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The Sound of Nordic Soundtrack

"The Sound of Nordic Soundtrack" is a curated dive into the cinematic and atmospheric world of Nordic composers and scores. Spanning film, TV, and video game soundtracks, this playlist brings together the sweeping orchestral work of Jóhann Jóhannsson and Ludwig Göransson, the emotional tension of Ola Fløttum and Uno Helmersson, and the moody textures from artists like Alex Somers and Sigur Rós. There’s a sense of quiet drama and wide-open space that runs throughout, whether it’s in the introspective tones of "Dear Departed" or the majestic pulse of "The Ninth Legion."

Combining music from high-profile films like Oppenheimer and The Theory of Everything with lesser-known regional gems from Scandinavian television and cinema, the collection showcases the distinct Nordic fingerprint on modern soundtrack composition. Expect a balance of haunting minimalism, slow-building tension, and sweeping emotional cues, all tied together by the cool, textured sound often found in Northern Europe’s screen music.

Jeppe Kaas 5 tracks
Klas Wahl 4 tracks
Nicklas Schmidt 3 tracks
Uno Helmersson 3 tracks
Henrik Skram 3 tracks
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre 3 tracks
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