The Gatherings Concert Series

Jóhann Jóhannsson plus Lichens

Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT (7:30 PM Doors)
- Saturday, Jun 27, 2009 11:00 PM EDT
at St. Mary's Church
in Philadelphia, PA

Jóhann Jóhannsson is an Icelandic musician, composer, producer, soundtrack artist and an active member of his country's artistic community. His stately, slow-building and hauntingly melodic music has been quietly bewitching listeners for the past several years. His works incorporate many unusual, possibly ironic, elements layered in with the familiar sounds and motifs of a classically outfitted string orchestra. By combining minimalism, ambient and symphonic music Jóhannsson realizes a most compelling music. His compositions gently rise out of silence to endearing sonic heights. Unfolding in time, the music plays heights off of depths and lament against affirmation - all blending into one moment. For details, access: www.thegatherings.org