Quiet Presence by Sævar Jóhannsson
Quiet Presence is the new album from Icelandic pianist and composer Sævar Jóhannsson — a deeply personal, instrumental reflection on home, belonging, and identity. Inspired by a childhood shaped by frequent moves, the album explores what it means to feel grounded in a world of change. Through nine atmospheric tracks, Sævar blends creaking, organic piano with warm strings and subtle electronics, ultimately finding a sense of home through creativity, collaboration, and connection.
Tracklist
| 1. | Moving Day | 3:16 |
| 2. | Headspace | 3:49 |
| 3. | Quiet Presence | 4:48 |
| 4. | Austurgata | 3:12 |
| 5. | Words That Move | 4:25 |
| 6. | Kalkvistur | 4:04 |
| 7. | You Stopped Asking This Question | 4:02 |
| 8. | Lighthouse Visits | 5:14 |
| 9. | Heima | 5:33 |
Credits
released November 1, 2025
All music written and arranged by Sævar Jóhannsson
Piano Sævar Jóhannsson
Violin Una Sveinbjarnardóttir
Violin Agnes Eyja Gunnarsdóttir
Viola Ásta Kristín Pjetursdóttir
Cello Hrafnhildur Marta Guðmundsdóttir
Piano recorded at Studio Varða by Eðvarð Egilsson
Strings recordet at Greenhouse Studio by Valgeir Sigurðsson
Mixing and additional production by Valgeir Sigurðsson
Mastering by Götz-Michael Rieth
Album Artwork by Yael B.C.
Assistance with photoshoot Orri Dror & Ósk Ebeneserdóttir
Design by Elvar Smári Júlíusson
Music Vdeo 1# and 3# by Vikram Pradhan
Music Video 2# Rakel Ýr Stefánsdóttir
Special thanks to my family and friends, Tónskáldasjóður RÚVs, Rannís, ÚTÓN, Josie Gaitens, Jacquie Hirt, Arndís Rán Snæþórsdóttir, Katla Kristjánsdóttir, Mikael Lind, Iðunn Einarsdóttir and Tryggvi Þór Pétursson.
All music written and arranged by Sævar Jóhannsson
Piano Sævar Jóhannsson
Violin Una Sveinbjarnardóttir
Violin Agnes Eyja Gunnarsdóttir
Viola Ásta Kristín Pjetursdóttir
Cello Hrafnhildur Marta Guðmundsdóttir
Piano recorded at Studio Varða by Eðvarð Egilsson
Strings recordet at Greenhouse Studio by Valgeir Sigurðsson
Mixing and additional production by Valgeir Sigurðsson
Mastering by Götz-Michael Rieth
Album Artwork by Yael B.C.
Assistance with photoshoot Orri Dror & Ósk Ebeneserdóttir
Design by Elvar Smári Júlíusson
Music Vdeo 1# and 3# by Vikram Pradhan
Music Video 2# Rakel Ýr Stefánsdóttir
Special thanks to my family and friends, Tónskáldasjóður RÚVs, Rannís, ÚTÓN, Josie Gaitens, Jacquie Hirt, Arndís Rán Snæþórsdóttir, Katla Kristjánsdóttir, Mikael Lind, Iðunn Einarsdóttir and Tryggvi Þór Pétursson.
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Sævar Jóhannsson is an Icelandic composer and pianist.