Nocturnes (Daniel Liam Glyn album) explained

Nocturnes
Type:	studio
Artist:	Daniel Liam Glyn
Cover:	Nocturnes (Daniel Liam Glyn album).jpg
Recorded:	April – June 2020
Venue:	Home Studio, Manchester
Label:	Caravan Boy Records
Prev Title:	Changing Stations
Prev Year:	2016

Nocturnes (sometimes styled as NOCTURNES)^[1] is the sophomore concept album by British composer Daniel Liam Glyn, released on 18 September 2020 via Caravan Boy Records.^[2] Glyn describes the album as 'a collection of electronic, ambient soundscapes influenced by my dreams and inspired by the enigmatic thrill of night-time' and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.^[3] On 14 May 2021, Glyn released a special edition of the album titled Nocturnes (Expanded Universe Edition).^{[4] [5]} This release included all the original tracks plus 5 exclusive new tracks.^[6]

Critical reception

David Reddish from Queerty described the record as "ominous and optimistic - perfect for dancing or chilling" and cites it as "a perfect soundtrack for moving into Autumn".^[7] Nick Randell from SNS Online commented on the shift in style from Glyn's previous work, describing the album as possessing an "urban, dystopian vibe" with tracks that were "melodic, complex and thought provoking".^[8]

Track listing

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Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Nocturnes (Expanded Universe Edition).^[9]

• Daniel Liam Glyn – composer, arranger, producer, art direction, graphic design
• Bjorn Thomassen – additional production, mixing, remix
• Fi Roberts – mixing
• Rigil – remix
• Katie Tavini – mastering
• Heather Matthews – graphic design

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Edition
Various	18 September 2020		Caravan Boy Records		^[10]
	12 May 2021				^[11]
	14 May 2021				^[12]

External links

• Nocturnes

Notes and References

1. Daniel Liam Glyn. DanielLiamGlyn.
   1. NOCTURNES // a collection of electronic, ambient soundscapes influenced by my dreams and inspired by the enigmatic thrill of night-time.
   . 1306915830748401668. 21 August 2021.
2. Web site: Nocturnes. spotify.com. 21 August 2021.
3. Web site: NOCTURNES. danielliamglyn.com. 21 August 2021.
4. Web site: Daniel Liam Glyn – Nocturnes (Expanded Universe Edition). discogs.com. 21 August 2021.
5. Web site: Daniel Liam Glyn – Nocturnes (Expanded Universe Edition). tidal.com. 21 August 2021.
6. Web site: 'NOCTURNES (EXPANDED UNIVERSE)' DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. musicglue.com. 21 August 2021.
7. Web site: Queerty: The Spin - Nocturnes by Daniel Liam Glyn. queerty.com. 25 August 2021.
8. Web site: SNS Online: Series 8 (Nocturnes). www.snsonlineshow.com. 25 August 2021.
9. Nocturnes (Expanded Universe Edition). Credits. Daniel Liam Glyn. Caravan Boy Records. 2021. CBR20DX003.
10. Various citations for the 18 September 2020 release date include:
    • Web site: Amazon Music . . 25 August 2021 . Worldwide.
    • Web site: Apple Music . . 25 August 2021 . Worldwide.
    • Web site: 7 Digital . . 18 September 2020 . 25 August 2021 . United Kingdom .
    • Web site: Youtube Music . . 25 August 2021 . Europe.
11. Various citations for the 12 May 2021 release date include:
    • Web site: Music Glue Webstore . . 25 August 2021 . United Kingdom .
    • Web site: Wax and Beans . . 25 August 2021 . United Kingdom .
    • Web site: Discogs . . 25 August 2021 . Worldwide.
12. Various citations for the 14 May 2021 release date include:
    • Web site: iTunes Store . . 25 August 2021 . United Kingdom .
    • Web site: Spotify . . 25 August 2021 . Worldwide .
    • Web site: Discogs . . 25 August 2021 . Worldwide.