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Moving Images

by Emil Friis

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1.
Through Air 02:06
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2.
For Goodbyes 04:40
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3.
Dancing 01:42
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4.
An Upward Motion 01:39 video
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5.
Five Corners Of Blue 03:09 video
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6.
Miscellaneous Trio For Viola 01:50
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7.
Movement Of Dawn 01:28
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8.
Zero 02:07
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9.
Spirit Of The Mind 02:14
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10.
Eternal Daydream 02:02
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11.
Shape Of Solace 01:09
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12.
By The Sea 01:57
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13.
Sunlight On The Beams Of Hollow 03:19
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14.
Dim / Fading 01:45
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15.
Like Leaves 03:02
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Moving Images invites the audience to explore the deep connections between sound and imagery, encouraging an introspective journey where the boundaries blur between classical music, cinematic storytelling, and mental imagery.

Spanning sombre chamber pieces, ominous yet hopeful and hypnotic ambiances, soft solo piano interludes, poetic and playful flutes, to tension-laced cinematic strings and synths, Emil Friis' latest work transcends the conventional album release. The project expands into a collaboration with a group of filmmakers, exploring how music and film intertwine to provoke our interpretation, the sound we experience and our internal narratives.

​Each track is paired with a corresponding film, with the filmmakers — including Kevin Brooks, Shaun Hart, Morgan Jon Fox, and Jonathan Meyers — being invited to bring their individual vision to each composition. The filmmakers had the freedom to interpret the music through their own lenses, creating a dialogue between sound and visuals. In the lead-up to the album’s official release, four films will be released alongside the tracks, with the remaining films debuting intermittently after the album’s launch. The audience is encouraged to consider how, and why, their own internal imagery is shaped by the music, whilst inadvertently forging a personal connection to each piece.

​Composed by Friis in his Copenhagen studio, the compositions, which subtly reflect the complexities of the human condition, were largely born out of improvisation, often starting at the piano or synthesizer. Through his typically minimalist approach, Friis weaves an intricate tapestry of textures and emotions to create a deeply layered, cinematic sound world.

Featuring contributions from other musicians, notably renowned string player Davide Rossi, the music is characterized by a delicate interplay between brightness and a somber beauty, with melodies that often seem to converse with each other across the different instruments. At times, the pieces feel lonely and introspective; at others, they soar to magnificent heights, filled with warmth and fervor. Despite their brevity, the compositions resonate with a poignant emotional intensity.

​Accompanying the music, the album’s artwork and the visuals for the individual singles feature illustrations by Friis’ wife, Julie de Tengnagel, adding a personal and evocative touch to the visual aspect of the project.

The project has a dedicated web space where its progress will be documented – fatcat.online/emilfriismovingimages

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released September 5, 2025

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Emil Friis Copenhagen, Denmark

Emil Friis has spent much of his career in the shadows of the music industry. Originally a songwriter, he's evolved into a sought after composer, but remained relatively unknown outside the professional world of ‘music for pictures’. A largely self taught musician, through his lack of formal training he's created a musical language filled with sensibility, tension, brightness and somber beauty. ... more

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