I haven't heard the original, but I love what I assume is a modern jazz/rock/tango take on the original folk song. Your voice is gorgeous. I had missed it very much. Thanks for posting this.

Because you mentioned this is an early recording, I'm sure you know there is a spot or two where timing is off either with vocals or piano -not sure which, though I've listened twice.

That piano is incredibly dynamic and beautiful, by the way. I love the interaction between the piano and your voice. Reminds me of a Bjork song.

I also think the drum is a bit bare/lonely - it sticks out like a sore thumb in the mix. Perhaps adding variation to it or otherwise bringing it down in the mix would work?

I love this and can't wait for the next recording!

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hey estellie ! i always appreciate your interests and kind remarks!!
i will try to put this together further and come up with a more refined recording :D:D thanks for the points i will definately consider them in future productions

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...you're singin in Icelandic:) Very cool!

I think Eiv�r P�lsd�ttir sang this song but it's orginally from Iceland

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i also heard the version by móa which was so different to eivør's version it was very gypsy somehow hehe

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First off - many bonus points to you for singing in Icelandic! You've even beaten me to the punch :P

I really like your arrangement here, especially the interaction between the piano and the vocals (as estellie pointed out). I also agree with her about the bass drum. It sticks out a bit too much for my taste. But I think you should rather just tone it down a bit, rather than to add something to it.

The piano playing is excellent (although in a place or too, maybe a tiny bit too 'crazy' for my taste - but good nontheless) and I just have to ask:
Is it a real piano? If no, then Is it all played live and polished or do you pencil it in?

Very nicely done!

-Einar S.

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hehe thank you ! yep it was partly played live and i had to correct and add to the arrangement since i prefer things more rigid that way !

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Love the sense of tango, avant-garde, cabaret, downtempo and the way cool language. Thanks for sharing this. Your innocent voice is perfect. Is there a translation?

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I enjoyed this piece and hope you will continue the project. After listening a couple times I have to agree that the bass drum seems too loud, but I like your energetic piano playing and the way it rises and falls with the singing.

I also would like a translation of the lyric.

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