In a recent development, Jónsi, the frontman of Icelandic band Sigur Rós, is back with solo music. He is set to release a new album titled First Light, which was initially intended to be a video game soundtrack before evolving into a standalone project following his surprise LP Obsidian in 2021.
The upcoming album, distributed by Lakeshore Records and Myndstream, a company focusing on music for health and well-being, offers a blend of orchestral pieces titled “Flicker” and “Cherry Blossom” devoid of vocals. Despite the absence of Jónsi’s iconic vocals, the tracks present a serene and atmospheric quality suitable for video game scores.
Jónsi elaborates on the concept behind First Light in a statement, envisioning it as an immersive world of peace and harmony amidst global turmoil, inspired by beauty, hope, and unity through music.
Listen to “Flicker,” “Cherry Blossom,” and view the First Light tracklist below.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Flicker”
02 “First Light”
03 “Green Meadow”
04 “Clearing”
05 “Cherry Blossom”
06 “In Plain View”
07 “Wishful Thinking”
08 “Forest Trill”
09 “Undercurrent”
10 “Willow”
11 “Stillness”
12 “Floweret”
13 “Over The Fence”
14 “Flutterby”
First Light is set to be released on 8/30 via Myndstream/Lakeshore Records.
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