Ólafur Arnalds - Full Performance

KEXP.ORG presents Ólafur Arnalds performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 9, 2022.
Songs:
Happiness Does Not Wait
momentary
saman
We Contain Multitudes
Ólafur Arnalds - Piano
Pétur Björnsson - Violin
Sólveig Vaka Eyþórsdóttir - Violin
Karl Pestka - Viola
Unnur Jónsdóttir - Cello
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineers: Terence Goodchild & Julian Martlew
Mastering: Ian Davidson
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Alaia D’Alessandro & Scott Holpainen
Editor: Jim Beckmann
olafurarnalds.com
kexp.org

[@carlymclane8270]

Olafur Arnalds music makes feel so grateful to be alive in this time and helps me on my path to seeing as clearly as possible. Thank you Olafur and KEXP.

[@fabricegrard1001]

Have you heard Hania Rani "glass" ?

[@carlymclane8270]

@@fabricegrard1001 Yes I have. I love Hania Rani's music as well. Olafur is few steps deeper into the soul for me though.

[@MichaelNight]

The music coming out of this man’s head sounds like how Iceland looks on photos and videos. Majestic and powerful, yet peaceful and still. A true son of his nation. Bravo. 🇮🇸💙

[@Frogs84]

I’m so stupid for not having seen this sooner. I fall asleep to his music, I have for almost a decade. It’s often gets me so worked up I just lay there and sob in the dark.

[@ConorCraig]

I discovered Olafur through his 2012 KEXP Iceland Airwaves set 🙏

[@comurmusic]

Superb performance by Olafur and his fellow musicians. Also, a video of the KEXP sound engineers talking about their recording approach would be awesome, the work they're doing is outstanding.

[@fbrunocunha]

One of the amazing things about this guy is that he was a death metal drummer and he is 1/2 of fantastic duo of electronic music called Kiasmos.

[@FOTHER_MUCKER]

Wow I had no idea he was half of Kiasmos that's awesome

[@nevillewilliams]

Olafurs' music is like a balm for the soul in this time of so much turmoil. His music of 'songs without words' just makes me feel so much better every time I listen!! Wish he would come to New Zealand.

[@westheartmusic]

“Some Kind Of Peace” perfectly described as a wonderful gift at the end of what was a difficult year for so many - especially those with mental health issues - thank you Oli for this gift and bringing your beautiful music to the universe 🙏🏻🌈 🎵 ✨

[@ryanmausolf656]

It's interesting...in a good way, as to how many people need this kind of quiet, yet raw and peaceful honesty from Olafur's music in their lives. There's something very real and honest about what's in this guy's soul, and the magic involved with turning it into a piece of music that can bring people to tears. Fantastic...

[@ronshina4022]

1:02 Happiness Does Not Wait 4:56 momentary 6:46 saman 10:21 We Contain Multitudes

[@Ic3crawler]

Olafur is a gem, I'm already looking forward to enjoying his new music in winter, it always spends so much comfort!

[@giovanicamacho819]

The day I heard your music Ólafur, it was a total connection, with your soft notes you restore my energy and fill me with peace. Thank you so much for sharing it...

[@petermartin7885]

What could God say if they came down and saw their children expressing like this. I think they would smile.

[@Vinterangel]

his music is so raw and magical, takes me to wild raw nature. If you close your eyes you find yourself in Iceland 🥰

[@MrSuicideSheep]

Phenomenal as always!!!

[@user-dv6py1be9v]

You're a legend

[@alexdrob7499]

I listen Olafur Arnalds since album Eulogy for Evolution (probably it was 2008). It is a joy to observe his music evolution and listen to his beautiful art pieces. Great performance.

[@athenasaenz9919]

This DJ is the BEST. She is so attentive and caring about the music and towards the musicians. Several KEXP videos now I am impressed with how much she cares. It’s beautiful. THANK YOU. It is so appreciated. 🙏🏽💖

[@Birdman707]

I love his music so much

[@marcohabicht9280]

Saw him live four years ago. Absolutely amazing! Got goosebumps and a little tear in my eye because of this performance.

[@PortsladeBySea]

It’s lovely to hear such beautiful music, especially at a time when we are experiencing so much chaos, conflict, and crisis across the world. Music and radio stations like KEXP spread happiness, peace and harmony ~ long may that continue! 🎶📻📡🎹🎧🕊🌍

[@mariecatherinemauclert4273]

Merci pour la musique, sublime, puissante, entraînante, et une vraie source d'inspiration.....

[@50gramsof]

When Cheryl asked to know more about how the album helped him open himself up to the possibility of love and settling down as someone who’s « known him for a while and is very fond of him » 😂 we see you Cheryl ;)

[@tinahoran8850]

Thankyou for the beautiful work that flows through you Olafur. I am very grateful. I work as a film maker and choreographer , your music and inspiration plays a very big part in my preperation and process for my work. I feel connected to a magnificent God and incredible universe when I listen to you. Forever grateful. Forever listening. Forever Belonging. Tina in Ireland ❤🙏

[@davidhasselhoff3090]

Love you Olafur! Thank you for such amazing music ❤️

[@adamlilly2548]

Wow! The passion and wonderful texture of every note... It's as though stillness and peace have conspired to finally be heard in a world of seeming chaos... BRAVO!

[@baturoztunc]

Olafur, his music and musicians around him are so special.

[@LittleBeeBecca]

Thank you so much for a great new live performance!

[@bakingduck1896]

wow, mindblowing music- super beautiful sound - touched my heart

[@absoluteaudio0028]

the music is so delicate and passionate, beauty in simplicity, incredible

[@charlotteb.derrick5117]

The most incredible sound that take me to places I know exist….the element of magical mystery soothes my soul…

[@graziacavasino8884]

What beauty, what beauty!

[@saltaiaw]

I stumbled onto this guys work a little while back, great to see some other stuff by him. Such hauntingly beautiful melodies.

[@Thekidwithair01]

If you haven’t yet, check out his live performance at the Sydney opera house.

[@gingergomez3134]

How hauntingly beautiful, a magical artist

[@anaortizmonasterio8995]

Olafur and his music are mesmerizing... what he says about concepts as a way of protecting artists themselves (strating at minute 14:45) is such an important truth that trascends music.

[@simonhladchenko3779]

I’m going to see Olafur and these incredible musicians in September. I can’t wait 🙌🏼

[@isabellabretz]

Peaceful as always 💙

[@vanessabatistadeandrade2667]

Eu sou apaixonada pela beleza da construção musical que Ôlafur nos presenteia sempre.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sorryimtoohot]

Momentary! My favorite piece, his music is the melodic language of the troubled modern man.

[@Dragodina]

6:46 That longer live version of saman 🥺😭🥰❤️ Just love and adore his music 😍🥰❤️

[@brianrichmond23]

I don’t think I’ll ever be able to describe what the first song did to me, without being accused of being emotionally unstable. That was utterly brilliant and beautiful. One of the most moving songs I have ever heard.

[@nerolilaine9973]

Love love love

[@WelfareChrist]

Cheryl Waters has been introducing me to amazing music for so long. I feel like she'd make the best mixtape ever.

[@dreamlife2351]

Aloha from Hawai’i 🌺 this is beautiful, introspective, excellent music.

[@antejalvela]

Not once have I felt raging fury towards youtube ads until they interrupted the string part in the first piece.

[@MM-111]

This is how you have to do, it always works and the ads disappear. Go from the beginning quickly to the end, then start again.

[@love2sail]

Pay for premium KZbin.

[@CG-hj1cu]

Pay for the content freeloader

[@JohnMisdreavous]

this shit was so well microfoned. Great work

[@Auldhelm]

Thank you Ólafur - Thank you KEXP!

[@VKolomichuk]

Makes me want to cry.

[@Hipster_pug]

always good to see/hear music from olafur arnalds he creates such wonderful and beautiful music if you have time listen to his songs woven song and particles those are amazing

[@aliciakho8160]

why does the live version sound like studio version...THE PERFECTION?!

[@maybeerainmaybeesnow]

Spellbinding...... Thank you. :)

[@mrcyan8686]

wow just Beautiful

[@piotrhummel]

Outstanding performance, also great sounding stage and recording. Congrats Ólafur Arnalds

[@charlesmillard7574]

I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU 😊 ❤

[@opamuller626]

Thank you, KEXP! Thank you, Mr. Arnalds! Another gem of a video!

[@wilfredv1930]

Beautiful music.

[@Dorypowa]

One of the best in this world

[@johannesnicolaas]

I just watched pope Francis beg for forgiveness at the meeting in Canada with the First Nations and the Inuit. So much sorrow. Now I watch this and listen. I need this beauty to restore a bit of peace in myself. Love to you all.

[@reymundofierro6461]

Beautiful...

[@heikopiano]

Yes!! Thanks KEXP and Óli🥰

[@weixin4739]

my baby's favourite musician to sleep

[@NSG902]

Supreme

[@arirahikkala]

I like the thumping of the piano keys. I can see why you'd usually record a piano so you don't hear that, but it works really well here. This is music that wants to sound natural.

[@SamuelLucas-bd8jm]

It’s a beautiful percussive effect. Having the action exposed allows them to mic up the action+strings all together.

[@mauricioooo]

Olafur never disappoints, truly a genius

[@celesteforslund7500]

😭😭😭😭😭😭 omg so beautiful. His music always makes me cry ❤

[@elenapoikilia5942]

incredible music! It really relax and makes feel good at peace.

[@oscarh4066]

Olafur is a beautiful person!

[@bhob70]

thank you for sharing - beautiful as always Olafur.

[@guitrain]

gorgeous as always.

[@TheMastajan]

Olafur, you just got yourself new fan! Thank you KEXP, again

[@moutonvincent]

Wonderful version of Saman.

[@wargamesalamaison5360]

Magnifique !!!😍

[@PollaDuraRockera]

Beautiful music

[@elmoteroloco]

Tha World: -Can you make EVERYTHING better? Maese Arnalds: - Hold my beer...

[@annettekearney9798]

Lovely

[@Adam_mohammed_]

Great

[@djn1822]

Just 👌🏼

[@secretreleases]

Beautiful music!

[@henrique_zsp]

SUCH A GREAT VIBE!!

[@MrPrinceton7]

Yes he's back. Mesmerizing us all. :D

[@chozen_juan]

Mesmerizing is a strong word lol. Its aight

[@wolfrecordingz2614]

@@chozen_juan how is the music just alright? You just don’t get it and that’s okay.

[@AG-6969]

Had to check out the line of clothes he wears as it was on his sleeve ( Kenzo). LoL. Way out of my budget but some really nice things if you're a music god like Olafur.

[@BenTheDoonhamer]

Sublime.

[@slashclash21bharat]

Top top class 👏👏👏

[@Rodehihi]

great sounds!

[@MrAll300]

real hiphop!

[@elisavieira737]

❤️

[@HuTuber]

3:42 ❤

[@andynpoet]

Not really enjoyed Olafur's few albums or two much I must admit, but this is a wonderful session. Time for a relisten i think.

[@lorigetz4489]

Omg Omg Omg it’s OA!!!!! I’m his number one fan

[@albertoveris]

💚💚💚

[@ESowder24]

The fact he started out in the music business with a heavy metal band

[@atiag6299]

If you listen to olafur Arnold's only for two weeks,you wont able to listen to any rap or r&b or whatever music like these

[@MotherSmuckers]

The dude can rip the shit out of synthesizers AND do this? Olafur Arnalds op

[@INADRM]

Wow!!!! This messed me up!!

[@nurulashari5737]

gotta bring Sandriyati Fay I think :D

[@therealpepeu]

Sooo many ads.

[@gregorymoats4007]

What is the subtle shuffling sound?

[@jamesgski]

Hey guys can someone tell me who the artist is she mentions before bonobo ? She says they’ve had a few of her bands on over the years. Thanks !

[@yakata79]

Hello KEXP. Do you think you can place the ads at better points. Maybe only at beginning and end

[@jacquelinemanzo9652]

which album are they talking about?! I want to look it up!

[@nidesvp]

Sounds like compositions or variations of Michael Nyman and/or Yann Tiersen.