Further Information

"Raindamage – the album” is a labor of love between composers Valgeir Sigurðsson, Hlynur Aðils Vilmarsson, Úlfur Hansson and ensemble Nordic Affect.

The album will be produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson himself at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík and features both acoustic and electronic works which will explore music in the context of nature.

Nordic Affect was Reykjavík’s Ensemble of 2014 and one of the many projects they embarked on that year was a collaboration with composers Valgeir, Úlfur and Hlynur. The performance was part of the Reykjavík Arts Festival which took place at Roni Horn’s stunning Library of Water in Stykkishólmur.

The musical results were
'Raindamage' by Valgeir, [:n:\] by Hlynur and'Þýð' by Úlfur. The word 'Þýð' refers to an Icelandic description of the weather and translates as "favourable", "soft" or "gentle".

After performing these beautiful pieces to a warm and welcoming audience, we stepped out into the midnight sun and realised that this was not the end but rather the beginning of a journey. After some reflection and discussion we decided to produce an album where the three composers (all of whom are active as electronic artists) would continue exploring music in the context of nature and create further exciting responses to last year's performance.

"Raindamage – the album” will therefore bring you some fresh sounds, both of the acoustic and electronic variety, that all reflect on music and it's connection with nature, as well as our own inner state of emotion.

At the moment Hlynur, Úlfur and Valgeir are busy working on the electronic components of the album. The acoustic recordings with Nordic Affect will take place in November 2015 at the fantastic facilities of Greenhouse Studios which means we can look forward to launching the album in 2016!

We’re looking to raise funds to help cover costs of:
1. Recording the acoustic works.
2. Editing.
3. Mixing and mastering.
4. Cover artwork design and printing.

This is a project we are passionate about and would love to share with the world. We invite you to join in the adventure by supporting our project for which we'll be eternally grateful!

Yes and if you want to learn more about us and our work don't hesitate to check out our music and bio below!

Bestu kveðjur / Best wishes!
Halla Steinunn, Úlfur, Guðrún Hrund, Georgia, Hanna, Hlynur, Guðrún and Valgeir.

Valgeir Sigurðsson's boundless approach to music informs his work as composer, musician, engineer and mixer. In high demand as a producer, Valgeir has spent over a decade cultivating projects by diverse international artists whilst developing his own particular magic brand of recording artistry– now with three solo albums to his name. Valgeir is the founder of the Bedroom Community record label as well as Iceland’s top recording facility Greenhouse Studios where his collaborators include Björk, Feist, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Camille,CocoRosie, The Magic Numbers, múm and many others.

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Nordic Affect have been hailed for their “affectionate explorations” (BBC Music Magazine) and“commitment to their repertoire” (Classical Music). Recently described as a “gem in Iceland’s musical life” by critic Jónas Sen, Nordic Affect have created a highly unique voice, which has earned them international recognition. In 2014 they were nominated for the Nordic Council Music Prize and in the same year they were named Performer of the Year at the Iceland Music Awards. Their performances can be found on the Deutsche Grammophon, Bad Taste Records, Musmap and Brilliant Classics labels and have received glowing reviews in the international press alongside the Kraumur Award and Iceland Music Awards.

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Hlynur Aðils Vilmarsson has worked across fields in his music making. A former member of band Trabant and presently active in Strigaskór nr.42 he has at the same time carved out a career as a contemporary composer and creator of sound installations. Hlynur's music has been performed in the US, Asia and Europe and his work has earned him commissions from various groups as well as for festivals such as Tectonics Festival curated by conductor Ilan Volkov. Hlynur is also co-founder of Reykjavik Media Lab and is active in the composer collective S.L.Á.T.U.R.

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Hailed by Jónsi for his inspiring music and sense of imagination Úlfur Hansson has a diverse track record in music which has included touring the world with Swords of Chaos and Jónsi, as well as releasing albums on the Mille Plateaux and Western vinyl labels. A graduate in composition from Mills College (CA) his latest work Interwoven, commissioned by conductor Ilan Volkov, premiered at Tectonics Festival Reykjavík. The second portion of Interwoven is to be recorded by L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, a commission resulting from Úlfur’s win as a young composer at the 2013 International Rostrum of Composers. Other activities have included the creation of an electromagnetic harp and that’s not all! So if you want to learn more visit ulfurhansson.com