Ólafur Arnalds & Talos - A Dawning (2025)


A Dawning unfolds as a deeply poignant collaboration between Ólafur Arnalds and the late Talos, born from a shared residency and brought to life even after Talos's passing. The album spans eight tracks of hushed piano, ambient textures, and ethereal strings, weaving voice‑memo intimacy with cinematic resonance. Highlights like “Bedrock,” “For Steph,” and the final track featuring Ye Vagabonds channel both sorrow and solace, capturing grief without succumbing to melodrama. Critics praise its emotional authenticity, noting that Arnalds’ intuitive arrangements allow Talos’s spirit to shine through with grace. Ultimately, A Dawning is both elegy and celebration—a heartbreaking yet hopeful testament to friendship, creativity, and resilience.




Genre: Ambient Pop
Country: Iceland/Ireland

Final Verdict: 66% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 123th / 488

Highlight: Bedrock


Made me think of:
Nils Frahm
Max Richter
Brian Eno

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