Johan Johannsson - Englaborn & Variations [2xLP]

Release Date: 10/25/2024

Originally released in 2018, Englaborn & Variations by J?hann J?hannson is a reissue of his 2002 debut album, Englaborn, in remixed sound together with a collection of completely new reworkings. It is a touching posthumous testimony to his haunting musical language and expressiveness. Featuring a piano version of the title track played by DG colleague V?kingur Olafsson and poignant choral pieces with the Theatre of Voices ensemble. Other internationally renowned musicians whom J?hannsson admired have also added their interpretations. Among them, Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, ambient duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen, and composer/producer Paul Corley.

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Tracklist

1. Odi et Amo (Remastered)
2. Elnglabörn (Remastered)
3. Jói & Karen (Remastered)
4. Petta Gerist Á Bestu Bæjum (Remastered)
5. Sálfræðingur
6. Ég sleppi þér Aldrei
7. Sálfræðingur deyr
8. Bað
9. Ég Heyrði Allt Án þess Að Hlusta
10. Karen Býr Til Engil
11. Englabörn - Tilbrigði
12. Ég Átti Gráa Æsku
13. Krókódíll
14. Ef Ég Hefði Aldrei…
15. ...Eins Og Venjulegt Fólk
16. Odi et Amo - Bis
17. Ég Heyrði Allt Án þess Að Hlusta (A Winged Victory For The Sullen Rework)
18. Odi et Amo (Jóhannsson/Donadello Rework)
19. Englabörn (Víkingur Ólafsson Piano Version)
20. Joi & Karen (Ryuichi Sakamoto Rework)
21. Holy Thursday (Ég Heyrði Allt Án þess Að Hlusta) (Theatre of Voices Version)
22. Englabörn (Viktor Orri Árnason Rework)
23. Odi et Amo - Bis (Alex Somers Rework)
24. Sálfræðingur Deyr (Hildur Guðnadóttir Rework)
25. Odi et Amo - Bis (Jóhannsson/Donadello Rework)
26. …Eins Og Venjulegt Fólk (Paul Corley Rework)
27. Odi et Amo (Theater of Voices Version)