“Så Mörk Är Natten” means “How Dark Is The Night”. The dark in the middle of winter is overwhelming. It’s most, if not all, of the day depending on how far north you go. Light becomes very important almost to the point of a diety. This song is about how the arrival of Lucia means that you know the light is about to return. Her presence means things are about to change. I’ve always felt this song encapsulated the hope of waiting for something you know will come. In this arrangement I wanted to create a feeling of a warm room waiting from both directions. The inside perspective with hot chocolate and cozy lights, and the outside perspective of returning home and anticipating the warmth and light you know is waiting.
credits
from Dark Is Light Is,
released December 13, 2020
Elsa Nilsson - Flutes and arrangement
Jeff McLaughlin - Guitar
Alex Minier - Bass
Cody Rahn - Drums