Biography
Benjamín Náttmörður Árnason
An Icelandic musician who plays his own music with some of the most aspiring young instrumentalists in Iceland.
Magnús Trygvason Elíassen drums
Jón Elísson keybord
Leifur Gunnarsson acoustic bass on the record
Valdimar Olgeirsson acoustic bass live band
Benjamín Náttmörður Árnason vocal/guitar
Benjamín made a couple of EPs and played few tours before 2005, in 2005 he toured for two months along with the rock band "Man Behind The Wheel" of North America, not only playing shows but recording 140 hours of tour material and documenting the Icelandic rock group touring America.
Since then Benjamín has been studying music more carefully and broadening his understanding of music, playing, writing and putting together not just another debut EP but a record with the perfect band to play the music.
Benjamín just released the album "Over" the 1st of December 2010, a melodic jazzy lyrically based music for people with a versatile taste in music. Distributing country-wide in Iceland, in all major online stores and spreading quickly, coming soon everywhere.
Benjamín also released a video for the single "Ég vil þig" which has made quite an impression on people.
Press
Front page Morgunblaðið Iceland 22 September 2006 "Náttmörður LIVES"
3rd page in Monitor 18 November "Melodic music with relevant lyrics"
RUV the Icelandic radio station number one in Iceland on the program "Víðsjá" an introduction to Benjamín and the CD "Over" in music and interviews.
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Members:
Benjamín Náttmörður Árnason
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Sounds Like:
Gabor Szabo, Jose James, Michael Franks
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Influences:
The Doors, Antonio Carlos Jobin, Bill Frissell, Miles Davis
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AirPlay Direct Member Since:
11/27/10
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Profile Last Updated:
08/15/23 22:44:21