Starting out as drummer for several hardcore/metal bands, Ólafur was asked to write instrumental intros and outros for the album "Antigone" of German metal band Heaven Shall Burn. This led to more work in the field of neo-classical strings and piano based music, and ultimately to the release of Eulogy for Evolution and the beginning of Ólafur's partnership with Berlin based label Erased Tapes. In 2008 he embarked on a tour with fellow Icelanders Sigur Rós.
In 2009 he started a week-long project of composing one track by day, making it immediately available online to his fans. The collection was later officially released under the title Found Songs. He repeated the same experiment in 2011 under the title Living Room Songs. Also in 2009 the ballet Dyad 1909 premiered with a score composed by Ólafur. Choreographed by Wayne McGregor and performed by Wayne McGregor Random Dance, the ballet was inspired by Ernest Shackleton’s Nimrod Expedition to the South Pole in 1909. That year he also started Kiasmos, together with Janus Rasmussen. Kiasmos is a minimal techno based project. Their self titled debut album was released in 2014, preceded by the Thrown EP.
In April 2010 Ólafur released his second full-length album entitled ...And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness, which was backed up with an extensive tour, including his first trip to China.
His third album, and the first to be released under his new partnership with Universal Music's Mercury Classics imprint, is titled For Now I Am Winter and planned for international release in February 2013. Expanding on his previous work the new album features a full orchestra and – for the first time – introduces vocals to his soundworld. Icelandic singer Arnór Dan is to be heard on four tracks of the album.
More recently Ólafur has been venturing into the world of films, writing his first Hollywood film score to Another Happy Day. He also had music in the hit film The Hunger Games and has been featured several times on popular American television show So You Think You Can Dance. For 2013 his scores include the music to the ITV thriller series Broadchurch, starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, as well as to the film Gimme Shelter, directed by Ron Krauss and starring Vanessa Hudgens and Brendan Fraser.
In 2014 Arnalds won the prestigious BAFTA Television Craft Award for his score to the BBC's hit detective series 'Broadchurch'.
Lokaðu augunum
Ólafur Arnalds Lyrics
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I asked you not to go
But all I heard was the screaming silence of the wind
And just like the wind will always blow through the leaves
I will always remember this, as our last lost chance
The lyrics of Ólafur Arnalds's song "Lokaðu augunum" dive into the contemplation of a moment of regret and missed opportunity. The opening line, "I remember it well," immediately sets the tone for a reflective narrative. The singer reminisces about a specific encounter where they pleaded with someone not to leave, but their pleas were met with indifference.
The line "But all I heard was the screaming silence of the wind" depicts the feeling of helplessness and frustration experienced by the singer. The wind serves as a metaphor here, symbolizing the passing of time and the inevitability of change. Despite the emotional plea, the person being addressed remained unresponsive, leading the singer to perceive the wind as a haunting silence.
The repetitive line, "And just like the wind will always blow through the leaves, I will always remember this, as our last lost chance," emphasizes the lasting impact of this missed opportunity. The wind blowing through the leaves represents the cyclical nature of life, constantly moving forward. The singer recognizes that this moment will forever be engrained in their memory as a poignant reminder of a chance that slipped away.
Overall, "Lokaðu augunum" delves into themes of longing, regret, and the significance of pivotal moments in our lives. The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection, inviting listeners to reflect on their own missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember it well
The memory is vividly imprinted in my mind
I asked you not to go
I pleaded with you to stay
But all I heard was the screaming silence of the wind
Your departure was met with a haunting silence, filled with unspoken words
And just like the wind will always blow through the leaves
Similar to how the wind is a constant presence rustling through the foliage
I will always remember this, as our last lost chance
I will forever hold onto this moment, recognizing it as our final missed opportunity
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Written by: Ólafur Arnalds
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