Árstíðir - Mute, live at Fríkirkjan 2020

Vetrarsól - our holiday concert in Fríkirkjan - has been an annual tradition since 2008. In 2020 and 2021 we performed the show to an empty church and streamed the concert (many of you joined us online for the events) and so we managed to keep the tradition intact!
This fall we will be bringing Vetrarsól back on the road in Europe. More on that later...!
Video, shot and directed by ‪@JonBear‬ (Ragnar's brother)
Sound mixed by Daníel
With Unnur Jónsdóttir (cello) and Sigrún Harðardóttir (violin)
Lyrics
Worn but back on my feet
I long for recognition
Words unfold, familiar to me
Echo from afar
Once we're back on the street
I'm under your protection
Without being able to speak
Put on silent mode
I was the one who played with fire
I used to synchronize
But now I found myself take comfort in the underground
So many places to admire
Never could have realized
Staying quiet, mute as I'm falling down
I guess it's easy
To misinterpret my reaction
It's getting harder to breathe
When you're left out from the flow
Darling, don't get me wrong
You're my favorite companion
My heart's just aching to feel
Some other form of connection
I was the one who played with fire
I used to synchronize
But now I found myself take comfort in the underground
So many places to admire
Never could have realized
Staying quiet, mute as I'm falling down
I was the one who played with fire
I used to synchronize
But now I found myself take comfort in the underground
So many places to admire
Never could have realized
Staying quiet, mute as I'm falling down

[@Ragnar.Iceland]

15 years and counting, this is becoming a proud and dear tradition 😊❤️🇮🇸

[@sorv5790]

It seems so sad to see the empty church yet there's also a solemn beauty in it as you guys fill the room with your music. 🙏❤

[@Arstidir]

It certainly creates a different vibe, playing to an empty church... but in this case we felt that it really served this song and it's message :)

[@redbossfan]

The concert at Fríkirkjan is always special. I have so many great memories tied to these shows. ❤

[@Arstidir]

❤❤❤

[@Kate57151]

Dear Arstidir!
Thank you for being there, your music is unique and subtle❤

[@Arstidir]

Thank you dear Kate! ❤

[@MaggieTD]

I get great comfort from your music. Beautiful as always ❤ thank you xxx

[@Arstidir]

Thank you Maggie!
❤

[@walrusbyte263]

One of my favorites

[@Arstidir]

It's one of our favourites to play too! :)

[@dracodawnstars8245]

So beautiful. I remember seeing you in Pittsburgh, PA. Best concert ever!!

[@Arstidir]

Awesome, we remember that concert well, at the Pittsburgh winery! Let's do it again sometime :) ❤

[@RockandRollMystic]

❤❤❤

[@Arstidir]

❤❤❤

[@An_imaginary_friend]

Love this song and this version ❤️

[@Arstidir]

thank you ❤

[@TheWeirdestOfBugs]

My favorite song from you guys :D.

[@Arstidir]

Happy to hear that! ❤

[@markhaessler4395]

one of my favorites of yours!

[@Arstidir]

❤❤❤