Diving into the Dreamy Depths of HOWLONGISNOW 03 by Danieli
Alright, let’s talk about HOWLONGISNOW 03, the ambient masterpiece from Danieli that dropped in 2020 under Germany’s whispering signals label. If you’re into electronic music that feels like floating through a cloud while staring at the stars, this album is your jam. It's not just background noise—it’s one of those records that grabs hold of your brain and doesn’t let go.
The first track I gotta shout out is HLIN03. Yeah, yeah, it might share its name with the album, but trust me, it stands on its own two feet (or should I say speakers?). The opening moments hit you with these soft, pulsating synths that feel like they’re breathing alongside you. Then BAM—this subtle bassline sneaks in, so faint you almost miss it, but once you catch it, it’s all you can focus on. It’s hypnotic. Like, “I forgot to eat dinner because I was too busy zoning out” kind of hypnotic. This track feels endless in the best way possible, looping you into its dreamworld without ever feeling repetitive.
Another banger? Well, okay, technically every song here blends together like paint on a canvas, but there’s this one moment toward the middle of the album where everything just... clicks. It’s hard to describe, but imagine lying in a field at night, staring up at the sky as shooting stars streak across it. That’s what listening to this section feels like—an unexplainable sense of wonder mixed with calmness. Honestly, Danieli has this way of making sounds that don’t just sit in your ears; they settle somewhere deeper, like right in your chest or maybe even your soul.
What’s wild about this album is how quiet it is. Not boring-quiet, though. More like the kind of quiet that makes you hyper-aware of every little sound around you. You start noticing things—the hum of your fridge, the rustle of leaves outside, your own heartbeat. And somehow, instead of being annoying, it’s comforting. It’s like Danieli took everyday silence and turned it into something magical.
Now, here’s the kicker: after spending hours lost in HOWLONGISNOW 03, I realized something weird. Listening to ambient music isn’t really about hearing it—it’s about feeling it. By the time the last note faded away, I wasn’t sure if I’d been awake the whole time or if I’d accidentally slipped into some sort of lucid dream. Either way, it left me thinking, “Man, life would be cooler if we could soundtrack our thoughts like this.”
So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll take you places without ever leaving your couch, give HOWLONGISNOW 03 a spin. Just don’t blame me when you zone out so hard you forget what day it is.
