Composer

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Ólafur Arnalds

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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2009

Average_duration

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20:26

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

'Found Songs' is a collection of seven instrumental pieces composed by Icelandic musician and composer Ólafur Arnalds. The album was released on November 3, 2009, and was made available for free download on Arnalds' website. The album was created as a part of a project called 'Living Room Songs', where Arnalds composed and recorded one song per day for a week in his living room. The seven movements of 'Found Songs' are titled 'Erla's Waltz', 'Fyrsta', 'Lost Song', 'Ljósið', 'Tomorrow's Song', 'Þú ert jörðin' and 'Near Light'. Each piece is characterized by Arnalds' signature blend of classical and electronic music, with delicate piano melodies and atmospheric soundscapes. 'Erla's Waltz' is a gentle and melancholic piece, with a simple piano melody accompanied by strings and subtle electronic textures. 'Fyrsta' is a more upbeat and playful piece, with a lively piano melody and a driving rhythm section. 'Lost Song' is a haunting and atmospheric piece, with a sparse piano melody and eerie electronic textures. 'Ljósið' is perhaps the most well-known piece from the album, having been featured in several films and television shows. The piece is characterized by a simple piano melody that gradually builds in intensity, accompanied by strings and electronic textures. 'Tomorrow's Song' is a more introspective piece, with a delicate piano melody and a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere. 'Þú ert jörðin' is a somber and introspective piece, with a mournful piano melody and a sparse, atmospheric arrangement. 'Near Light' is a more uplifting and optimistic piece, with a bright piano melody and a driving rhythm section. Overall, 'Found Songs' is a beautiful and evocative collection of instrumental pieces that showcase Arnalds' unique blend of classical and electronic music. The album is characterized by its delicate piano melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and subtle electronic textures, and is a testament to Arnalds' skill as a composer and musician.

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