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Night Time

from The Absence of Noise by Njordlyd

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Throughout the album, I have mentioned several times that music is a therapy for me - a way to clear my mind from life's constant challenges and noises. This track perfectly aligns with that concept. Long story short, shortly after changing job, I received a call from my previous manager. Expecting a casual catch-up or news about my former workplace, I was surprised when the news turned out to be something completely different. A former colleague, with whom I had worked for nearly 8 years, had suddenly passed away. It was a profound shock, and an incomprehensible sadness overwhelmed me.
Unable to cope after the call, I instinctively went upstairs and sat at my desk. Opening a new file, I began playing around with some samples. Two hours later, I stopped and went to bed, finding it difficult to sleep. The next day felt strange, my mind drifting during work, leading me to listen to what I had created the day before. Somehow, in a short time, I had created an almost complete track - this one. I liked the atmosphere; it somehow resonated with the situation.
Setting the track aside for a few weeks, I revisited it later. Upon doing so, I found it remarkably powerful and decided to complete it for this album. Over the course of a few days, I finalised it. This track has since become a link to ‘going back in time’, a powerful recollection intertwined with a strong memory.
In addition to this moving narrative, there's also a less somber note. Nighttime, a period that has always been my most creative, serves as a sanctuary where I find a bit of peace of mind in the middle of life's chaos, challenges, and surprises. As night unfolds, it becomes the time when my creativity flows at its best. As the world settles into hushed stillness, my senses heighten, and I become one with the night and my flow of creativity. In this restful, almost composed breathing space, my mind is totally free from undesired distractions and "noises."

Track description: ‘Having arrived’, this track echoes the anticipation of what lies beyond the ‘doors’. A gentle slowing down creates a sense of expectation, mirroring the moment of arriving and being on the brink of a new or next experience. It's like stepping into the unknown after arriving, the feeling of “okay, here we go”, open the ‘doors’.

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from The Absence of Noise, released February 16, 2024

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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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