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Gabriel began playing the piano at age 5, studying classical and jazz piano, but always preferring to veer away from traditional teachings, playing by ear and making up his own miniature melodies and musical phrases. The musician discovered how the use of felt piano created a new other-worldly texture – a certain density to the notes he composed;
“I like to put a layer of fabric between the hammers and strings of my piano to make it sound softer, and then I just play what I’m feeling or thinking at that moment - and then I try to capture it on my tape recorder”.
Olafs is expert in the art of tension, creating a lingering breath in between the gaps – something he observes about good movies. Single ‘Absent Minded’ expresses those lost-in-thought moments, the daydreams, the imaginary worlds we create in our quietest hours. Called so, because people have always referred to Olafs as absent minded;
“I like to imagine things and let my mind drift off” he says. “The piece is very personal to me - I've had this melody in my head ever since I was 14, and I finally completed the piece this year.”
released March 15, 2019
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/track/absent-minded-piano-version
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Hugar eru Bergur Þórisson 1993- og Pétur Jónsson 1994-.
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Kippi kaninus er Guðmundur Vignir Karlsson 1978-.
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Gabriel began playing the piano at age 5, studying classical and jazz piano, but always preferring to veer away from traditional teachings, playing by ear and making up his own miniature melodies and musical phrases. The musician discovered how the use of felt piano created a new other-worldly texture – a certain density to the notes he composed;
“I like to put a layer of fabric between the hammers and strings of my piano to make it sound softer, and then I just play what I’m feeling or thinking at that moment - and then I try to capture it on my tape recorder”.
Olafs is expert in the art of tension, creating a lingering breath in between the gaps – something he observes about good movies. Single ‘Absent Minded’ expresses those lost-in-thought moments, the daydreams, the imaginary worlds we create in our quietest hours. Called so, because people have always referred to Olafs as absent minded;
“I like to imagine things and let my mind drift off” he says. “The piece is very personal to me - I've had this melody in my head ever since I was 14, and I finally completed the piece this year.”
released March 15, 2019
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/track/absent-minded-piano-version
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
Following the release of last year’s mesmerising ‘Absent Minded’, Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped-back yet beautifully intricate ‘Paino Works’, a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
The Icelandic pianist wrote his debut ‘Absent Minded’ at just 14 years old and piqued interest for his deft appreciation for ambience and space, creativity and a musical story-telling ability far beyond his years. Masterful compositions ebb and flow seamlessly and depict epics from pure imagination, as Ólafs small-town isolation means he draws his inspiration from the smallest things; a poster of a French cyclist, his mother gardening or the harbour down the road.
Regarding 'Birta', the first single from this wonderful acoustic album Gabriel says:
"Even though we recorded it during a very dark and stormy night in Reykjavík, Birta means 'shining light' in Icelandic. It's relevant now as it was recently our holiday of First Summer's Day, the day we finally get a little sunlight.It's also the name of my dog that spends a lot of time with me in my studio."
released June 26, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/piano-works
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Hugar eru Bergur Þórisson 1993- og Pétur Jónsson 1994-.
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Kippi kaninus er Guðmundur Vignir Karlsson 1978-.
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
Upplýsingar á Bandcamp:
After a widely positive reception for ‘Piano Works’– the solo deconstruction by Gabríel Ólafs of his debut album ‘Absent Minded’–the gifted Icelandic composer is returning in November with his collection of reworks. A dramatically different take on his previous release, this time he’s enlisted the talent of Niklas Paschburg, Hugar, Masayoshi Fujita, Kelly Moran and more to completely reinterpret his usually minimalist output.
released November 13, 2020
Afritað 22.4. 2022 af: https://gabrielolafs.bandcamp.com/album/absent-minded-reworks
