Today, well-regarded Icelandic composer, Gabríel Ólafs, announces Polar: Dusk the next musical element from his evolving aural and visual project, Polar. Set for release on August 22nd the digital only release is the next “expansion pack” that explores the science-fiction world of Polar as it wanes from day into twilight. You can pre-order the album and listen to the first song, “Ocean Variation I,” off the eight-track set here.
The enigmatic and atmospheric music in Polar: Dusk is a natural extension of his recent sixth studio release, Polar – the strikingly memorable world born from Gabríel Ólafs dreams that was recently realized and brought to life through his music. You can listen to Polar here and delve into the making of the project via the official “Polar: Building A World” video below.
The imaginary world of Polar is a planet covered in ice, snow, and tundra, its mountains so immense they are visible from space. Then imagine traveling alone around its incredible landscape. You hear the haunting song of whales but find no human life. Apart from that are the traces of a mysterious lost civilization, which has left behind only frozen monolithic pyramids. This multimedia experience is the world of Polar.
Gabríel Ólafs ear for musical storytelling sets him apart as a true visionary of postmodern classical music. Polar is one of Ólafs most ambitious projects to date, and Polar: Dusk is the next step in this fantastical limitless world.
Polar: Dusk Tracklist:
1. Nightfall
2. Whales At Dusk
3. Ocean Variation I
4. Monolith At Dusk
5. Ocean Variation II
6. Permafrost (Part 1)
7. Permafrost (Part 2)
8. Dawn