The sun is gone / But I have a light*
The last few days have been very sunny but also very cold. The northern lights have been making the night sky come alive. I can feel that summer is ending; I see it every morning. The sun is lower on the horizon, and soon it will disappear for good. And to be honest, I don’t […]
Volcano Diaries: what started as a dream quickly turned into an obsession
I want to share something special with you—a journey that has taken me to the edge of the earth, both physically and creatively. For the past few years, I’ve been obsessed with capturing the raw and powerful sound of a volcano. It all started when I first heard a recording from the Stromboli volcano by […]
Dynjandi
Dynjandi waterfall is a must-stop while in the West Fjords, which I can finally add to my sound map of Iceland. It is a magnificent gem, and its volume is almost overwhelming, as is its sound. Dynjandi, also known as Fjallfoss, cascades down a series of seven tiers, with the largest drop measuring about 100 […]
Þverbrekkuvatn
Þverbrekka is an abandoned farm in North Iceland, close to Akureyri, located on the west side of the river, once the home of Víga-Glúmur from the Saga times. Above the farm stands Þverbrekkuhnjúkur, one of the highest and most rugged mountains in the area, reaching an elevation of 1,142 meters. At the top of this […]
Recording Puffins: A Reflection on Environmental Changes
I’ve shared the sounds of puffins before, and their beautiful way of talking to each other never stops surprising me. This time, I want to share something different. During a recent interview, I was asked about how recording sounds reveals environmental changes, especially with the climate. Even though “Noise From Iceland” is mainly an artistic […]
Rauðisandur Beach: The Soundtrack of Iceland’s Wild Westfjords
Rauðisandur Beach in Iceland’s remote Westfjords is unlike any place I’ve ever been. The drive there is intense, with narrow, winding roads that challenge even the most experienced drivers like myself. But the destination makes every hairpin turn worthwhile. What struck me most about Rauðisandur wasn’t just the stunning expanse of red and golden sands […]
Why do I think that going to the volcano site is not a good idea (to me) right now?
Volcanic plume and clouds forming above it, I see from the balcony of my apartment. On social media, I browse through pictures of friends and strangers visiting the crater. I can see how this place has changed since the last time I was there. I think I would like to go again, but at the […]
Blahnúkúr
Every time I find myself in the Icelandic highlands, I am compelled to take a break from a few things. Firstly, there’s the internet – the interior region has scarce connectivity, so my phone remains off most of the time. Additionally, since there’s no electricity available, my only power source for a few days is […]
Fagradalsfjall Volcano – Season 3 Episode 1 (2023)
“I need to calm down” – I told my wife as we learned about the volcano eruption. I typically feel an intense urge to immediately go to the eruption site, which sometimes feels unhealthy. Before the eruption I had planned to go for a run on Hengifell mountain (15 km, 700 m elevation). So I […]
Breiðamerkursandur (Diamond Beach)
Get ready for an extraordinary journey as we step foot on the captivating Diamond Beach, where the mighty ocean meets mesmerizing ice. It’s truly incredible how people from around the globe flock here to witness the raw power of nature. And just imagine – the ice you’ll find on this beach is anything but ordinary. […]
