Ólafur Arnalds - Fyrsta (Living Room Songs)

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    The first song of Ólafur Arnald's "Living Room Songs".
    The song is called "Fyrsta", which means "First". Because it is the first song of the series, but also because this piano theme was the first thing i managed to write while temporarily living in Los Angeles after weeks of severe creative block while trying to adjust to a new and strange place.
    Violins: Gréta Salóme Stefánsdóttir and Margrét Soffía Einarsdóttir
    Viola: Roland Hartwell
    Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir
    Shot by Gunnar Guðbjörnsson and Bowen Staines
    Edited by Bowen Staines
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  • @SumtingWong343
    @SumtingWong343 6 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I went to is concerto in Montreal a few weeks back with my best friend. He invited me for my birthday. He knew I loved his music... It was a wonderful gift.
    At the enb of the show, the four violinist left but Olafur stayed alone on stage. He told us the Story of is grandmother. How he loved, that she was is biggest fan and when she passed away he wrote this song for her. He played fyrsta by himself. At first I was suprised the violinist left since their is violin in the song, but I sat there, listening to him. I was transported to another place. A place where people silenced could speak again, where those who suffered could heal their wounds. And then I heard them.
    In the backstage, we could here the sounds of the violins playing. and then... silence. Not a word, not a sound, for at least 2 minutes. Everyone in the crowd was there, living the moment together.
    This moment will forever be engraved in my memory as one of the most emotionaly powerful moments in my life. I cried so much. Not of pain, not of joy. I don't know what it was, but I just remember looking at my friend, is eyes soaked with tears. We both huged each other, knowing what we just lived was a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Olafur. From the bottom of My heart, I am forever grateful for this experience.

    • @stasniazmetov5695
      @stasniazmetov5695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sumting Wong I transferred myself back on his concerts again with your comment.
      In addition - violins were playing so soft and looking alike from somewhere far away. For me it was like Olafur’s grandmother were listening to him and even talking to him. And then those keys.. they were pushed that gentle and kind so it was like touching someone’s soul.. even breathing at the concert hall was useless.
      Thank you, thank you so much Olafur for those unbelievable feelings and emotions that we all experienced during your concerts.
      If the silence has its sound, it’s your keys.

    • @mellowyellow415
      @mellowyellow415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw him in New York and it was definitely one of the best concert experiences I've ever had.

    • @tonysproule3408
      @tonysproule3408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is one of the most important musicians of this generation..

  • @darsha158
    @darsha158 8 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

  • @elesan_cc
    @elesan_cc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    A year ago, I met the most wonderful woman in the world. Shared interest in classical music (she plays cello), Fyrsta was the first classical song we slow-danced to. It was beautiful. In a few months, I'm going to send her Living Room Songs CD as a birthday gift eventhough we're not together anymore due to the distance we have.
    Thanks, Olafur.
    This is an absolute masterpiece.

    • @mvdum29
      @mvdum29 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +Haetam Attamimy I hope life brings back the two of you again :) That is incredibly sweet.

    • @elesan_cc
      @elesan_cc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Moira Dumagan Thank you for your kindness :)

    • @pianomk05
      @pianomk05 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If you are meant to be with her it will happen. It might take a long time, but never give up hope. You will meet her again and be reunited.

    • @wibruleswoefully9926
      @wibruleswoefully9926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You may not meet her again. But you will meet another and she will complement your soul in a different way.

    • @leinatheranger9075
      @leinatheranger9075 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Even you guys are not together anymore it is good to have someone like her in your life mate.I wish you guys be together again

  • @3aph
    @3aph 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    "I'm not gonna play myself for the public and invite them to my soul. My soul is a private place"

  • @Vergedood
    @Vergedood 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I hate and love that pretty much every one of Olafur Arnalds's songs go straight to my heart. No music has ever gotten more of an emotional rise from me.

  • @DemoniacLL
    @DemoniacLL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing. I just found out what you guys do. This amazing. We are all united by these waves that makes us remember, we all suffer from the same condition, it is so beautiful to be alive. All the best.

  • @annemarieallsopp5969
    @annemarieallsopp5969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Happiness does not wait. Very sad, poignant, tearful. My daughter is dancing to this piece of music in her Neo Classical Ballet Competition in Western Australia. Wish her the best.

  • @PadmaAonPrakasha
    @PadmaAonPrakasha 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The depth of humanity in the sweetness of the breaking heart softly open. This man is an angel ...bless him.

    • @wibruleswoefully9926
      @wibruleswoefully9926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, breaking it open like a soft nut, and there is chocolate inside that you slowly eat with your loved one on a stairs.. i know..

  • @JeGaAms
    @JeGaAms 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I imagine that, if there's music in heaven, it will sound like your music. Words can't capture the emotion that I have listening to it ... Thank you!!

  • @armanpasargadyan9296
    @armanpasargadyan9296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was around 2 years ago I listen it for first time. I'll never forget who send me this music and never I'll be not tired to listen it again and again. This version is so amazing. Simple but so so so much nice.

  • @hjob3
    @hjob3 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At the end of every Olafur Arnalds song, I sit down and think of what i just heard, and then i hear it again. Olafurs music is beauty at its purest form.

  • @aquietsky
    @aquietsky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How absolutely heartbreaking and yet, so beautiful.

  • @CoreFinkPilot
    @CoreFinkPilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those three rolling crescendos from 1:59 to 3:01 just randomly pop into my head from time to time. Haunting, beautiful, contemplative.
    The cellist steals the show 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @muttley9520
    @muttley9520 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The cellist here - Unnur Jónsdóttir - is like an angel, such beauty.

  • @Macherryful
    @Macherryful 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never bored to this song... really really beautiful but sometimes made me sad too.. but why there's people dislike such a beautiful song

  • @candorpluslove
    @candorpluslove 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favourite

  • @joaopaulodefigueiredo1133
    @joaopaulodefigueiredo1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful music

  • @RolandStrykala
    @RolandStrykala 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    thank you ! for this intelligent composition. thank you ! for makeing hear us emotions. thank you ! for opening our eyes, to see the ice and the frost.

  • @verwomel
    @verwomel 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hauntingly beautiful ♥ how I wish I could have been there...

  • @analimeresarias6973
    @analimeresarias6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Preciosa, beautiful, thanks Ólafur

  • @mathiaslaustrup
    @mathiaslaustrup 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing Ólafur! Can't wait to listen to all of it.

  • @I3enhamin
    @I3enhamin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ridiculously beautiful man.

  • @katherinemiller29
    @katherinemiller29 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is my favorite song ever! I can't explain it better than saying..."it soothes my soul."

  • @Sandyp288
    @Sandyp288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful music. Very heart felt.

  • @shanauk
    @shanauk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This song means the man who I become today...
    It's my first time of realizing who really I am...
    My tears, my smiles, my dissapointments, my succeses and etc...
    Shortly;
    Thanks for your pure art...

    • @Nowhy
      @Nowhy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Despair awaits you if you find yourself in music.

    • @SHVideografie
      @SHVideografie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@NowhyInteresting comment. IMO art/music is a reflection of our realities.

    • @Nowhy
      @Nowhy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SHVideografie yes, that is one way of looking at it.. made me associate a movie that I love: The Limits Of Control by Jim Jarmusch (one of the few true artists today)

    • @Nowhy
      @Nowhy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SHVideografie the artist (ego) doesn't matter, the art does - like a tornado-, the artists love for art does - a critic also loves art, but doesn't create.. many fake artists and fake critics out there...

  • @TheEvilbride
    @TheEvilbride 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of the best musicians ever in my opinion. he can produce such a mind blowing piece of art with limited instruments just like we see in the video. olafur arnalds definitely need more appreciation. too stunning to be ignored.

  • @windswept23
    @windswept23 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simply ... beautiful

  • @CatherineSTodd
    @CatherineSTodd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this young man' music... have started using Google Translate for the song titles. Turns out one of my favorites is "06 Lag Fyrir Ömmu. Song for Grandma" (Icelandic). Love everything he does!

  • @frostedpopcorn
    @frostedpopcorn 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    all-around gorgeous. I love the simplicity of the setup contrasting with the richness of the music - really looking forward to the rest of the project.

  • @garyodell8302
    @garyodell8302 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    so much emotion and feeling! truly amazing thanks for sharing!!

  • @ErasedTapes
    @ErasedTapes 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the details. Love the atmosphere. Love it all.

  • @progressivepearce
    @progressivepearce 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got serious goosebumps listening to that. Wonderfully beautiful! Thankyou.

  • @selfpityingslogan
    @selfpityingslogan 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Everything about this. From the music, to the photography, to the decor. La love.

  • @TonyCello
    @TonyCello 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful playing and lovely atmosphere. Thank you.

  • @musikhure
    @musikhure 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's nothing more touching or more beautiful in this world or another than any song of you, Ólafur! It always gets me...

  • @jav422
    @jav422 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly beautiful.

  • @auuluru
    @auuluru 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This helps me find peace within... Thank you.

  • @fe9061
    @fe9061 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect song! I am thrilled!!!
    I can´t wait for the others

  • @22ivj04
    @22ivj04 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gorgeous music!

  • @HarryTimmermans
    @HarryTimmermans 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My heartbeat goes below 40 with this music.

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was really awesome.

  • @Saiiriux
    @Saiiriux 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    magnificent, grandiose, imposing, splendid, wonderful, sublime!

  • @Caaniimx3
    @Caaniimx3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful! Thanks!

  • @TylerThuot
    @TylerThuot 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing, no words just pure life and peace

  • @PixelatedSkylines
    @PixelatedSkylines 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Sir Are the Inspiration of Every Song I've Written. Amazing. thank You so much for your music.

  • @Picconina
    @Picconina 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have discovered this musician little time ago...but he's just amazing...I love his music...so...different, so inspiring.

  • @FracturedFrames
    @FracturedFrames 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply beautiful.

  • @zetetick395
    @zetetick395 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely!
    Beautiful and melancholic, very moving music from Olaf!

  • @LemonScissors
    @LemonScissors 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Life is wonderful with music like this. Thank you for making magic and moving my heart to a peaceful place. Much love xx

  • @tivainuitivainui1438
    @tivainuitivainui1438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful harmony
    Bravo!
    - The music keeps growing

  • @iazminamarcu3598
    @iazminamarcu3598 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!This was absolutely fanfastic!Congratulations!

  • @deboerdolf
    @deboerdolf 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply wonderful..

  • @iams34
    @iams34 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple, minimalistic and beautiful masterpiece.

  • @nafise1614
    @nafise1614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It makes me calm..
    I forgot my worries for a while..
    Thanks a million..

  • @therealKINDLE
    @therealKINDLE 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning Sir. Just totally Stunning.

  • @forgettableboy
    @forgettableboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always cry with this song

  • @nikousia13
    @nikousia13 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so beautiful... Very very soothing and emotional, it's delightful !

  • @mgarza5124
    @mgarza5124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Olafur♥️....

  • @ericramirez4733
    @ericramirez4733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for this...!

  • @radres.
    @radres. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Zack Hemsey - "The Way (Instrumental)"
    Einaudi - Experience (Cover)
    Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Bianche
    Estas Tonne - The Song of the Golden Dragon
    Tom Day - Who We Want To Be
    Zack Hemsey - "Vengeance"
    Balmorhea - Remembrance
    Hans Zimmer - Interstellar - Main Theme (Piano Version) + Sheet Music
    Crystallize - Lindsey Stirling (Dubstep Violin Original Song)
    Dark Piano - Black World
    Sleep Dealer - The Way Home
    Low - Lullaby
    Intouchable-Intouchables Soundtrack
    Evgeny Grinko - Valse
    Lilium - sleeping inside
    Balmorhea _ The Winter
    Evgeny Grinko - Once Upon A Time
    Gustavo Santaolalla - Babel
    Vangelis - Alpha
    Some Sand
    No man no cry - Jimmy Sax (live)
    "Broken Hearts" (Extended Orchestral Version) by Michael Ortega
    "Cold" - Jorge Méndez (Sad Piano & Violin Instrumental)
    Ólafur Arnalds - Fyrsta
    Comptine d'Un Autre Été- Die fabelhafte Welt der Amélie Piano
    Max Richter - November
    Thurisaz - Endless

    • @ben_angel
      @ben_angel ปีที่แล้ว

      What's your point?

  • @Kaijuliini
    @Kaijuliini 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!

  • @1971stocky
    @1971stocky 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just glad to know i am not the only one that gets touched beyond belief when I hear this music.

  • @michealflaithbheartaigh4139
    @michealflaithbheartaigh4139 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I only just came across this now !!! ....wow !

  • @gygyibz
    @gygyibz 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed your music!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank a lot.

  • @darrenjackson7166
    @darrenjackson7166 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is excellent, love it!

  • @Number7
    @Number7 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wonderful
    masterpiece

  • @AlistairLuckman
    @AlistairLuckman 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love this song

  • @nataliaalmonacid906
    @nataliaalmonacid906 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. Beautiful!

  • @carol02086
    @carol02086 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i need to press the"replay" buttom once again~the music is stunning and i feel sad listen to this~~~

  • @hurricanefierce
    @hurricanefierce 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing...

  • @christinelin4401
    @christinelin4401 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    a piece of music full of stories and emotions.

  • @CobosAdal
    @CobosAdal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful ❤️😢😢😢😢

  • @tonysproule3408
    @tonysproule3408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most important musicians of this generation, everything he does is emotivism...

  • @Soledadpayne1111
    @Soledadpayne1111 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bellísimo!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @gustavoflorio5383
    @gustavoflorio5383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A good music for soundtrack.

  • @spacecoldplay3617
    @spacecoldplay3617 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this song!

  • @adl9705
    @adl9705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, you are THE man.

  • @manueladelling
    @manueladelling 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this great song!

  • @traceebutt
    @traceebutt 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cant help stop listening to it.

  • @Tsubakiification
    @Tsubakiification 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    your violin and cello combos are very haunting, it reminds me of the bioshock 2's sort of combination of the two :)
    keep it up

  • @moniqmem
    @moniqmem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brillante 💖

  • @blondiepianist
    @blondiepianist 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful! :)

  • @rosemarieknist8057
    @rosemarieknist8057 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wunderbar !

  • @jaymartinez9332
    @jaymartinez9332 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent !

  • @btlab
    @btlab 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredible.

  • @andreapriscila3419
    @andreapriscila3419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Linda música!

  • @Metawe7
    @Metawe7 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely will pre-order. Amazing.

  • @southamepton
    @southamepton 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnificent Ola! I am SO amazed by your music.... keep being the same, je t'aime

  • @harryrambler
    @harryrambler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Deliciously melancholy!👏

  • @ellacosl329
    @ellacosl329 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feeling so sad while listening to this.. Anyway, you guys are amazing. Love your music (y)

  • @AR.Harron
    @AR.Harron 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing music

  • @annemarieallsopp5969
    @annemarieallsopp5969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very different from Happiness does not wait! Beautiful, soothing, heartfelt

  • @oskrteecee9605
    @oskrteecee9605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sé que es muy poco problable q visites Chile en alguna oportunidad....si todo mejora espero estar en Europa el proximo año y poder deleitarme con verte tocar en vivo.
    Gracias por entregar emocion.

  • @hesamak5303
    @hesamak5303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great work this is

  • @paynebabes123
    @paynebabes123 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant

  • @wj98983
    @wj98983 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    when we play his living room music, we use violi da gambi (viols) for the string parts. Sounds extra lovely.

  • @Hussein1864
    @Hussein1864 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing 😩

  • @icehewer
    @icehewer 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mistrzostwo swiata !

  • @galinirob
    @galinirob 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful. inteligent. emotional music; wish you well with plenty of hits :)

  • @verbena305
    @verbena305 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful! I wish i had found out about your music earlier.