UTU LAUTTURI: NIELU - A blog about composing the album

[Utu Lautturi]

Hello, fellow Ambient Onliners!

I'd like to present a fresh blog I started a while ago. The idea is to create a framework for my upcoming LP, NIELU which will be released early 2014 through Pale Noir. The composition of this album is quite a multifaceted endeavor, and I thought it would be a cool idea to expand a bit on the whys and hows behind the work. I'll upload previews and works in progress to the blog (few tracks already there), as well as graphic elements, abstract lines of text and some sound design babble connected to it.

Check it out: http://utulautturi.tumblr.com/

NIELU_BIG.jpg

I'll use this thread to post a small heads up when something happens over at the blog.

Thank you for your support!

[Thought Experiment]

This looks like it's going to be an interesting trip - looking forward to it

[windspace]

Looking forward to future installments!

[Utu Lautturi]

Hi!

I've written some descriptions and thoughts on the process of Nielu, as well as uploaded two of my most massive works to date.

More at: http://utulautturi.tumblr.com/

Thank you for your kind support!

[Thought Experiment]

Enjoying this fascinating journey - the insight into the artistic process and the depth of thought involved. I like to think I'm a deep thinker but this leaves me feeling like Elmer Fudd chasing wabbits...

This is an extraordinary piece of work altogether, the music, sound design, the verses, the graphics...I hope the finished item will be a physical release? It absolutely should be.

[S1gnsOfL1fe]

So awesome Utu...you are the man! Followed and liked. Really like the idea of using tumblr to blog about the process of writing an album...so many possibilities there!

You have inspired me.

Cheers,
-S1gns

[Utu Lautturi]

The first full length preview track off Nielu WAS online (removed now, check last post)!

Tea From Decomposed Leaves is a slowly building, moody and mellow journey depicting the process of depression developing into anxiety. For focused listening with headphones.

More thoughts behind the idea and the sound design in Nielu's blog: http://utulautturi.tumblr.com/

Thank you everyone for your precious feedback, comments, support and sharing. Truly means a lot!

[Utu Lautturi]

NIELU preview set

Dear friends,

the long and exciting composing process of Nielu is in it's final stages. I will remove all previews and sound design studies from my Soundcloud in two days. After that i'll post an excerpt mix of all that's done and then withdraw to finish the album in silence and solitude. Pale Noir will release Nielu in December as a limited digipack/digital edition

More info coming soon.

Strength and clarity to all.

[Utu Lautturi]

And here is the final mix of Nielu in it's preliminary phase. All other previews have been deleted. The journey will shift and twist for sure. Pieces will morph and vocals will be addd to some tracks. But I'm certain you will get a feeling of the framework and a vibe of the waypoint's of the album through the mix. Again, huge thanks for sharing and encouraging this work. I couldn't have made this happen without your support.

If you are interested in the larger picture and story behind Nielu, I have also written quite a lengthy blog post about it (or read it from the track's description). You can find the blog here: http://utulautturi.tumblr.com/

Anyway, here's the mix, more info closer to the release! Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/utu-lautturi/nielu-final-passage-see-info