Monochrome Motion by NiElsir
I wanted Monochrome Motion to build on the sounds of Contraflow Continuum. Warm electronic tones, acoustic elements, and layered drums. Instrumental electronic music that's energetic in an unassuming way.
The title reflects the creative process: a black-and-white progression toward an unknown, ever-moving finish line. Waves of progress followed by stretches of frustration and doubt, until an idea appears that changes everything. Music should make you feel something, not just fill time. I hope this album can give you something real, the way other artists' music has for me.
The cover features a textured painted background with a spiral painted by pendulum. Track artwork was created with a homemade analogue drawing machine where musical harmonies are visualised by tuning pendulums in ratios. Each drawing is connected to its song through tempo, harmonic ratios or feeling. All artwork hand painted and drawn. Fully human. Fully analogue. (text has been set digitally)
To friends, family, the Stratford community, fellow artists, Stratford Ct, and everyone who has listened and supported this journey: none of this would be possible without you. Thank you.
Limited pressing. Includes a 24x12" insert with complete artwork and stories behind each song.
Tracklist
| 1. | Ochroma | |
| 2. | Enola | |
| 3. | Lotusland | 4:26 |
| 4. | Allusion | |
| 5. | Could Life Ever Be Like This | 3:31 |
| 6. | Sui Generis | |
| 7. | Phoreal | |
| 8. | Subception | 4:05 |
| 9. | Breath Focus | 3:16 |
| 10. | Aftershift | |
Credits
All music written between May 2022 and September 2025, produced, mixed, and mastered by NiElsir.
Artwork by NiElsir between Sept 2025 - Jan 2026.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Cork City, Ireland-born, Spain-based artist Níall (nee-ull) creates atmospheric electronic music as NiElsir.
After nearly a decade in engineering he left his position in London and moved to Spain, sparking his return to full-time music in 2020. In 2022, his debut album Contraflow Continuum was released on the US label Stratford Ct., with his second album Monochrome Motion due in April 2026.