Ólafur Arnalds’ music has accompanied me through many unsteady times, both the darkest and the brightest, so it’s not a stretch to call him my life mentor. His music teaches me what life is and how to get through the ups and downs of my life.
I discovered his music through a live-stream a few years ago with the album called “Found Songs”. It’s a collection of his one-day-one-song composition, without overediting, Arnald posted his compositions online. A few weeks later, he released this “Found Songs” album and captured people’s ears and hearts immediately. From then on, I completely fell for his music and never let myself go from his music world which delicately balances between indie rock and classical.
“Ljósið” from Found Songs is the only song which can explain how life goes on with simplified piano and violin melody forthrightly taking you into the flow of life. “Ljósið” means “light” in the Icelandic language. Thank you for being the lighthouse in my life through your soothing.
Death Cab for Cutie is an well-known American alternative rock band, starting since 2007, but they faced a tremendous change last year before new album released which is that Chris Walla, the leading guitarist announced the news of leaving Death Cab for Cutie. I believe that it's a shocking moment for all their fans; however, Walla promised he would continued contributing to the recording and creative process as a full band member until the album's completion. If you are looking for the uncoordinated and falling-apart sounds from the band, then you'd better turn around and leave. 《Kintsugi》is still an dedicated, classic Death Cab for Cutie album which comes along with lots of whether self-referential or someone else's stories.
認識H先生後每三個月到機場來已經成為常態了, 從一開始的擔憂與不捨, 到現在早已習慣等候與新的三個月的見面擁抱, 緣分很珍貴、珍貴到每一次的分離與相聚都要當成永恆才足夠。 I am so used to come to Int'l airport every three months with H, and we both learn to embrace every moment however it's another separation or assembly. 又是一個人坐在候機室裡一字一句的咀嚼著帶來打發時間的書籍, 這次陪伴我的是推理懸疑小說《Ship of Theseus》, 偶爾放空觀察處於跟我一樣耐心等待的人們, 雖然我和他們是全然陌生人的這個事實不會改變, 但是我們都等著那個能在心底掀起一次次波瀾的的那個人, 這也是我喜歡待在候機室的唯一原因吧。 I brought my recent favorite book "Ship of Theseus" to kill extra time. I love solving puzzles with characters in this mysterious fiction which gives me goosebumps all the time while reading it. Sometimes I get tired from reading; instead, I observe people who wait for there loved one as I do. The only reason supports me being here is that we all share the same mood of wait in the small room and as people step forwards to hug theirs, I am one step closer to my H.