Olafur Arnalds: Cinematic Icelandic Pop

Soundcheck | Oct 8, 2013

Ólafur Arnalds began his music career as a drummer for hardcore metal bands in his native Iceland. But for the last several years, the composer and multi-instrumentalist has taken his sound in a decidedly different direction. His haunting compositions have been called everything from neo-classical to indie-pop, and film and television producers have flocked to him for musical scores. Those scores, plus his penchant for making his music available for free, have garnered Arnalds a worldwide audience. His latest album, For Now I am Winter, features vocals from the Icelandic singer Arnór Dan and orchestral arrangements by the American composer Nico Muhly.

Hear Arnalds and a small ensemble perform pieces from the new record in the Soundcheck studio.

 

 

 

 

For more photos, visit Soundcheck's Tumblr page.

Set List:

  • "Near Light"
  • "For Now I Am Winter"
  • "Old Skin"

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