Tag Archives: Ólafur Arnalds

My ’12 from 2015′ list sort of thing …

Posted on December 21, 2015 by haymoncollins

Another year has zipped by so fast it almost feels premature to have an ‘end of 2015’ list; but looking back now so many old friends only seemed to make an appearance over these last twelve months. So here goes, in … Continue reading →

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Ásgeir Trausti

Posted on August 21, 2012 by haymoncollins

I must thank the sainted Olafur Arnalds for the heads up on this extraordinary young Icelandic chap, Ásgeir Trausti. At a scandalously young 20 years he sings with the qualities of Justin Vernon and Jeff Buckley. The live version below is a special thing but … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by haymoncollins

I still know its a bit naff but I am still going to do it – here, in strictly alphabetical order, are my albums of 2011 (followed by my favourite gigs his year) I will instantly regret not including a … Continue reading →

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Living Room Songs – Ólafur Arnalds

Posted on October 8, 2011 by haymoncollins

I have been following Ólafur Arnalds project all week, it has been a touching, intensely human experience with a rare intimacy. Each day he has created a new song, recorded a download mp3 and and accompanying video and made them immediately … Continue reading →

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