trentemøller: A Different Light

The first single taken from my upcoming new album Dreamweaver: trentemoller.lnk.to/Dreamweav...
Video by Anders Trentemøller
Try to imagine a musical companion to a lunar eclipse, as it tracks across the sky, and it will probably sound a lot like “A Different Light,” from Copenhagen’s Anders Trentemøller. The single will be released on May 17th, and will also be the lead track on "Dreamweaver", Trentemøller's first full-length since 2022's Memoria.
While “A Different Light” contains many of Trentemøller’s trademarks: exploring dichotomies, musical shadowplay, Nordic frigidity, and warm waves, it also represents an obvious
artistic leap. An annular, arpeggiated, nylon-string guitar leads the track, giving the sensation of movement towards a destination. But to where?
Soon enough, attention shifts to wistful vocals, with its gorgeous melody, almost delivered as a meditation, adding to the momentum.
The climax occurs at the exact midpoint of the song - the eclipse’s penumbra - when things are obscured by a new motif; dopplers signaling a change. This arrives when the now-established acoustic guitar line gives way to a synth, which reechoes the melody. The signature Trentemøller waver’s appearance ultimately falls into place as the song enters the waning phase. Soon the guitar returns, drifting back and forth against its complimentary synth line, like kites tethered to the same anchor.
“I wanted something human and timeless to carry the song and vocal melody,” says Trentemøller. “The acoustic guitar gave me the exact sense of fragility and presence that I thought the song deserves. At the same time, I wanted to play with both acoustic and electronic; to get the guitar to weave in and out of the synth role that is introduced in the middle of the track. I feel the interplay between these two worlds gave the song an extra dimension.“
While the music and lyrics are the work of Trentemøller, the vocal performance comes courtesy of Iceland’s Disa, who has been in Trentemøller’s orbit since the Memoria tour, where she stunned audience members with her own reimagined versions of songs from the catalog. Additionally, Disa contributed to 2022’s “Into The Silence,” as well as Trentemøller’s nod to his old friends The Raveonettes, a cover of their “Cops On Our Tail.”
All of these elements assemble into a slightly more psychedelic iteration of the dark wave and dreampop Trentemøller excels at. It’s also an exceedingly immersive experience on headphones, bound to release any dormant hallucinations you may be harboring.
“The song considers themes of longing, healing, and the need for personal transformation. It’s also about confusion and unresolved feelings that happen during any metamorphosis. I try to reflect on the transient nature of dreams and love. At the same time I recognize, and even embrace that this is part of being a human.“
Dreamweaver will be released on 13 September, 2024, on Trentemøller's own In My Room label
#dreamweaver #dreampop #alternative

[@anderstrentemoller3367]

Wow !!! Thanks a lot everyone for all your kind words !! This song is very special to me so SO happy to read so many sweet comments ! Thank you !!! 🙏❤️🙏

[@rainstern]

Glad to hear from you again.

[@juskalalie]

So glad I clicked on this video! Great song, sweet and ethereal... Beautiful!

[@odotec]

Sounds like an intro:-) more to come I hope!

[@paulmckenna6386]

Loving this track! Getting a slight BoC vibe. No comparisons just compliments! ❤

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Fantastic listening to your new music. Wonderful, dreamy song. Can't wait for the new album 🎶✨

[@djmajor2095]

Beautiful

[@churlinovchurlinov3710]

Can't wait to hear the full album.

[@TheDavidTafoya]

it´s a delight, as always, hear something new by this master

[@tshou520]

I've only listened to this song about thirty times today. So far.

[@wuzzupman]

Just divine music, clear as a mountain stream.

[@katyja8812]

Sublime.. evocative & thought provoking.. Missing my fave musicians in recent years! This is a welcome surprise! ♡♡♡

[@onlyyesterday1967]

Lovely

[@DannyPluto.]

the vibe just pulls you in the zone.. fantastic song i definitely will give the album a listen

[@ACOEMUSIC]

Always loved your stuff, Anders. You're still my favourite musician since 2006.

[@MrKanibalist]

Same here, since the "what else is there" remix

[@PyramidBeats28]

Such a nice track Trentemøller thanks for sharing

[@paleolitik9834]

Très joli titre sans prétention, très doux et vaporeux, ne cédant pas aux modes du moment. On croirait explorer le catalogue 4AD au début des années 90 et malgré tout, c'est rafraichissant. Un placement des voix légèrement dissonant rappelant celui de My bloody Valentine, sans le côté "noisy" bien sûr. Du miel pour les oreilles.

[@onedone2011]

tres bien

[@resignator]

Perfect.

[@hellomynameisjoenl]

Hell yeah!!! Wasn’t expecting news so soon!

[@KalamityStorm]

Merci ❤

[@poetac15]

Splendid vibes.

[@danyrideonaway4390]

Wonderfull 👍

[@TheMandiqueen]

Absolutely stunning...🖤

[@CyrilSz]

Beautiful music, thanks.

[@romaxie]

Love it

[@NoughtApparition]

Too good.....😄🔥🎉❤️🎉🔥

[@caffwy]

Gorgeous ❤

[@PamelaMacCarthy]

I am here, where this song is… 🐞

[@AndreSolaris]

At last. Love from Chicago.

[@ItzKamo]

so long ! welcome back !!!

[@evandroid]

🖤

[@russiandollreality9006]

Your music hits deep!

[@sayntfuu]

Exquisite.

[@EmilioCaccamanBattiato]

Finally the Master returns again ❤

[@angelicag2244]

Love your art!

[@saraguigonis1035]

❤️🕊️✨✨✨✨ sublime

[@ludovicrambaud]

a real trademark ;-)

[@shhhh_tell_no_one]

Love it❤

[@fido861]

Only love ❤

[@onedone2011]

tight light

[@iamderlencer3301]

yoo that so good

[@whatapath]

gorgeous

[@mimikaspilioti182]

Wonderful❤️💫

[@user-zw1sg4rl4q]

❤

[@ireneclaro5538]

Just beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cjlarge420]

🤩

[@nihiladmirari6065]

Wonderful

[@FrancescCongia]

Hey man ! I was thinking about you today, the good old parties and where did these go. Where did the good music go. And here you are just a day after publishing something that's worth listening, again. Thanks for this gorgeous composition, it goes straight to the soul. I could make you listen to my GF who didn't know you. I love this songs from the forest.

[@ArnoSchlick]

Music written from where the artists heart beats. This has to be good, if its incrossed with so much experience and such a profound talent. I do love Trance, Techno, but also Folktronic, Independent and Dub Music. So this feels perfect for me. 😇 Great work, again, thank you and congrats and best wishes for u & your new coming album! 🥂

[@AceBreakz]

I def enjoyed the journey this track just bought me on… very soothing…

[@ineseverza1737]

🖤 Tak fordi du er..... 🖤🖤🖤...............

[@aiaccident]

💯

[@briankingman1]

Ok I'm excited❤

[@Ricardo-rh6mb]

Thanks for your music!

[@javierjones]

✨✨

[@marcinkitowski1109]

Dziękuję 😊

[@Ihminen]

Oops you didi it again! Too good.

[@planet3333]

Enormt smukt 💝

[@DanielBjorndahl]

Thank you for you

[@Takethetorch]

Заебись, Андрюх! Кайфанул ❤️

[@rowenapereira5949]

Very otherworldly. One of my favs after Where the shadows fall...Where can the lyrics to this song be found?

[@jasminamarkovic5889]

Wonderful

[@bryz.esente]

Amazing!

[@hampusbrokmann8249]

Ja må sige elsker sku din musik 👏🙋🇩🇰

[@funkymunky]

Missed ya.

[@mbz4626]

😮😮😮

[@thesigmauation]

🏝️y🌬️ea🌊h

[@KonsalikianOrder-ff6nb]

Waves Come Let Go From shore to Shore Share uncommon Thought It ought Not

[@TheFXofNewton]

Constantly thinking about you....

[@fushey]

that was beautiful. no drums

[@somedude5472]

Mr.Trentemoller im not gay or anything like that, but i love You. I live You becouse od your soul, your music and way that You feeding US all. Much love from 2007 ❤up today:)

[@Kartinmusic]

охуенно. впрочем, как всегда 🖤

[@DjRubenDias]

Why you can't write tracks like Shadowboxing? Have you become a synthesizer?

[@HronisArva]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@fushey]

lfgo!

[@eduardoglowacki8403]

What happened with style like moam or You and me?

[@Dajante]

What happened? Your music back in the day was awesome. This is boring.

[@bishopoftroy]

Meh, i used to like the electronic side, now that`s just indie music.

[@meezsvale80]

🖤

[@user-vj2lf1zq4j]

❤

[@toblighter]

🖤

[@user-xd5jx5lk1i]

🖤