...and they have escaped the weight of darkness

by Ólafur Arnalds

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JUDAH MICHAEL MULALU Elegiac masterpiece that cradles the fragility of human experience on the precipice of emotional surrender. It envelopes one in its tender piano and orchestral melodies, the occasional overflowing but delicate liquid base and drum textures adding an exclamation mark to it all… sustenance for the soul and pure, pure transport! Favorite track: Þau hafa sloppið undan þunga myrkursins.

RyanPenber One of the best works of Olafur Arnalds. Perfect combination of emotion and nostalgic.

Sin So beautiful,clear and nostalgic.
but some parts, It has dynamics too much for relaxing.
I want more compression.

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1.	Þú ert sólin 03:25	buy track
2.	Þú ert jörðin 04:34	buy track
3.	Tunglið 04:27	buy track
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The highly anticipated second album '...and they have escaped the weight of darkness' will herald another intense year for Ólafur Arnalds, with the album being accompanied by a world tour starting in China. It will bring him to the UK for his first performance with the RNCM Symphony Orchestra, conducted by André de Ridder (Nico Muhly/Damon Albarn) on July 1 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. The 23-year old Icelandic composer continues his mission to lure an indie-generation of pop and rock fans into an emotive world of beguiling electronic chamber music and delicate classical arrangements.

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released May 7, 2010

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Ólafur Arnalds Reykjavík, Iceland

Born in the suburban Icelandic town of Mosfellsbær, a few kilometers outside of Reykjavík, the 25-year old composer has always enjoyed pushing boundaries with both his studio work and his live-shows. Through relentless touring and determination this young artist has steadily gained recognition worldwide. ... more

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Jun 3

SPOT / Lutherse Kerk

Groningen, Netherlands

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