The 23-year old composer recently scored the Sam Levinson-directed film, Another Happy Day, starring Demi Moore, Kate Bosworth, and Thomas Haden Church, among others, and attended Sundance this weekend for its premiere. (Listen to his piece for "Lynn's Theme" from the film). He also spent the year working on soundtracks for two other films - BlinkyTM starring Max Records (Where the Wild Things Are) and the Icelandic film Jitters (entitled (Órói in Icelandic) - and debuted his first performance with a full symphonic orchestra conducted by André de Ridder (Nico Muhly/Damon Albarn) last July in the UK.
Ólafur has been on a world tour in support of his acclaimed sophomore album, ...and they have escaped the weight of darkness, available now on Erased Tapes. His live show will feature his electronic chamber pop and classical compositions with a string section, framed by a light show and visuals. To celebrate his return to the US, Ólafur has also set up a contest so that every fan that "shares" a show via his website can then enter to win a chance to win tickets to that particular show. IcelandAir is also sponsoring the tour, where one can win a pair of tickets and a flight to Iceland Airwaves this fall!
This is the first time he's performed in the states in several years.
1/25/11
FREE TICKETS: Ólafur Arnalds - St Andrews Detroit - Wed 1/26
Email motorcityblog@earthlink.net to enter to win a pair of tickets to see Icelandic neo-classical artist Ólafur Arnalds' return to the US, performing at St. Andrews Hall this Wednesday, January 26th.