Nimh & Onasander – Unveiled Lights
Artist: Nimh & Onasander
Title: Unveiled Lights
Label: Fluttering Dragon Records
Release date: February 4th, 2025
Country: Italy
Format reviewed: High-quality digital recording
Unveiled Lights by Nimh & Onasander
It will shine still brighter when night is about you. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
“Unveiled Lights”, the latest release by Nimh & Onasander through Fluttering Dragon Records, is a five-track journey that centers on light as a profound thematic element, suggesting the revelation of some truth. The album cover, depicting a blue sky, clouds, rocks, and dust, paints a picture of natural elements that set the stage for soundscapes evoking ideas like infinity, transcendence, and perception.
The album opens with “In Absence Of Light”, which, contrary to its title, conveys a sense of renewal and immersion in light. As the track progresses, the atmosphere darkens, transitioning to a stormy night that illustrates the natural cycle—how light always gives way to darkness, reflecting the order of the universe. The addition of subtle sound details, like footsteps and the sparkle of fire, adds a cinematic dimension to the unfolding narrative. In “These Bleak Days”, a dominant air of gloom and melancholy prevails, conjuring images of cold winter days. It evokes the feeling of walking alone without a clear destination, lost in thoughts about the fleeting nature of life, and the fragility of existence. The soundscapes here are evocative, resembling the endless expanse of a sky filled with clouds, underscoring the impermanence of everything. “Electric Storm/Calm” follows with a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of a storm. The initial chaos evokes feelings of uncertainty and inner turmoil, yet as the track progresses, it gradually slows, shifting toward hope and transformation. This track emphasizes the cyclical nature of life: after every storm, calm will inevitably follow.
“Primordial Futures” explores the theme of the unknown future. The track unfolds with layers of sound, from crackling fire to rain-like textures, interwoven with distant spoken words that fade into the mix. This soundscape instills a palpable fear of the unknown, conjuring an eerie sense of foreboding about what lies ahead. The track gradually dissolves into the sound of waves, which fades out, leaving a sense of quiet uncertainty. The closing track, “Blurred Horizons/The Last Human Trace”, begins with rain—symbolizing life and renewal—and introduces the idea of the horizon as both a literal and metaphorical boundary, representing the unknown and the unexplored. The sound of the rain intensifies, blending with fading human voices. This evokes the idea of traces left by human existence, yet the diminishing voices suggest that no trace truly remains, as if everything has been erased, leaving only a pristine, untouched scene—much like the one depicted on the album cover.
“Unveiled Lights” is an immersive dark ambient album with five extended tracks that carry a deeply atmospheric weight. The soundscapes are so captivating that you lose track of time, enveloped in the experience. It’s a mesmerizing exploration of light, darkness, and the spaces between—another exceptional addition to the dark ambient genre. I truly enjoyed this collaboration and look forward to more from Nimh & Onasander in the future. 9/10 by Pegah
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