Eydís Evensen

Some time ago, Eydís Evensen wrote a poem. This poem became the basis of a two-part choir composition, describing "a beautiful light that froze," before concluding with a glimmer of hard-fought hope. "ljósið fagra lifir enn ljósið fagra lifir enn," echoing voices on the second part of that composition insist - translating in English to "the beautiful light still survives." The words were a reminder, to herself and to the world, that no matter the darkness around you, there'll come a point when the pain will begin to thaw, so it's always worth holding on. "It represents there always being something beautiful at the end of even the most terrible experience," the Blönduós-born model-turned-piano sensation insists, "no matter how terrible the ordeal." These words ripple through every note and melody of her astonishing second album, titled - what else? - The Light. It's a record inspired by the resilience in all of us, she says - our ability to stand firm in the face of personal and collective catastrophe. - https://www.eydis-evensen.com/about