Fusing classical and ambient atmospheric immersion, “Scania” is the debut single from Soek, the solo venture of composer Grant Borland. Already notable for his compositions in TV and movie, Borland succeeds right here as effectively with this solo output, which channels his knack for cinematic-fit captivation with private inspiration. On this case, “Scania” was impressed by a visit to Iceland that Borland took in August of 2024.
“It’s considerably of a love letter to that journey I assume you might say, and the tune serves as a psychological snapshot of my time there,” Borland says. After writing the observe, he felt that one thing was lacking — and that void was crammed when he introduced in Martin Kutnar and Session Strings Studio, who carried out the attractive dwell strings on the observe. Impeccable mastering from Piotr Wieczorek furthered the superb last end result.
A glimmering but lush cohesion of calming wordless vocal results and simmering orchestral textures compel straight away, bursting into sporadic piano glistening and swells of strings. A palpable sense of momentum is clear all through, feeling cinematic in its general tonal ascent — transferring seamlessly from the preliminary ghostly magnificence and right into a stirring invigoration that’s carried by the heartfelt strings, sonar-like piano pulse, and regular rhythmic ruminations. “Scania” is a charming, atmospheric gem from Soek.
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The observe can be featured within the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Obscure Ambient.
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