"Serotonin Bloom" is more than just an album - it's a personal journey told through 19 instrumental synth tracks, each carrying a piece of my life, memory, or vision. These compositions, largely unheard before their release, are part of my ongoing "demo tapes” project - an effort to share decades of private music, written in solitude and silence, with the world.
Long Time Ago in the Future
Several of the tracks on this album were born during train rides between Nyborg and Horsens, back when I was commuting during rehearsal periods. The rhythm of the train and the blurred Danish landscape provided the perfect atmosphere to capture the feeling of distant futures rooted in old memories. This track is dedicated to Ken Hammer from Pretty Maids.
CPH Gate 58, Copenhagen Airport
This track comes from a vision I had long before my daughter was born - a vision of her leaving early in life, just like I did. Years later, that vision became real when she courageously traveled to South Korea all on her own. The piece is filled with emotion, longing, pride, and the cyclical nature of life.
I'll Be Your Angel
This one is hauntingly prophetic. I saw the shadow of my massive stroke a year before it happened. Driven by that vision, I felt a deep urgency to record my youth in music - to capture the essence of who I was before my body betrayed me. This track is a dedication to the guardian angel I needed and perhaps became through my music.
Morud
A gentle, easy listening piece dedicated to the peaceful village of Morud - where my wife grew up and where we now live. It's surrounded by forests and quietude, and this track reflects the serenity and stability I’ve found here after years of personal turbulence.
El Capitan
I’ve always been fascinated by mountains. Having climbed Mont Blanc and local giants like the mountain of Uummannaq and Qilertinnguit in Greenland, I’ve developed a spiritual connection with high places. "El Capitan" is a tribute to those towering symbols of strength and perseverance.
The Demo Tapes Project
All my releases - including "Serotonin Bloom" - should be seen as part of my demo tapes project. After writing over 800 songs and re-recording more than 200 before my stroke, I’ve been able to release them with just a slight polish. These are not just tracks - they're memories, warnings, hopes, and thanks.
A Gift to Humanity
This album is my way of giving back to the human race. I've spent a life navigating hardship, often alone, and music has always been my way of processing those emotions. Through these instrumental synth pieces, I invite listeners to feel the world as I did - to walk through my visions, memories, and truths.
Listen and Reflect
Take a moment to sit with this album. Let it wash over you. Let the melodies speak without words. Let each track open a window to another part of my story - and maybe, to a hidden corner of your own.