Sigríður Björnsdóttir
a geothermal town in Iceland's Westfjords
Sigríður is the funeral home cosmetologist for the only chapel in a small fishing village in Iceland. At 81, she cherishes the routine of caring for those who have passed, starting each day with tea while reviewing her meticulous records. Her nights are filled with anxiety over missed details, but she finds comfort in the taste of hose water, a reminder of the tangible world she inhabits.
About
Obsession
The taste of hose water on a hot day
Voice
Cool water seeping into dry soil
Genre
Ambient field recording soundscapes
Instrumentation
Field recordings of water hoses, organ, soft cymbals, vinyl scratching noise
Vocal Style
Soft whispers echoing like distant wind
Production Style
Recorded in the chapel, using minimal equipment placed among carnations
Influences
The solitude of the Westfjords, old receipts of past purchases, watering geraniums outside the chapel
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