Together they play downtempo electronica/triphop. Their sound is filled with space, atmosphere and maybe even a little melancholia.
The band was formed in January 2011 and only a few months later they won the Music Experiments (the icelandic 'battle of the bands').
In summer 2011 they released a three song album called 'Hljóma Þú' which got very good reception both in the icelandic media and the people, and got the Kraumur Award in 2011.
Góða tungl
Samaris Lyrics
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ljúft við skýja silfur skaut.
Eins og viljinn alvalds býður,
eftir þinni vissu braut.
Öllum þreyttum, ljós þitt ljáðu,
læðstu um glugga sérhvern inn.
Lát í húmi, hjörtun þjáðu
huggast blítt við geisla þinn.
Góða tungl um götur skírðar
gengur þú og lýsir vel.
Þar er setti sér til dýrðar,
Sjálfur Guð, þitt bjarta hvel.
Lít til vorra lágu ranna,
lát þitt friðarandlit sjást.
Og sem vinhýr vörður manna
Vitna þú um drottins ást.
Góða tungl í geislamóðu
glansar þú í stjarnasæ
og með svifi hvelfist hljóðu
hátíðlega' í næturblæ.
Þú oss færir, frá þeim hæsta
föður mildan náðar koss,
Og til morguns, gullinglæsta,
góða tungl þú leiðir oss.
The first verse of Samaris's song "Góða tungl" speaks about a serene moon that glides through the sky, leaving a trail of silver amidst the clouds. The persona sings about following the path that the Almighty bids, and asks the moon to bestow its light upon all who are tired and struggling, to bring comfort to their hearts. The persona depicts the image of someone feeling troubled, yet finding solace in the moon's beams, which provide a soothing embrace.
The second verse speaks about the moon walking on holy roads, lighting them up and spreading glory wherever it goes. The persona calls upon the moon to look upon our lowly streams and allow its peaceful countenance to be seen. Additionally, the person requests the moon to be a watchful guardian of mankind, bearing witness to the love of the Lord.
The song's lyrics incorporate spiritual themes and metaphorical language to paint a picture of the moon as a guiding light, symbolizing hope and peace for those who are struggling. The song is sung in Icelandic, which is a language that intertwines history, legend, and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Góða tungl um loft þú líður,
You, the Good Moon, glide through the sky,
ljúft við skýja silfur skaut.
joyfully adorned with silver clouds.
Eins og viljinn alvalds býður,
As the will of the Almighty commands,
eftir þinni vissu braut.
you follow your certain path.
Öllum þreyttum, ljós þitt ljáðu,
To all exhausted ones, lend your light
læðstu um glugga sérhvern inn.
and enter every window,
Lát í húmi, hjörtun þjáðu
Let every troubled heart find comfort
huggast blítt við geisla þinn.
in the embrace of your rays.
Góða tungl um götur skírðar
You, the Good Moon, walk on holy paths,
gengur þú og lýsir vel.
radiating bright light.
Þar er setti sér til dýrðar,
Where glory is revered,
Sjálfur Guð, þitt bjarta hvel.
is where God Himself resides, on your bright sphere.
Lít til vorra lágu ranna,
Look towards our low streams,
lát þitt friðarandlit sjást.
and let your peaceful face be seen.
Og sem vinhýr vörður manna
And as a faithful guardian of humanity
Vitna þú um drottins ást.
you testify to the love of the Lord.
Góða tungl í geislamóðu
You, the Good Moon, shine in splendor,
glansar þú í stjarnasæ
glittering in the star-filled sky.
og með svifi hvelfist hljóðu
And with your glow, the sound reverberates,
hátíðlega' í næturblæ.
creating a solemn night breeze.
Þú oss færir, frá þeim hæsta
You carry us from the highest,
föður mildan náðar koss,
a kiss of the Father's gentle grace,
Og til morguns, gullinglæsta,
And until morning, golden-bright,
góða tungl þú leiðir oss.
You guide us, O Good Moon.
Writer(s): Trad, Jofridur Akadottir, Thordur Steinthorsson
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicolechapman5327
Kind moon, you glide across the sky,
sweetly at the silver lining.
As the will of the almighty offers,
according to your steady path.
Lend all the tired ones your light,
tiptoe in every window,
But leave the suffering hearts in darkness.
does anyone know if this is this the correct translation?
@valerieschumacher5471
Kind Moon - Kind moon, you glide across the sky,
sweetly at the silver lining.
As the will of the almighty offers,
according to your steady path.
Lend all the tired ones your light,
tiptoe in every window,
But leave the suffering hearts in darkness.
@BjorksMusic
Thank You Samaris for your beautiful music.
@ravenclaw3542
This is still one of my favorite songs ever
@rowankrencik
I use this song to test the bass of any new headphones I buy
@joyfullnoise7640
Using the classical Meze, done deal
@charlienojokes
I love this vocal effect, it's like a creepy shadow.
@theesweetscience2500
I'm mind blown. Utterly witchy beautiful'ness, tribal, primal, unique and top notch. I cannot say enough . This just hits me in the center of my soul and it's going to stay there.
@sauce2108
I heard this song 2 years ago while driving at 3 in the morning. The local college station plays a lot of indie music and this came on. Thank you Shazam for knowing who the artist was.
@TranceProphecy
I think you should keep on making music in Icelandic. I know that its kind of difficult to make good money or make a living out of music when you sing in a language which only 300k+ people can understand, but still. Your language is beautiful and please dont give up using it. Wish you all the best.
@7954bryce
I don't understand anything she is saying in this song but it's by far one of my favorite songs.
@MarinaVin
it sounds so beautiful, every word been said, even without understanding.. masterpiece. just wanna say thanks for dat song