Late Night Tales: Ólafur Arnalds
Ólafur Arnalds · 2016
69 min · 18 tracks · ambient
A serene tapestry of ambient textures and emotive melodies that evoke introspection and tranquility.
Why this album works
'Late Night Tales: Ólafur Arnalds' is significant for its intimate approach to curation, blending his own works with influences from various artists. The project received positive acclaim, highlighting Arnalds' skill in creating atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with both fans and critics alike, further solidifying his reputation in the ambient music genre.
- Best for
- serene, introspective listening sessions layered, soundscapes gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time Ólafur Arnalds released 'Late Night Tales' in June 2016, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the contemporary classical and ambient music scenes. This album followed his critically acclaimed work 'Re:member' in 2018, showcasing his ability to curate a unique sonic journey while blending original compositions with carefully selected tracks from other artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roland Kayn· Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jómsvíkingarímur - ýta eigi feldi rór 1:08
- 2 Forever Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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