Re:member
Ólafur Arnalds · 2018
47 min · 12 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intricate piano melodies, creating a meditative journey through light and shadow.
Top tracks — play these first
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re:member Start here — The opening track introduces the album's core themes with its haunting piano lines and intricate layering, setting the tone for the entire experience.
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saman — This brief yet poignant piece encapsulates the essence of intimacy found throughout the album, showcasing Arnalds' skill in evoking emotion with minimalism.
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partial — With its delicate interplay between strings and electronic sounds, this track highlights the innovative use of technology that defines much of the album’s character.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends intricate piano with ambient soundscapes, creating a meditative experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered piano melodies that intertwine with ambient textures, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- Several tracks employ a gradual build-up of dynamics, often starting with minimal instrumentation and expanding into fuller arrangements.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective soundscapes for solitude
- delicate textures inviting deep focus
- gradual peaks that evoke serenity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a significant evolution in sound, blending classical and electronic elements.
- Career context
- By the time Ólafur Arnalds released Re:member in 2018, he had already established himself in the ambient music scene with successful albums like 2016's Island Songs. This album marks a significant evolution in his work, incorporating innovative software that allows live performance and composition to merge seamlessly. The release came during a period of exploration for Arnalds, as he sought to redefine his sound and engage with new technologies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Max Richter· Hammock
Tracklist
- 1 re:member Start here 6:09
- 2 unfold 3:58
- 3 saman 2:12
- 4 brot 2:54
- 5 inconsist 4:32
- 6 they sink 2:36
- 7 ypsilon 3:55
- 8 partial 3:16
- 9 momentary 2:05
- 10 undir 6:30
- 11 ekki hugsa 4:41
- 12 nyepi 4:14
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