Well, seeing as it's finals week next wekk and I'm stressed out (becoming completely obsessed with "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" probably could have come at a better time), I'm going to write an entry! This one isn't really going to be a super long post, because this album has to be taken as a whole, it can't really be effectively broken down into songs.
"... And They Have Escaped The Weight of Darkness" is about 45 minutes or so of straight up beauty. It's an instrumental album, and on it Arnalds skill fully composes works featuring predominately piano and strings, with occasional percussion.
When I first heard this album, I knew it was probably the music subtly beautiful CD I had heard in a long time, if not ever. That hasn't changed. It is ridiculously easy to float away in this music. Some sound morose and mournful, some sound hopeful, and some pulse with a majestic feel. All are executed almost flawlessly.
There isn't a whole lot else to say about this album other than that it is amazing and a perfect way to relax. If you're stressed (oh, I don't know, by studying for a final exam worth 30% of your final grade), this is perfect music to play either for a breather or while your studying. It makes everything happening around you seem a little bit less overwhelming.
It's hard to say what my three favorite songs are because, in addition to the album being best listened to as one long composition, I love every single song on here. I have a soft spot for classic-oriented instrumental albums, and this album hit the spot.
Here's a link to his Myspace!
http://www.myspace.com/olafurarnalds
Until next time, please enjoy some music and click the link on the "I Need Your Help" post!
Andrew
P.S. We're almost at 5,000 total views, but I'd love for that to skyrocket until executives somewhere have no choice but to give me an obscenely lucrative contract (a ridiculous dream, you say? Probably :]).
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