Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson - Eyðibýli
There is not a moment in the album where Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson loses you in Eyðibýli and he does this wordlessly. He swifts into his world with his charm and grace that engulfs you into a painting where he shepherds you through a range of emotions. Listening to this album has you up in the clouds- sometimes it is jolly and you feel the gentleness of the cotton candy clouds around you and sometimes it is a thunderstorm that engulfs you with every note. Every note has been thought of and held with care as he places pieces of a jigsaw puzzle to give us this beautiful sonic journey. Eyðibýli (Main Theme) by Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson This particular track hits you right in your heart and settles in your stomach. You can hear every note bounce off the walls, the production on this and every other track, to be honest, is immaculate and crisp. You hear the years of mastering that Gunnar has spent time on in this track. Ástfangin hjón Ástfangin hjón feels like the first breath of relief that leaves your body after a stressful situation. The piano matched with the strings. The track feels like the trickling of a stream that calms your body. It is hope in musical form. There is a grandness to each track but the fact that has a soft quality to it adds so much sophistication to it Reimleikar From then on we better buckle up because things are going to get intense. We move through a variety of emotions. He cranks things up several notches from Síðasti ábúandinn where we experience a sense of sorrow. From here on there are varied levels of suspense that build into varied intense emotions. Every instrument plays a vital role in amping up the textures of drama in each track. Before you know it we hit track ten Reimleikar. There is an unsettling feeling that this last track leaves you with. It’s like the end of a film that leaves you with a cliffhanger instead of a resolution. The perfect film, or TV Series rather, that can house such grandeur of an album is Game of Thrones. This is apart from the last three seasons of the TV series. Every frame is shot with great intent much like every note on this album. That being said, Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson has you sitting at the edge of your seat and salivating at the mouth for the next song. He leaves you with a hunger for more. Artists like this are a rare gem, who the cinematic value of every pause or the sound of a bow striking the violin. This sense of carefully crafted rawness is very rare to come by. So follow the links attached above and make way and recognize brilliance when you see it.
Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson - KÓSÝKVÖLD Í DES
Gunnar Ingi Guðmundsson's latest track, "KÓSÝKVÖLD Í DES," is a captivating fusion of electro-pop and alternative folk, showcasing his versatility as a songwriter and cinematic composer. The song opens with an enticing electronic beat, setting the stage for a unique sonic journey. The electro-pop elements provide a pulsating energy, while the alternative folk influences bring in a refreshing organic warmth. The production of the track is commendable, with a vivid dynamic range that allows each element to breathe. The transitions between the electro-pop and folk segments are seamless, creating a dynamic listening experience. Gunnar's expertise in creating a carefully crafted stereo field is evident, with layers of instrumentation unfolding across the soundstage. This attention to detail enhances the immersive quality of the music, making it an engaging experience for the audience. In conversation with the artist: 1 > Walk us through your songwriting process including your biggest influences for the track. I had written little pieces of music that I kept on my iPhone. Then I went to look at this piece of song later and I still found it very catchy and decided to keep trying to finish writing more and in the end I finished the song but some parts were more difficult than others and it took a while to finish the part. When it came to the arrangement, I wanted this song to be in some sort of 80's style,and I think I succeeded very well. 2 > How did the time spent in the studio help evolve the track into what it turned out to be? Which genre would you put the track in? The soundtrack work took about 12 hours to record, arrange, mix and master. This song is an authentic 80's song with a good free beat that makes people dance. 3 > What are your views on the rise of indie electronica in the global landscape thanks to streamingservices? I think a streaming service is very good for the whole music industry, it's easier for musicians to present their music, because here in the past it was only radio play that was the main thing and it's not easy at all to get radio play for artists and bands so I'm happy that there is a streaming service. 4 > Where can fans expect to see you perform next in the upcoming weeks? I myself am mainly a songwriter and composer, so I don't perform much in public, but the ones who will perform my new Christmas song Cosynight in December, Rakel Pálsdóttir and Kjalar, are pop stars here in Iceland and they have come to perform. 5 > Talk to us a little about Eyðibýli. How did thinking as a bass player influence the cinematicapproach to its songwriting? I wanted to make very epic music with a bit of drama and I thought abandoned farm was very suitable for that I need to describe some kind of rural romance in a dramatic and beautiful way! Gunnar collaborates with Rakel Páls for the track. She is a singer/songwriter from Iceland who started singing and performing at an early age. Rakel focuses on pop and jazz music. Also lending his expertise is Kjalar. "KÓSÝKVÖLD Í DES" would be a perfect fit for the soundtrack of movies that blend dance and comedy. Imagine the track enhancing the vibrant and quirky atmosphere of "Strictly Ballroom," infusing the dance sequences with its energetic beats. Alternatively, the song could seamlessly complement the humor and wit of "In Bruges," adding an indie music scene touch to the film's soundtrack.