About

Born in 1986, Ólafur Arnalds hails from the suburban Icelandic town of Mosfellsbær, just a few kilometres outside of Reykjavík. He has immersed himself completely in a world of delicate symphonic compositions generating near weightless orchestral pieces. Arnalds explores the crossover from classical to pop by mixing chamber strings and piano with discreet electronics which makes him a perfect fit for Erased Tapes.

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His motivations are clear: “The classical scene is kind of closed to people who haven't been studying music all their lives. I would like to bring my classical influence to the people who don't usually listen to this kind of music…open people's minds.“

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Through relentless touring and determination this young artist has steadily gained recognition worldwide since his 2007 debut Eulogy For Evolution. His 2008 follow-up EP Variations Of Static earned Ólafur acclaim from both the contemporary and classical field – transcending a traditional divide. – Erased Tapes