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Ólafur Arnalds is an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist whose work spans film scores, classical, and electronic music, earning him BAFTA and Grammy nominations.
Wise Music Group's Bosworth Music has signed a publishing agreement with Ólafur Arnalds. This partnership was extended, with Bosworth Music GmbH set to administer all future works by Arnalds under a new worldwide publishing deal. This also involves his venture OPIA Community partnering with Decca Records and Wise Music.
Ólafur Arnalds teamed up with music technology company Spitfire Audio to share his unique approach to reimagining the piano, specifically through his 'Stratus' project.
Ólafur Arnalds was born on November 3, 1986, in Mosfellsbær, Iceland. His grandmother introduced him to Frédéric Chopin’s music early in his life. Initially, Arnalds played drums in hardcore punk and metal bands, including Fighting Shit and Celestine. A turning point occurred in 2004 when he composed intros and outros for the German metal band Heaven Shall Burn’s album, ‘Antigone’. This led to a record label approaching him, suggesting he create a full album with similar classical-influenced compositions.
In 2007, Arnalds released his debut solo album, ‘Eulogy for Evolution’. The following year, he released the EP ‘Variations of Static’ and toured with Sigur Rós. He continued to gain recognition for his innovative approach to music, blending orchestral elements with electronic sounds. In 2009, he initiated the ‘Found Songs’ project, releasing a new track daily for seven days, and formed the experimental techno project Kiasmos with Janus Rasmussen. His composition for the ballet ‘Dyad 1909′ further showcased his versatility.
Arnalds’ career progressed with notable film and television scores, including the 2013 ITV series ‘Broadchurch’, for which he received a BAFTA TV Craft Award for Best Original Music in 2014. In 2018, he released his fourth solo album, ‘Re:member’, featuring his self-playing Stratus Pianos—a system developed over two years that generates unexpected harmonies. His work has received Emmy and Grammy nominations, including two Grammy nominations in 2022 for tracks from his fifth studio album, ‘Some Kind of Peace’ (2020). In 2023, he launched OPIA Community, a project encompassing a festival series, record label, and community hub for artists, underscoring his commitment to supporting creative endeavors.
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