Pop/Review Dania O. Tausen - nei (pt. 2)
Dania O. Tausen is a young Faroese singer, songwriter, and poet who loves to express herself in her mother tongue, Faroese. Her highly approached debut album, gonguteigatúnatos (crosswalktalks), is unique and experimental with extremely light, pleasant, and intelligent music. Dania has an extraordinary, natural lyrical talent that is strengthened by the wonderful melodies and harmonies mastered by her intimate and soft voice.
“nei (pt. 2)” by Dania O. Tausen as Chapter 2 in her musical quest is an interesting aspect of her intriguing double album "ja/nei-og reslin uka vi kuni”. This Faroese singer/songwriter’s work, released on October 12th via Tutl Records, speaks volumes about her artistic integrity in trying to relate the routine to deeper universal subjects.
The second part of this musical journey is called “nei (pt. 2),” and the language sang here is the poet’s mother tongue, the Faroese language. This album explores routine issues like shopping, work, and travel that eventually take one to deeper aspects of life. This album is an introspective look into the mad world, synthetic existence, sleeping, poisonousness, and the importance of being wise.
The division of the alum into yes and no sides is the reason for its creativity and stimulating listening sessions. An audio tour leads the spectacle through various intellectual landscapes of emotions and themes, leaving the audience in a state of contemplation. This is based on the idea of “the rest of the week”, which recognizes the intricacies of life and the numerous gaps in between.
The lyrics of Dania O. Tausens’ songwriting are intimate but provoking. The use of her native tongue, Faroese, increases the authenticity of the album as it bridges the gap between the listener and the artist’s cultural origin. The combination of catchy melodies and arrangements that mirror the different subjects and feelings expressed throughout this record.
Tausen proves in “nei (pt. 2)” that some issues, when put together, appear to be unrelated, but they are related. The album encourages the listeners to discover more about the human experience, our ordinary daily decisions, and the implications these options have for the grander picture.
The summary of “nei (pt. 2)” by Dania O. Tausen is that this is an incredible album that has so much to say about the hidden complexities of everyday life. It is an interesting album that has been arranged in Faroese (the local language), which makes it stand out in music as it covers different themes. It is admirable the way Tausen manages to connect between the banal and supreme; her skill leaves a mark in each tone and word line. “nei (pt. 2)” encourages one to engage oneself in reflection and comprehension of the environment around us.