“Nightwalk” by Fabian Brusk-Jahn, from the EP In The Dungeons of Bäckabo, is a haunting and poetic exploration of love and dreams. The track invites listeners into a shadowy, introspective journey where the lines between reality and imagination blur. Through its evocative lyrics, the song contemplates the ephemeral nature of dream-born emotions, questioning whether love in a dream is a reflection of one’s own self.
The song opens with a contemplative guitar melody, strummed slowly to a somber and reflective mood. Fabian Brusk-Jahn’s vocals, delivered with a theatrical gravitas, are rich with mystique and brooding energy, drawing listeners into the story with an enigmatic intensity. As the track progresses, layers of strings—performed by Mette Gerdle on violin—swell into the arrangement, adding orchestral depth and an almost cinematic grandeur that amplifies the song’s haunting atmosphere. Even though the music is brilliant, it is his delicate and enigmatic storytelling tone that you really stay for.
The collaboration of musicians, including Linus Klevebrant on double bass, Max Hessman on piano, and Joel Bjurbo on guitar, enhances the track’s layered complexity. Each element weaves together seamlessly under the production of Johan Östling, creating a tapestry of sound that is both heavy with emotion and delicately intricate.
As part of In The Dungeons of Bäckabo, “Nightwalk” fits into the EP’s dreamlike fable-esque narrative. Brusk-Jahn’s storytelling feels otherworldly yet deeply human, inviting listeners to explore the spaces between thought and feeling, waking and dreaming.
Listen to the captivating, mysterious, and profoundly moving “Nightwalk” on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan