“Near Light”
The second song of Ólafur Arnald’s “Living Room Songs”.
FREE MP3 at http://livingroomsongs.olafurarnalds.comThe second installment in my Living Room Songs series. This time i tried adding some electronics. My mother and sister came by for a visit so I made them play some synths as well.
Violins: Roland Hartwell and Margrét Soffía Einarsdóttir
Viola: Arndís Hulda Auðunsdóttir
Cello: Karl Jóhann BjarnasonJuno 106 and drum loop operation: Fríða Ósk Arnalds
Korg MS-10: Guðrún PálmadóttirPiano, electronics programming, recording, mixing and mastering by Ólafur Arnalds
Shot and edited by Gunnar Guðbjörnsson and Bowen Staines
Since early 2007 German-born initiator and founder of the London/Berlin based label Erased Tapes Records, Robert Raths, has carved out a reputation for discovering innovative new artists from all around the globe. The label comprises a wide spectrum of music – from modern classical to post rock to hometronica to intelligent dance – challenging and inspiring people of all ages.
Erased Tapes is the loving home of an eclectic mix of young talent. It features Ólafur Arnalds (IS), A Winged Victory For The Sullen (US), The British Expeditionary Force (UK), Peter Broderick (US), Nils Frahm (DE), Nils Frahm & Anne Müller (DE), Codes In The Clouds (UK), Kiasmos (IS/FO), Oliveray (DE), Rival Consoles (UK), World’s End Girlfriend (JP) and more.
'Erased Tapes has slowly built up a roster it can not only be proud of, but also one genuinely envied by many of its contemporaries, both old and new. In a nutshell, pure sonic perfection' (8/10)
- Drowned In Sound
'All different, all unique, all essential and each a gold star for this label to be cherished' - Clash
'The label has built a reputation upon release after release of haunting indie symphonies. Essential listening for sonic explorers' (9/10) - Rock Sound
'The label renowned for its recognition of innovative acts…as odd as they are addictive’ - Bearded Magazine
'An enormously enjoyable overview of Erased Tapes' mightily impressive roster' Featured Download - Boomkat
'On one of Bleep's favourite new labels of 2009' - Bleep
'Catch one of the best new labels around on the upswing and see what real, quality independent music sounds like' - IODA
'What unites these artists is gently dreamy euphony' - Spiegel
'The Erased Tapes label has some mad talent on it, quite impressive for such a fledgling brand' - The Silent Ballet
'Erased Tapes are one of the most promising labels at the moment. They seem to be showing great diversity, but excellent focus' - The Milk Factory
'I love nothing more than seeing genuine, hardworking, creative people capture attention of audiences, creating instead of complaining and talking. The new music industry is in their hands. The Erased Tapes team is a similarly inspired bunch' - Anthony Volodkin ,The Hype Machine
'DIY label of the week' - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 Introducing
'Breathing new life into the music industry'
- Kent On Sunday
More info:
erasedtapes.com
store.erasedtapes.com
erasedtapes.tumblr.com
twitter.com/erasedtapes
facebook.com/erasedtapes
myspace.com/erasedtapes
last.fm/label/Erased+Tapes
Erased Tapes is the loving home of an eclectic mix of young talent. It features Ólafur Arnalds (IS), A Winged Victory For The Sullen (US), The British Expeditionary Force (UK), Peter Broderick (US), Nils Frahm (DE), Nils Frahm & Anne Müller (DE), Codes In The Clouds (UK), Kiasmos (IS/FO), Oliveray (DE), Rival Consoles (UK), World’s End Girlfriend (JP) and more.
'Erased Tapes has slowly built up a roster it can not only be proud of, but also one genuinely envied by many of its contemporaries, both old and new. In a nutshell, pure sonic perfection' (8/10)
- Drowned In Sound
'All different, all unique, all essential and each a gold star for this label to be cherished' - Clash
'The label has built a reputation upon release after release of haunting indie symphonies. Essential listening for sonic explorers' (9/10) - Rock Sound
'The label renowned for its recognition of innovative acts…as odd as they are addictive’ - Bearded Magazine
'An enormously enjoyable overview of Erased Tapes' mightily impressive roster' Featured Download - Boomkat
'On one of Bleep's favourite new labels of 2009' - Bleep
'Catch one of the best new labels around on the upswing and see what real, quality independent music sounds like' - IODA
'What unites these artists is gently dreamy euphony' - Spiegel
'The Erased Tapes label has some mad talent on it, quite impressive for such a fledgling brand' - The Silent Ballet
'Erased Tapes are one of the most promising labels at the moment. They seem to be showing great diversity, but excellent focus' - The Milk Factory
'I love nothing more than seeing genuine, hardworking, creative people capture attention of audiences, creating instead of complaining and talking. The new music industry is in their hands. The Erased Tapes team is a similarly inspired bunch' - Anthony Volodkin ,The Hype Machine
'DIY label of the week' - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1 Introducing
'Breathing new life into the music industry'
- Kent On Sunday
More info:
erasedtapes.com
store.erasedtapes.com
erasedtapes.tumblr.com
twitter.com/erasedtapes
facebook.com/erasedtapes
myspace.com/erasedtapes
last.fm/label/Erased+Tapes
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