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Thomas Edinger

Thomas Edinger
Edinger performing with The Midnight in 2019
Edinger performing with The Midnight in 2019
Background information
Born (1976-05-26) May 26, 1976 (age 50)
Horsens, Denmark
Genres
  • Pop
  • Jazz
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Music teacher
Instrument(s)
  • Saxophone
  • Flute
  • Clarinet
  • Guitar
  • Keys
Years active2003–present
Websiteedinger.dk

Thomas Edinger (born May 26, 1976)[1][2] is a Danish musician and multi-instrumentalist, best known for playing the saxophone. He has played the saxophone on most of the studio versions of songs by The Midnight and has occasionally performed with them live. According to Tim McEwan, most of the saxophone parts are written in advance for Edinger to perform, however, some of the solos were improvised by Edinger.

Edinger started playing the saxophone at the age of 13, and after a few years received Bikubens Talentpris (now known as the Reumert Prize), a talent prize founded by the former Danish bank Bikuben.

He has played saxophone for many artists, including Lukas Graham, Billy Preston, Andrew Strong, MC Einar, Bobo Moreno, Marie Carmen Koppel, Søs Fenger, Søren Poppe, Søren Sko, Danmarks Underholdningsorkester, Jakob Sveistrup, James Sampson, Nanna, Monique, Morten Remar, Snoop Dogg, STRØM, Medina and Christoffer.[1][3][4]

Contributions to songs by The Midnight

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thomas Edinger CV/Resume". Thomas Edinger. April 1, 2022. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Facebook". Facebook. May 31, 2020. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Book den verdenskendte saxofonist Thomas Edinger - Klik og læs Her". MusikDJ. April 1, 2022. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Thomas Edinger | Discography | Discogs". Discogs. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.

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Sunset

Sunset single cover
"Sunset"
Single by The Midnight
from the album Endless Summer
ReleasedMay 13, 2016 (2016-05-13)
Length5:26
LabelThe Midnight Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tim McEwan
Endless Summer track listing

Endless Summer

  1. "Endless Summer"
  2. "Sunset"
  3. "Daytona"
  4. "Jason"
  5. "Synthetic"
  6. "The Equaliser (Not Alone)"
  7. "The Comeback Kid"
  8. "Vampires"
  9. "Crockett's Revenge"
  10. "Nighthawks"
  11. "Lonely City"
  12. "Memories"
The Midnight singles chronology
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Sunset
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Vampires
(2016)

"Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)"
Remix single by The Midnight
from the album The Midnight Remixed
ReleasedAugust 7, 2017 (2017-08-07)
Length14:48
LabelSilk Music
Songwriter(s)
The Midnight Remixed track listing

The Midnight Remixed

  1. "Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)"
  2. "WeMoveForward (Johan Vilborg Remix)"
  3. "Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Remix)"
  4. "Nighthawks (Lifelike Remix)"
  5. "Days Of Thunder (PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)"
  6. "Endless Summer (Marsh Remix)"
  7. "The Equaliser (Terry Da Libra Remix)"
  8. "Memories (Sundriver Remix)"
  9. "Jason (eleven.five 'Leftfield' Remix)"
  10. "Vampires (Vintage & Morelli Remix)"
  11. "Synthetic (Mango vs. We Are All Astronauts Remix)"
  12. "WeMoveForward (Talamanca Remix)"
  13. "Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)"
  14. "Kick Drums & Red Wine (Dezza Extended Mix)"
  15. "Nighthawks (Lifelike Extended Mix)"
  16. "Memories (Sundriver Extended Mix)"
The Midnight remix singles chronology
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Days of Thunder (incl. PROFF pres. Soultorque Remix)
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Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)
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Synthetic (Mango, We Are All Astronauts, Lost Empire Remixes)
(2017)

Sunset[1] is a song by The Midnight. It is the first single and second track from their album Endless Summer. The single was released on May 13, 2016. Silk Music released a remix single of Sunset on August 7, 2017, with this release also containing the Michael Cassette Remix, which would later be included on the 2017 remix album The Midnight Remixed.[2][3]

The song was written by band members Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle and produced by McEwan. The guitar on Sunset was performed by Johannes Jørgensen. It has a running time of five minutes and 26 seconds and is in the key of F major. Sunset is considered to be one of The Midnight's signature songs and is often the last song performed at live shows.

In addition to appearing on The Midnight Remixed, the Michael Cassette Extended Remix of Sunset appears on the Silk Music compilation Silk Music Pres. Progressive House Essentials 06.[4]

During a fan question-and-answer session on Twitter, Lyle said this about the lyrics of Sunset:[5]

Now that song started at a cheap motel in Burlington, VT. There were crow bar marks on the door frame. I thought “now this would be the first stop for a couple of kids who faked their deaths and went on the run.”

Official description

Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)

As we prepare for the mid-August album release of "The Midnight Remixed," we are pleased to present the third and final pre-album single, "Sunset," featuring a brand new remix by iconic 80s-influenced artist Michael Cassette.

There was a sense of destiny behind Michael Cassette's triumphant remix of "Sunset." The Finnish producer's 2010 album, "Temporarity," released on the mighty Anjunadeep stable, remains the benchmark upon which modern-day synthwave is often assessed. Coaxed out of a significant production hiatus, Michael Cassette proves that he has not lost a compositional step. His life-affirming take accentuates The Midnight's euphoric chords and equally inspired, sing-along vocals, not to mention the original cut's hurts-so-good cinematic 80s aesthetic.

In this release, for good measure, we have also included The Midnight's original version of "Sunset," an instant synthwave classic that will forever remain synonymous with the genre. From the song's cinematic opening monologue to its poignant melodic outro, "Sunset" is Tim and Tyler's achingly beautiful ode to fellow wistful souls.

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Demo version

An early demo of Sunset was released as a prize during the Fall 2020 ARG. Titled Sunset (early guide), the backing track is essentially identical to the final, but some instrumentation is missing, such as the guitar solo and synth chimes. There is also not a spoken intro. Tyler Lyle's vocal track is different from the final and there is no vocal layering in the chorus.

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Track listing

Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix)
No.TitleLength
1."Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)"3:44
2."Sunset (Original Mix)"5:26
3."Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)"5:38
Total length:14:48

Lyrics

Promotional Sunset graphic, used on official merchandise

faked our deaths
lit a match
closed the door
waited for the flash

greyhound station
paid in cash
miss lazarus
we're coming back

they say it's darkest before the dawn
we've been in this town for far too long
they say it's darkest before the dawn
we're moving on

sunset
no regrets
first chance
last dance
stuck in the middle
even bad girls
know good love
you taste so sweet
it hurts a little

make our home
where we stand
one suitcase
and half a plan

follow the wolves
and sing along
past the voices
to the Song

they say it's darkest before the dawn
we've been in this town for far too long
they say it's darkest before the dawn
we're moving on

sunset
no regrets
first chance
last dance
stuck in the middle
even bad girls
know good love
you taste so sweet
it hurts a little

Lyrics source[1]

Official versions

Sunset

from Endless Summer

Sunset (instrumental)

from Endless Summer (the instrumentals)

Sunset (Michael Cassette Remix)

from The Midnight Remixed

Sunset (Michael Cassette Extended Mix)

from The Midnight Remixed

Sunset

from The Rearview Mirror

Sunset (Live)

from Red, White and Bruised: The Midnight Live

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sunset | The Midnight". Bandcamp. May 13, 2016. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sunset (incl. Michael Cassette Remix) | The Midnight". Twitter. August 7, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Midnight Remixed | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Silk Music Pres. Progressive House Essentials 06 - Monstercat". Monstercat. December 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Tyler Lyle on Twitter". Twitter. July 1, 2020. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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Days of Thunder

This template is about the EP. For the song, see Days of Thunder (song).
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Days of Thunder
EP by
The Midnight
ReleasedJuly 15, 2014
GenreSynthwave
Length37:18
LabelThe Midnight Music
ProducerTim McEwan
The Midnight chronology
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Endless Summer
(2016)
Alternative cover
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Original EP cover

Days of Thunder is the debut extended play (EP) by The Midnight. It was released independently by the band on July 15, 2014.[1]

No singles from Days of Thunder were released prior to the EP's release, but in 2016 electronic music label Silk Music issued remix singles for the songs WeMoveForward and Days of Thunder.[2][3] The singles included the original songs and remixes that would later appear on the 2017 remix album The Midnight Remixed.[4]

Background and composition

Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle met in 2012 at a songwriter's workshop in North Hollywood organized by Katie Donovan, Lyle’s A&R representative at the time.[5] Prior to meeting, McEwan had listened to some of Lyle’s previous work and liked Lyle’s folk sound. They bonded over a mutual love of 80s rock and after initially struggling to define their sound, decided to enter the synthwave genre at the suggestion of McEwan. McEwan had prior exposure to the burgeoning synthwave genre and was inspired by the movie Drive. The first song they wrote as a duo was WeMoveForward, and the same day they also wrote the chorus for Gloria.[5][6][7] Over the next two years, they continued writing and recording songs, leading to the release of Days of Thunder. Prior to the release of the EP, several songs that were being worked on by McEwan (who was known as iAmData at the time) and Lyle were previewed on McEwan's Soundcloud account, including WeMoveForward, Gloria, Synthetic, and Comet.[8][9][10][11][12] While WeMoveForward and Gloria made the Days of Thunder tracklist, Synthetic was held back for the next The Midnight release, Endless Summer. Comet would not get released until 2021 as part of the 5 Year Anniversary edition of Endless Summer.

The EP was not promoted with any singles but still managed to make a modest impact upon release. At the time, the synthwave genre of music was still emerging and in the early stages of gaining traction. Days of Thunder was given positive reviews on the websites DRIVE Radio and NewRetroWave, and also caught the attention of several Reddit communities throughout 2014 and 2015.[13][14][15][16] When The Midnight's first album Endless Summer was released in 2016, synthwave and its online communities were much more established, drawing many new listeners to Days of Thunder. Gloria, Days of Thunder, and Los Angeles became popular songs of the genre and continue to be regularly performed by the band at live shows.

Music and lyrics

The primary themes explored by The Midnight on Days of Thunder are escapism, love, isolation, existentialism, and nostalgia, particularly when looked at through the lens of city life.

The EP begins with The Years (prologue), a slow moving tribute to Lyle's wife Anna, whom he met after moving to Los Angeles in the early 2010s. The inclusion of "prologue" in the song title indicates it as being not only a precursor to the other songs on the EP but also establishing the relationship of Lyle and Anna as preceding The Midnight's formation. The main synth riff slowly crescendos as the song progresses to include drums, guitar, and a chanting vocal. The final lyric in the song, "aimless and upward", is a recurring motif in Lyle's solo work and unifies his musical background with the production style of McEwan.

Gloria increases the tempo and octane of the EP with pulsing synth stabs and heavy guitar riffs, with lyrics expressing a near existentialist cry for help. The song leans heavily into the the themes of isolation and escapism, trademarks of the synthwave genre. WeMoveForward has a significantly more progressive house feel and recounts a tale of love discovered at the beach. Proclaiming "we move forward, because we can't go back", the song emphasizes the ideal of living life in the present and taking chances.

Beginning with the sound of a car engine starting, the title track evokes high speed chases from 80s action films with strong synth patterns, loud percussion, and distinctive saxophone riffs, which would become a trademark of The Midnight's sound. Discussing the dark side of love, Days of Thunder also explores the idea of feeling alone in a big city, describing "the ghosts of the boulevard" as "living with lonely hearts". Kick Drums & Red Wine, another synth driven song, explores the ways people search for answers in life by pretending to be something they're not, with the narrator choosing to find relief through authenticity and "kick drums and red wine".

The EP concludes with Los Angeles, an ode to the birthplace of The Midnight written by Lyle upon moving from Los Angeles to New York City. The moderately paced song has a more sparse production compared to the previous songs on the EP, recounting memories shared at various places including the beach, Sunset Boulevard, and the canyons and mountains of Los Angeles. Often regarded as one of The Midnight's signature songs, Los Angeles ties together the EP's themes and the band's mantra of mono no aware with Lyle declaring, "if we live forever let us live forever tonight".

Official description

The Days of Thunder

There is a Japanese term: Mono no aware. It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence. These are the days that we will return to one day in the future only in memories. How do we capture them? How could we possibly be able to fully appreciate them in the present? This project is our attempt to put time under glass.

The Midnight is a marriage between a songwriter from the Deep South and a producer from Denmark who both live in Los Angeles. The songs were written in North Hollywood and Santa Monica over two years and represent the first fruit of The Midnight. This is our love song to our city and a testament to the weight these years can hold.

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Track listing

All tracks are written by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle.

No.TitleLength
1."The Years (prologue)"6:08
2."Gloria"4:49
3."WeMoveForward"8:07
4."Days of Thunder"5:24
5."Kick Drums & Red Wine"6:21
6."Los Angeles"6:29
Total length:37:18

Release history and variants

Digital release history for Days of Thunder
Date Edition
July 15, 2014 Standard
Days of Thunder Old Cover.jpg

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Artwork was changed to current revision in February 2016 due to potential copyright issues with the original image.[17] The artwork it was changed to was first used for the release of Lost & Found (The Midnight Remix).
March 20, 2016 Instrumentals
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The instrumentals were originally uploaded to Soundcloud in June 2015 prior to getting an official release on Bandcamp and streaming services.[18][19]
May 7, 2021 Stems
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Contains the six songs from the EP denoted with BPMs plus 94 stem parts comprising all songs. The stems are not royalty free but projects and remixes made with them are allowed to be used on non-monetized platforms.
Physical release history for Days of Thunder
Year Format Color/Design
2018 Cassette White
DaysOfThunderWhiteCassette.webp
First tape variant. Was first offered for sale at the Spring 2018 shows with the remaining stock being sold online.
2018 Cassette Transparent Red
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder Casette Red.webp
Second tape variant.
2018 LP Transparent Red
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First vinyl variant. The EP was remastered for this release. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track. Preorders began in June 2018 and were shipped in September.
2022 CD -
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder CD Main.webp

TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder CD Open.webp
Lost & Found is erroneously included on the printed tracklist. A download link to the song is sent when purchasing the CD.
2022 LP Blue Swirl
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Second vinyl variant. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track.
2024 LP Evil Dead
TM Web Music Days-Of-Thunder LP.webp
Third vinyl variant. Lost & Found is included as a bonus track.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Days of Thunder | The Midnight". Bandcamp. July 15, 2014. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. ↑ "WeMoveForward (incl. Talamanca Remix) | The Midnight". Bandcamp. March 28, 2016. Archived from the original on September 14, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Days Of Thunder | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 1, 2016. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  4. ↑ "The Midnight Remixed | The Midnight". Bandcamp. August 14, 2017. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Who Are The Midnight?: An Interview with the Masters of Modern Nostalgia". Vehlinggo. November 12, 2017. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Retrowave Sessions Ep 2: The Midnight - YouTube". YouTube. May 30, 2019. Archived from the original on April 8, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "The Midnight // Interview by (( URY Music )) | Mixcloud". MixCloud. August 23, 2016. Archived from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Adam on X: "iAmData and Tyler Lyle wanna soundtrack your 80s themed afternoon dance party. let them:" / X". Twitter. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ "'Gloria'- iAmData feat Tyler Lyle | songsfortheday". songsfortheday. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Peanut~Bekah on X: "WeMoveForward (iAmData & Tyler Lyle) by iAmData on #SoundCloud" / X". Twitter. Jan 15, 2014. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Jakob Weise on X: "Check out 'Synthetic' by iAmData - looking so much forward to hearing more of his solo stuff." / X". Twitter. August 5, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  12. ↑ "✨Kate✨ on X: "Comet (iAmData solo project) by @I_am_data #soundcloud ❤️ It" / X". Twitter. November 12, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  13. ↑ "The Midnight - My favorite radio station DRIVE Radio posted a... | Facebook". Facebook. July 30, 2014. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  14. ↑ Sabiu, Andrea (August 28, 2014). "THE MIDNIGHT DROPS A NEW ALBUM - HOT OR NOT? - NewRetroWave - Stay Retro! | Live The 80's Dream!". NewRetroWave. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  15. ↑ "The Midnight - Days of Thunder (2014) : futuresynth". Reddit. September 2, 2014. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  16. ↑ "The Midnight -- Days of Thunder [Synthwave/Synthpop] (2014) : listentothis". Reddit. August 24, 2014. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  17. ↑ "The Midnight - It has come to our attention that we,... | Facebook". Facebook. January 31, 2016. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  18. ↑ "The Midnight - I will be uploading the whole Days of Thunder EP... | Facebook". Facebook. June 19, 2015. Archived from the original on October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  19. ↑ "The Midnight - All the instrumentals for "Days of Thunder"... | Facebook". Facebook. June 20, 2015. Archived from the original on July 25, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
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