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.
Stofnar falla
Samaris Lyrics
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Stráin sölna. Stofnar falla.
Stormur dauðans næðir alla.
Ljóselskandi, langanþrungið
lífið fyllir öll þau skörð,
sækir fram í sigurvissu.
Svo er strítt um alla jörð.
Stríðsmenn falla. Hetjur hníga.
Aldrei verður sæst á sakir.
Sækja og verjast herjum tveim
sólskinsbörn og synir skuggans.
Svo er strítt um allan heim.
Tefld er drápskák tveggja herja,
tvíefld sókn og reynt að verja.
Öllu tjaldað: erfðaheimsku,
afturhaldi, þræladygð
móti þroskans sókn til sigurs.
Svo er strítt um alla byggð.
Fallinn er hann Fjögramaki,
fyrr sem lyfti Grettistaki.
Þó að hetja hnigi í valinn,
hefjum merkið fram skal stefnt.
Syrgjum ei, en söfnum liði.
Svo skal góðra drengja hefnt.
Örn Arnarson (Magnús Stefánsson)
The song "Stofnar Falla" by Samaris encapsulates the themes of death, war, and the struggle for survival. The first stanza describes the falling of trees and the approach of a deadly storm, echoing the metaphorical descent into chaos and destruction. The second stanza builds on this theme by describing the struggle for life and victory, with the light seeking to conquer the darkness. The third and fourth stanzas describe the battle itself, with soldiers falling and heroes struggling against the odds to achieve victory, and the continued fight for survival against the ever-present danger of war.
Overall, "Stofnar Falla" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the visceral realities of war and the human desire to survive and succeed against all odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Stofnar falla
Structures fall
Stráin sölna. Stofnar falla.
The strain ceases, structures fall
Stormur dauðans næðir alla.
The storm of death touches everyone
Ljóselskandi, langanþrungið
Bright and oppressive
lífið fyllir öll þau skörð,
Life fills all those wounds
sækir fram í sigurvissu.
Strives forward in certainty of victory
Svo er strítt um alla jörð.
So it is fought upon all the earth
Stríðsmenn falla. Hetjur hníga.
Warriors fall. Heroes decline.
Hjaðningum er stefnt til víga.
The herd is summoned to fight.
Aldrei verður sæst á sakir.
The cause is never seen.
Sækja og verjast herjum tveim
To attack and defend against two armies
sólskinsbörn og synir skuggans.
Children of sunlight and sons of shadow.
Svo er strítt um allan heim.
So it is fought across the world.
Tefld er drápskák tveggja herja,
The game of death between two armies is played,
tvíefld sókn og reynt að verja.
Double forces are applied to defend.
Öllu tjaldað: erfðaheimsku,
All are covered in ignorance of heritage,
afturhaldi, þræladygð
Repression and slavery
móti þroskans sókn til sigurs.
Against the forces of progress towards victory.
Svo er strítt um alla byggð.
So it is fought in every settlement.
Fallinn er hann Fjögramaki,
Fjögramaki has fallen,
fyrr sem lyfti Grettistaki.
Previously lifted by Grettir.
Þó að hetja hnigi í valinn,
Although the hero falls on the field,
hefjum merkið fram skal stefnt.
We lift the banner and move forward.
Syrgjum ei, en söfnum liði.
We do not mourn, but gather our forces.
Svo skal góðra drengja hefnt.
So shall the death of good men be avenged.
Writer(s): Trad, Jofridur Akadottir, Thordur Steinthorsson
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theesweetscience2500
The singer quickly rivals hope Sandoval in blowing my mind. SO WITCHY AND SIMPLY PHENOMENAL. The dj on the keys and switches is a mastermind . The flute playing woman sets the riddles in motion, and it all channels thru the singer's chants and movements. I am mystified. Adore
@vedistorfadottir4175
We are not bored, we respect and feel the music. You'll know when the time comes to go crazy ;)
@Mary-md8oc
Beautiful language!
@palaceofknots
right before our eyes all
is right
@warlordnazdreg1
Fantastic song, I’m your fan now!
@MikeDel76
Electronic sounds meets clarinet with icelandic vocals. Interesting mixture. Well done.
@plugrapls
beautiful
@moschokoulouro
Omg, I'm in love.
@powerkompany
Come over to America and play with us!
@johung7894
deepdope purelove