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Hlj​ó​ð​s bið ek - Hearing I Ask

from Hearing the Air by Hilmar Thórdarson

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This work is inspired by the Icelandic mythic poem Völuspá (The Seeress’s Prophecy) as it appears in the thirteenth century Edda of Snorri Sturluson. Völuspá is regarded as the most important textual source in Norse mythology.

The Seeress, known as a Völva, has, through prophecy, knowledge of the future which she shares with Odin, first among the gods, in the form of a creation myth and account of the world’s end. Völuspá comprises 67 stanzas, but this work draws on only the first three, which tell of the world’s creation.

Far from being programmatic, Hljóðs bið ek takes and explores particular words, deconstructing the text in sound and, through its combination of vocals, instruments, and electronics, underlines the mythic nature of the poetry. As the piece progresses, this mythological structure is revealed, ending at the ‘Ginnungagap’ – the abyss or primordial space where the creation of the world takes place. The music, like clouds, forms and re-forms, again and again, forming a multi-layered dance of sound. These swirling and floating sounds become more and more abstract in order to stimulate the imagination – offering the listener an exotic journey through the layers of sound.

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from Hearing the Air, released September 24, 2021

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The unique proximity of Iceland to nature's relentless forces and majestic beauty shapes its history and culture. Winds whip, forces rumble, geysers smoke, and lava glows, crafting a fertile soil for imagination. From this soil sprout tales of trolls, ghosts, and harmony with nature. The ominous beauty of landscapes and enigmatic forces of sound inspire me and spur my musically mysterious vision. ... more

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