
Árni Vil
Árni Vil (Árni Vilhjálmsson) is a Gemini and a late bloomer. He spent a carefree decade singing and dancing in the Icelandic breakneck party group FM Belfast, which he co-founded.
Vil completely changed his musical tastes after a period of thorough self-examination. Eventually, the music finally took root and he recorded his first solo project, Slightly Hungry.
Árni Vil : A Change Is Comin’
From the first notes you can hear the influence of American folk, Americana and Alt Country. Árni also skillfully incorporates alternative rock, jazz and chamber pop inspirations into his singer-songwriting work. This is an album with songs of extraordinary beauty, interesting arrangements, beautiful melodies and fascinating climate.
A wide variety of different musical threads knock the album out of standardized frames. For one thing, he defies stereotypical images of Iceland’s musical climate. Vil incorporates electric guitars, bass and percussion, organ and an extensive range of acoustic instruments in building individual songs. His toolkit also includes a wind and string sections, which give his music its unique character.
As a result, echoes of the 60s and 70s are subtly etched in the rich arrangements of delightful sound ornaments and catchy motifs. The pleasant alternative melodies, enchant and overpower the listener. Vil’s organic and honest vocals adorn the compositions are sometimes melancholic and careless, but always convincing and moving,
Enveloped in an intriguing atmosphere, Vil captured the feeling of nostalgia accompanying the lonely journey of a nameless outsider.
Árni Vil : A New Sound
Ultimately, ” Slightly Hungry ” is a sophisticated and definitely a personal album that sounds damn stylish. Árni Vil has a real talent for writing thrilling songs, which immediately get warmer at heart. In a word – the album impresses. I recommend the offer to those who simply like good, soul-affecting music.