Árstíðir - Heyr himna smiður (a capella), SPb, 2012

[@akayz46]

I dont understand the lyrics, but when I google it, the meaning is overwhelming. No wonder it sounds like it created from heaven

[@_pulyx]

Elisson's soprano really ties this together. Kid has magical voice.

[@Kennysgirl90]

Hear, smith of heavens. The poet seeketh. In thy still small voice Mayest thou show grace. As I call on thee, Thou my creator. I am thy servant, Thou art my true Lord. God, I call on thee; For thee to heal me. Bid me, prince of peace, Thou my supreme need. Ever I need thee, Generous and great, O’er all human woe, City of thy heart. Guard me, my savior. Ever I need thee, Through ev’ry moment In this world so wide. Virgin-born, send me Noble motives now. Aid cometh from thee, To my deepest heart. This song is perfection

[@Annie1962]

the train station video - perfect acoustics there. I'd buy an album of that... for sure. So relaxing and haunting.

[@blackicemergency]

Excellent voice.

[@hosangkim8310]

thanks so much to the people who sang this and the uploader.... right now im going through so much mental, emotional stress and listening to this song makes me forget all of that.. thanks again

[@LemonlimeAsian]

The first tenor's voice makes me want to cry tears of joy. Hell, all of their voices do XD

[@dinnerstein]

The text is from the 12th century, but the music was written by the contemporary Icelandic composer Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson. He skillfully combines a medieval-style melody with renaissance-style harmonizations, but with certain more modern harmonic touches. You can buy the sheet music at mic.is/2014/01/30/arstidir-heyr-himna-smidur-how-to-buy-the-sheet-music/ I certainly intend to do so, so I can learn to sing it with friends. Health Guru's assertions about A 432 vs A 440 are interesting. Bottom line, I'd say one should sing it at whatever pitch suits one's comfort level and personal acoustics.

[@djth666]

I am so glad I found this group. Beautiful song, so well done!

[@kristinheimisdottir3438]

It means ,,Listen to me you creator of heaven". This is an old church song, often performed at funerals. You can find it in many choir versions. Being an Icelandair I think this is one of the most beautiful songs we do have.

[@CMDR_Remus]

Heyr himna smiður (English: "Hear, Heavenly Creator") ...look up the poet on wikipedia, it'll actually provide a translation of the song they're singing. Kolbeinn Tumason was his name.

[@millofilippini]

This is the music that lifts your spirit.

[@filianore8705]

Vá, Þetta er svakalega flott lag. Vel sungið, Allt bara, Æði =)

[@millofilippini]

This is the music that lifts your spirit!

[@85blikky]

I saw a video from these guys in a train station in germany i believe......... goosebums al over! Its like an angel peeing in my ear!!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@esracoon]

check out their train station version!

[@cpamiseso]

you can hear a beeping of DSLR auto focus somewhere at the beginning XD

[@Femfelis1]

How I wish they'd put out a live album with this on it!

[@Doc__Vegapunk]

I WANT A PRO RECORDING. ID BUY THE SHIT OUTTA THAT.

[@ilovfob]

Whoever is on bass is fantastic! Also the soprano ties in really well with the theme!

[@TheSkrudda]

Original version is for choir and astonishingly beautiful. A poet from 13th century and a composer in the 20th. What a match! Heyr, himna smiður

[@rw8733]

Beautiful. 😢

[@blackcorp0001]

Beautiful and haunting :)

[@coheedcolossal]

beautiful voices

[@LEXandtherahj]

the person taking pictures is interrupting it with the beeps

[@altiprima]

so hauntingly beautiful, so ethereal!

[@TheCaptainOfPotatos]

Man i love being icelandic i understand this :P

[@sophelet]

ahhhh thank you for this gorgeous singing and incredibly expressive hymn. I would love to hear more of you all singing a cappella without amplification, the way you are in the video in the train station in Germany (where you sang this). It is very special.

[@tomdemarco759]

You men do this song so well, it's almost heartbreaking. Awesome.

[@0mooniee0]

Amazing!

[@gatoloco865]

*OH MY GOD!! THAT BEAUTIFUL VOICE HAS THIS BOY THAT OF THE PIANO* Who will it be?

[@nlatisheva]

That's Jón Elísson, he left the band years ago, and I'm not sure if he is in music at all.

[@emilvelicu6044]

They should do it again in a train station or a church and record it profesionally , would be great !

[@ClarkHSmithVid]

♥ Lyrics at lyricstranslate.com/en/heyr-himna-smi%C3%B0ur-hear-heavenly-creator.html

[@MrBirdieG]

The same guys :P

[@mishakaz]

Очень красиво!!!! Похоже на православные напевы.

[@HEYHEORiNE]

So beautiful! I do believe that the icelandic language is the most beautiful in this world. Btw, someone who knows what "Heyr himna smiður" means in english?

[@Toothpick91]

Listen heavens smith. Meaning the "smith" of heaven, the one that created it, God.

[@laurelbp9971]

Who is the keyboardist? His voice is sublime.

[@nlatisheva]

Jón Elísson

[@beantood]

haha that's one way of putting it...I guess

[@jojojam6012]

Who is that singing the high voice? He is no longer in the band.

[@nlatisheva]

yes, Jon left the band few years ago

[@healthguru7510]

Beautiful song but Yee are singing at 440Hz please try concert pitch A=432Hz the natural universal sound good for the heart,makes it much easier on the vocal levels. DNA and at cellular levels.Research this A=432Hz everyone.Thank you.

[@SaraWeeda]

YES! In our music academy they tuned one of the pianos to A=432Hz. Though I think it can sound a bit too dark for some piano pieces it certainly is very comfortable for the voice and the ear.

[@healthguru7510]

I have a website playing 432Hz tuned music 24/7 its juicefm.net

[@b33rd00d]

Health Guru Remember, this Icelandic Hymn was written over 800 years ago. There is nothing wrong with the way it was written then or with the way it is sung today.

[@teddygonzalez87]

432 Hz is a hoax.

[@dominicorrie3646]

they sang great. don't think we need a scientific answer here