Nils Lassen
Rain Steam Speed
Eleven love songs written for a world in transition, structured as a single day from morning to dusk. Rain Steam Speed takes its name from Turner's 1844 painting - old and new colliding at a speed that admits no hesitation.
About
Singer-Songwriter / Cinematic Pop / Composer
Nils Lassen is a distinguished Danish composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose extensive career spans music, film, and innovative sound production. As the head of Ambassador Studios, Lassen has developed a diverse portfolio that seamlessly blends classical, electronic, and experimental genres. His proficiency with both guitar and keyboard is a defining feature of his intricate compositions. His wide-ranging career has taken him from children's music to Lars von Trier’s / Zentropa’s adult films, and to stage plays at the Royal Danish Theatre.
In 1993, Lassen composed the score for the critically acclaimed film De skrigende Halse, a project that showcased his ability to convey profound emotional depth through music. Beyond film scoring, Lassen has released music under the pseudonym (((S))), with the 2009 album Ghost - named Best Album of the Year by Mick Mercer - achieving global recognition and solidifying his reputation as a unique voice in the music industry. Lassen's collaborative endeavors include co-founding the dream-pop duo BlackieBlueBird with vocalist Heidi Lindahl. The duo’s work is characterized by ethereal soundscapes, poetic lyrics, and minimalist instrumentation, with albums like Grace & Gravity reflecting themes of melancholy and introspection.
Press
"A deft blend of dense gothic overtones and post-punk pop, a fine balance of haunting melodies and instant attraction."
The Big Takeover
"The production walks a tightrope between grandeur and restraint. His writing keeps its feet planted firmly in the human condition."
Mystic Sons
"Still rather hazy and expansive, steeped in gorgeous soundscapes and new wave coolness. A newly-found kaleidoscopic flair that enhances the project's overarching identity."
Mesmerized