Árstíðir - Heyr, himna smiður (Icelandic hymn) string version

This song is now available in an a capella version alongside a full album of vocal songs
Available digitally on Bandcamp
Also available on CD and vinyl on Merchstore

The hymn "Heyr, himna smiður" was written by the Icelandic viking Kolbeinn Tumason in 1208 and is the oldest Nordic Hymn that has been preserved.

The music and arrangement was composed in the 1970s by Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson (1938-2013), one of Iceland's foremost contemporary composers.

This string version was performed and arranged by Jean-Samuel Bez (violin) and Guillaume Lagravière (cello). Performed live in the Fríkirkjan church in Reykjavík, 2021, during our Vetrarsól Online Stream.

Director Hilmir Berg Ragnarsson
Mix & Mastering by Árstíðir

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[maatheru]

What a pleasant surprise to open up YouTube and see.

[l.e.m.friedman]

Been a fan for over 16 years of Astidir; played viola for a time In My Youth. Became an llustrator after College play your CD's often when I draw.Your bowstrings and music made me cry in a good way today Thank you for sharing this❤

[TheWeirdestOfBugs]

An Árstíðir premiere? And I can watch it? Must be my day! :D

[melissahdawn]

So much music for only two parts. I (No figurative meaning) really needed to hear that today! Thank you.

[margo_burnthewitch]

Finally, good job YouTube! What a nice surprise to get a notification of this video! 🙃

[ksln]

816 years later, a random norwegian gets to hear the instrumental version. Better late than never I guess. Great performance. :D

[dracodawnstars]

Beyond beautiful and so emotionally soothing.
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[brucehalen]

Thoroughly relaxing, hypnotic. I can't find a word or words to describe it. Perhaps that's the point of music.

[sorv]

What a great surprise after a rough work day. Beautiful! As always, your music transcends language. ❤

[SuperDarren]

This is such beauty beyond words! Great job guys!!!

[Maggie-jr]

Wow impressive, beautiful. Made my day. Thank you ❤

[carnifaxx]

I'm so glad youtube has a loop option :)
(And for april fools' day there should be also a kazoo version :D)