SURPRISE in SONG: "and we’ll leave it there…"
An Unlikely Collaboration Between Ólafur Arnalds & Ella McRobb
During my daily coffee-making ritual this morning, I was listening to a story that brought shivers down my spine. It was a reminder that, despite all the negative aspects of social media, there are still moments of beauty and magic that come from connecting with people we might never have met otherwise.
In this case, it was a song born from a collaboration between two artists who met online and created something truly beautiful. It's a hauntingly beautiful piece that speaks to the isolation and loneliness many of us have felt as in-person interactions have been slowly replaced with digital ones.
So I'm taking a break from the usual playlist format to share this single song with you. It's a testament to the power of music and the internet to bring people together and create something truly magical. And who knows, maybe it'll restore your faith in humanity—at least until the next viral cat meme comes along and usurps your attention.
Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds and London-based musician Ella McRobb had never met in person, but they found each other online and created something beautiful! This hauntingly beautiful song is led by the ethereal vocals of newcomer McRobb and the delicate, minimalist piano playing of Arnalds. The internet made it possible for the two artists to collaborate and connect across continents.
This is a testament to the power of music and digital collaboration to bring people together and create something truly magical.
Enough from me. Enjoy the song, the video, the All Songs Considered piece that introduced me to this song, etc, and have yourself a wonderful Sunday :)
