Hailing from the atmospheric landscapes of Iceland, Gísli Gunnarsson is a visionary composer and multi-instrumentalist whose artistry transcends boundaries. Remaining rooted in modern classical, his music draws inspiration from various other genres such as post-rock, black metal, and shoegaze.
Gunnarsson’s newest record ‘Úr Öskunni’ is full of contrasts and represents a recent chapter in the composer’s life. Iceland’s raw beauty is an awe-inspiring to the eye, but the forces that shaped the island remain a real peril for the inhabitants. Having grown up in the quaint fishing village of Grindavik, Gísli Gunnarsson and his family were evacuated from the town, resulting in the loss of his home and. ‘Úr Öskunni’ deals with this loss, a yearning and longing for home, and the grief and loss knowing that it was gone and would never be the same again.
The diverse influences and stories on the album take the listener through realms both otherworldly and intimately familiar.
For Fans Of: Sigur Rós, Alcest, Ólafur Arnalds
Side A:
1. Heima (04:43) / 2. Lúpína (03:38) / 3. Andlitin í Berginu (05:16) / 4. Aska (03:54) / 5. Glókolla (03:59)
Side B:
6. Söknuður (04:55) / 7. Þjófagjá (04:37) / 8. Álftavatn (03:02) / 9. Tómarúm (03:45) / 10. Þarsemvindurinnþekkirnafn mitt (05:03)
