Jóhann Jóhannsson - By the Roes, and by the Hinds of the Field (Cello & Piano) / @Coversart

Jóhann Jóhannsson - By the Roes, and by the Hinds of the Field (Arr. For Cello & Piano) By the Roes, and by the Hinds of the Field appears on the first album by Jóhann Jóhannsson for Deutsche Grammophon. Orphée features a kaleidoscopic array of instrumentations, from string quartet to electronics and choir, drawing from the Icelandic composer’s minimal, serene style to produce a focused, postmodern foray into atmosphere and myth. In a statement to The A.V. Club, Jóhann Jóhannsson said: The title, “By the Roes, and by the Hinds of the Field” is from “The Song of Songs”. Taken as pure literature, it’s my favorite part of the Bible, easily its strangest and most beautiful book. It’s really a pagan erotic poem, like a conversation between two lovers. The title is a plea for the poet’s lover not to be awakened, but to awakened from death or from sleep is left ambiguous. The poem has a certain voluptuousness and the spirit of overflowing, luxurious nature,