What Else Is There?

About the song

“What Else Is There?” appeared on Röyksopp’s 2005 album The Understanding. Karin Dreijer’s distinctive vocal gives the recording a strongly individual character within its layered electronic arrangement.

Sound and arrangement

A persistent beat, low synthesizer sounds and shimmering upper textures surround the voice. The production creates depth through separation, allowing the singing to feel close while the instrumental space extends well beyond it.

Listening closely

Listen for the contrast between the vocal’s grainy, expressive tone and the carefully controlled electronic pulse. That relationship gives the song an uneasy atmosphere without interrupting its steady movement.