About the Track
- Added on 3 September 2024
- Description
In the cradle of fire, where earth's heartbeat meets the sky, Meradalir emerges as an ode to rebirth. Nebno's ethereal vocals build layers, creating a cloud of dreams, textures, and chaos, echoing the primal dance of creation. Accompanied by a beautiful string arrangement and various piano recordings, the piece exudes a strong neo-classical charm that invites listeners into a realm of beauty.
The release of the Meradalir music video takes this captivating journey to new heights. Filmed amidst the breathtaking Swiss mountains at an altitude of 2000 meters, the visual masterpiece adds a stunning dimension to the song's ethereal qualities. Directed by acclaimed cinematographer Magnus Andersen (ISL and SWE), the video features performances by Emma Thesing (US) and Luis Martinez Gea (ESP), whose connection is profoundly deepened by the surrounding natural splendor. Emma and Luis embody the song's themes of rebirth and creation, their movements and expressions mirroring the powerful forces of nature that envelop them. Andersen's masterful cinematography captures the raw beauty and profound tranquility of the mountainous landscape, enhancing the emotional depth of Nebno's composition. Together, the song and video for Meradalir create an immersive experience that celebrates the intrinsic bond between humanity and the natural world, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and wonder.
Manon Schlittler, known as Nebno, is a composer, musician, and producer based in Zurich and Reykjavík. Her work blends aspects of ambient and experimental sound art with neo classical influences in a manner that is as textured and earthy as it is hauntingly ethereal. Her work unfolds into the waving territories of the subconscious where cosmic and personal spaces interweave. In 2019, Nebno released her debut album 'Streams', produced with longtime collaborator Francesco Fabris and Valgeir Sigurðsson, followed by 'Low Skies' in 2021. Nebno has worked alongside artists including Dustin O'Halloran, Mr. Silla, José González, Bára Gísladóttir and Tamino.
- Album Terra
- Year of creation 2024
- Label First Light Records
- Director Magnus Andersen
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- 6 plays yesterday
Credits
Directed and edited by Magnus Andersen
Performance: Emma Thesing and Luis Martínez Gea
Choreography: Frank Fannar Pedersen and Javiar Rodríguez Cobos in collaboration with Emma Thesing and Luis Martínez Gea
Styling: Amanda Samantha Brooke
Set Assistance: Dorival Roshard
Filmed at Klausenpass in Switzerland, 2024
Music written and performed by Manon Schlittler
Production: Manon Schlittler and Francesco Fabris
Piano: Ásthildur Ákadóttir
Cello: Julía Mogensen
Volin: Una Sveinbjarnardóttir
Mix and Mastering: Francesco Fabris
Out on First Light Records
Lyrics:
In the heart of the earth a fiery soul
Oh, mother we hear your voice
Let us tend to your wounds
With hope and care
You birth the seasons
Each a chapter’s tale
Embrace your essence
Breathe life in the air
What a journey
Manon Schlittler, known as Nebno, is a composer, musician, and producer based in Zurich. Her work blends aspects of ambient and experimental sound art with neo-classical influences in a manner that...