Ólafur Arnalds

[Rye]

Icelandic multi-instrumental genius in his early 20s.

Enjoy. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_OcktQFStQ&playnext=1&list=PLE74B600391288D0D&index=5)

[Aurey]

Yes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIfiQlfaas). I like this thread. Haven't got around to listening to his most recent album, however.

I found out about Arnalds through Nico Muhly, who is also a composer. Check him out, it's all brilliant stuff: "A Hudson Cycle (Live)" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGf9WEZli_8) & <i>Mothertongue</i> Part 1 - "Archive" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB46mn8Exd8&feature=related).

[Madame Adequate]

A lot of his stuff I can't quite feel. I recognize the quality but it feels detached, like it's meant to go with a movie or something. A couple, however - 19:53 and Ljósið - are awesome.

[Freya]

3055 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6u5D-5LWSg) is probably my favorite by him.

EDIT: I was going to edit with another link but i had to find it first. Raein (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhfYe8p6lJk) is good too. Now that I think about it, I can't say that those are my favorites because I love practically all his music. I need to find somewhere I can buy it.

[nik0tine]

This is the first I've heard of this composer and I must thank you. This is fantastic music. I love it when melodies sound like they are talking, and this man has a clear talent for that.

Edit: I've listened to a number of his pieces by now and they are all quality. However, I notice a complete lack of any fast compositions, which is reassuring to me because if this guy can get away with writing no fast music, perhaps I can too. I was also about to mention that he has almost no 'dark' sounding music either, but now Brotsjor is playing so I can no longer make that statement.

[Rye]

Wow, I'm so glad everyone enjoys him so far!

Also, @Aurey - I love that video. It goes perfectly with the song. Reminds me of dancing squid for some reason.