Originating from the remote Minnesota town of Hanska, he developed his music techniques prominently in isolation. Notably, he resided and worked for some years within his former elementary school. Through his band project, A Whisper in the Noise, Thordson has released multiple recordings and toured extensively internationally. In recent years, he has began creating music for feature films and documentaries such as THE ART OF THE STEAL and THE ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICA.