Ólafur Arnalds - Ljósið (Official Music Video)

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Official music video for 'Ljósið' taken from Ólafur Arnalds - 'Found Songs' (2009)
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Director: Esteban Diácono
Label: Erased Tapes Records
Year: 2009
Album: Found Songs
Length: 330
Music written by: Ólafur Arnalds
Publisher: Nettwerk One
Copyright: © 2009 Erased Tapes Records.
Website: foundsongs.erasedtapes.com // www.estebandiacono.tv

[@jrasflusba]

love this song. it's like being in a warm and comfortable bathtub

[@gergelyadamhorvai3020]

idk, thinking of whales maybe :P

[@Delicate_Elephant]

@@gergelyadamhorvai3020 Like I'm with a whale, travelling La Seine in Paris, but I end up in a bathtub and speakers playing this music. What a way to capture a perfect bath time.

[@alexandervanspijk2312]

The composer is deep and most importantly humorous - I guess he would love these comments and yours espec..@@Delicate_Elephant

[@Captainreynolds1]

Whenever most people say the word "music" It brings thoughts of beats, lyrics, catchy tunes and crowds of cheering people. but not with me. when i think of music, i think of a special, warm feeling growing inside of you, creating happiness through melody and beauty. This song is music. and it creates warmth in my soul.

[@KellySilversmith]

So beautiful. I'm CRYING right now

[@blueschewsmith]

Seriously one of the prettiest songs ever.

[@CalvinCreAsian]

You can find the color of peace in the music. That's why music = ART:)

[@attaa1234567890]

ever since i found out about this song I felt this is absolutely the most beautiful bit of music on youtube.... show me if you think i'm wrong

[@danielleagaloos8786]

So beautiful.

[@dreamingginny]

It's such a beautiful song. If you close your eyes and just listen to it, really listen, it takes you away and delves into all of your happiness and sadness. At least that's what happened to me. So simple, yet so beautiful.

[@OnurKaratalay]

Finally, next thursday i can listen that LİVE !!

[@afbinobied]

amazing

[@FAFAWI2010]

woa ......... amazing

[@badbiffa2]

Almost certain its Trapcodes 'Particular' used with 'Sound Keys' plugin to get the particle system to work with a sound file fed through sound Key plug in. Used with Adobe After Effects....that my view on it anyway.

[@nevinmathews]

I am praying for you from all the way in Dubai... :) Be blessed and loved Jack.

[@eliskaprochy4679]

The animation is amazing! :3 I really like photos of ink in water and stuff ;)

[@mjlopes9366]

❤️

[@beerootedfarmsam6782]

You should remake this song to be about 10 mins long. It’s amazing.

[@sensemannel]

He must be so inspired by icelandic nature and the scenery. And of course by bathtubs and lots of money he got offered for the song. :)

[@enmatapiavillegas1838]

se siente cálido uwu

[@TigerOfTheMist]

@darkstar2650 I found him from pandora xD either way it makes me happy that I did find him.

[@inukag23]

Why can't this song be available for download on itunes in the US??????

[@dalebissland5121]

Video is so cool! Anyone know how to make this?

[@whouago2002]

I like listening to this while I'm in a bathtub with a whale beside me🥰🥰👻

[@nirke_]

This song is about bathtubs. He wrote it for a commercial that never aired.

[@Jiggleton]

it's like im really on acid

[@secretrose5439]

I'm listening to this while my parents are fighting downstairs. It gives me a sense of comfort.

[@pypersora8690]

secret rose i think youve just given me my gcse dance theme thankyou so much for commenting this

[@0vahdaneh0]

though you comnented about a year go... yet, i wish you get through life fine.

[@austinthaijam7009]

my parents fought often too. It must be scary for you to hear them argue. Hope you have someone you trust that you can talk to. those emotions can be hard to process alone. happy you know the power of music to comfort

[@ivanm.r.7363]

Share it with them

[@ursusmaritimus2791]

Hold on. You'll live your life when the time comes.

[@AlexandraPoteleanu]

bathtubs. inspiring songwriters since 3300 BC.

[@upesupernova]

This song reminds me of bathtubs

[@aitzmerlimohamed4097]

+upesupernova He must be so inspired by the beautiful Icelandic bathtubs...

[@abigailr9094]

So confused by the weird bathtub comments lol WHERE?

[@majahill1125]

Listen to the kexp concert version if you want the full explanation

[@babyhedz]

I'd buy a Icelandic vintage luxury bathtub on the strength of this beautiful elegant tune ^_^

[@pete2sash]

This should be teamed up with some Raymond Briggs animation ...

[@CARCINO1GENETICIST]

This song makes me want to buy a bath tub

[@Kuvo18]

Follow your dreams of owning a bathtub.

[@familytree81]

embrace your desires

[@1earflapping]

Get clean.

[@XSemperIdem5]

And swim with whales too? 😂

[@CARCINO1GENETICIST]

i don’t remember writing this

[@savannahisrael8408]

It's a dance between two lives, one consistent and one passionate. First alone, but not lacking, just there. Then twirling with utter wholeness with the violins added in. It tells a story if you look at it that way

[@flowerlana8293]

❣️Beautifully, ✍️❣️💜💙🧡💛💚

[@UnframedAnimation]

This song reminds me of my mom, she loved this song very much. May peace be upon her. Thanks for creating such a beautiful song.

[@klarahavlikova8880]

i ve been looking for this song for 5 years! oh god... my heart is melting

[@d0md0mt0mt0m]

Wow, he must be so inspired by bathtubs

[@MahoganySessions]

beautiful on a lot of levels

[@Maria_O888]

This is truly a gift and so eloquently composed

[@devonmcgarr6825]

I heard this song when I was a kid, and I just cried and smiled. I love this song

[@kevdog330]

Hilarious that this song is originally written for a bathtub commercial, most people don't know that.

[@musing_wdb]

Every fan that ever attended a concert or saw a live show on youtube knows that.

[@LavantelveeStambro]

That's OK, it means soo much more to me.

[@TEARFULL]

can you send me link of that ad. ? or name ?

[@bani3134]

@@TEARFULL it ended up getting rejected irrc

[@jeremyleblanc6686]

I'd have bought a bathtub if they'd used this

[@GaminforCashz]

If this song was inspired by bathtubs, I wonder what bathtubs look like in Iceland.

[@Window4503]

Thanks to this comment, I now know they look seamless and super minimalistic.

[@christinebeckett5511]

rare, for one thing; highly prized as a result

[@sas0089]

Do you see that smoke? That's life. It keeps changing colors, direction, patterns. It's perfect. Don't you wish it never stopped moving to the right of the screen?

[@christianquiocho9692]

You know...sometimes I feel like -- I was born with a leak..and, any goodness I started with just -- slowly spilled out of me...now it's all gone...and I'll never get it back in me... Life is a series of closing doors, isn't it?

[@markosminkin1139]

+Chris Quiocho It is, but let's not forget that it is also full other doors, ones that opens right in front of you, like opportunities, if you choose to look at them. I have once heard: when something ends, something else begins. Farewell

[@sssophie9292]

Think of it as a series of revolving doors. You go round and round in one, then move onto another. You can always have a fresh start :) 🌱

[@SwagmasterG]

No. Life is a giant canvas. You may percieve the picture as a closed, door, but you musn't forget that no matter how hard it seems, you can always paint over it.

[@Tetzerx]

Think of yourself as a lone cloud. Sure, you end up leaking out all the substance within you, but you also are able to slowly regain it again. In time, you will fill full again, only to repeat the cycle. Find solace in knowing that each phase is only temporary.

[@manali173]

maybe you leak goodness so those around you who are in need absorb your gift.

[@danielfoxes]

this and sigur ros... makes me wanna move to iceland.

[@ximono]

You should see the bathtubs they have in Iceland

[@XSemperIdem5]

@@ximono okay, I came here to make a bathtub comment amd now shall spend way too much time scrolling through the comments in search for the bathtub effect 😂

[@sebitealeaf5207]

this song has helped me when I struggled with anxiety a lot, it always helped me through panic attacks and general stress. I want to get the title tattooed with a semicolon to always remember that little bit of light

[@MY-se4nc]

I have to say this bathtub song is one of my favorite! Went to the live concert in Amsterdam it was amazing!

[@cormierkayla1]

Didn't he say in one performance he wrote this song for a bathtub commercial?

[@samirafterone]

the tenderness of the soul...

[@MdmaMadnesS]

This song is so incredibly wonderful, calming and soo touching.. I really love all of your work Olafur..You're amazing..! I found a band on youtube called "Nyctalgia". If you've got time, listen to their "New album teaser". Some of the most breathtaking music I heard since a long time.. Don't get me wrong..I don't want to spam, but I just think that good music needs to be shared..

[@andyb1336]

If someone asks me for something redeemable in humanity, music is the only pure and real thing I can think of.

[@danielking1695]

Andy B Hmm, what about Ghandi, or the people out their fighting for their freedom?

[@andyb1336]

Daniel King Self interested.

[@fedas15]

Andy B Because creating sound vibrations for ourselves to listen to *isn't* self interest.

[@andyb1336]

Fedas it's more than that, it's expression

[@fedas15]

Andy B Nazis committing genocide against an entire race of people is also a form of expression.

[@nerissarazz1489]

I saw olafur perform live last night, and it was the most incredible experience. It was absolutely beautiful if you ever get the chance to see him live, then do it !

[@karenfernandagreentree]

It's so charming, pure, eloquent. Now I know who has synesthesia feels.

[@campbub]

thankyou bathtubs...aaahhhh :)

[@RiztiKhairinnisa89]

What kind of bath up has this beautiful sound?

[@Eikosiepta_]

10 years later, still as beautiful. Captures its memories so well-

[@samirafterone]

Simple things are the most beautiful. And it is so much beauty in the world...

[@ollidix4090]

He must have been so inspired by all the beautiful Icelandic bathtubs!

[@neilrushby646]

this song doesn't make me think of bath tubs, more like a shower....... maybe that's why it wasn't used..

[@hoorayforhipppos]

This song is so beautiful. It makes me feel like I'm floating away in the clouds.

[@carlosfelipe.rodriguez]

I just learned from your performance at the Sydney Opera House (SOH) that you made this song for a bathtub commercial. It doesn't matter the inspiration or if you have played thousand of times, it is a beautiful song, keep playing it in different environments. The SOH performance was amazing. Takk for your music!

[@rudi.delange]

If I could have a visualization for Winamp looking like that I would be so happy. Wow.

[@VarianAston]

Love this song-so beautiful. I only just 'discovered' Olafur a few weeks ago and he has inspired me to record some piano music which i have just put up on youtube for the first time. Would be most grateful for any feedback or support

[@sscoc5214]

nice work, definitely getting the olafur vibe from your olafur song!

[@zedmtx1122]

The real olafur would be proud

[@javsmithey4319]

+Varian Aston - sweet song

[@MHWLProductions]

This is something Ethereal.

[@leacorbin8257]

Beautiful

[@tommartin8129]

not as you

[@rawali1]

Wow... so evocative. He must have been really inspired by bathtubs.

[@mtmsmilenow]

Bravo, bravo, maravilloso, toca mi corazón, amo el metal, pero también lo clasico y este tipo de musica tan llena de sentimientos y emociones.

[@ryanb.faustvii.6987]

聽起來是很傷感的曲調,卻讓我的心感受到如春天開滿鮮花的湖畔一樣的寧靜 像是在慶祝,又像是在道別。像是回到舊房子一樣回想起快樂的童年,又像是在向再也無法相遇的人傾訴自己的思念

[@jaxhero69]

مازالت هذه المقطوعة تعبر عن الكثير من الكلام الذي يصعب البوح به..

[@WuzzupWhitey]

Reported for terrorism!

[@deeliciousplum]

@eskorbutin89 Hi eskorbutin89, Ólafur Arnalds was born and lives in Mosfellsbær, Iceland. If you love this style of music and that you have not listened to Jónsi or to his full band Sigur Rós, I do recommned them, too.

[@twinboss16parker97]

Ever since the release of this song my father has always played it. I never thought much of it but going back and listening to this song has awakened memories I never new existed. This song has so much power in each note that it comforts me through the hardships in life. Truly a amazing song.

[@albamelian5106]

Don't know why but I'm feeling like having a long bath with this song

[@riggenbachi]

i'm crying. thanks

[@nisabalc6435]

Müzik inanılmaz rahatlatıcı huzur doldum ya 😊 uylumu getirdi bide kitap okuyarak dinleyince 😂

[@krike13]

I cried, thank you. I love this song!

[@amyaltriss5090]

I love this style. At times the music reminds of the works of Natasha Nightingale

[@10hrEnvironments]

Jesus, the Icelanders are good at making music. Yet another great Icelandic artist! [: 5*

[@LangRoodi]

Ólafur Arnalds - Ljósið (Official Music Video)

[@MCStarDust99]

Thank you Olafur Arnalds for sharing this with us. I cry from the inside everytime

[@AunNurSakkhor]

Who came here from "PressPausePlay"?

[@bluedotmusic]

This is a work of art, the most wonderful video I have ever seen.

[@mlfrogit5058]

abi çok iyi yaaaaaa....

[@JulieElvenMusic]

i really see some violin parts in this beautiful dark red.... others are yellow to me. the piano is merely blue. funny to see this visualisation :-) some people see colours and shapes with music.... but all beings FEEL the music. this is universal i guess :-)

[@xtremegamerx3]

Wow, anyone know what visualizer that is?

[@therisinghope]

Well, actially, this has been done before. You can even download the code en execute it for yourself. (my advise). It eunfolds it`s beauty, when the code is calculated in real time and your screen gives you the most of it, without any encoding related rediction on sound and video. (Go at least, for 1080 resolution anything else spoils so much of it. Execute it yourself, if your maschine can take it.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHTTinturql-bsk Demo download! www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=53950

[@TheVishalwahi]

Can someone from Island please tell me the meaning of "Ljósið" I translated it online, it says "The Light..." if this is correct, I want " Ljósið " to be tattooed on me, the meaning translates to my middle name in Hindi. Can some one guide me here.

[@_FishOfFury_]

That's what it means. "Ljósið" means "the light"

[@harigelita]

Love the clip.

[@ievaraud]

bathtub song!

[@violetapaulacappella]

So beautiful, so perfect, so delicate!

[@ClpsC]

I'm 666,999 wiever ^^ this is masterpiece. love it

[@squidee1177]

I don't think anyone else is here because of CardlinAudio....but if you are then...hayyyyy.

[@TheFishmasterGaming]

nayyyyy :D

[@SBiebsS]

i am!!!!!!! hahaha greetings all the way from slovakia :)

[@kairakim9396]

haayyy!!!!!

[@secretrose5439]

Tjtjandej I am. Hey.

[@yestfl]

I discovered this song when it just had a few dozen views. I listen to it every now and then, but wow 1.5 million views is amazing. Great job Mr. Arnalds, please continue to make amazing music.

[@AngelaScalabrino18]

stupendo.....

[@TubaGirl01]

I opened this video up just to listen to the music and not for the video itself but when it started I couldn't look away, it's a piece of art in itself.

[@drewbrockbaker]

I was 19 when I first heard this. Still means the same today. Music is timeless

[@sedakaranfil983]

I don't know why but I feel like this song would be a good company to the bathtubs.

[@enesmelihsofuoglu2623]

Anlamadım ama beğendim. Çeviri yapmak için kopyalamaya da erindim. 😊

[@Skylinermixes]

With what program is this made?

[@DavidWangazsr]

Olaf van de Kraats He uses Ableton Live for most of his performances. Is imagine that his music is mastered using a similar software.

[@liteoner]

Piano v2.32, Viola v3 and Violin v1.01

[@damascenof2]

Se não bastasse ouvir tal melodia.... agora poder vê-la... belíssimo!!!

[@FauzaSari]

sad, very sad song

[@atreju_cv]

It's a special kind of sadness which isn't that sad. The sadness is caused by our (illusional?) feeling of beeing seperated from (our own) divinity. It's amongst the highest, purest songs I know of. So in the end it's not sad at all. It's unspeakable good piece of music. Thank you so much for it, Ólafur.

[@firebrain2991]

It's more lonely than sad, but it's a peaceful loneliness.

[@FauzaSari]

That's what I feel too..

[@Humr666]

It's the feeling when you can't buy a new luxurious bathtub.

[@eEmTD]

I want this as background music to my funeralls

[@ljp5355]

This is amazing! HAHAHAHAHA about the bathtubs! Cheers for a great night Olafur at the Sydney Opera House.

[@sinexcellent]

yeah, you guys comment so nice.. but do you know what is this music all about ? it's all about bathtub... lol

[@KakoiDedikuSan]

Well, it started out that way until he was told "No" by the company - he tells this story in most shows. It was then more appropriately named "Ljósið" - which means "The Light" - perfection.

[@Marckins]

i guess that's how music should look like if we could see it

[@twpoptravel]

A decade later and I still keep coming back

[@mariettadalbuz8635]

wonderful, thank you !