Music That Takes Me Places

ÓLAFUR ARNALDS, LIVING ROOM SONGS

Icelandic composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Ólafur Arnalds set out to create and release one song a day, for a week, back in October. As he explains on his website, the songs were recorded and filmed live in the living room of his Reykjavik apartment and released instantly. This was an ambitious undertaking and the results are breathtaking.
 
Arnalds is a wonderful composer who beautifully blends neo-classical and electronica music. On Living Room Songs, he creates a quiet, warm, subtle, and heartfelt space where the intimacy of setting can be sensed within each one of the seven recordings. I love the way the sparse instrumentation seems to float in the air, enveloping the listener and carrying them along on this brief, but gorgeous journey.

I highly encourage you to listen to Living Room Songs and then go explore Arnolds' other works. You will not be disappointed. 
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Music has always been an important part of my life. My family and friends knew this well, often asking me what I was listening to and what I liked. It was always humbling to be asked, and eventually, I gathered the courage to create this music blog—to put into words what draws me to certain music and why. Over the years, my passion for writing has grown, along with my excitement for sharing musical discoveries. I hope your time here sparks excitement and leads you to a musical discovery of your own. More than anything, I hope your visit brings a little joy to your day.

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