Video: Ólafur Arnalds – 3055
admin on Jul 26th 2009
As it’s Sunday, I’ve decided to have a day of ambient songs. What better way to start than with the symphonic magic of Ólafur Arnalds, a 21-year-old contemporary composer from Iceland. His upcoming release, Found Songs, is a limited edition print of songs each of which were composed and recorded within 24 hours. Continue Reading »
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Interview: Stars of the Lid
admin on Jul 15th 2008
Stars of the Lid – Music For Twin Peaks Episode #30 Part I
As scientists of sound, Stars of the Lid compose their slow motion symphonies with an expansive, ethereal drift in mind. Lasty year, their Kranky-released double album …And Their Refinement of the Decline was met with widespread critical acclaim and has since been heralded as the duo’s masterpiece. However, despite the gushing praise, Adam Wiltzie insists that it’s certainly not ambience for the masses.
Your music has a sort of visual, cinematic quality to it. When you’re composing, do you ever think in terms of images or colours? Continue Reading »
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