Nokturno continues the work of Biodukt, an audio project that captures the natural sounds of forests and gained international recognition with features in major media outlets such as The Guardian and the BBC. While Biodukt follows the rhythm of the day, Nokturno begins at sunset and carries listeners through the night until the first light of dawn.
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.
Matrix441 Production / Ambientfabrik
Selected as one of the Best Field Recordings Albums of 2025 by A Closer Listen
acloserlisten.com/2025/12/16/acl-2025-top-ten-field-recording-soundscape/
“You’ll never experience a night quite like this one.” ~ Matthew Blackwell, The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp
daily.bandcamp.com/best-field-recordings/the-best-field-recordings-on-bandcamp-october-2025
“Nokturno is another triumph for this field recording team.” ~ Richard Allen, A Closer Listen
acloserlisten.com/2025/09/19/martina-testen-simon-serc-nokturno/
“Widen your listening to all those layers of sound that are going on simultaneously; it is pretty profound.” ~ Jennifer Lucy Allan, BBC Radio 3
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kh1g
“Nokturno doesn’t add a soundtrack to the world; it returns us to the world as it sounds when no one speaks in its place.” ~ Olivier Lehoux, Solénopole
solenopole.com/martina-testen-simon-serc-nokturno/
“Among productions that explore the potential of field recording, Nokturno is certainly one of the most radical.” ~ Luca Giuoco, The New Noise
www.thenewnoise.it/martina-testen-simon-serc-nokturno/
“I dare say, listening often might even cleanse one’s soul a bit.” ~ Tom Knapp, Rambles
www.rambles.net/testen_nokturno25.html
“High-resolution recordings, restrained editing, sequencing like a nocturnal suite.” ~ Cyprien Rose, Houz-Motik
houz-motik.fr/2025/09/nokturno-quand-la-nuit-compose/
“Fascinating new recording, assembled into a dense, fluctuating, sometimes serene, sometimes tumultuous set of natural sounds. Excellent work.” ~ Brian Olewnick
“Nokturno resonates far beyond its immediate environment. It reminds
us that the act of listening, truly listening, can itself become a form
of care.” ~ Escala de Grisos
escaladegrisos.substack.com/p/listening-to-the-night
“The result is a fascinating collection of pieces that form different
rhythmic patterns and encompass a wide range of sound spectra.” ~ Muanis Sinanović, Odzven
www.sigic.si/stopi-krotko-v-to-dobrotno-noc.html
“To truly perceive our surroundings in depth, it is necessary to
close our eyes, since only a mind freed from sight can follow the
infinite nuances that surround us.” ~ Café Marvin
https://marvin.com.mx/cafe-marvin-en-la-congestion-del-bosque-con-martina-testen-simon-serc/
“The work captures the beauty, mystery, and fragility of an ecosystem
whose habitats must be protected before the two-legged creatures
destroy it all.” ~ Patrick Bruneel, Luminous Dash
luminousdash.be/internationaal/martina-testen-simon-serc-nokturno/
“It’s John Cage in a forest with the lights off – the silence is deafening.” ~ Daz Lawrence, Weird Bones
weirdbones.co.uk/a-decade-of-listening-to-what-moves-in-the-dark/
“Nokturno is a record that doesn’t want your opinion. It wants your presence.” ~ Vito Camarretta, Chain DLK
www.chaindlk.com/reviews/13274
“Nokturno celebrates the mystery and fragility of night ecosystems
while reminding listeners of the importance of protecting these
habitats.” ~ Jerneja Grilj, Terra Relicta
https://terrarelicta.com/publications/news/martina-testen-simon-serc-invite-on-journey-through-sounds-of-night
“An aural glimpse into the rich lifeworlds of animals and guiding us
through the mysterious soundscapes of the nocturnal world.” ~ Nature Folds, E13
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-twilight-martina-testen-simon-serc–68534013
“This is the music of nature. It’s beautiful. It’s captivating.” ~ Peter Albrechtsen, Danmarks Radio DR
www.dr.dk/lyd/p2/natsvaermeren/natsvaermeren-2025/toner-og-tilstande-12422563464
“A fantastic work that surprises you with its well-crafted sound.” ~ Nicolas Malevitsis, MiC Music Magazine
www.mic.gr/stili/eikosti-deyteri-tanini-hrysa-pantazi-hali-palombo-the-great-waitress-gellert-szabo
“Nokturno is a deeply fascinating work, Un symphonie nocturne fantastique.” ~ Allan Sommer, Salt Peanuts
salt-peanuts.eu/record/martina-testen-simon-serc/
Best Albums of 2025, Solenopole:
https://solenopole.com/retrobalisage-2025-part-2/
Best Albums of 2025, Primorske novice:
primorske.svet24.si/kultura/izbor-glasba-2025-bregove-dere-bakalina-velika-deftones-president-sirom-kamra-tamburateam
Best Albums of 2025, Salt Peanuts:
salt-peanuts.eu/arsbeste-2025/
Best Albums of 2025, A Closer Listen:
acloserlisten.com/2025/12/16/acl-2025-top-ten-field-recording-soundscape/
