A reflective, mournful piece from Before I Forget by The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble, featuring lofi piano, cello, and subdued strings. This contemporary minimal classical track blends intimate piano melodies with gentle orchestral strings, perfect for focus, study, or contemplative listening. The restrained yet cinematic soundscape evokes quiet introspection while maintaining a modern, avant-garde sensibility.

For Fans Of:
Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Balmorhea, A Winged Victory for the Sullen

The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble – What The World Can't See (I Don't Hide) | Lofi Piano & Strings

Skriðdreki (Crawling Dragon) is the second track from 8 by Laxá & Heima Kvartett — an Icelandic post-rock ensemble known for fusing cinematic strings, dub reggae basslines, and atmospheric guitars.

Dedicated to bassist Bjarne Guðjohnsen, Skriðdreki opens with a driving bass line crawling beneath layers of fuzzed guitar and rhythmic drums. As the density lifts, Mike Taylor’s church organ and the Heima Kvartett’s strings rise through the haze, giving the piece a sense of both menace and release. The pacing shifts between weight and clarity — almost symphonic — capturing the feel of a classical structure within a modern post-rock frame.

🎧 For Fans Of

Sigur Rós, Mogwai, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Explosions in the Sky, Mono, Russian Circles, Balmorhea, Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds

🔖 Hashtags

#Laxa #HeimaKvartett #PostRock #IcelandicMusic #CinematicMusic #InstrumentalRock #DubReggae #SigurRos #Mogwai #ExplosionsInTheSky #GodspeedYouBlackEmperor #Mono #RussianCircles #MaxRichter #OlafurArnalds #Balmorhea #CinematicStrings #ModernClassical #FuzzGuitar #PostRockWithStrings

Laxá – Skriðdreki  | Icelandic Post-Rock, Cinematic Strings & Fuzzed Guitar Soundtrack

“Low Life” is a cinematic Icelandic post-rock composition where droning distorted guitar, choir textures, and the Heima String Kvartett merge into an overwhelming wall of sound. Within the density, delicate string melodies, church organ harmonies, and slow-moving atmospheric post rock dynamics create a piece that shifts from heavy and immersive to fragile and intimate.

Mike Taylor’s church organ anchors the track in a cathedral-like resonance, while the layered strings drift between modern classical minimalism and widescreen instrumental soundtrack music.
A powerful, textured work that captures the sound of volcanic landscapes, deep emotional pressure, and slow-burning eruption.

This is Icelandic post rock with strings, rooted in cinematic expression, drone guitar atmospheres, and a glacial sense of space.

Musicians

Laxá

Jussi Siglarson – Guitar

Bjarne Guðjohnsen – Bass

Matthias Helguson – Drums

Mike Taylor – Keyboards / Church Organ

Heima String Kvartett
Lisbeth Heima – Violin
Sif Árnadóttir – Violin
Natasha Guðmundsdóttir – Viola
Ída Sigurðardóttir – Cello

FFO (For Fans Of)

Sigur Rós, Mogwai, Mono, Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Russian Circles, Balmorhea, Ólafur Arnalds, Max Richter, Hammock

Hashtags

#Laxa #LowLife #IcelandicPostRock #CinematicPostRock #PostRockWithStrings #WallOfSound #DroningGuitar #ChoirTextures #ChurchOrganMusic #StringQuartet #ModernClassical #CinematicSoundtrack #AtmosphericPostRock #IcelandicMusic #InstrumentalPostRock #DarkAtmosphericMusic

Laxá – Low Life | Icelandic Post Rock • Cinematic Post Rock • Atmospheric Wall of Sound

Fragile by The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble blends emotional piano, dark cinematic strings, subtle bells, and plucked textures to create an atmospheric modern classical piece with a haunting edge. Vintage piano tones meet sweeping orchestral strings and expressive cello lines, moving between delicate moments and ominous tension.

This track is perfect for fans of emotional instrumental music, cinematic soundtracks, contemporary classical, study playlists, and atmospheric orchestral pieces. Whether you're focusing, unwinding, or looking for cinematic inspiration, Fragile delivers a rich and immersive listening experience.

For Fans Of:
Max Richter, Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Jóhann Jóhannsson, A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Dustin O’Halloran, Philip Glass, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Michael Nyman

The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble – Fragile | Piano, Cinematic Strings & Atmospheric Orchestral Music

“Shroud” is a melodic and mournful ambient electronic piece from Absence — drifting in slow, elegiac waves that carry both sorrow and the faintest glimmer of hope.
Soft, glowing synths unfold like distant light beneath heavy fog, while slow-moving drones form a tranquil, peaceful undercurrent.
It sits in the emotional space between stillness and renewal — atmospheric, reflective, and quietly luminous.

The track draws inspiration from the early ambient works of Aphex Twin, the glowing soundscapes of Jónsi & Alex, and the restrained emotional weight of Ben Frost and Max Richter.
Perfect for late-night listening, introspection, creative work, or any moment needing calm, emotional clarity.

For fans of: Aphex Twin, Jónsi & Alex, Ben Frost, Max Richter, Tim Hecker

Siegfried Jünger – Shroud | Ambient Drone, Peaceful Electronic (FFO: Aphex Twin, Jónsi & Alex)

These Guitars Say Sorry is the banner for a diverse range of artists, from UK singer-songwriter These Guitars Say Sorry to classical composer Jeremias Langsämmer along with his ensemble, Icelandic post-rock band Laxá with the Heima Kvartett, ambient artist Siegfried Jünger, and Doom Jazz ensemble The Dark Messiahs. Founded by Jez Stephen, who incepted all the projects, the label has released over 30 albums, crafting a unique sonic identity across genres.

Since 2021, These Guitars Say Sorry has released a track every week, later compiling them into albums available on all major platforms. Explore the catalog on Bandcamp: https://theseguitarssaysorry.bandcamp.com/ and support the work for as little as $1 a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/tgss.

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