Volker Lankow - Music For Grey Skies (2024)

The music on this album combines the grey tones of cloudy skies and concrete jungles with a thoughtful, slightly melancholic and yet hauntingly beautiful ambient sound. I listen often to this kind of music as I move on grey and cloudy days through the city of Berlin.

However, a grey sky can have a significant impact on mood and productivity.
The lack of sunlight leads to lower serotonin levels, which can lead to sadness, anxiety and depression. Grey skies are associated with lethargy, lack of energy and low motivation, but some people find grey skies to be cozy and moody, while others feel depressed and down.
Lower energy levels due to grey skies can reduce productivity and make it difficult to stay motivated.
Nonetheless, some people feel more focused and productive on overcast days than on bright, sunny days.

The atmospheric music on this album and its introspective style evoke a sense of melancholy, isolation and urban decay through the use of atmospheric textures, drones and minimal melodic elements.