Music Jóhann Jóhannsson: the late Icelandic composer who made loss sublime Best known for his film scores, Jóhannsson’s earlier electronic and classical work confronted existential horror Jóhann Jóhannsson, whose music has a constant theme of loss and disappearance. Photograph: Jónatan Grétarsson/DGDespite its regular use during inspiring moments on nature documentaries, Jóhann Jóhannsson never made music that’s particularly easy listening on its own – and Lord, it’s tough listening to him now. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Jóhann Jóhannsson, not just a film composer but a forerunner of the neoclassical movement. Arrival composer Jóhann Jóhannsson: 'People are hungry for new sounds' Read moreDespite the undeniable darkness and existential horror in his work, Jóhannsson was a complex musician, and the beauty that surrounds that darkness is important. Is it too simple to say those sustaining sounds symbolise immortality?”These sustaining sounds are, of course, at the heart of Jóhannsson’s work.

Source: The Guardian February 11, 2018 13:38 UTC