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about
“Í kulda sól” (“Under the Cold Sun”) is a musical setting of H. A. Djurhuus’ poem “Roald Amundsen”, named after the distinguished historical personality often referred to as Scandinavia’s “last viking”. The short poem reflects upon the boldness and singularity of the Norwegian explorer in his eagerness to embrace the earth, arms streching to its poles north and south. A symbol of true grit and stoic attitude, his mental and physical strength brought his name to the history books while ultimately costing his life. “Í kulda sól” is a hymn written in his memory, less as a glorifying celebration of his legacy than as an attempt to portray the complex shades, the dramatic colours and the existential weight of a life lived under the all-encompassing, smoldering cold sun as it kisses the ends of the earth.
lyrics
Hvør flýgur upp um jøkulsrond
fram yvir køldu kavalond
á mijðunátt í sól?
So bilsin starir hvítabjørn -
hvør heldur gjøgnum kavaódn
at finna heimsins norðurpól?
Og stormur fer um stinnan vong,
har glitrar gler á hvørji spong -
vil tyngja mann á fold. -
Men norðanættin strembar hátt
hon drakk úr vanda dirvis mátt,
so stinn er sál - og sterkt er hold.
Og hesin kring um knøttin fór,
á suðurpólsins kneysum svór
at fevna pól í pól. -
Nú flýgur hann um jøkulsrond,
fram yvir hvítu tagnarlond
á miðjunátt, í kulda sól.
credits
released April 29, 2022
Music composition, production and mixing: Andras Atlason (@andrasatlason)
Mastering: André Prodóssimo (@andreprodossimooficial, @villasonorapro)
Bass, piano/keys and vocals: Andras Atlason (@andrasatlason)
Drums: Flávio Coimbra (@flavioccoimbra)
Guitars: Tatsuro Murakami (@tatsumurakami)
Violin: Bettina Jucksch
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