Diandra Reviews It All

Ásgeir is one of the best concerts to go to when you want to feel lost in music. The Icelandic artist brought the Northern Lights through synth-waves at Irving Plaza, and made a crowd appreciate the hush of noise. Sometimes, a sound is so pleasing, you wish only for silence so that you can grasp its beauty, and Ásgeir had us grasped.
Ásgeir – Stardust (Behind The Track)

I swear I felt swaddled and coddled by Ásgeir’s voice. Every song felt like a lullaby for adults. Instead of princesses getting their happy endings or princes saving the day, Ásgeir served us true stories of adult love over fantastical arrangements. Whether giving in or falling out of love, this man knows how to turn a synthesizer into a church organ; bringing out the holiness of his electro-grade of sound and heart-felt lyrics. Tracks like “Unbound”, “Stardust”, “Afterglow”, and “New Day” felt like gorgeous prayers meeting the nightlife of NYC. I had never seen a crowd so quiet and eager to absorb the loveliness of Ásgeir’s higher range over the mood-influencing instrumentals of his music. I could not help but have moments where I closed my eyes, and let the rhythm grab me into whatever world it wished to take me. Playing off his debut, Afterglow, attention and affection swan into his every song, while he remained still. Although gracious in thanks, Ásgeir did not speak. Every song led into the other, as if he wanted to keep the sanctity of the Millennial sonatas he was manifesting. Personally, I was taken aback by how gorgeous a concert he gave, simply , because his music plays so beautifully when live. Although I was already impressed by his range, when you witness his high-notes shoot like stars amongst a galaxy of synths, you have no choice but to give in; Ásgeir has taken your heart!
Ásgeir – Unbound (Hljóðriti Session)

Ásgeir is definitely a concert to see when you are eager for songs that feel like oil paintings at The Met. Each track was an art-piece worthy of praise, and left the crowd mystified in serenity. Trust me, it is not easy to quiet New Yorkers, but why buzz around when you can land on a flower as beautiful as Ásgeir’s music. For More Information On Asgeir Click Here.

Ásgeir – Afterglow (Official Audio Stream)