and the 2nd track on the EP “Correlations”. A journey observing the passage of time, the feeling of slipping or drifting away, a wandering mind. Gradually adopting or adjusting to a certain situation. A particular moment of time, a snapshot of a particular part of a long journey. The sensation of travelling through space, somewhere in the future. Indistinct or fuzzy communication and chatter in the background. Arriving somewhere, …. an unknown destination, leaving the question, is this the last destination or is it just another stop on the way to …..

“Correlations Part Three” is the 3rd track on the EP “Correlations”. The journey continues with the feeling of being sad, somewhere in a melancholic place (or space) with life and activity. A nature-like environment, open and spacious. It then slowly transitions into a somewhat more active or busy place (or space), a less nature-like environment. Somewhere with a slightly more industrial and underground feel to it, a sort of downwards atmosphere.

“Correlations Part Five” is the 5th track on the EP “Correlations”. This track closes off the EP with a more moody and slightly darker tone to it, but with the influence of nature still present or intact. The fringe of nature. In equal measure, indistinct and fuzzy chatter in the background. People holding on to something, but at the same time trying to adjust, …. to change. Slowly it gets more frantic, …. more determined. Something to overcome ….

Njordlyd The Artist

Njordlyd is a creator of experimental, dark and industrial ambient soundscapes.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the control."

The Person

“Creating music is when I feel I am who I am and where I can be who I am"

I started listening to music when I was around 11 and have been directly involved with music since 1991, where I was involved in several underground music projects, collaborations and releases. The period from 1998 and until the end of 2014 was a phase of self-discovery, where I was absorbed in the process of music creation, learning and focused on defining my sound.

The Music

Towards the end of 2014, I began making music as Njordlyd (my current project) with the release of Silent Echoes (EP) in 2015 and the 2-track single Ghost Running in 2017. In 2021 I started working on a 3 year plan, with 3 phases. Each phase runs from April to April. As part of Phase 1 (April 2021 to April 2022) five 1-track singles has been released: "Circles", "Subconsciously", "Perception", "Voices" and "Clouds".

Phase 2 started in September 2022 with the release of a 2-track single “Interlaced”, which was followed up by the release of the album “Getting Closer” in mid November. In 2023 Phase 2 will be concluded with the release of the single Correlations Part Two and the EP “”Correlations (5 tracks).

Phase 3 will commence in August / September with the release of a single (TBA). Upon completion of Phase 3 in march / April 2024 I will do a wrap of all my music from 2015 - 2024.

My musical inspiration comes from artists such as Future Sound of London, Biosphere, Burial, Marconi Union, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Massive Attack, Portishead and Marconi Union (amongst others).

The Name

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound).

Social Links & Website: https://www.facebook.com/njordlyd

https://www.instagram.com/njordlyd/

https://njordlyd.com/index.html

https://njordlyd.tumblr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0Gph0wNtr9gU4Umua0SYg

https://twitter.com/cmfaarvang

https://njordlyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/cfaarvang

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Njordlyd's 'Correlations Part Three' The Journey Continues

Njordlyd - Correlations Part Three

Music Genre: Electronic Sub-genre: Ambient; Dark ambient; Industrial ambient; Experimental ambient; Downtempo; Soundscapes; Drone; Experimental; Vibe: Soundscape: Atmospheric; Focus; Concentration; Meditation; Relaxing; Chill Located in: Den Haag, The Netherlands Sounds like: Mount Shrine / r beny / Burial

“Correlations” is my second EP as Njordlyd. 

An EP consisting of 5 tracks that continues the industrial and dark ambient-styled music from the album “Getting Closer”. Most of the tracks on the album makes use of field recordings, transportation samples and samples in general. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams and metros (amongst others). Same goes for field recordings: water dripping, rain falling, breaking waves and birds. This EP is no exception. It continues the journey through stretched samples, field recordings and “reshaped” pieces of music and audio related content and creations. The main difference is: This EP is mainly based on “reshaping” of recorded live studio sessions from 2018 and 2019. 

Correlation is a broader concept that goes beyond the album, but is interlinked. In 2018 I was stuck. Having created lots of music for years, but not completed and not releasing  anything. A frustrating period of time in my life. In September that year, I was in need of a change, and started working with iPads and apps, just to see where that would take me in terms of creating and completing music. It started with setting up a small and minimal setup, which I practiced and learned to use well. A totally different way of working for me and much more experimental and improvised than what I was used to. It ended up being more like a live setup and over the course of a year (2018 to 2019) I recorded over a 100 live “sessions”. In the end I did not complete anything for release and went back to the more classic DAW approach. I naturally started reshaping tracks from before 2018, which led to the release of the 5 singles in 2021-22 (Phase One). I am still not sure why it turned out this way, but I am confident that it is linked to (correlating) the 2018 to 2019 period. Without having done that, I am quite sure I would not have been where I am today with my music.

“Correlations Part One” is the 8th track on the album Getting Closer and the 1st track on the EP “Correlations”. The start of the track has a dominant noise-like sound. It gives the impression of travelling through the air, going somewhere, far away, maybe space. Leaving earth, going somewhere, far away. Throughout the track there is A feeling of uncertainty, almost apprehensive. It feels moody and harsh, a slightly gritty atmosphere. Uncomfortable, possibly passing through unknowns, unfamiliar feelings.What will the journey bring, what is the destination?

“Correlations Part Two” is the 9th track on the album Getting Closer and the 2nd track on the EP “Correlations”. A journey observing the passage of time, the feeling of slipping or drifting away, a wandering mind. Gradually adopting or adjusting to a certain situation. A particular moment of time, a snapshot of a particular part of a long journey. The sensation of travelling through space, somewhere in the future. Indistinct or fuzzy communication and chatter in the background. Arriving somewhere, …. an unknown destination, leaving the question, is this the last destination or is it just another stop on the way to …..

“Correlations Part Three” is the 3rd track on the EP “Correlations”. The journey continues with the feeling of being sad, somewhere in a melancholic place (or space) with life and activity. A nature-like environment, open and spacious. It then slowly transitions into a somewhat more active or busy place (or space), a less nature-like environment. Somewhere with a slightly more industrial and underground feel to it, a sort of downwards atmosphere.

“Correlations Part Four” is the 4th track on the EP “Correlations”. A transition to an almost paradise-like environment. The feeling of being relaxed and calm, the comforting sound of birds whistling in the background. Is it a forest, somewhere in the woods …. an ancient woodland? Again, the journey starts to deviate from its original course. It starts to get a bit more intense. Slowly moving away, the place becomes more and more distant. Moving back towards reality. Enjoying the last comforting sound of birds whistling while the mood of the atmosphere slowly changes to something more busy, ….. more comprehensive.

“Correlations Part Five” is the 5th track on the EP “Correlations”. This track closes off the EP with a more moody and slightly darker tone to it, but with the influence of nature still present or intact. The fringe of nature. In equal measure, indistinct and fuzzy chatter in the background. People holding on to something, but at the same time trying to adjust, …. to change. Slowly it gets more frantic, …. more determined. Something to overcome ….

Njordlyd The Artist

Njordlyd is a creator of experimental, dark and industrial ambient soundscapes.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the control."

The Person

“Creating music is when I feel I am who I am and where I can be who I am"

I started listening to music when I was around 11 and have been directly involved with music since 1991, where I was involved in several underground music projects, collaborations and releases. The period from 1998 and until the end of 2014 was a phase of self-discovery, where I was absorbed in the process of music creation, learning and focused on defining my sound.

The Music

Towards the end of 2014, I began making music as Njordlyd (my current project) with the release of Silent Echoes (EP) in 2015 and the 2-track single Ghost Running in 2017. In 2021 I started working on a 3 year plan, with 3 phases. Each phase runs from April to April. As part of Phase 1 (April 2021 to April 2022) five 1-track singles has been released: "Circles", "Subconsciously", "Perception", "Voices" and "Clouds".

Phase 2 started in September 2022 with the release of a 2-track single “Interlaced”, which was followed up by the release of the album “Getting Closer” in mid November. In 2023 Phase 2 will be concluded with the release of the single Correlations Part Two and the EP “”Correlations (5 tracks).

Phase 3 will commence in August / September with the release of a single (TBA). Upon completion of Phase 3 in march / April 2024 I will do a wrap of all my music from 2015 - 2024.

My musical inspiration comes from artists such as Future Sound of London, Biosphere, Burial, Marconi Union, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Massive Attack, Portishead and Marconi Union (amongst others).

The Name

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound). Video link: https://youtu.be/NBn9Owo_3DA

Social Links & Website: https://www.facebook.com/njordlyd

https://www.instagram.com/njordlyd/

https://njordlyd.com/index.html

https://njordlyd.tumblr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0Gph0wNtr9gU4Umua0SYg

https://twitter.com/cmfaarvang

https://njordlyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/cfaarvang

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Njordlyd 'Correlations Part Two' is a Soundscape filled with beautiful dark atmospheric layers

Njordlyd -Correlations Part Two

Sound Avenue Wrote ”Great start of the track with that field recordings, lovely build-up, a lot of nice elements used in the sound design.. All the best, Dominique “

Underground Squad wrote: "Enjoyed gloomy vibe created by ambiance textures, dreamy synths and good mixing, this just felt a bit too melancholic, I'm looking for songs with a bit more uplifting vibe these days in this genre, but I really appreciate this submission."

Jacqueline Jax - AVA Live Radio:

“This has a beautiful dark atmosphere about it with interesting textures that capture your interest. It’s a highly creative piece and it makes you think about the artists intention around each turn.”

Music Genre: Electronic / Sub-genre: Ambient; Dark ambient; Industrial ambient; Downtempo; Soundscapes; Drone; Experimental; Chill Out; Vibe: Atmospheric; Focus; Concentration; Meditation; Relaxing; Chill Located in: Den Haag, The Netherlands Sounds like: Burial and KLF (the Chill Out album) “Forthcoming EP Correlations” / “Correlations Part Two”

Correlations Part Two is the 9th track on my recent album “Getting Closer” and the second track on the forthcoming EP “Correlations”.  An EP that will consist of 5 tracks continuing the industrial and dark ambient-styled music from the album. The main difference is that the EP is mainly based on “reshaped” recorded live studio sessions from 2018 and 2019.

Most of the tracks on the album Getting Closer are based on field recordings, transportation samples and samples in general. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams and metros (amongst others). Same goes for field recordings: water dripping, rain falling, breaking waves and birds.

This track (Correlations Part Two) and the 4 other tracks on the forthcoming EP Correlations are no exception. It continues the journey from “Getting Closer” through stretched samples, field recordings and “reshaped” pieces of music and audio related content and creations.

Specific to this track (Correlations Part Two), a journey observing the passage of time, the feeling of slipping or drifting away, a wandering mind. Gradually adopting or adjusting to a certain situation. A particularly moment of time, a snapshot of a particularly part of a long journey. The sensation of travelling through space, somewhere in the future. Indistinct or fuzzy communication and chatter in the background. Arriving somewhere, …. an unknown destination, leaving the question, is this the last destination or is just another stop on the way to …..

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Njordlyd The Artist

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound).

Danish musician and producer Njordlyd is a creator of thoughtful and mellow musical landscapes, organic compositions and soundscapes, combined with experimental micro sounds. The best way to describe the very detailed, layered and personal musical universe of Njordlyd is ambient and downtempo electronic music.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the control."

Njordlyd  The Person

"Creating music is when I feel I am who I am and where I can be who I am."

I started listening to music when I was around 11 and have been directly involved with music since 1991, where I was involved in several underground music projects, collaborations and releases. The period from 1998 and until the end of 2014 was a phase of self-discovery, where I was absorbed in the process of music creation, learning and focused on defining my sound.

Towards the end of 2014, I began making music as Njordlyd (my current project) with the release of Silent Echoes (EP) in 2015 and the 2-track single Ghost Running in 2017. In 2021 I started working on a 3 year plan, with 3 phases. Each phase runs from April to April. As part of Phase 1 (April 2021 to April 2021) five 1-track singles has been released: "Circles", "Subconsciously", "Perception", "Voices" and "Clouds".

This year (2022) will see the first releases from Phase 2, starting in September with a 2-song single / ep (Interlaced) and the album (Getting Closer) in mid November.

My musical inspiration comes from artists such as Future Sound of London, Biosphere, Burial, Marconi Union, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Massive Attack, Portishead and Marconi Union (amongst others). Video link: https://youtu.be/2Pel-NlpIL8

Social Links & Website: Links:

https://www.facebook.com/njordlyd

https://www.instagram.com/njordlyd/

https://njordlyd.com/index.html

https://njordlyd.tumblr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0Gph0wNtr9gU4Umua0SYg

https://twitter.com/cmfaarvang

https://njordlyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/cfaarvang

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Reshaping by Njordlyd is about Beginning a Journey

Reshaping…

Reshaping, “to give a new form or orientation to” ….. something, to shape something again and / or differently. This track is a sort of bridge from Phase One (2021 - 2022) to Phase Two (2022 - 2023) and the recent album “Getting Closer”. It’s the 1st track on the album and the 4th promotion track. The track is not an alternative version, however it does contain quite some “reshaped” elements from the track “Circles” (from April 2021). It’s meant as the opening track for the album and further transition into the second track Dark Ride (which is the alternative version of Circles) and the overall concept of “reshaping”.

A new year has just started, …. 2023, the beginning of yet another journey. “Reshaping” is also the beginning of a journey. The sounds of “early morning”, somewhere on a train, metro or some kind of public transport. Resting, calm …… gathering your thoughts for the day or the time to come, good or bad. Spiritually left with your own thoughts. Surrounded by people, a slightly busy surrounding or atmosphere. Recharging …….  RESHAPING!

“Reshaping” - track one (1) on the album “Getting Closer”

“Getting Closer” is my first full album as Njordlyd. It is an industrial and dark ambient-styled concept album featuring 10 tracks with an extensive selection of samples, stretched sounds and field recordings. Track 1 is an introduction to the album, and contains elements and samples from Circles (the first single from phase 1), as well as it is an introduction to “reshaping”. Track 2-6 are all alternative versions of each of the 5 singles from Phase One (April 2021 to March 2022), in chronological order, starting with “Dark Ride” (which is the alternative version of Circles). Track 7 is a bridge between track 1-6 and the remainder of the album, taking the concept of “reshaping” further, with track 10 closing off the album. I have deliberately chosen not to make the album a continuous piece of music, where all tracks are interwoven. Instead I have used short fades (in and out), to give it some sort of transition between the tracks and many distinctive sections.

When creating “Getting Closer” I was inspired by KLFs “Chill Out” album and Burials latest release “Antidawn”. Both albums also contain an extensive selection of samples. I have always been fascinated by the endless possibilities that sampled, stretched and pitched sounds provide (especially in combination with field recordings). The field recordings play an important role on this album. It gives all the tracks a sort of lively feeling and provides many distinctive soundscapes. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams, metros and cars (amongst others). Water dripping, rain falling, breaking waves and birds pitched beyond recognition. I am fully aware that there is not a lot new to this, that it has been used many times before. I just find it amazing how these type of samples and sounds can be used to blend into “something”  like this, how a sample of e.g. a train approaching or leaving, can sound like a filtered synth sound.

The album title “Getting Closer” is simply a reference to getting closer to how I want to create music (way of working) and what kind of music (style). I hope this “collection” of tracks and soundscapes will bring you as much pleasure as it was for me to make it. I cannot remember having enjoyed making music as much as with this album and the forthcoming EP “Correlations” (March 2023).

The Name “Njordlyd”

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound).

Danish musician and producer Njordlyd is a creator of thoughtful and mellow musical landscapes, organic compositions and soundscapes, combined with experimental micro sounds. The best way to describe the very detailed, layered and personal musical universe of Njordlyd is ambient and downtempo electronic music.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the control."

The Person

"creating music is when I feel I am who I am and where I can be who I am"

I started listening to music when I was around 11 and have been directly involved with music since 1991, where I was involved in several underground music projects, collaborations and releases. The period from 1998 and until the end of 2014 was a phase of self-discovery, where I was absorbed in the process of music creation, learning and focused on defining my sound.

Towards the end of 2014, I began making music as Njordlyd (my current project) with the release of Silent Echoes (EP) in 2015 and the 2-track single Ghost Running in 2017. In 2021 I started working on a 3 year plan, with 3 phases. Each phase runs from April to April. As part of Phase 1 (April 2021 to April 2021) five 1-track singles has been released: "Circles", "Subconsciously", "Perception", "Voices" and "Clouds".

Last year (2022) saw the first releases from Phase 2, with the 2-song single / ep (Interlaced) in September and the album (Getting Closer) in mid November.

Social Links & Website: Links:

https://www.facebook.com/njordlyd

https://www.instagram.com/njordlyd/

https://njordlyd.com/index.html

https://njordlyd.tumblr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0Gph0wNtr9gU4Umua0SYg

https://twitter.com/cmfaarvang

https://njordlyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/cfaarvang

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Fog, Mist and Haze is an industrial ambient dream project by Njordlyd

“Getting Closer” is the first full album created by Danish musician and producer Njordlyd. It is an industrial and dark ambient-styled concept album featuring 10 tracks with an extensive selection of samples, stretched sounds and field recordings.

Fog, Mist and Haze is an industrial ambient dream project by Njordlyd

Njordlyd is a creator of thoughtful and mellow musical landscapes, organic compositions and soundscapes, combined with experimental micro sounds. The best way to describe the very detailed, layered and personal musical universe of Njordlyd is ambient and downtempo electronic music.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the control."

“Getting Closer”

The album title “Getting Closer” is simply a reference to getting closer to how I want to create music (way of working) and what kind of music (style). I hope this “collection” of tracks and soundscapes will bring you as much pleasure as it was for me to make it. I cannot remember having enjoyed making music as much as with this album and the forthcoming EP “Correlations” (March 2023).

When creating “Getting Closer” I was inspired by KLFs “Chill Out” album and Burials latest release “Antidawn”. Both albums also contain an extensive selection of samples. I have always been fascinated by the endless possibilities that sampled, stretched and pitched sounds provide (especially in combination with field recordings). The field recordings play an important role on this album. It gives all the tracks a sort of lively feeling and provides many distinctive soundscapes. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams, metros and cars (amongst others). Water dripping, rain falling, breaking waves and birds pitched beyond recognition. I am fully aware that there is not a lot new to this, that it has been used many times before. I just find it amazing how these type of samples and sounds can be used to blend into “something”  like this, how a sample of e.g. a train approaching or leaving, can sound like a filtered synth sound.

Track 1 is an introduction to the album, and contains elements and samples from Circles (the first single from phase 1), as well as it is an introduction to “reshaping”. Track 2-6 are all alternative versions of each of the 5 singles from Phase One (April 2021 to March 2022), in chronological order, starting with “Dark Ride” (which is the alternative version of Circles). Track 7 is a bridge between track 1-6 and the remainder of the album, taking the concept of “reshaping” further, with track 10 closing off the album. I have deliberately chosen not to make the album a continuous piece of music, where all tracks are interwoven. Instead I have used short fades (in and out), to give it some sort of transition between the tracks and many distinctive sections.

My musical inspiration comes from artists such as Future Sound of London, Biosphere, Burial, Marconi Union, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Massive Attack, Portishead and Marconi Union (amongst others).

The Name “Njordlyd”

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound).

Social Links & Website: Links:

https://www.facebook.com/njordlyd

https://www.instagram.com/njordlyd/

https://njordlyd.com/index.html

https://njordlyd.tumblr.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY0Gph0wNtr9gU4Umua0SYg

https://twitter.com/cmfaarvang

https://njordlyd.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/cfaarvang

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Njordlyd's Upcoming Album with New Ambient Release 'Repressed'

“Repressed” is the main track used for promoting the artists Njordlyd upcoming ambient album, “Getting Closer”. It starts with a set of sampled train sounds, resembling the start of a journey.

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2023 upcoming album :

“Getting Closer” is my first full album as Njordlyd. It is an industrial and dark ambient-styled concept album featuring 10 tracks with an extensive selection of samples, stretched sounds and field recordings.

Track 1 is an introduction to the album, and contains elements and samples from Circles (the first single from phase 1), as well as it is an introduction to “reshaping”. Track 2-6 are all alternative versions of each of the 5 singles from Phase One (April 2021 to March 2022), in chronological order, starting with “Dark Ride” (which is the alternative version of Circles). Track 7 is a bridge between track 1-6 and the remainder of the album, taking the concept of “reshaping” further, with track 10 closing off the album. I have deliberately chosen not to make the album a continuous piece of music, where all tracks are interwoven. Instead I have used short fades (in and out), to give it some sort of transition between the tracks and many distinctive sections.

When creating “Getting Closer” I was inspired by KLFs “Chill Out” album and Burials latest release “Antidawn”. Both albums also contains an extensive selection of samples. I have always been fascinated by the endless possibilities that sampled, stretched and pitched sounds provides (especially in combination with field recordings). The field recordings plays an important role on this album. It gives all the tracks a sort of lively feeling and provides many distinctive soundscapes. Moving vehicles such as trains, trams, metros and cars (amongst others). Water dripping, rain falling, braking waves and birds pitched beyond recognition. I am fully aware that there is not a lot new to this, that it has been used many times before. I just find it amazing how these type of samples and sounds can be used to blend into “something”  like this, how a sample of e.g. a train approaching or leaving, can sound like a filtered synth sound.

The album title “Getting Closer” is simply a reference to getting closer to how I want to create music (way of working) and what kind of music (style). I hope this “collection” of tracks and soundscapes will bring you as much pleasure as it was for me to make it. I cannot remember having enjoyed making music as much as with this album and the forthcoming EP “Correlations” (March 2023).

When creating “Getting Closer”

“Reshaping” (Track one) “to give a new form or orientation to” ….. something, to shape something again and / or differently. The 5 singles from Phase One were all completed based on tracks from somewhere between 2014-18. All tracks that I gave new form and directions and shaped into something very different. For this album I have given the 5 singles a new form again, reshaped them into something new, something different. The whole album is based on reshaping, which has become a sort of guidance for me in my creative process and way of working. Something I think about when start working on track(s) / concept(s), and something I intend to continue with for the coming years ahead.

“Dark Ride” (track two on the album and track one on the single) is an alternative and slightly darker version of "Circles” from April 2021. It is much shorter, more minimal and has a sort of "dusty" and organic feel to it. It is “reshaped” based on sampled and stretched pieces from the original track and further combined with additional samples, effects, etc. One of the additional samples is a field recording of breaking waves (breakers). The original track has a quite long and complex story to it, one of them being a combination of a few sounds, which gives a sort of “circling” effect. I did not include this in the original story, as it would make it too complex. However, these sounds also gives me the sensation of water. It makes me think about breaking waves, harbours and the sound (noise) of wire on masts. A quite distinct memory from my childhood and my parents, which is also why I decided to incorporate this field recording into the soundscape. This alternative version and little extra story makes everything around “Circles” complete (for me personally). For more information about the story for “Circles”, please click this link http://njordlyd.com/circles.html. This link will take you to the full story on the Njordlyd website.

“Repressed” (track three) is an alternative version of “Subconsciously” from July 2021 and the main track used for promoting the album. It starts with a set of sampled train sounds, resembling the start of a journey. A trip down memory lane, searching for the “why”. Why do I have this strong emotional feeling for the original track. A journey searching for “something”, is there something repressed, am I holding back something? Is there something holding me back from revealing, what it is? Is it emotions at all, or does the music, that specific part of the music, just touch something in me a certain way? As mentioned in the story for the original track, it’s weird, or at least, to me it feels weird, however that is just how I feel about it. Extremely emotional. However, I have come to the conclusion, that it’s okay not to know or understand why. This alternative version is slightly shorter and softer, more minimal and has a more gritty and mechanical side to it. As always, I let you, the listeners, “take the journey same journey” and perceive it they way you hear and / or see it. For more information about the story for the original track “Subconsciously”, please click this link http://njordlyd.com/subconsciously.html. This link will take you to the full story on the Njordlyd website.

“Defined Sensibility” (track four) is an alternative version of “Perception” from October 2021. Sensibility is the ability to receive sensation and in this case a “defined sensibility” in the shape of music. It continues to surprise and amaze me what music can do to trigger emotions, feelings, ….. sensations. In the promotion for “Clouds” I am referring to Nietzsche quote / statement: “a life without music would be a mistake”. To me a very true and appropriate statement. Music is like a key that opens the door to emotions, but also to receive sensation, a possibility to tell stories and define sensations in a very unique way. For more information about the story for “Perception”, please click here http://njordlyd.com/perception.html. This link will take you to the full story on the Njordlyd website.

“Endlessly” (track five) is an alternative version of “Voices” from December 2021. In short, this track is merely a confirmation of all the “voices” and triggers in my head, which goes on endlessly. There is hardly a day without ideas and inspirations being triggered. For more information about the story for “Voices”, please click here http://njordlyd.com/voices.html. This link will take you to the full story on the Njordlyd website.

“Fog, Mist and Haze” (track six) is an alternative version of “Clouds” from March 2022. For more information about the story for “Clouds”, please click here http://njordlyd.com/clouds.html. This link will take you to the full story on the Njordlyd website.

“Interlaced” (track seven on the album and track two on the single). This track contains sampled and stretched sounds from some of the 5 singles, combined with a live recording from an improvised session in 2019. The track is less “dusty” than some of the others and has a sort of sweeping repetition to it. The track is also to be seen as a bridge between the 5 alternative versions and the remainder of the album.

“Correlations Part One and Two” (track eight and nine). Correlation is a broader concept that goes beyond the album, but is interlinked. That is also why I will be releasing an EP in March next year. In 2018 I was stuck, having created lots of music for years, but not completed anything to release. In September that year, I needed a change and started working with iPads and apps, to see where that would take me in terms of creating and completing music. I started with setting up a small minimal setup, practiced and learned how to use it well. It was a totally different way of working and experimenting, and it ended up being more like a live setup. Over the course of a year I recorded over 100 sessions. I did not complete anything for release and went back to the more classic DAW approach, where I somehow naturally started reshaping tracks from before 2018, which led to the release of the 5 singles in 2021-22 (Phase One). As mentioned earlier, the original idea for the album was an alternative version of the 5 singles, plus a start and end track. However, that didn’t feel right. I started to figure out what to do and accidentally came across some of the recordings from 19. Accordingly I started sampling pieces from these sessions, “process” them and combined them with other samples and sounds from the 5 singles and the alternative versions. Suddenly there were 5-6 additional tracks ready for the album. After a long listening session, 2 tracks felt fit for purpose (album), taking the whole concept of “reshaping” further, correlating with the last many years of creating music. Stay tuned for more about “correlations” and how it has become a sort of guidance for me to be and stay creative.

“Eventual” (track ten). An album eventually has to end (I believe). The track is short and concise, taking the listener on a last reshaped journey through samples and musical parts from Phase One and the recorded live sessions, all streched, manipulated and processed in the same spirit as for all the other 9 tracks on the album.

The Artist : Njordlyd

Danish musician and producer Njordlyd is a creator of thoughtful and mellow musical landscapes, organic compositions and soundscapes, combined with experimental micro sounds. The best way to describe the very detailed, layered and personal musical universe of Njordlyd is ambient and downtempo electronic music.

"When creating music, I let the sounds, ideas, mood, and current inspiration control me until a certain point, where it all turns, and I naturally take over the controls.”

I started listening to music when I was around 11 and have been directly involved with music since 1991, where I was involved in several underground music projects, collaborations and releases. The period from 1998 and until the end of 2014 was a phase of self-discovery, where I was absorbed in the process of music creation, learning and focused on defining my sound.

Towards the end of 2014, I began making music as Njordlyd (my current project) with the release of Silent Echoes (EP) in 2015 and the 2-track single Ghost Running in 2017. In 2021 I started working on a 3 year plan, with 3 phases. Each phase runs from April to April. As part of Phase 1 (April 2021 to April 2021) five 1-track singles has been released: "Circles", "Subconsciously", "Perception", "Voices" and "Clouds".

This year (2022) will see the first releases from Phase 2, starting in September with a 2-song single / ep (Interlaced) and the album (Getting Closer) in mid November. My musical inspiration comes from artists such as Future Sound of London, Biosphere, Burial, Marconi Union, Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Massive Attack, Portishead and Marconi Union (amongst others).

Njord was the Norse god of the sea, sailing, fishing and fertility, and a name that I really like. “lyd” means sound, so Njord is a kind of pseudonym, combined with what I do (music), which is related to sound, hence Njordlyd (Njord’s sound).

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