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### The Rose and The Rope by Laxá

COVER ART BY FRASER CORMACK - Angry sky over Mosstodloch

In Ísafjörður, Iceland, Laxá's evocative piece "The Rose and The Rope" unfolds without words, instead conveying emotions through its music. With a blend of 80s reggae-influenced bass and post-rock guitars and strings, the composition creates a rich, immersive experience.

Bjarne Guðjohnsen's bass pulses with the deep, resonant groove reminiscent of 80s reggae, setting the stage for the journey. Matthias Helguson's drums join with a steady pace, their beats echoing through the fjord's stillness. Jussi Siglarson's guitar melodies soar and dive, embodying the post-rock essence with layers of emotion. Mike Taylor's keyboards add ethereal textures, blending with the ensemble's soundscape.

The Heima Kvartett—Lisbeth Heima (violin), Sif Árnadóttir (violin), Natasha Guðmundsdóttir (viola), and Ída Sigurðardóttir (cello)—enrich the piece with their strings. Lisbeth and Sif's violins intertwine like fragile rose vines, while Natasha's viola adds haunting undertones and Ída's cello provides depth and strength.

Together, the music represents the delicate balance between beauty and resilience, akin to the rose and rope symbolizing life's contrasts. The composition evolves, capturing Iceland's rugged beauty and emotional depth.

### The Origin of the Title

The title "The Rose and The Rope" has a poignant backstory. During a tour, Jussi Siglarson and Bjarne Guðjohnsen stayed in a remote village. Their host, an elderly woman, had a unique artifact hanging on her wall—a dried rose tied with a rugged rope. Intrigued, Jussi asked about its significance.

The woman recounted a tale from her youth. During a harsh winter, the village was cut off by snowstorms, and supplies were scarce. The young woman tended a rose bush through the winter, finding solace in its survival. Her future husband, determined to support the village, crafted a rope to brave the snow and gather provisions.

In spring, as the village emerged from the cold, the rose bloomed, symbolizing resilience. On their wedding day, the man gave the rose tied with the rope to the woman, representing their balance of beauty and strength.

Moved by this story, Laxá adopted "The Rose and The Rope" as the title, reflecting the harmonious blend of emotions and themes in their music. It symbolizes unity, strength, and beauty amidst adversity, encapsulating the essence of their composition.

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The Rose And The Rope by Icelandic Postrock band  Laxá

Frank Ocean x Sigur Rós x Massive Attack - White Ferrari x Svefn-g-englar x Teardrop (VK Mashup)

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I studion sitter Martin, Panos och Ludvig. Tre gringos gör en comeback! När de här tre är i studion kan vad som helst hända och vad som helst blir massor av spel och ifrågasättbar film. Hör oss äntligen recensera den urmysiga upplevelsen Snusmumriken: Mumindalens Melodi och diskutera Mumin i allmänhet. Martin har också hunnit spela strategispel och pratar om det omtvistade Marvel Midnight Suns. Sedan har Ludvig fått ta några timmar i nya Frostpunk 2, är det bättre än originalet? Går det att förbättra perfektion? Slutligen har Martin och Ludvig sett den otroligt underliga klassikern The Blue Lagoon och pratar om hur film åldras. Ett busigt men ändå lite moget avsnitt är vad vi bjuder på den här veckan.

18:07 - Intro
23:06 - Snusmumriken: Mumindalens Melodi
38:35 - Frostpunk 2
1:07:26 - Den blå lagunen
1:26:41 - Marvel Midnight Suns

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Musik: Pontus Ljung

164 - Snusmumriken, Frostpunk 2, Marvel Midnight Suns och The Blue Lagoon

I will see you in another life, when we are both cats”

Sigur ros - The nothing song

A lofi remix I made over Sigur Rós' "Untitled #9" for a beat battle amongst friends

youtube link: https://youtu.be/9oeNtcxu9EM?si=YzqzOlTWr377L7cZ



Sigur Rós Untitled #9 (hard beat remix)

A slow, atmospheric piano and vocal piece, Alcatraz drifts through themes of light and darkness, water and silence. Ethereal and introspective, the song evokes the vastness of the ocean and the fleeting nature of existence. With a haunting yet gentle melody, Alcatraz invites you into a world of reflection and mystery

Alcatraz

Eldfjall

Smásteinar

Darrel Mayers is an ambient soundtrack composer with a focus on organic sounds.

🎸 Welcome to my musical journey! 🎶

Hey there, music enthusiasts! I'm Oz a hobbyist musician who's been strumming the strings of my guitar since my teenage years. Music has always been my passion, weaving its melodies through every chapter of my life. From the intricate rhythms of Oriental music to the rebellious energy of pop-punk, the timeless allure of blues, the groove of funk, and the nostalgia of electronic sounds from the '80s and '90s, I find inspiration in a diverse array of genres.

For me, music is more than just sound – it's a language of emotions, a canvas where I paint my feelings and experiences. The power of music to evoke and express emotions never ceases to amaze me. Being part of this vibrant community here on SoundCloud fuels my creative drive and pushes me to explore new sonic landscapes.

As the legendary Bob Marley once said, "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." So join me on this musical voyage, where we'll dive deep into the ocean of melodies and rhythms, sharing moments of joy, introspection, and everything in between.

Let's make some noise together! 🤘

Kristinn Finnbogason
Solo artist from Iceland

https://www.facebook.com/kristinn.finnbogason.9

US based producer specializing in lofi
yt: https://www.youtube.com/@musishian1
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Irish singer-songwriter crafting intimate, stripped-down acoustic songs with poetic lyrics and heartfelt melodies. Now based in Barcelona, I blend folk, indie, and subtle jazz influences, inviting listeners into raw, emotional storytelling—just voice, guitar or piano, and pure feeling.

Music is Life!

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En podcast om all möjlig fin- och fulkultur! Film, spel, serietidningar, skidskytte och mycket mer. Hålls i Stockholm av ett gäng unga vuxna med ett lite för stort intresse för media. Lyssna och skratta om konversationer och recensioner om allt från AAA-filmer till de mest obskyra gamla PSP-spelen. Varje avsnitt bjuder på nya upplevelser. Häng med!

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

Since 2021, Setting Son Recordings 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.

Unusual is the new usual. Original music, imagined soundtracks and audio experiments.

Welcome to Ambient Soul Music Club. 

A fusion of genres, a creative musical platform, an interactive community and a positive way of looking at life.

For people tired of pre-packed, cultural meal deals. Made by people for people, for the good of people. Ambient Soul Music Club is a platform, label and outlet for the creative work of Graeme Worsfold along with collaborations with others.

A place where musicians, artists, film-makers and all sorts of creatives can come together to produce and release work which belongs in that very human state - the unusual.

Contact: vladimirkusijanovicmusic@gmail.com

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