Getting Closer, by Njordlyd

Getting Closer

by Njordlyd

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1.	Reshaping 02:46	info	buy track
2.	Dark Ride 03:10	info	buy track
3.	Repressed 03:58	info	buy track
4.	Defined Sensibility 03:44	info	buy track
5.	Endlessly 03:12	info	buy track
6.	Fog, Mist, and Haze 04:30	info	buy track
7.	Interlaced 03:04	info	buy track
8.	Correlations Part One 07:46	info	buy track
9.	Correlations Part Two 04:52	info	buy track
10.	Eventual 02:24	info	buy track

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“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).

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released November 18, 2022

All tracks on "Getting Closer"is written, composed, produced and mixed by Njordlyd.

Mixing feedback and advise from Henrik Jensen
Mastering feedback advise from Henrik Jensen
Mastered by Njordlyd / LANDR

A big thanks to Henrik Jensen for all his support, including (but not limited to) listening to all the tracks several times, for providing valuable input and feedback to the individual tracks, selecting the master, input to the cover artwork, etc.

Also a big thanks to Jemma Reinsch for giving feedback to the cover artwork, a selection of the tracks and for checking all my written stuff.

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Njordlyd The Hague, Netherlands

Njordlyd, the creator of experimental, dark, and industrial ambient soundscapes, invites you into a world where music transcends mere listening. In this sonic realm, each composition is more than a track; it's a dynamic journey. Like chapters in an ever-growing sonic narrative, every release unfolds a new dimension, inviting you to immerse yourself in the evolving tapestry of Njordlyd's music. ... more

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