Árstíðir

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Árstíðir

Árstíðir at TFF Rudolstadt, 2013.
Background information
Origin Reykjavík, Iceland
Genres Indie, classical music
Years active 2008–present
Labels Nivalis, EMI
Website www.arstidir.com
Members Hallgrímur Jónas Jensson
Karl Aldinsteinn Pestka
Gunnar Már Jakobsson
Ragnar Ólafsson
Jón Elísson
Daniel Auðunsson

Árstíðir (English: Seasons) is an Icelandic indie-folk band with classical, progressive rock and minimalist elements.[1] The band formed in 2008 in Reykjavík. Árstíðir has released three albums to date.[2][3]

The group is composed of members Hallgrímur Jónas Jensson (cello), Karl Aldinsteinn Pestka (violin), Gunnar Már Jakobsson (guitar), Daniel Auðunsson (guitar), Ragnar Ólafsson (baritone guitar) and Jón Elísson (piano). All six members also sing.[4]

Discography

  • Árstíðir (2009)
  • (EP) Live at Fríkirkjan (2009)
  • Svefns og vöku skil (2011)
  • (Remix EP) Tvíeind (2012) [5]

Awards and nominations

Year Recipient Award Result
2009 Album "Árstíðir" #1 in Iceland Album Chart style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "hudba - novinky - Islandští folkaři Árstíðir na českém turné". Muzikus.cz. Retrieved 2011-08-13. 
  2. ↑ Icelandic Artists, musicians, bands - Arstidir
  3. ↑ Artists - Line-up - Iceland Airwaves
  4. ↑ Icelandic Artists, musicians, bands - Arstidir
  5. ↑ "Tvíeind by Árstíðir - gogoyoko". Retrieved 2012-12-16. 

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