Empty City

Originally released as a limited CD edition of 955 hand-numbered copies on Strange Fortune in 2006 (SF3). Reissued by Dais Records as part of the 5-CD box set "Structures and Solitude" in 2013 (DAIS052). ARTIST STATEMENT: I've always been fascinated by cities in the Northeastern U.S. and how the structures interact with what was once a natural landscape. I used to take the train back and forth between Newark, NJ and Washington DC in the late 1980s. During the night trips, I'd stare out the window at abandoned factories, empty warehouses and other structures bathed in the dull orange or greenish glow of streetlights. I wanted to crawl into that hidden world. Several years ago, during the mastering session for "The Mist", I was captivated by the view from my brother's apartment window which overlooked the Jersey City skyline. The sun was slowly sinking behind the cold and lonely buildings below, casting brilliant orange and crimson light across the room. I watched the luminous patterns drift across the walls while I listened to my music echoing down the hallway. I knew I had to create an album which somehow captured the essence of this moment. The result was something slightly different and more interesting than what I had originally set out to do. Tor Lundvall January 14th, 2006 (Amended March 2018) BONUS TRACKS ON 2013 REISSUE: Matt Howden and I discussed collaborating after he contributed his distinctive and evocative string arrangements to "Autumn Calls", so in 2003, I sent him some of my working tracks for "Empty City". The collaboration never took root due to other commitments, however Matt added a beautiful string arrangement to my early mix of 'Scrap Yard' and a short vocal verse to 'Early Hours'. Both versions are included as bonus tracks on the "Empty City" reissue along with two out-takes; 'Machinery' and 'Sunset', the latter was originally intended to be the closing track on the album. Tor Lundvall September 12th, 2013

Empty City continues Tor Lundvall's tradition of making some of the most aurally pleasant ambient music out there.

Tor Lundvall - Empty City review: Tor Lundvall transfers his style of painting into his music, giving a great overall effect while still entering in the minute details that give the album replay value. His song lengths and varied styles make Empty City an extremely accessible album.<scri