E13 - Twilight (Martina Testen & Simon Šerc)

12/11/2025 8 min
E13 - Twilight (Martina Testen & Simon Šerc)

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Episode Synopsis

"Twilight" is an extract from Martina Testen and Simon Šerc's field recording project "Nokturno", giving us an aural glimpse into the rich lifeworlds of animals and guiding us through the mysterious soundscapes of the nocturnal world. The recordings were gathered over a period of ten years, during which the authors spent countless nights in the forest.Divided into eight chapters – Sunset, Twilight, Dusk, Nightfall, Midnight, After Midnight, Predawn, and Dawn – the album traces a natural arc from the fading light of day to the awakening chorus of morning. From twilight frogs and nocturnal beetles to the haunting calls of owls, the roar of stags, and the distant howls of wolves, the album reveals the hidden symphony of the night.Beyond sound alone, Nokturno invites reflection on the inner lives of animals - creatures that think, feel, and navigate their world with subtle intelligence. It is an intimate, immersive celebration of nocturnal realm, a journey into the fragile ecosystems that sustain life under the veil of darkness.Immersive and atmospheric, "Nokturno" captures the beauty, mystery, and fragility of nocturnal life. It is both a celebration of nature’s hidden orchestra and a reminder of the importance of protecting the habitats where these sounds still resonate.Image from the film In Search of UIQ (Silvia Maglioni & Graeme Thomson, 2013)