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Ólafur Arnalds
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Style: Classical
Joined: January 19, 2007
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Breaking classical music out of the tweed jacket and loafers and putting it into a t-shirt and trainers

Ólafur Arnalds brings his unique classically inspired music to the clubs, warehouses, and festival stages


At only 21 years of age, Ólafur Arnalds is Iceland's latest export. Having already sold out The Barbican Hall in London, toured major European festivals and having opened for Sigur Rós on their most recent European tour, the future seems bright for this young, extraordinary talent.

The music of Ólafur Arnalds can only be described as achingly beautiful. He creates a world of delicate symphonic compositions.
His music scales the heights perfected by the romantics. Yet by mixing strings and piano with loops and edgy beats it remains equally engaging to the contemporary ear.

Succeeding in making the cross-over from classical to pop, Ólafurs motivations are clear:

The classical scene is kind of closed to people who haven't been studying music all their lives. I would like to bring my classical influence to the people who don't usually listen to this kind of musicopen people's mind. Especially young people, who seem to be the biggest part of my audience...

Minds have been opened at sold out concerts around the world. For the past year, Ólafur has been playing unique venues and festivals across Europe and North America delivering an oasis of calm in a frenzied world. Accompanied by a string quartet, Ólafur takes the audience on a dreamy, almost meditative, journey. The magical atmosphere he creates attracts an audience who wouldn't usually expect to find themselves at a concert including a string quartet and piano.

Record Label: Erased Tapes Records / Progression Records
Label Type: Independent
Age: 22
Hometown: Mosfellsbær
Country: Iceland
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Ólafur Arnalds - 3055 Official Music Video
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The official music video to the song 3055 by Ólafur Arnalds. Taken from debut alb...
9 months ago 69,694 views oliarnalds
Ólafur Arnalds - Fok (Live at Barbican Hall)
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20.06.08 Live at Barbican Hall, London, UK
10 months ago 1,116 views oliarnalds
Ólafur Arnalds - Untitled New Song (Síðrokkarinn) on TV
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Live performance on Iceland National Television - May 15th, 2008 Sorry for all ...
1 year ago 9,911 views oliarnalds
Tour Diary 9
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Ólafur Arnalds tour diary no 9 - America Song at 6:45 is "New Day" by Kate Havn...
10 months ago 706 views oliarnalds
Video Tour Diary 8
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Making of 3055 music video + Footage from Barbican Hall, London
1 year ago 1,261 views oliarnalds
Tour Diary 7
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some weird stuff that probably no one but us likes watching..
1 year ago 799 views oliarnalds
Tour Diary 6
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Nr 2 of the summer tour. Some footage from Immergut Festival, Magdeburg and Osnabr...
1 year ago 627 views oliarnalds
Tour Diary 5
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First diary of this endless tour. First leg of the tour is 1 month in Europe.
1 year ago 580 views oliarnalds
Tour Diary 4
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ok this is just to fill up the gap since last time.. but we've done like 3 short t...
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Channel Comments (15)
Torley (2 days ago)
Your vision of melody is impeccable. Thanks for contributing to breaking down the classical snob wall.
lazychickbum (4 weeks ago)
I just listened to this music for the first time today.
...and now I cant imagine going through a day without it. I am blown away, this is incredible. The emotions are so powerful, and the sound is stunning. Beautiful.
Please keep it up. I am now a huge fan.
thisisnatalyaspeakin (3 months ago)
Beautiful
congratulations, besos, from Gdl México, im gonna have to travel to see you
tymonkokoszka (3 months ago)
Thank you for inspiring me.
Sigvarthdottir (4 months ago)
takk! *
Steb54 (4 months ago)
Dude, you're music is amazing, there are no words to describe it. It feels like a new horizon of music just rised when I watched the 3055 clip. It's like the essence of music itself. Thank you.
danniell89 (5 months ago)
greetings from mexico hahaha
danniell89 (5 months ago)
hey man i love your music
its amazing... inspirational i dont know hahaha
good work and I will wait your next album :)
take care see you
BonniScottishHeather (5 months ago)
Beautiful music. Thank-you. :) xxx
iianardo (7 months ago)
Oli you are incredible, i love yor music and i cant stop listeneing to it :)
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