Released 10 years ago
Late Night Tales: Ólafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds · 2016
69 min · 18 tracks · ambient music
A tranquil blend of ambient soundscapes and intimate melodies that invites deep reflection and emotional exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forever Start here — This track exemplifies Arnalds' signature style, combining lush strings with delicate piano melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
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Góða Tungl — Incorporating haunting vocals and atmospheric textures, this piece encapsulates the ethereal quality of Arnalds' work while drawing listeners into an immersive sonic landscape.
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RGB — An exploration of color through sound, this track merges intricate arrangements with subtle electronic elements, illustrating Arnalds' experimental edge within the ambient genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends original and curated pieces effectively, creating an immersive ambient experience.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize minimal instrumentation, often relying on piano and strings to create a delicate atmosphere.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing the listener to experience a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene, introspective listening sessions
- layered, soundscapes
- gradual builds and payoffs
- late-night contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A unique entry blending original and curated tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- By the time 'Late Night Tales: Ólafur Arnalds' was released in 2016, Ólafur Arnalds had already established himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary classical and ambient music scenes. This album marks his contribution to the 'Late Night Tales' series, following his acclaimed works such as 'Island Songs' (2017) and showcasing his ability to curate a unique sonic experience while collaborating with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Max Richter· Hammock
Tracklist
- 1 Jómsvíkingarímur - ýta eigi feldi rór 1:08
- 2 Forever Start here 4:24
- 3 Last Remnants 4:04
- 4 How Did I Get Here (instrumental) 1:40
- 5 A Noise 3:56
- 6 Góða Tungl 4:05
- 7 RGB 3:41
- 8 Pre 3:53
- 9 Lion (Jamie xx remix) 5:36
- 10 Jasmine (demo) 4:05
- 11 Our Love Comes Back 3:36
- 12 Pull 4:00
- 13 Say My Name 4:57
- 14 And Still They Move 2:52
- 15 Orgoned 5:20
- 16 Kinesthesia I 1:22
- 17 Ethereal 6:50
- 18 Undone 3:46
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