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Title:  Virthulegu forsetar Artist:  Johann Johannsson Label:  Touch Format:  CD+DVD Price:  € 15.80   Mp3 samples:   1   2

Title Description:
Now this is a nice surprise, this CD by IcelandicÊmusician/composer Johann Johannsson is a work of real beauty. Made from the sounds of string quartet, piano, glockenspiel, harmonium, organ, percussion and subtle electronics. Evoking sounds that you'd associate with the soul wrenching films of Lars Von Trier - the music is charactarised with sad beauty throughout. At times reaching Bernard Herrmanns genius. The string work is akin to Vince Mendoza's work on Bjork's 'Vespertine'. Usual stunning photography by Jon Wozencroft. A rare jewel. Treasure this CD.

Boomkat (Web)

Electronics and brass combine for a solemn and beautiful series of four minimalist elegies by an icelandic composer with Arvo Part leanings. Essential for all fans of stately ambience, this includes a bonus DVD audio 5.1 surround sound mix. [Eden Parke]

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