Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm live improvisation at Roter Salon - Volksbühne Berlin

Ólafur Arnalds & Nils Frahm creating a song live in front of an intimate audience at Roter Salon, Volksbühne Berlin on July 26, 2011 as part of Ólafur's solo tour.
Filming & editing by Jörn Dobrindt & Sebastian Stumpe
Additional shots by Tobias Wenner
Live mix and recording by Jan Hoppenstedt
More info:
olafurarnalds.com/solotour
/ nilsfrahm
erasedtapes.com

[@ppenellas]

This song saved my life.

[@PercivalFromWales]

Are you ok, friend? This was nine years ago. For what it's worth, I hope you're at a good place now. Peace.

[@alysmarcus7747]

same . . . and i'm still having on

[@anothertag]

@@alysmarcus7747 be save!

[@alysmarcus7747]

@@anothertag thankyou - this helped today, it's not getting any easier. Thankyou again.

[@DelectaBit]

it's been 11 years and yet this is still the most beautiful thing I've heard in my life

[@clemens8994]

11 years and still crying

[@InesK]

still one of my favourite videos

[@HamzaAbdelhedi]

it is indeed !

[@sweetsweepbeat]

As a musician and a composer, I can only say that this is the strongest music I have ever heard in my entire life. Every note has a meaning. Phrasings are gone. It's all up to every individual note to transmit the passion of the composer. Olafur, you are a huge inspiration with my composition and only wish to truly understand one day the simplicity that makes your composition so transcending and powerful. Thanks for your genius work.

[@usernamemalfunctioning6768]

the chemistry and collective talent of these two is so palpable. The music feels so natural and non-improvised, it weighs so heavily on the soul. I hope I have the privilege of someday seeing one of these two perform or improvise live.

[@whoisender]

I have watched/listened to this a hundred times at least. It makes me laugh and it makes me cry. These amazing men can create not only music but emotions. Much respect x

[@rodolfogramaccini8414]

Beautiful POST... VERY DEEP 🎇🎇🎇

[@drakestar13]

perfect said!!! Olafur is the FUTURE and biggest talent i`ve ever seen in my life....if he sticks with the music and just go on and let us be part of his emotions,feelings and thoughts he will be one day one of the greatest ever!!

[@yellowclouds3722]

So great to see their vulnerability in this! Man, each of them usually play in front of larger crowds & they know how to play stuff. But at the beginning you can see their insecurity in their faces & hands: "Ok, how could we make this..." A great testimony for courage which is needed so urgently in those kinda moments.

[@WeOwnTheSkies1]

I simply cannot stop listening to this... Each note touches my heart deeply... Plus, they are so touching : the way they listen to each other, this tender complicity and humour... I find this video priceless...

[@kevdog330]

This is the music I want playing at my funeral.

[@starjeweller]

Silence is a part of the true master art pieces.

[@BenTheDoonhamer]

I never get tired of these two together. This performance is a great example of how they just get in synch with each other and improvise amazing composition's and work's of art. I've seen them both live but not together. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity some day. I also this project that they improvised over a few hours and it was all filmed. I'm assuming most of you will already know about it but this is for those that don't. Trance Frendz - An evening with Ólafur Arnalds and Nils Frahm kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6i2aoyje5dlhtE

[@francafranchi]

LIfe is really beautiful everytime you have the chance to watch this video ... over and... over... and.... over ...a g a i n

[@dreamstate2016]

The moment Nils Frahm is so taken by his own music that he has to stand up mid-improvisation.

[@hectordealba9605]

These two together are something else!

[@renaud_c_h]

I am overwhelmed by such beauty... You both definitely have to take the path of collaboration on an album. Thank you Ólafur, thank you Nils! :)

[@rafaelcruz6681]

Its been so long, but I always find myself coming back to this video

[@mkukuletali]

Pure friendship. Beautiful bromance.

[@takoinche]

I find it unbelievable this is improvisation. It is just breath taking.

[@michael_harren]

i just can't get enough of this video. So stunning.

[@henrymoreira7898]

Two masterminds squeezed into a tight space w out elbow room... talent + humility = GREATNESS 💯

[@JacobSW.]

Let them please make an entire album together. Think of the potential beauty they could create together :O :O This was breathtaking.

[@no941726]

TheBeerbang Make sure to check a record they made, it's named Stare.

[@Mogli727]

+no941726 Also Loon and Trance Friendz

[@wildcard1782]

A new colab album would be amazing!

[@kuba-td9je]

@@no941726 of course also the whole Trance Frendz Album :)

[@Iskorkaterina]

It's 2023.. Im here from Euphoria TV Series. Ive been looking for this sound for a year. It makes me so deep down and at the same time so truthful. Im somewhere there in space, in my childhood, on Earth, I am everywhere.... There are no words to describe my feelings...

[@maurogorgoroth3172]

6:09 This is where reality dissapeared and imagination took place

[@kimcollis9481]

Totally. I just flip to this point, playing this over and over right now, a world away from social distancing

[@quietastronaut]

I am in tears.

[@kairn3735]

magnifique, émouvant, humble et profond. Je les aime ces deux là !!!

[@hannahcolvin531]

I think this is quite possibly the best thing I've ever seen. Partly, because they're both adorable as heck. But also because I cannot believe it's an IMPROVISATION (granted, they got a little lost in there) but I think it really came into its own around the middle to end. Very awesome.

[@quietastronaut]

this sounds like something i would like to die to and it's literally an improvisation? there is talent and then there is THIS….

[@patno76]

No it's not : they've secretly prepared it on skype...

[@yukiko808]

Eure Musik ist zeitlos und heilt die Wunden der Vergangenheit... ist genau so, wie ich empfinde, wie ich leben will. Thank you for sharing with us. A big inspiration for me at the moment. The music, the way to be and the sens of together. A trip to the essence of things

[@syndpollorim4772]

The reverberation is wonderful..thank you. Thank you. Just fascinating- 60 billion galaxies- & one wee precious World.

[@katjones5135]

I am holding my breath...because this is breath taking

[@eskimoeason]

guys, pls make that sold on itunes,i will definitely buy it!!! u guys just keep reminding me of my own way

[@MarkGlasby1]

Two absolute legends!

[@robmair1696]

These two guys are a joy. What a privilege to watch and hear art being created. Thank you with all heart.

[@dirtyepic09]

I needed this so badly today. Thank you Olafur and Nihls.

[@DwightAcorda]

Wow, One of the best masterful duos, both of whose improvisation here are so evocative yet provocative. Incredible. Thank you, Gentlemen. Love, D.P.A

[@twobirdstone]

This was amazing to see!!! Two fantastic musicians. And Olafur at the end, ADORABLE!

[@SimplyMeEJ]

Absolute fire. With every stroke of the key a tear drops. Amazing, absolutely Amazing!

[@szurheal]

Just discovered this despite being a fan of Olafur for quite some time. Exquisitely amazing, sent chills down my spine.

[@khairoen]

when two great meets, one phenomenal lullaby soften the heart.. thank you for this

[@halliontour]

Still one of the best tracks on KZbin I love it :-)

[@Beena90210]

If I'd been there I would have been crying my eyes out. No doubt ruining the whole thing for everyone..

[@ViviSounds]

this is so lovely. my face is full of tears

[@cocoandrews5114]

Very amazing heaven to my ears. And the ending so adorable xD

[@Angel-cu5mf]

i love these two 😍😍

[@HubertK416]

Its amazing....you can hear and feel every expression, priceless music!

[@szurheal]

I have watched a lot of improvisations and this is by far, to this day, still one of my favs. Individually, both Olafur and Nils are amazing performers, but together, they complement one another in a way that is beyond eloquence. I've lost count how many times I've watched this video, and each time I find it just as tantalizing as the first.

[@AlysLyn]

I'm in love with this music!

[@toen444]

Speechless ❤❤❤❤ thank you

[@catherineangus6818]

Just, wow! Blows my mind with its depth.

[@enriqueu1207]

I'm just waiting to see Olafur in Madrid next december, This is a masterpiece that enrich souls and transport you to a new dimension. LOVE IT!. Can't count how many times I have listened this improvisation, it is amazing!

[@starabby222]

Thank you Eric for showing this to me. I'm mesmerized.

[@j0hanna.ty3rs]

I love how casual this is - the best

[@efxmade7]

No Words. The Essence of All. Wow. Bravo Nils & Ólafur. My deepest Respect. I congratulate.

[@annanimal6]

after the 6 minute mark i couldn't stop shivering. too beautiful.

[@letQO]

merci pour ce beau moment, pour ces belles émotions partagées XD

[@floatingcoconut]

this is so unbelievably beautiful

[@lovepeace7328]

I have love for my sounds & I love that I can bring all of these great sounds of all that comes though channels though space & time😊

[@stamsospecial]

spellbinding. so wonderful. thanks for posting this!!

[@tonysproule3408]

Love hearing geniuses landscape the galaxy with their music, wonderful live set from the boys...

[@MrsLindUi]

At least 400.000 from the 457.000 views are from me alone

[@artiseglitis8600]

Kashuks sent me here... thank you, Kashuks, for bringing this beauty for my ears!

[@898orion]

he keeps you on your toes, like where is he going with this; and then it just love!!

[@theculturalstudies9114]

thanx a million for your art!!! Chapeau!!!

[@Shhirle]

Marvellous... That is music !! Thanks for sharing that..

[@BanooParsi]

They are just fantastic

[@hrisigiteva]

[@KingYahshua]

Absolute beauty, that ending tho lol .

[@DiamondsOf2]

absolutely amazing, i love it!

[@markbrinkmann7187]

herzlichen dank !!!

[@OzgeeeOkc]

Wow, this is simply amazing! Good luck guys! Your work is excellent!

[@gavinmacmounsey]

this creation moves my spirit

[@holdon7628]

amazing music. these boys are just fantastic.

[@nathanandrews5248]

Absolutely Amazing.......WOW

[@angelap.4200]

absolut magic❤😊

[@lilianaa.1433]

No words can describe this moment..

[@mindsurf13]

Beauty is timeless ❤

[@TonyVise]

Really inspiring! Great improv!

[@paz1733]

I keep coming back to this video whenever I feel like crying but unable to. It melts my freezing emotions

[@paz1733]

July 21st 2021.. here again.

[@8ball9soundscapeandambient81]

Just Beautiful....

[@mutantcarcrash]

Wonderfull, but what else could I expect from these 2 great musicians? Loved it!

[@theJOYHOUSETV]

Pretty Amazing... Truly Great Artists!

[@limitlessmusicuk1844]

Thats pad sound is perfect! Amazing!

[@Bemyrage]

There are no words to depict what I feel when listening to both of them... wish I would have been there. Too short it's too short...

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work!!

[@EviMariposas]

great energy! .......... love it

[@TheLightAhead]

so overwhelming - it leaves me speechless....

[@paddeler666]

07:15 just takes every breath out of my universe.

[@lelemmily]

this is so hauntingly beautiful

[@Gabriela-tb5uv]

So beautiful, I wish I could meet Olafur one day.

[@ABCABC-vk6wk]

Nils. You are delay. But when nervous , you are one of the greatest.

[@sammie1934]

Beautiful !

[@niadium]

Bloody spectacular.

[@BingtheLizard]

7:30 is just awesome...

[@thobiasbimbalski6123]

Eternal beauty...

[@188lucc]

This is how magic is born

[@paddeler666]

It actually is a real pleasure to listen to this perfection.

[@hanaofangel]

great ! & that last note HAHA just love the reaction

[@TheArkangel2011]

breathtaking...

[@dancinMamma]

painfully beautiful