She discovered an ancient, mythical connection between the inability to sleep and a fear of death. Rather than letting this realization fuel her anxiety, Obel chose to "poke fun" at the malady. By treating her insomnia as an "old friend," she stripped it of its power, transforming her restless nights into a flow-state of creativity. A Visual Dreamscape: The Official Music Video
Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever a dream Agnes Obel - Broken Sleep (Official Video)
In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of 2020, Danish composer and singer gifted the world "Broken Sleep," the second single from her hauntingly beautiful fourth album, Myopia . More than just a piece of chamber pop, the track serves as a visceral exploration of the thin, often blurred line between wakefulness and the subconscious. The Inspiration: Turning Insomnia into Art She discovered an ancient, mythical connection between the
"Broken Sleep" was born from Obel’s own personal battle with chronic insomnia. Struggling to find rest while recording the album—often working through the night to capture a specific "nocturnal vibe"—she began researching the cultural history of sleep. A Visual Dreamscape: The Official Music Video Favorite
The official music video, directed by her long-term collaborator and partner , is a mesmerizing visual companion that perfectly mirrors the song’s themes.
Finding Solace in the Nocturnal: Agnes Obel’s "Broken Sleep"
She discovered an ancient, mythical connection between the inability to sleep and a fear of death. Rather than letting this realization fuel her anxiety, Obel chose to "poke fun" at the malady. By treating her insomnia as an "old friend," she stripped it of its power, transforming her restless nights into a flow-state of creativity. A Visual Dreamscape: The Official Music Video
Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever a dream
In the quiet, pre-dawn hours of 2020, Danish composer and singer gifted the world "Broken Sleep," the second single from her hauntingly beautiful fourth album, Myopia . More than just a piece of chamber pop, the track serves as a visceral exploration of the thin, often blurred line between wakefulness and the subconscious. The Inspiration: Turning Insomnia into Art
"Broken Sleep" was born from Obel’s own personal battle with chronic insomnia. Struggling to find rest while recording the album—often working through the night to capture a specific "nocturnal vibe"—she began researching the cultural history of sleep.
The official music video, directed by her long-term collaborator and partner , is a mesmerizing visual companion that perfectly mirrors the song’s themes.
Finding Solace in the Nocturnal: Agnes Obel’s "Broken Sleep"
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