Dizzy Storm Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 im very excited about this one....another 'Audrey' moment me thinks!.... Beautiful in the same way the Antartica is Fragile, emotional, classical indie music would maybe be the best term to describe lafur Arnalds music. Combining classical instrumentation with an indierock aesthetic there are obvious comparisons to Sigur Ros, but Arnalds is sculpting his own epic, string-laden compositions. lafur is just 20 years old, hails from the suburbian town Mosfellsbr, just a few kilometers out of Reykjavk. Besides his soloproject, lafur plays drums in two hardcore bands, Fighting Shit (whom some of you may have seen at dr drakes a few years back...they were amazing!) and Celestine, and he also plays piano, banjo, guitar and drums in his friends soloproject, My Summer as a Salvation Soldier. His first solo album, Eulogy for Evolution, has been highly praised by the media and local music fans in Iceland and has already created quite a buzz around Europe and even all the way to Japan despite several delays of its release. The album is finally being released in Europe, USA and Japan by Progression Records and in the UK by Erased Tapes Records in autumn 2007 lafur recently supported american indie-rock band Cursive on a tour around Germany. Despite the musical differences of the two bands, the tour went really well and the audiences were amazed by the unexpected slow-building and hauntingly melodic chamber music, accompanied by electronic ambience, loops and sometimes heavy electronic beats. you can check out 3 tracks from the upcoming album hereMySpace.com - Olafur Arnalds - Mosfellsbaer, IS - Classical / Indie - www.myspace.com/olafurarnaldsas for date...still to be 100% confirmed but will either be friday 7th or mon 10th december...will keep you posted on all details, just wanted to get the info out on him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 absolutely divinethis will be a very special night indeedwell done shazza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 absolutely divinethis will be a very special night indeedwell done shazza!thanks 'classical indie music' who woulda thought!fairy lights ahoy in the gallery me thinks! hehe any excuse huh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 indeed.im excited about this one already, i really hope its on the friday as I am running an event at work on the Tuesday and might not be able to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 eek sorry to disappoint you maxi but its got to be the monday! blame london venues playing silly buggers!so OLAFUR ARNALDS & SUPPORTPEACOCK VISUAL ARTSMON 10TH DECEMBERTIMES/PRICE/SUPPORTS STBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Good sweep. Is this the start of you going back to more regular gigs again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'll see if i can rally some troops to come with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewarden Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I will be in attendence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartmaxwell Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 his album is a fucking masterpiecei dont care abotu work, a car load of us WILL be coming to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 sounds great (I think), ideal for PVA anywaysIll do me best to get along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Good sweep. Is this the start of you going back to more regular gigs again?hmm we'll see! got a few things lined up in the coming months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 hmm we'll see! got a few things lined up in the coming months Wehey!Missed a few of yer gigs lately Shaz *hangs head in shame*. Looking forward to rectifying this:up::up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Wehey!Missed a few of yer gigs lately Shaz *hangs head in shame*. Looking forward to rectifying this:up::up:well they have all been a bit noisy for you mind hehe...easier on the ear this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 well they have all been a bit noisy for you mind hehe...easier on the ear this one! I'll be along with my comfy chair and slippers for this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'll be along with my comfy chair and slippers for this one... join the queue.....post holiday boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 join the queue.....post holiday boyMetaphorical queue joined, pass the hot choc!Looking forward to this as I am tomorrow night (Boredoms) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 its gonna be a long drive for Olafur and friends before and after our show!07.12. London, Roundhouse FREEDM Studio plus very special guests.08.12. Manchester, Islington Mill09.12. Leeds, The Library10.12. Aberdeen, Peakcock Visual Arts Gallery11.12. Oxford, Holywell Music Room - 12.12. Newport, Le Pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Wednesday night Iceland's leading public television station RV broadcasted a live performance of 'Fok' on the evening show Kastljs. 'Fok' is a preview on lafur's second release 'Variations of Static' which will be officially released in spring 2008. If you don't want to wait this long, then come to one of his UK/EU shows where you get the chance to grab a copy of the limited tour edition. But for now you can watch the live video:You Tube....Olafur Arnalds...Fokbeautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Wednesday night Iceland's leading public television station RV broadcasted a live performance of 'Fok' on the evening show Kastljs. 'Fok' is a preview on lafur's second release 'Variations of Static' which will be officially released in spring 2008. If you don't want to wait this long, then come to one of his UK/EU shows where you get the chance to grab a copy of the limited tour edition. But for now you can watch the live video:You Tube....Olafur Arnalds...Fokbeautifulyouve don't it again, I really think if at all possible, this could be better than Audrey livefor fans of Max Richter/Stars of the Lid etalyeh beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 With a respectful listening audience in peacocks this will be simply STUNNING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Have you got support lined up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 That's gorgeous!!!!!We can use this as an excuse to celebrate looking forward to a new 'venue' in a few years down the line and Union trc... Not that we will need an excuse to enjoy the evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Have you got support lined up?yes, support comes from the lovely HERZOG...experimental ambient electronica...complete with visuals...check him out here MySpace.com - herzog - Aberdeen, UK - Electronica / Folk / Experimental - www.myspace.com/herzogmusichere's a nice review also...The ambient delight This Time we're Infinite by Herzog released on Serein really inpsired me this morning. It reinforced in my mind why I love writing about netlabels and the creative commons movement so much, as the sanguine opening track Standing like towers, in a field, in the rain made the hairs on my neck stand up. Perhaps I was just in the mood to listen to something like this, but rest assured, This Time we're Infinite is an interesting EP that's worth listening to.At just over 30 minutes, there's enough food for thought. Influences are hard to track, so what I'm reminded of as I listen is probably different to anyone else. For instance, A short exchange of words by the triangulation point brings to mind traditional Japanese music, overlaid with contemporary 20th Century Western composition and an electronica composer's adeptness for effects processing.Despite the patterns and music appearing complex at first, there's a coarse vein of simplicity running through Herzog's compositional techniques. These roads are ribbons in the countryside hangs in the air with grace and charm, and Look at us only through microscopes now feels two parts of a story, each with distinct themes that are recycled throughout... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Stax Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Herzog as well?! This just gets better. Got gentle cavorting nymphs that will massage on the way past to top it off perfectly? I'll pay more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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