Valgeir Sigurðsson
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Valgeir Sigurðsson is an Iceland
ic record producer
, mixer
, composer
, engineer
and musician
.
degree from London's SAE Institute
. In 1998 Valgeir was hired by fellow countrywoman Björk
as engineer and programmer on the soundtrack for Lars Von Trier
's Dancer in the Dark
. A song from the film, I've Seen It All
(a duet with Radiohead
's Thom Yorke
) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song
but lost to Bob Dylan
's Things Have Changed
. Valgeir created the distinctive train-rhythm that runs through the song. His working relationship with Björk continued beyond the film project and was consistent from early 1998 until 2006, during which time Valgeir was one of her main studio collaborators.
Valgeir is the founder of Greenhouse Studios, Iceland’s top recording facility established in 1997. In 2005 he founded the Bedroom Community record label launching the recording career of Nico Muhly
and producing and releasing albums by Ben Frost
and Sam Amidon
. He has composed music for TV, film and theater and his debut solo album Ekvílibríum
was released by Bedroom Community in 2007, followed by a release of his soundtrack for Dreamland (Draumalandið) in 2010.
Valgeir has collaborated with a number of noted and diverse artists such as Björk
, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Camille, CocoRosie
, Ben Frost
, Howie B, Kronos Quartet
, The Magic Numbers
, múm
and Nico Muhly
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, mixer
Audio mixing (recorded music)
In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, engineer
Audio engineering
An audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
.
Biography
Coming from a musical background Valgeir's fascination with recording technology lead to a job in a small recording studio at the age of 16. He studied classical guitar and graduated with a TonmeisterTonmeister
Tonmeister is most often found as a job description in the music and recording industries. It describes a person who is a sound master : a person who creates recordings or broadcasts of music who is both deeply musically trained and also who has a detailed...
degree from London's SAE Institute
SAE Institute
The SAE Institute is a private college founded in 1976 by Sound Engineer, Record Producer and businessman Tom Misner. The first school was opened 1977 in Sydney,...
. In 1998 Valgeir was hired by fellow countrywoman Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
as engineer and programmer on the soundtrack for Lars Von Trier
Lars von Trier
Lars von Trier is a Danish film director and screenwriter. He is closely associated with the Dogme 95 collective, although his own films have taken a variety of different approaches, and have frequently received strongly divided critical opinion....
's Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 Danish musical drama film directed by Lars von Trier and starring Icelandic singer Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Cara Seymour, Peter Stormare, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, and Joel Grey...
. A song from the film, I've Seen It All
I've Seen It All
"I've Seen It All" is a song by Icelandic singer Björk, with lyrics by Sjón and Lars von Trier. It was released as the first promotional single from the Dancer in the Dark soundtrack, Selmasongs. The song features vocals from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke...
(a duet with Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
's Thom Yorke
Thom Yorke
Thomas "Thom" Edward Yorke is an English musician who is the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for Radiohead. He mainly plays guitar and piano, but he has also played drums and bass guitar...
) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song
Academy Award for Best Original Song
The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . It is presented to the songwriters who have composed the best original song written specifically for a film...
but lost to Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
's Things Have Changed
Things Have Changed
"Things Have Changed" is a song from the film Wonder Boys, written and performed by Bob Dylan. The song was released as a single on May 1, 2000...
. Valgeir created the distinctive train-rhythm that runs through the song. His working relationship with Björk continued beyond the film project and was consistent from early 1998 until 2006, during which time Valgeir was one of her main studio collaborators.
Valgeir is the founder of Greenhouse Studios, Iceland’s top recording facility established in 1997. In 2005 he founded the Bedroom Community record label launching the recording career of Nico Muhly
Nico Muhly
Nico Muhly is a contemporary classical music composer, who has worked and recorded with classical and pop/rock musicians. He currently lives in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan in New York City.-Early years:...
and producing and releasing albums by Ben Frost
Ben Frost (musician)
Ben Frost is a musician, composer and producer. Frost is probably most widely recognized for his experimental music drawing widely on influences of minimalism, post-punk, black metal and noise best demonstrated on the 2007 release "Theory of Machines" and 2009's "BY THE THROAT"Frost's...
and Sam Amidon
Sam Amidon
Sam Amidon is an American independent folk artist born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981. His parents are folk artists Peter and Mary Alice Amidon. His younger brother, Stefan Amidon, is a professional drummer who performs with The Sweetback Sisters among other groups. Sam attended The Putney...
. He has composed music for TV, film and theater and his debut solo album Ekvílibríum
Ekvílibríum
Ekvílibríum is an album by Valgeir Sigurðsson, released in 2007. Notable appearances on the album include Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Dawn McCarthy, who contribute vocals, along with Nico Muhly, who appears in half of the tracks playing different keyboard instruments...
was released by Bedroom Community in 2007, followed by a release of his soundtrack for Dreamland (Draumalandið) in 2010.
Valgeir has collaborated with a number of noted and diverse artists such as Björk
Björk
Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk...
, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Camille, CocoRosie
CocoRosie
CocoRosie is a musical group formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady. The sisters were born and raised in the United States, but formed the band in Paris after meeting for the first time in years...
, Ben Frost
Ben Frost (musician)
Ben Frost is a musician, composer and producer. Frost is probably most widely recognized for his experimental music drawing widely on influences of minimalism, post-punk, black metal and noise best demonstrated on the 2007 release "Theory of Machines" and 2009's "BY THE THROAT"Frost's...
, Howie B, Kronos Quartet
Kronos Quartet
Kronos Quartet is a string quartet founded by violinist David Harrington in 1973 in Seattle, Washington. Since 1978, the quartet has been based in San Francisco, California. The longest-running combination of performers had Harrington and John Sherba on violin, Hank Dutt on viola, and Joan...
, The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers are an English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Greenford. The group was formed in 2002, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album titled The Magic Numbers on 13 June 2005...
, múm
Múm
múm are an experimental Icelandic musical group whose music is characterized by soft vocals, electronic glitch beats and effects, and a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments.- History :...
and Nico Muhly
Nico Muhly
Nico Muhly is a contemporary classical music composer, who has worked and recorded with classical and pop/rock musicians. He currently lives in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan in New York City.-Early years:...
Solo
| Year | Album | Credits |
| 2007 | Ekvílibríum Ekvílibríum Ekvílibríum is an album by Valgeir Sigurðsson, released in 2007. Notable appearances on the album include Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Dawn McCarthy, who contribute vocals, along with Nico Muhly, who appears in half of the tracks playing different keyboard instruments... |
Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Various Instruments |
| 2010 | Draumalandið | Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Various Instruments |
Production
| Year | Artist | Album | Credits |
| 2011 | Feist | Metals Metals (album) -Track listing:-Tour:Metals Tour -Charts, sales and procession:Metals debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number 7, selling about 38,000 copies in its first week. The album earned Feist's best sales week and her first top 10 chart in US.-Charts:-Release history:... |
Co-Producer, Additional Horn Arrangements |
| 2011 | Erica Mou Erica Mou Erica Musci , better know by her stage name Erica Mou, is an Italian singer and musician. Born in Bisceglie, Italy, she began studying sing since the age of 5 and playing guitar since 11.... |
È | Producer |
| 2010 | The Magic Numbers The Magic Numbers The Magic Numbers are an English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Greenford. The group was formed in 2002, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album titled The Magic Numbers on 13 June 2005... |
The Runaway | Producer, Programming |
| 2010 | Moddi Moddi Pål Moddi Knutsen also known as Moddi is a Norwegian musician from Senja.-History:His debut-EP Rubato was released on Playground Music in august 2008. The EP was a split EP with Einar Stray... |
Floriography | Producer |
| 2010 | Wildbirds & Peacedrums Wildbirds & Peacedrums Wildbirds & Peacedrums is an experimental band from Sweden consisting of two members, Mariam Wallentin and her husband Andreas Werliin.-Background:... |
Retina | Mixing |
| 2010 | Wildbirds & Peacedrums Wildbirds & Peacedrums Wildbirds & Peacedrums is an experimental band from Sweden consisting of two members, Mariam Wallentin and her husband Andreas Werliin.-Background:... |
Iris | Mixing |
| 2010 | Sam Amidon Sam Amidon Sam Amidon is an American independent folk artist born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981. His parents are folk artists Peter and Mary Alice Amidon. His younger brother, Stefan Amidon, is a professional drummer who performs with The Sweetback Sisters among other groups. Sam attended The Putney... |
I See The Sign | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering, Bass, Percussion |
| 2010 | Daníel Bjarnason | Processions | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering, Programming |
| 2010 | Mr Fogg Mr Fogg Mr Fogg is an electronic musician from Reading, Berkshire, England.-Origin of name:Mr Fogg derives his name from Phileas Fogg, the main fictional character in the 1872 Jules Verne novel, Around the World in Eighty Days... |
Moving Parts | Producer, Mixing |
| 2009 | Ben Frost Ben Frost (musician) Ben Frost is a musician, composer and producer. Frost is probably most widely recognized for his experimental music drawing widely on influences of minimalism, post-punk, black metal and noise best demonstrated on the 2007 release "Theory of Machines" and 2009's "BY THE THROAT"Frost's... |
By The Throat | Producer, Mastering, Guitar |
| 2009 | Aaron Thomas Aaron Thomas Aaron Norman Thomas , is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants from 1961 to 1970.... |
Made of Wood | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Percussion |
| 2009 | Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir Hildur Guðnadóttir Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir is a classically trained Icelandic Cellist who has played and recorded with the bands Pan Sonic, Throbbing Gristle and Múm, as well as her solo project Lost in Hildurness... |
Without Sinking Without Sinking Without Sinking is the second album from Icelandic artist Hildur Guðnadóttir release in 2009. Participating on the album is fellow Icelandic musicians Skúli Sverrisson and Jóhann Jóhannsson as well as her father Guðni Franzson, while the mixing was done by Valgeir Sigurðsson and Hildur... |
Mixing |
| 2009 | Dan Michaelson & The Coastgrds | Saltwater | Producer |
| 2008 | Nico Muhly Nico Muhly Nico Muhly is a contemporary classical music composer, who has worked and recorded with classical and pop/rock musicians. He currently lives in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan in New York City.-Early years:... |
Mothertongue | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Bass Guitar, Mastering |
| 2008 | Sam Amidon Sam Amidon Sam Amidon is an American independent folk artist born in Brattleboro, Vermont, June 3, 1981. His parents are folk artists Peter and Mary Alice Amidon. His younger brother, Stefan Amidon, is a professional drummer who performs with The Sweetback Sisters among other groups. Sam attended The Putney... |
All Is Well All Is Well (Sam Amidon album) All Is Well is the second album by Sam Amidon. It is a collection of re-arranged traditional folk songs .- Track listing :# "Sugar Baby" - 5:24# "Little Johnny Brown" - 4:30# "Saro" - 3:23# "Wild Bill Jones" - 5:28... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Mastering |
| 2008 | Camille | Music Hole Music Hole Music Hole is the third studio album by French singer Camille, released on April 7, 2008.It was co-written with English producer MaJiKer.... |
Engineer, Mixing |
| 2008 | Ane Brun Ane Brun Ane Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. Since 2003 she has recorded eight albums, four of which are studio albums, a live DVD and a collection of duets... |
Changing Of The Seasons Changing Of The Seasons Changing of the Seasons is the third solo studio album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun, released on 12 March 2008 in Norway and Sweden, 14 October 2008 in the US, and on 2 February 2009 in the UK... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2008 | Call me Kat | I'm In A Polariod, Where Are You? | Mixing, Mastering |
| 2008 | Helgi Hrafn Jónsson | For The Rest Of My Childhood | Engineer, Mixing |
| 2008 | Motion Boys | Hang On | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2008 | Sprengjuhöllin | Bestu kveðjur | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2008 | Oren Lavie Oren Lavie Oren Lavie is an Israeli singer, songwriter, playwright, and theatre director. His music video for "Her Morning Elegance" earned a 2009 Grammy Award nomination for "Best Short Form Music Video". On March 10, 2009, Oren released his debut album, The Opposite Side of the Sea, in the United States... |
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (soundtrack) The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (soundtrack) The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the soundtrack of the film of the same name. Harry Gregson-Williams is the composer of the soundtrack, which was released on May 13, 2008 .... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing, |
| 2007 | CocoRosie CocoRosie CocoRosie is a musical group formed in 2003 by sisters Bianca "Coco" and Sierra "Rosie" Casady. The sisters were born and raised in the United States, but formed the band in Paris after meeting for the first time in years... |
The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn is the third full-length studio album by CocoRosie, released on April 10, 2007 to mixed reviews.- Background :... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming |
| 2007 | Maps MAPS Maps is the plural of map, a visual representation of an area.As an acronym, MAPS may refer to:* Mail Abuse Prevention System, an organisation that provides anti-spam support... |
We Can Create We Can Create We Can Create is the debut album from Northampton-based band Maps, released in 2007. It was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize, but lost out to Klaxons debut album Myths of the Near Future. Five singles were released from the album.... |
Producer, Engineer, Programming |
| 2007 | Ben Frost Ben Frost (musician) Ben Frost is a musician, composer and producer. Frost is probably most widely recognized for his experimental music drawing widely on influences of minimalism, post-punk, black metal and noise best demonstrated on the 2007 release "Theory of Machines" and 2009's "BY THE THROAT"Frost's... |
Theory Of Machines | Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2007 | Kate Nash Kate Nash Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. She had a UK no. 2 hit "Foundations" in 2007, followed by the platinum selling UK number 1 album Made of Bricks. She was named Best Female Artist at the 2008 BRIT Awards.... |
Caroline's A Victim Caroline's a Victim "Caroline's a Victim" is the debut single of English singer-songwriter Kate Nash, released digitally and on 7" vinyl 5 February 2007. "Caroline's a Victim" was a popular track on Kate Nash's MySpace profile. It is also featured on the CD Moshi Moshi Singles Compilation, and appears on the CD single... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2007 | Sprengjuhöllin | Tímarnir okkar | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2007 | Stars Like Fleas Stars Like Fleas Stars Like Fleas is a Brooklyn-based band formed by multi-instrumentalist Shannon Fields and vocalist Montgomery Knott in the winter of 1998. Frequently compared to later Talk Talk and Robert Wyatt, their music blends avant-jazz and free improvisation with electronic textures and several... |
The Ken Burns Effect | Mastering Engineer |
| 2007 | Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir Hildur Guðnadóttir Hildur Ingveldardóttir Guðnadóttir is a classically trained Icelandic Cellist who has played and recorded with the bands Pan Sonic, Throbbing Gristle and Múm, as well as her solo project Lost in Hildurness... |
Lost In Hildurness | Mixing |
| 2007 | Njúton | Roto con moto | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2006 | Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Will Oldham Will Oldham , better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. From 1993 to 1997, he performed and recorded under variations of the Palace name, including the Palace Brothers, Palace Songs, and Palace Music... |
The Letting Go The Letting Go The Letting Go is a 2006 album by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. It was recorded in Reykjavík, Iceland and produced by Valgeir Sigurðsson, who is known for his work with the Icelandic artist Björk. This album's arrangement was done by Nico Muhly... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2006 | Nico Muhly Nico Muhly Nico Muhly is a contemporary classical music composer, who has worked and recorded with classical and pop/rock musicians. He currently lives in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan in New York City.-Early years:... |
Speaks Volumes | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Mastering |
| 2006 | Howie B and Húbert Nói | Music for Astronauts and Cosmonauts Music for Astronauts and Cosmonauts A real time soundtrack for take off and a round trip in Earth's orbit in a space vehicle. Howie B and Húbert Nói were composing this soundtrack from 1998 to 2002 and in late 2006 it was published by the Austrian label Laton... |
Engineer |
| 2006 | Kate Havnevik Kate Havnevik Kate Havnevik is a singer and songwriter from Oslo, Norway. Her debut album, the critically acclaimed electronica infused Melankton, was released in March 2006 on iTunes and April 2006 in Norway only, before being licensed internationally later... |
Melankton Melankton Melankton is the debut album by Norwegian singer, Kate Havnevik, featuring the single "Unlike Me," as featured on the TV show, Grey's Anatomy. The album was released in her homecountry of Norway on April 10, 2006, before being issued in the UK, accompanied by a bonus track, entitled "Travel In... |
Composer, Co-Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2006 | Reykjavík! | Glacial Landscapes, Religion, Oppression and Alcohol... | Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering |
| 2005 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Drawing Restraint 9 Drawing Restraint 9 (album) The Music from Drawing Restraint 9 is a soundtrack created by Björk in collaboration with her partner Matthew Barney for his film of the same title. For this project Björk traveled to Japan to study ancient Japanese music... |
Co-Producer, Engineer, Programming, Keyboards |
| 2004 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Medúlla Medúlla Medúlla is the sixth studio album by Icelandic singer, songwriter, and musician Björk, released on August 30, 2004 by Warner Bros. Records and One Little Indian. The title derives from the Latin word for "marrow". The album is almost entirely a cappella and constructed with human vocals... |
Engineer, Programmer |
| 2003 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Live Box Live Box Live Box is a set of 4 live CDs, a live DVD and a 36-page booklet by Icelandic singer/songwriter/musician Björk, released in August 2003. Each live CD roughly corresponds to one album in her four album solo discography.... |
Engineer, Mixing |
| 2003 | Machine Translations Machine Translations Machine Translations is the recording and touring name of J Walker, an Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. J Walker started out recording all instruments himself in a home studio, but has now branched out to include a band in his recent works... |
Love On The Vine | Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2002 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Family Tree | Engineer, Mixing |
| 2002 | Slowblow Slowblow Slowblow is an Icelandic musical duo consisting of Orri Jónsson and Dagur Kári Pétursson. Their music is an aesthetic of home-made, lo-fi analog tinkerings, which often slips into both electronic and folksy terrain. They began recording in the mid 1990s and have made several albums together... |
Nói Albínói, Original Soundtrack | Engineer, Mixing |
| 2001 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Vespertine Vespertine Vespertine, is the fifth studio album by the Icelandic recording artist Björk, released on 27 August 2001. On this album, Björk creates a quiet, introverted world of microbeats and personal lyrics... |
Engineer, Programmer |
| 2001 | Múm Múm múm are an experimental Icelandic musical group whose music is characterized by soft vocals, electronic glitch beats and effects, and a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments.- History :... |
Finally We Are No One Finally We Are No One -Personnel:*Samuli Kosminen — drums and percussion on multiple tracks.*Orri - organ crackles.*Eiríkur Orri Ólafsson – trumpet.*Helga Þóra Björgvinsdóttir, Ingrid Karlsdóttir, Anna Hugadóttir – violins and violas on tracks 9.... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2001 | Egill S | Tonk Of The Lawn | Producer, Engineer, Mixing |
| 2001 | Quarashi Quarashi Quarashi was a rap and hip-hop group from Reykjavík, Iceland. It was composed of Hössi Ólafsson , who was the lead vocalist and frontman of the group, Ómar Swarez , rapper and hype man, and Steini a.k.a. Stoney , also rapper and hype man... |
Kristnihald undir Jökli Kristnihald undir Jökli Kristnihald undir Jökli is an album by Quarashi. It was released on September 22, 2001 in Iceland . The album contains mostly instrumental music written and produced by Quarashi founding members, Sölvi Blöndal and Hössi Olafsson as the soundtrack for the Halldór Laxness play, Kristnihald undir... |
Engineer, Mixing |
| 2001 | Megas Megas Megas , is a rock and roll singer, songwriter and writer who is well-known in his native country of Iceland.-Interest in music:... |
Far… Þinn Veg Far… Þinn Veg Far... Þinn Veg was an album released in 2001 by the Icelandic rock singer Megas. This work was integrated by 13 songs and counted with the presence of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson in guitars.-Track listing:-External links:... |
Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programmer |
| 2000 | Björk Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir , known as Björk , is an Icelandic singer-songwriter. Her eclectic musical style has achieved popular acknowledgement and popularity within many musical genres, such as rock, jazz, electronic dance music, classical and folk... |
Selmasongs Selmasongs: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Dancer in the Dark Selmasongs was released in September 2000 by Icelandic singer, musician and actress Björk as a soundtrack to the film Dancer in the Dark, in which she also starred as the main character, Selma.... |
Engineer, Programmer |
| 1988 | Magga Stína | An Album | Producer, Engineer, Programmer |
| 1988 | Unun | Ótta Otta Otta may refer to:* A preliminary name of the yotta SI unit prefix.* In Norse mythology, Hildisvini, also known as "Otta the Simple", who was Freya's lover.* Otta, Norway, a Norwegian town in Gudbrandsdal.* The Otta River in Norway.... |
Producer, Engineer, Keyboards, Programmer |
Film and TV
| Year | Tile | Director | Credits |
| 2009 | Dreamland Dreamland (2009 film) Dreamland is a 2009 Icelandic documentary film about politics, environmental preservation and damming, focusing on The Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Project and its environmental impact. The movie is based on the book Dreamland: A Self-Help Manual for a Frightened Nation by Andri Snær Magnason... (Icelandic: Draumalandið) |
Þorfinnur GuðnasonAndri Snær Magnason Andri Snær Magnason Andri Snær Magnason is an Icelandic writer. He has written novels, poetry, plays, short stories, essays and CD's. His work has been published or performed in more than 16 countries... |
Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards, Percussion |
| 2008 | Mannaveiðar | Björn B Björnsson | Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards |
| 2005 | Drawing Restraint 9 Drawing Restraint 9 Drawing Restraint 9 is a project by visual artist Matthew Barney consisting of a feature length 35mm film, large-scale sculptures, photographs, drawings, and books. The Drawing Restraint series consists of 16 numbered components and related materials. Some episodes are videos, others sculptural... |
Matthew Barney Matthew Barney Matthew Barney is an American artist who works in sculpture, photography, drawing and film. His early works were sculptural installations combined with performance and video... |
Composer, Co-Producer, Engineer, Programming, Keyboards |
| 2001 | Dramarama Dramarama Dramarama is an alternative rock band.It may also refer to:* Dramarama , a 1980s British television series* Dramarama , a 2006 film that was to star Lindsay Lohan but was unreleased... (Icelandic: Villiljós) |
Dagur Kári Pétursson, Ragnar Bragason Ragnar Bragason Ragnar Bragason is an Icelandic film director, screenwriter and producer.He is best known for his films Börn and Foreldrar and the popular TV series Næturvaktin , Dagvaktin , and Fangavaktin .Ragnar grew up in the village of Súðavik, in a family of... , Inga Lísa Middleton, |
Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Various Instruments |
| 2000 | Being John Malkovich Being John Malkovich Being John Malkovich is a 1999 American black comedy-fantasy film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Spike Jonze. It stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and John Malkovich, who plays a fictional version of himself... |
Spike Jonze Spike Jonze Spike Jonze is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television... |
Co-Producer, Engineer, Programming |
Other
- Green Aria Music composed by Valgeir Sigurðsson and Nico MuhlyNico MuhlyNico Muhly is a contemporary classical music composer, who has worked and recorded with classical and pop/rock musicians. He currently lives in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan in New York City.-Early years:...
for Scent Opera. Guggenheim Museum, NYC, 2009.
External links
- Official Website
- Greenhouse Studios Reykjavik, Iceland
- Bedroom Community - Record label
- Valgeir Sigurðsson - Artist Page on Bedroom Community
- Myspace
- Valgeir Sigurdsson: Björk's right-hand man takes centre stage The Independent, 21 September 2007