Actually Lay-vay is the American pronunciation of it. She didn't think Americans could quite say the Icelandic version, which is closer to Loy-vay, or Lieu-vay, sort of, but not exactly. It's the name of a Norse goddess after all. And maybe now, 2 Norse goddesses.
This song is a jazz standard first recorded in 1943, and was written in France by Charles Trenet, and therefore originally in French. English words by Albert Beach came later. Wikipedia has more details. It's interesting that if you search RUclips for this song, about half the covers include the intro, and the others, like Laufey's, do not. One of the things that she does is add that Bossa Nova syncopation, which gives it that swing. You should also hear the version from her EP, which is without the orchestra, you can find that on RUclips also. It just has a simple gif of her sitting in a window. And it has cello and guitar. Her mother and sister are both violinists, and her mother's parents played violin in China professionally. So that's a classical influence, but her father's jazz collection was another big influence as well. You're absolutely spot on about her being an "old soul". And you're right that she does sound like singers from that era. Ella Fitgerald is one of her favorites. She is amazing. And I think you're also right about her being an Icelandic hero by now. That''s my guess. Thanks for posting this.
@Zooty See her do 'Ég veit þú kemur í kvöld til mín" , a 'fishermens' songs song but it is a category of its own here in Iceland. Many of her former teachers are on the stage. Probably the best song for me of the evening because I and the audience know every word and note. A barbeque sing along around the bonfire. At a wedding in a church or whenever Icelanders sing together. Originally in waltz tempo. Ask me anything and I guide you on.
Loved this reaction! Her name is Icelandic, so it’s pronounced Lay-vay.
Actually Lay-vay is the American pronunciation of it. She didn't think Americans could quite say the Icelandic version, which is closer to Loy-vay, or Lieu-vay, sort of, but not exactly. It's the name of a Norse goddess after all. And maybe now, 2 Norse goddesses.
This song is a jazz standard first recorded in 1943, and was written in France by Charles Trenet, and therefore originally in French. English words by Albert Beach came later. Wikipedia has more details. It's interesting that if you search RUclips for this song, about half the covers include the intro, and the others, like Laufey's, do not. One of the things that she does is add that Bossa Nova syncopation, which gives it that swing. You should also hear the version from her EP, which is without the orchestra, you can find that on RUclips also. It just has a simple gif of her sitting in a window. And it has cello and guitar.
Her mother and sister are both violinists, and her mother's parents played violin in China professionally. So that's a classical influence, but her father's jazz collection was another big influence as well.
You're absolutely spot on about her being an "old soul". And you're right that she does sound like singers from that era. Ella Fitgerald is one of her favorites. She is amazing. And I think you're also right about her being an Icelandic hero by now. That''s my guess. Thanks for posting this.
Her Concerts in iceland are sold out for 2024.
Sir its pronounced “lay-vay”
@Zooty
See her do 'Ég veit þú kemur í kvöld til mín" , a 'fishermens' songs song but it is a category of its own here in Iceland. Many of her former teachers are on the stage. Probably the best song for me of the evening because I and the audience know every word and note. A barbeque sing along around the bonfire. At a wedding in a church or whenever Icelanders sing together. Originally in waltz tempo. Ask me anything and I guide you on.
Love the reaction
Fantastic!😍