Name: Island Songs.
Brand: Olafur Arnalds

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4812861

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

00028948128617

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

4812857

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CD and DVD set

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2016-10-28

00028948128570

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Olafur Arnalds

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Mercury KX

Mercury KX is a post-classical label that was officially launched in February 2017 by Solomon Grey in London, UK. With a focus on innovative and boundary-pushing music, Mercury KX has quickly established itself as a leading force in the industry.

The label prides itself on working with *Solomon Grey* and other talented artists who are pushing the boundaries of classical music. Through their unique blend of traditional instruments and electronic elements, these artists create captivating and emotive soundscapes that resonate with listeners.

Mercury KX is committed to providing a platform for these groundbreaking musicians to share their art with the world. By embracing experimentation and artistic freedom, the label continues to push the boundaries of what classical music can be, attracting a diverse audience who appreciate its forward-thinking approach.

Island Songs is the innovative brainchild of Bafta award winning composer Olafur Arnalds, alongside acclaimed film director Baldvin Z (BBC's Trapped, Life in a Fish Bowl).

Seven songs created in seven weeks on a travelling tour around Iceland in partnership with local musicians, most notably including Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir who is the singer in Of Monsters And Men. Her track is the most conventional "song", with most of the other tracks having a beautiful sparseness about them that reflects the country from which they are born. 

The essence of the country is distilled into music, carefully picked over for it’s golden nuggets and lovingly sampled to make a tapestry of Icelandic mood and sound. Atmospheric to the nth degree and a glorious mix of sound, vision and emotion.

Island Songs.

Music GB

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