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Icelandic Singer's Haunting Music Under the Skin
20 Sep
Summary
- Arnalds crafts delicate folk songs with minimal instrumentation.
- New album Innundir Skinni incorporates diverse global instruments.
- Björk lends haunting vocals to the track 'Surrender'.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds is steadily building a reputation in America with her quietly captivating music. Her latest release, Innundir Skinni, offers a richer soundscape compared to her earlier work, Við Og Við, while maintaining its profound and elusive charm.
Innundir Skinni distinguishes itself with a broader palette of folk instruments, including the charango and stroh violin, woven subtly into Arnalds' compositions. These instruments, alongside influences from various global music styles, contribute to her unique sound. The album also marks Arnalds' first foray into English-language songs, with tracks like "Crazy Car" and the Björk-featured "Surrender."
Björk's contribution to "Surrender" adds a layer of ethereal depth, complementing the song's hypnotic melody and Arnalds' incantatory lyrics. The album's title, Innundir Skinni, translates to 'under the skin,' aptly describing the intimate and resonant quality of Arnalds' music, which invites focused listening to appreciate its delicate beauty.
