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Moor by Maris Halna

Producer / Recording Engineer / Mixing Engineer
Berlin · 2025


About the Project

Moor is the debut folk/singer-songwriter release by Maris Halna. Recorded and mixed in Berlin, the project blends intimate acoustic arrangements with subtle textural layers, aiming to preserve the organic feel of live performance while enhancing the emotional depth of each song.

The album features 5 tracks spanning 19 minutes, showcasing Maris’s storytelling through a carefully crafted sonic landscape that balances authenticity with production polish.


My Role

  • Producer - Overseeing the creative direction and overall sound
  • Recording Engineer - Capturing the performances with precision
  • Arranger - Developing the musical arrangements and instrumentation
  • Mixing Engineer - Balancing and sculpting the final sound
  • Release Preparation - Ensuring the album was ready for distribution

Album Details

Artist: Maris Halna
Album: Moor
Release: 2025
Length: 5 songs, 19 min 16 sec
Genre: Folk / Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist:

  1. Heathcliff
  2. Catherine
  3. Reason to Believe
  4. Weathering
  5. Curses

Production Approach

The production focused on maintaining the intimate, organic nature of folk music while adding subtle enhancements that serve the storytelling:

  • Intimate acoustic arrangements that preserve the live performance feel
  • Subtle textural layers that enhance emotional depth without overwhelming
  • Careful balance between authenticity and production polish
  • Storytelling-focused mixing that serves the narrative of each song

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Technical Details

Recording Location: Berlin
Production Style: Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Focus: Organic feel with subtle enhancement
Approach: Storytelling-driven production


Credits

Producer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Eman Safavi
Artist: Maris Halna
Release Year: 2025


Moor represents a collaborative effort to capture the essence of folk storytelling through careful production that serves the music rather than dominating it. The project demonstrates how technical expertise can enhance rather than obscure the raw emotional power of acoustic music.