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The Magic We Already Carry

Tromsø, Norway

Life had a special invitation for me. So I took it.

I traveled all the way to Tromsø, Norway, a little North Pole-esque town at the edge of the Arctic, where the Northern Lights dance across the sky and everything feels a little closer to magic.

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Tamara facing the camera beneath the aurora.
Tamara facing the camera beneath the aurora.

Usually, I’m a Hermione Granger when it comes to traveling. I research everything, plan every detail, and make it my mission to squeeze every possible experience out of every minute.

But this trip had a different purpose.

To let creativity flow. To stop forcing the mind and allow it to wander.

I wanted to tap into my most creative alter ego, Luna Lovegood. The part of me that trust-falls into the unknown, follows the unseen, and connects deeply with the world without hesitation or judgment.

Tamara seen from behind, looking up into the northern lights.
Tamara seen from behind, looking up into the northern lights.
Green ribbons of aurora unfurling across the Arctic night.
Green ribbons of aurora unfurling across the Arctic night.

I found myself listening to the same songs over and over, almost like a meditation. And somewhere along the way, the unlearning began.

Tamara outdoors in her winter coat on an Arctic night. · 1:07

I’ve always been deeply influenced by the energy of people and places. The right atmosphere, the right connections, the right frequency can completely transform the way I create.

And up there, surrounded by Arctic landscapes, I felt myself tuning into a different frequency of consciousness and creativity.

The northern lights spreading over a dark sky above Tromsø.
The northern lights spreading over a dark sky above Tromsø.
The aurora curling into a slow swirl overhead.
The aurora curling into a slow swirl overhead.

There’s something about approaching life with childlike wonder. You start noticing the little messages the universe leaves behind. The ones you might miss when you’re too busy trying to figure everything out.

My musical companions on this journey

Each link opens a Spotify search for the song and artist, not a guaranteed specific recording.

  1. 01I Follow RiversLykke LiSpotify search
  2. 02DreamsThe CranberriesSpotify search
  3. 03Norwegian WoodThe BeatlesSpotify search
  4. 04LevelsAviciiSpotify search
  5. 05Human NatureMichael JacksonSpotify search
The northern lights moving across the night sky. · 0:32
A brief, warm-lit glimpse of a cabin window and interior. · 0:08

Somewhere beneath that tent of stars, I felt more connected to the alchemy of music than ever before.

Not just listening to music, but living inside it.

And perhaps that was the greatest lesson of this journey: sometimes creativity isn’t about learning something new. It’s about unlearning enough to remember the magic you already carry.

A low band of aurora resting above the horizon.
A low band of aurora resting above the horizon.

Come listen to the music that’s been shaping my world, my travels, and my upcoming album 11.

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The music that shapes her world

Two kinds of playlists live on Spotify: the ones Tamara curates herself, and the ones where other curators have placed her music.

Curated by Tamara

Playlists from her personal Spotify profile.

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Featuring Tamara’s music

Playlists listed under Discovered On on her artist page. They are curated by DTO, not by Tamara.

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  • Curated by DTO

    Meditation, Massage, Sound Healing, Journey Music

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  • Curated by DTO

    Ecstatic Dance by DTO

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