Ólafur Arnalds , 2013, Mercury Classics
6 tracks, 20:52
The soundtrack to the 2013 ITV drama series “Broadchurch” is one of those that achieve so much by doing so very little. Subtle piano play, a poignant cello performance and some well-chosen synthesised sounds is all it takes to create a landscape so full of emotions; it rivals any big ol’ tearjerker. At just under 21 minutes, it delivers in spades.
She is a real diva. Australian born singer and co-composer on The Insider and Gladiator . Her long brown coat is draped around her shoulders like a cape. She radiates calmness en friendliness. Yet, the interview starts reluctantly. She doesn’t seem at ease and answers briefly. After a few questions however, she starts to enjoy the interview and she talks extensively about her music and her faith. Two seemingly different subjects that in her case are closely related.
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