Ólafur Arnalds - Living Room Songs (Complete Film)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
  • In celebration of Ólafur Arnalds' recent BAFTA nomination for his score work on Broadchurch, Erased Tapes are streaming his 2011 Living Room Songs film in full; including behind the scenes footage which has previously only been available as part of the special edition CD/DVD set.
    The mini album with the same title is still available for free download via livingroomsongs... and in physical form via the Erased Tapes online store and shops worldwide: www.erasedtapes...
    Get tickets: olafurarnalds.c...
    Shot by Gunnar Guðbjörnsson and Bowen Staines
    Edited by Bowen Staines
    erasedtapes.com

Комментарии • 257

  • @1earflapping
    @1earflapping 4 года назад +43

    Day Song Begins
    1 Fyrsta 1:03
    2 Near light 6:59
    3 Film credits 11:52
    4 Tomorrow's song 17:33
    5 Ágúst 21:24
    6 Lag fyrir Ömmu 26:16
    7 This place is a shelter 31:49

  • @nuggetsrawesomexx124
    @nuggetsrawesomexx124 9 лет назад +190

    I love the subtle creaking noises in his songs. They add a unique touch to give the listener a sense of lonely melancholiness.

    • @sawpaaduegulusf
      @sawpaaduegulusf 8 лет назад +1

      +Matt Nuguid yep, it is fantastics!

    • @AndrewBlumer
      @AndrewBlumer 8 лет назад +5

      +Matt Nuguid A sense of nearly-forgotten analog days, perhaps?

    • @elainebrackin
      @elainebrackin 4 года назад +1

      I agree. Such a great touch

    • @RSProdism
      @RSProdism 2 года назад

      Una Corda, nils frahm & Spitfire Audio, the VST has a mode where you can select pianist on, and it makes all these constant creaks that you hear in this automatically

  • @memememe-jy4df
    @memememe-jy4df 3 года назад +16

    Is this the best neighbor imaginable or what? Can just imagine sitting at home and listening to beautiful music being played live across the hall.

  • @natashagrimm8329
    @natashagrimm8329 10 лет назад +70

    Simple is beautiful. Only a few composers can make something like this happen.

    • @skemsen
      @skemsen 6 лет назад +1

      I didn't know how to express this properly. You just did it so poignant and...simple! :-)

  • @madylove8948
    @madylove8948 9 лет назад +77

    I love when you buy this album it's the live version, because I love hearing the pedal and the soft lift of his hands off the keys, I'm a sucker for live acoustic performances so this is perfect. Thank you Olafur Arnalds for coming into this world and gifting us with the pleasure of listening to your beautiful creations!

  • @RCSDominoToppling
    @RCSDominoToppling 7 лет назад +20

    For the song about his grandmother, I thought the slow pan the camera made to reveal all the string players was brilliant. It caught me completely off-guard, and it made the song so much more emotionally impactful. I'm not at all ashamed to say that I teared up a little bit. Given Olafur's motivation for the song, I thought it was so sweet to suddenly have a whole room full of people playing along with him. It's one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard/seen.

  • @charlesrae3793
    @charlesrae3793 4 года назад +3

    As soon as he mentioned his grandmother, that was it. I was sobbing too-my mother passed away at the end of November, and this just got to me. What a sensitive, beautiful guy Arnalds is.If we had more like him in the world, it would sure be a much better place.

  • @isalmeida222
    @isalmeida222 10 лет назад +10

    Thank you for inviting me to your house!!!! Great moment!!!

  • @writeronthestormkyushu565
    @writeronthestormkyushu565 9 месяцев назад +1

    Almost a decade later, my heart soars and I cry every time I listen and watch. It feels like a kind of renewal each and every time.

  • @PianoHaiku
    @PianoHaiku 9 лет назад +94

    He called Near Light "the happiest" piece... are you serious? Whenever I listen to that one it totally destroys me emotionally... yet I keep coming back for more.

    • @noresantiago2372
      @noresantiago2372 9 лет назад +14

      I thought the exact same thing... For me, it's a heartbreaking song, yet an extremely beautiful piece.

    • @BelleTheSkyEgg
      @BelleTheSkyEgg 9 лет назад +3

      ***** I'm sure it comes from the uplifting 'hope' that one feels with the faster pace of the piece. c:

    • @sashapentovmusic
      @sashapentovmusic 9 лет назад +9

      What I think he meant is that the song's resolutions are the most positive. In the end, the song ends on the most major note, showing that the tensions involved were released. The piece is very emotional, yes, but we are assured that freedom will come.

    • @marekvanmnkeberg3916
      @marekvanmnkeberg3916 8 лет назад +2

      +PianoHaiku
      I think compared to the other songs of the album, it's really the happiest piece in my opinion as well ^^

    • @blinkenlightsmagic
      @blinkenlightsmagic 8 лет назад +1

      +PianoHaiku I agree, the song is haunting... but I'm not always sure if it's despair or joy or both that go through me when I hear Near Light. I love it.

  • @alipaulstagram
    @alipaulstagram 8 лет назад +7

    That story about your Grandma was so beautiful. I won't listen to that song in the same way again.

  • @jennyruiz9091
    @jennyruiz9091 2 года назад +2

    i was soooo privileged to see him on a live show in Brooklyn steele, New York and I was just amazed and so happy to hear his songs....he played my favorite: only four winds and near light...love love his music. listening now while I work. thank you

  • @RobertMichaelTodd
    @RobertMichaelTodd 4 года назад +13

    This album is the first set of non-vocal classical-esque music that has ever made me weep. I've never been touched by music so much. Thank you for your offering.

  • @HinamizawaMYTH
    @HinamizawaMYTH 9 лет назад +11

    I love how my favorite song by him (which leaves me breathless every time I hear it, I swear) was written in an hour at the last minute. And he wasn't even sure about it. I am so glad he decided to go with it instead of something else!!

  • @k-barnes
    @k-barnes 9 лет назад +19

    beautifully peaceful, I often listen to this when studying

  • @esaupeters3934
    @esaupeters3934 Год назад

    I´m grateful with the day I listened Olafur Arnalds for the first time, changed my life, every note, every song goes beyond magic!

  • @adrienb9260
    @adrienb9260 9 лет назад +9

    Probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. I listen to this for months now. Thank you Ólafur Arnalds and live in peace.

  • @peterpowis4145
    @peterpowis4145 7 лет назад +3

    Olafur is a genius....love to watch this video when I need to unwind...music for the soul

  • @anankastic4335
    @anankastic4335 2 года назад +1

    Still relevant, needed. I love listening to stories about how music is made. So far listening to this album I felt like I had come home after a long absence, now I know why.

  • @sutash9043
    @sutash9043 8 лет назад +21

    He's so absolutely adorable and such an amazing musician! So so talented and so sweet and humble...

  • @mpwrk1
    @mpwrk1 9 лет назад +3

    So much music today is beautiful, but complicated. I really enjoy hearing this music that is simple and yet beautiful. Living in the north myself, I appreciate the calm winter night feeling of the music. With each hearing, I appreciate the music more. Thank you.

  • @res5849
    @res5849 6 лет назад

    his work is timeless. so many compositions undiscovered ---- its unfortunate however we will savor and I will share this with my children. hopefully they can pass it on and so on. this culture must- not die.

  • @dfoxes
    @dfoxes 4 года назад +3

    I truly love these ballads, they have a melancholy quality mimicking the highs and lows of this dance called life yet with such depth of emotion. Thankful

  • @rogerdellerba6986
    @rogerdellerba6986 9 лет назад +7

    because......he's really humble. The sound of gentle electricty through my heart and mind. Very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion.

  • @ryantanakalauber
    @ryantanakalauber 6 лет назад

    the one and only reason why my life is worth living...listening to your music olafur. as a lonley guy, your music sounds like a smooth touch of a woman you would never let go....

  • @pacozatarain
    @pacozatarain 8 лет назад +3

    Im not a music expert, but I've been listening this music for over a year and everytime I play it is a wonderful experience. thanks Olaf .

  • @nommnnom
    @nommnnom 2 года назад

    simply beautiful

  • @MORindie
    @MORindie 10 лет назад +36

    Something about Ólafur's music is just too perfect. Gratz for the BAFTA nomination, can't wait for whatever is next

  • @_christastrophe_
    @_christastrophe_ 7 лет назад +2

    This is my all time favourite album. I can't begin to explain how many times I've listened to the whole album and it still continues to move me.

  • @yakovsyskov191
    @yakovsyskov191 9 лет назад +3

    Beautiful in ways indescribable.

  • @antbig1
    @antbig1 9 лет назад +1

    I saw Olafur on his recent tour in Birmingham. A sublime experience, I enjoyed every song and was especially delighted to hear some of the Broadchurch music through which I first became aware of this musical genius.. I have now ordered Living Room songs from Amazon. This film is beautiful.

  • @cipscu3668
    @cipscu3668 8 месяцев назад

    What can I say after a shared a tear, Olafur? I know u for a couple years already and.. I am still getting amazed about ur stories like I.. will never forget "pictures" from Stefansson books. Thank you!

  • @victoriagooner9907
    @victoriagooner9907 7 лет назад +1

    I always loved his Living Room Songs album. So original and creative right to the soul. Can't wait to see him live one day!

  • @sunbird7349
    @sunbird7349 7 месяцев назад

    Your music completes my experience of life, quite extraordinary discovering just how much your sound poetry means. Thank you.👌

  • @JuliaHoepffner
    @JuliaHoepffner 8 лет назад +54

    Is no one going to talk about his adorable teddy bear?

    • @sutash9043
      @sutash9043 8 лет назад +3

      +Julia Corrêa I hadn't noticed. So cute!!!

    • @mlzellers
      @mlzellers 7 лет назад +2

      i was just going to comment on that lol

    • @wisekraks
      @wisekraks 7 лет назад +1

      Teddy bears love melancholic music.

    • @AndreasDelleske
      @AndreasDelleske 5 лет назад

      wisekraks they get all this love and then thrown in a corner, no wonder.

    • @margaridaferreira8029
      @margaridaferreira8029 5 лет назад

      and the knitting!

  • @babiegirl1987
    @babiegirl1987 9 лет назад +4

    Ahhh he is so adorable !! Ég vil giftast þú ólafurrrr

  • @alrichmond4341
    @alrichmond4341 4 года назад

    I appreciate VERY MUCH how nobody in the audience coughs during the earned silence at the end of each piece (although glass-holding guy looks like he could go 'hic' at any moment). Thank you, Ólafur.

  • @agusmakkie
    @agusmakkie 9 месяцев назад

    After his concert, I came to Oli and I said, I am Agus from Jakarta Indonesia, He recognize me coz' we've been email each other... and then He said, give me 5 minutes and meet me back there. I am so happy to meet and talk for an hour with Olafur Arnalds at KEX Hostel back in Iceland Airwaves 2012.

  • @Minjyy
    @Minjyy 3 года назад

    For what it's worth, your grandma's song is my favourite in the whole world.
    Thanks for that !

  • @juanjots
    @juanjots 8 лет назад +43

    Why such a small country as Iceland has so many talented musicians?

    • @muttley9520
      @muttley9520 8 лет назад +6

      *cough* and footballers ;).

    • @chitwnhood
      @chitwnhood 8 лет назад +1

      ikr

    • @muttley9520
      @muttley9520 8 лет назад +1

      And strongmen...as in Worlds Strongest Man.

    • @chitwnhood
      @chitwnhood 8 лет назад +1

      +Muttley haha lol. sooo true

    • @Andrea-cy9pn
      @Andrea-cy9pn 8 лет назад +13

      that´s because they treasure their culture, they´ve got a good education, and like in Finland children are introduced to musical instruments from a very young age. ALso the fact of livng in an island may make a difference.

  • @seduccionfemeninaguiacompl4900
    @seduccionfemeninaguiacompl4900 10 лет назад +9

    Thank u so much for your work. I have recommended your music to everyone I know. That's art, high quality art.

  • @stephennorth5518
    @stephennorth5518 4 года назад +1

    Amazing every time I listen. Bought the album several years ago.

  • @SvalbardSleeperDistrict
    @SvalbardSleeperDistrict 10 лет назад +5

    Thanks for putting this up.

  • @maniwi01
    @maniwi01 2 года назад

    This guy is so so beautiful when is playing piano. Is like an Angel.

  • @ctraltu
    @ctraltu 9 лет назад +3

    I love the idea of this film - amazing

  • @dane_pow
    @dane_pow 6 лет назад +1

    Just when I didn't think it'd be possible to admire Ólafur anymore, I notice at 8:33 he has the Bo' Selecta boxset. What an absolute hero.

  • @Oakenshield213
    @Oakenshield213 9 лет назад +7

    I really like the way you make music. I also like to sit at the piano in the evening at just let it flow. The strings give it a nice extra touch... I think I need to find some friends who can play :-). Anyway: Just ordered your album- keep going :-)!

  • @Breeelax
    @Breeelax 8 лет назад +2

    Absolutely beautiful and soothing. This album is love.

  • @JudithEllis-jd5ur
    @JudithEllis-jd5ur 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful, touching…lovely. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift.❤

  • @joshuah5447
    @joshuah5447 5 лет назад

    I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed/heard anything more beautiful than this.

  • @danavorillas1410
    @danavorillas1410 8 лет назад +2

    Great musician. Glad I found you. Listen to your music at work with my ear phones in. Very relaxing yet inspiring. Makes me want to buy my own piano 👍👍👍😐😐😐

  • @lisatauzin6855
    @lisatauzin6855 8 лет назад

    I'm blown away by your music. It's so lovely. So glad I accidentally found you. I'll be playing your music in my yoga classes in the near future. I hope you never quit composing.

  • @jakebehan
    @jakebehan 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks for uploading and sharing this, I never seen the series in it's entirety.

  • @DigisZone
    @DigisZone 7 лет назад +1

    I love your music, it's very emotional and deep. It beats on the middle of the heart.
    Congratulations from the other side of the world, Argentina.

  • @AmazingTactics
    @AmazingTactics 9 лет назад +2

    I love this so much. I love his songs and his personality is just so great. He is a really great inspiration. By the way: when he played the song he wrote for his grandmother, it started to rain here. Very beautiful. Thanks for the upload.

  • @brasileirinho1974
    @brasileirinho1974 8 лет назад +3

    first song is just a meeting with some god in a wonderful & peaceful place :-) thanx lovely musician!

    • @sutash9043
      @sutash9043 8 лет назад

      +robi rab My favourite. 3:19 to 4:00 is a delicacy. When you think it can't get any better it keeps surprising you.

  • @jeremiaslabarbera9439
    @jeremiaslabarbera9439 8 лет назад +1

    So beautiful. Thank you.

  • @CharllesC78
    @CharllesC78 7 лет назад

    I had an opportunity to live in Iceland some years ago and I live there for two years. I have to say that, I loved that little country and people. If I day I could to go back, I would.

  • @druidavey
    @druidavey 3 года назад

    Wow. So glad to have found this video for one of my all-time favourite albums. Thanks you for the music, thank you for the spaces, thank you for the sound and thank you for the silence. Play well my friend. Takk

  • @er1chkad0w
    @er1chkad0w 8 лет назад +2

    A fabulous idea beautifully expressed. I revisited this after watching some of the new Island Songs Olafur has been posting. Really impressed with the musical qualities he is able to produce and the atmosphere of place captured on film

    • @KiloPage777
      @KiloPage777 8 лет назад

      It's weird how after listening to Island songs these songs got exponentially better too

  • @priyalshah13
    @priyalshah13 10 лет назад +3

    Near light is my favourite!!:) :*

  • @fpatrocinio
    @fpatrocinio 9 лет назад

    Amazing. Just love everything about living room songs

  • @corradococcia
    @corradococcia 9 лет назад

    Beautiful music ... I have heard so many times this record and I was moved . Congratulations indeed for your inspiration .

  • @2littleladys
    @2littleladys 10 лет назад

    Words fail me, thank you for sharing your gift

  • @04thmay
    @04thmay 10 лет назад

    simply amazing... gave me hope, grow two wings on my shoulders and let me fly... It really relax me . thank YOU

  • @wall7446
    @wall7446 6 лет назад

    Thank you Ólafur! Beautiful as always.

  • @Mykin7
    @Mykin7 2 года назад

    I cried
    So much beauty wow

  • @minjiehuang6605
    @minjiehuang6605 7 лет назад +1

    When listening his chord, wanna find somewhere to release depressed emotion. When a song is finished, wanna take a deep breath not applause

  • @kaueseoane6885
    @kaueseoane6885 7 лет назад

    I can't explain what happens into my soul when I hear this songs, too deep.

  • @PunkSponge2013
    @PunkSponge2013 10 лет назад

    absolutely pure and beautiful

  • @marzialanfranchi8403
    @marzialanfranchi8403 10 лет назад

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @Ash-yc6ql
    @Ash-yc6ql 3 года назад

    Goosebumps from head to toe ❤️👌

  • @westerneyes1734
    @westerneyes1734 10 лет назад

    You and your music are always such an incredible pleasure to enjoy and this was just beyond that!

  • @szurheal
    @szurheal 5 лет назад

    The commentary added such depth and meaning to this album. It was always one of my favs but even moreso now.
    P.S. Was I the only one who saw two violins in the last song? Perhaps he got his wish after all ☺

  • @Chrispy01a
    @Chrispy01a 4 года назад

    Really spooky that creation would be something that only exists in living rooms the world over today. Beautiful, natural compositions and sounds to sooth the soul - the room ambience adds the 100's and 1000's on top.

  • @starlight0983
    @starlight0983 3 года назад

    I love you...everything is beautiful.

  • @Kaijuliini
    @Kaijuliini 8 лет назад

    So beautiful music!

  • @haskerzin
    @haskerzin 9 лет назад +1

    Such a masterpiece!

  • @fynnfish
    @fynnfish 5 лет назад +6

    'I learned this from Nils Frahm' that was so cute

  • @henson2k
    @henson2k 4 года назад

    This proves master doesn't need huge expensive venues for real music

  • @sonniahferracinidemalagoni972
    @sonniahferracinidemalagoni972 3 года назад

    Excelente, um virtuoso.
    Músicas divinas.
    GRATIDÃO .
    São Paulo- BRASIL.

  • @garyodell8302
    @garyodell8302 4 года назад

    Big Fan, Your music takes me to so many places. beautiful!

  • @nostalgicamusicamusicworld6671
    @nostalgicamusicamusicworld6671 2 года назад

    Nice Music! Greatz From Holland.......

  • @martinmark5100
    @martinmark5100 3 года назад

    Beautiful...

  • @comicconsciousness3229
    @comicconsciousness3229 9 лет назад +1

    He just seems so friendly

  • @migueljpaula
    @migueljpaula 9 лет назад +1

    ¡Me encanta Tomorrow's song!

  • @flongc2289
    @flongc2289 10 лет назад

    touching music, thanks for your sharing.

  • @zaxar7683
    @zaxar7683 4 года назад

    I so love Ólafur's music :)

  • @paulmartin0
    @paulmartin0 7 лет назад

    Excellent!
    Congratulations!

  • @TheNancyDee
    @TheNancyDee 9 лет назад +2

    almost without words. haunting. snowfall. raindrops. pure.

  • @drakestar13
    @drakestar13 4 года назад

    He is the Future......if i would sit on that couch i would keep my mouth closed and not trying to cry

  • @AlaaAhmedi
    @AlaaAhmedi 9 лет назад +2

    your are great =) beautiful beautiful beautiful and balance soul .

  • @frided67
    @frided67 10 лет назад

    Outstanding, beautiful!

  • @musicformymuse
    @musicformymuse 8 лет назад +1

    thankyou

  • @ikkeverdikke8931
    @ikkeverdikke8931 9 лет назад

    So beautiful !!!!!!!

  • @micahnye125
    @micahnye125 8 лет назад +1

    What a nice guy

  • @jordansullivan5764
    @jordansullivan5764 6 лет назад

    I love this idea.

  • @earchie8801
    @earchie8801 7 месяцев назад

    Casi 10 años. Tremendo.

  • @emafrnk
    @emafrnk 9 лет назад

    this is beautiful.

  • @jorgeescalera9515
    @jorgeescalera9515 3 года назад

    You’re the best brooo