Yes, I have already premiered two tracks this week (see Plïnkï Plønkï and Resina), and yes, this is another premiere of a track, and yet it is immensely needed, wanted, and necessary during these somewhat anxious times. “Rjóður” comes from the Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson, whom I’ve profiled on many occasions before (see also his In the Studio with… feature), as well as celebrated for his film music, which has been backed by the wonderful Moderna Records (home to many fantastic modern classical and solo piano composers, such as Jacob David, Ed Carlsen, Tim Linghaus, Tambour, and even yours truly). This particular piece appears on Hallgrímsson’s second EP titled Landbrot II – the first having been released last November with five pieces, and now, a year later, with five more. “The collection takes its name from the location of Hallgrímsson’s family cabin in rural Iceland, which he describes as his ‘happy place’. Landbrot translates to erosion or ‘land fractures’, and from this, we can imagine the search for inner calm and acceptance amongst the many obstacles of daily life.”

Read more about this release here: https://hcdi.gs/Landbrot

Landbrot II

Rjóður

TRACK PREMIERE : Snorri Hallgrímsson - Rjóður

My debut record, In Breath is out now! Listen / buy: https://music.lukegajdus.com/inbreath

Flowing was made using only the piano, including the string plucking and percussive rhythm. The flow of mind and of nature. I hope you enjoy.

In Breath

Flowing

Debut album out now. Spotify: spoti.fi/1U5h5Ss and Limited Edition: bit.ly/1HZ7uJj

Grey Cloud Lullaby

AMP (Astrokid Mini Pack) – Memory Echo Fragments (Emotional Futurism)

Memory Echo Fragments - Track 13

Enjoy the soothing sounds of Journey Beyond's Winter Solitude mix.

1) fredrik sundberg - Frozen Light

Forgotten Publishing

Refuge

Freiheit wär viel lustiger

Fund/preorder here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/alex-kozobolis-weightless#/

Weightless is an EP of intricate original piano compositions by UK artist Alex Kozobolis. With a series of solo releases over the past few years and collaborations with artists such as Lee Chapman, Harry Edwards, and Anna Rose Carter, Weightless represents Alex's unique approach to composition and melody. 

His touch on the piano is light and fluid; moving between dense sustained runs, which evaporate as soon as they are heard, to spaciously plotted notes. Weightless is the sound of weight itself lifting, of the earthly effect of gravity removed and allowing the listener to be suspended within mid-air, uninterrupted by pressures and restrains of the physical world. Coursing with energy, and running to take flight.

Each of the four tracks have been remixed by Siavash Amini, Tom Adams, Trnspt and Hedia, with very different, but cohesive results, expanding the tone of the EP into new areas.  

Weightless will be available on limited clear vinyl, digipack CD and digital editions.

Tracklist 

Side A
1. Unravel
2. Closure
3. And Find Yourself
4. Weightless

Side B
1. Weightless (Tom Adams Remix)
2. And Find Yourself (Siavash Amini Remix)
3. Closure (Hedia Remix)
4. Unravel (Transept Remix)

Closure by Alex Kozobolis

This is my special track for Piano Day 2020.

Three Letters from your Name

Three Letters From Your Name (Piano Day 2020)

So very pleased to announce the double EP Landbrot by @snorrihallgrimsson. This introspective and personal collection of instrumental pieces takes its name from the location of his family cabin in rural Iceland, which he describes as his ‘happy place’. Landbrot translates to erosion or ‘land fractures’, and from this we can imagine the search for inner calm & acceptance amongst the many obstacles of daily life.

The first EP is out now on all platforms : https://orcd.co/landbrot-i

Piano: Snorri Hallgrímsson
Violin: Björk Óskarsdóttir
Viola: Karl James Pestka
Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir

Landbrot I

Haustar

Buy 'Landbrot I'

Snorri Hallgrímsson - Haustar

Rauelsson - Fluvial

My debut album In Breath is out now, listen here: https://music.lukegajdus.com/inbreath

Flowing

Luke Gajdus