A collection of gloomy beautiful works from johann johannsson. Icelandic composerproducer johann johannsson weaves subtle electronics and a live string section into cinematic soundscapes and otherworldly textures. Johann johannsson, orphee the oscarnominated icelandic composer crafts an enveloping instrumental take on the orpheus myth. Download johann johannsson fordlandia japanese edition. On his official website, johannsson explained the albums. Johann johannsson fordlandia 2008 i recorded the track with a 50 piece string orchestra in prague, after recording it first with my regular band in iceland, in a faster version. Fordlandia was a failed venture of automobile magnate henry ford, a vast spread of land in the brazilian amazon that he purchased in the 1920s, his aim being the harvesting of rubber for tyres.
The album is divided into a number of different threads, with themes recurring throughout much as has been the case in johannssons previous works. Jonatan gretarssondg even in aoq, the band that seemed like a pressure release once he. On one side was the car magnate, lean, austere, the man who reduced industrial production to its simplest motions. Credit allows you to download with unlimited speed. Music profile for johann johannsson, born 19 september 1969. Here, between the grandeur and cinematic majesty of the fordlandia themed compositions youll find the melodia series, taking on a more intimate, pianodriven and melancholy temperament. It is now available digitally as well as on cd and vinyl, alongside the film on bluray. Theres something incredibly cinematic about icelandic artist johann johannssons second. Johann johannsson albums, songs, and news pitchfork. Johann johannsson is an icelandborn musician, composer and producer. Download a pretty amazing free compilation from hive mind records. Abandoned locomotive overgrown by luxuriant vegetation 5.
Mar 27, 2011 johann johannsson fordlandia 2008 i recorded the track with a 50 piece string orchestra in prague, after recording it first with my regular band in iceland, in a faster version. Stream tracks and playlists from johann johannsson on your desktop or mobile device. When i saw the episode title populate in my podcast feed, i was excited by the opportunity to pair a story on fords namesake utopia with an accompany album by the same title. Listen to johann johannsson soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 308 tracks. The album was released on 3 november 2008 via 4ad, his second new release for the record label following 2006s ibm 1401, a users manual. Download johann johannsson arrival files tradownload. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Check out orphee by johann johannsson on amazon music.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Fordlandia by johann johannsson on amazon music unlimited. Prisoners original motion picture soundtrack cobraside 2014. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a. And in the endless pause there came the sound of bees. Nov 03, 2008 listen to your favorite songs from fordlandia by johann johannsson now.
Fordlandia, melodia guidelines for a space propulsion device based on heims quantum. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. During this time, the composers commissioned works included the music for the icelandic tv series svartir englar and the 2007 film in the arms of my enemy. Listen free to johann johannsson fordlandia fordlandia, melodia i and more. With fordlandia we could believe concinnity to be his raison detre given its glowing prominence in this truly beautiful work. Albums include fordlandia, ibm 1401, a users manual, and mandy. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until download button will appead. His simple, haunting sketches use the familiar tale to. The album was released on 3 november 2008 via 4ad, his second new release for the record label following 2006s ibm 1401, a users manual the album is thematically influenced by the failure of henry fords brazilian rubber plant fordlandia.
And in the endless pause there came the sound of bees johann johannsson. The composer, who helped score arrival and the theory of everything, earned multiple oscar nominations and won a golden globe. Fordlandia is the sixth fulllength studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson. Hes on 4ad with this album fordlandia and im rather taken aback by this icelanders modern classicalambient sound galaxy. Its high concept stuff ie henry fords unrealised dream of creating a little piece of hometown usa in the amazonian jungle to produce rubber in the 1920s. I would bet 99pi listeners would appreciate the late composer just passed away last month, way too soon johann johannssons album fordlandia.
Nov, 2008 the second installment of a planned trilogy, icelandic composer johann johannssons new record is full of gorgeously sweeping strings aided by gently babbling electronics. Johann johannsson telecharger et ecouter les albums. Icelandic composer and songwriter, producer and cofounder of kitchen motors. Johann johannsson ambient tribute mix music from arrival, sicario. Find johann johannsson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Johann johannsson electronique released november 3, 2008 4ad the second installment in johann johannssons trilogy of albums about technology and iconic american brand names, fordlandia expands on ibm 1401, a users manual by chronicling, among other things, the failure of henry fords brazilian rubber plant with the power of a 50piece.
Johann johannssons death leaves friends shocked, questions unanswered. Fordlandia johann johannsson to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Sep 16, 2016 johann johannsson fordlandia is the sixth fulllength studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. I recorded the track with a 50 piece string orchestra in prague, after recording it first with my regular band in iceland, in a faster version similar to how we play the song live.
Well if ever a man was to forget his own name, this chap would only have to remember half of it to reassemble his whole being. Johann has left behind extraordinary music and film scores, but we have. Check out fordlandia by johann johannsson on amazon music. Download fordlndia by johann johannsson at juno download. Originally released just as johanns star was rising in the world of modern composition, fordlandia is a beautiful meld of strings and electronics, with two themes running throughout. Nov 04, 2008 johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual is the fourth full length studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson, released by 4ad on october 30, 2006. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Fordlandia, johanns sixth fulllength studio album, was released in november 2008 via 4ad, and was thematically influenced by the failure of henry fords brazilian rubber plant fordlandia. Listen to johannjohannsson soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create tracks. From eraserhead to batman, under the skin to blue velvet, these are the greatest original compositions for film. Johann johannsson is an icelandic composer whose stately, slowbuilding and hauntingly melodic music has been quietly bewitching listeners for the last few. His work is stylised by its blending of traditional orchestration with contemporary electronic elements. Johann johannsson ibm 1401, a users manual is the fourth full length studio album by icelandic musician johann johannsson, released by 4ad on october 30, 2006.
Fordlandia, as the settlement was called, quickly became the site of an epic clash. Stream tracks and playlists from johannjohannsson on your desktop or mobile device. Feb 11, 2018 johann johannsson, not just a film composer but a forerunner of the neoclassical movement. After ibm 1401 a users manual, johannsson turns his attentions to fordlandia, named after the. Fordlandia also tells equally fascinating stories of creation and destruction that are less well known than fords. Choose from johann johannsson sheet music for such popular songs as the theory of everything, forces of attraction, and a model of the universe. The album is thematically influenced by the failure of henry fords brazilian rubber plant fordlandia. This album is like a film with two separate story lines that at first don. The album was released on 3 november 2008 via 4ad, his second new release for the record label. Icelands johann johannsson bridges the worlds of contemporary classical composition and electronic music, and like so many of his countrymen, he seems to be everywhere at once.
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