Olof Arnalds - "Surrender": SXSW 2011 Showcasing Artist

Ólöf Arnalds is an Icelandic singer and multi-instrumentalist. Classically educated on the violin and self-taught on viola, guitar and charango, Ólöf's most distinctive asset is, nonetheless, her voice. A voice of instantly

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[exigentrevolution]

I just had a moment of discovery.

That moment when you find an artist you know is going to be one of your favorites from now on. *shudder* I LOVE THIS.

[WaterLilyize]

what is it about iceland that is so special firts bJork then Sigur Ros, now Olaf Arnalds

[ramonalvarez19]

@CaptainOmarful why are you insuliting him

[kkeruak]

O God! I have fallen in love with it at first sight!! ouumph..

[smallsushicat]

@ktostam1535 yep, can't forget múm, and emilíana. ;)

[CaptainOmarful]

@StingChristianRKO2 Fuck you bitch I already did this shit

[StingChristianRKO2]

thumbs up if ROH brought you here

[StingChristianRKO2]

@CaptainOmarful same lol

[ktostam1535]

Bjork, Sigur Rós, Mum, Emiliana Torrini, Ólof Arnalds <3

[CaptainOmarful]

ROH Davey Richards Hype brought me here lol. Beautiful song to a beautiful tale.

[rick01457]

I bought the album on the strength of a 30 second clip of this song and it's hands down the best musical purchase I've made in years. And that clip really didn't do justice to this song. I can listen to it over and over and it only ever gets more achingly beautiful. The video perfectly matches the rising tension in what appears at the outset like such a simple tune, yet by the end the simple layers combine to offer a glimpse at harmonious chaos. A definition of beauty in musical form.