Úlfur Eldjárn

Úlfur Eldjárn is an Icelandic composer and musician known for blending electronic experimentation with lush orchestral arrangements and literary sensibilities. Grandson of former Icelandic president Kristján Eldjárn and son of acclaimed writer Þórarinn Eldjárn, he carries forward his family's creative legacy through genre-defying works like *The Aristokrasia Project* and atmospheric albums such as *Continuum*. His music often nods to Icelandic culture – *Kjarval* pays homage to painter Jóhannes Kjarval, while *Upphaf* (recorded live at Reykjavík's National Theatre) showcases his knack for dramatic, interdisciplinary performances. Recent tracks like *Mist* and *King of the Mountains* reveal a composer equally comfortable with haunting minimalism and grand, cinematic sweeps, cementing his status as one of Iceland's most intriguing contemporary sound architects.

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Mist
Single - Released December 14, 2023
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