Wow! I haven't heard something this majestic and beautiful in a very long time.
These days, people are all about whatever's on the radio or at the top of the iTunes charts. Hit songs just like "Uptown Funk" won't seem to quit, and it feels like every time I turn around, I find another "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" video.
It's nice to know that some people still appreciate the classics…and I'm not talking about anything like these little kids. The following video features the five members of Árstíðir, an indie-folk band from Iceland, who have elements of classical, minimalist, progressive rock, and as you'll soon see, ancient music.
Árstíðir performs an Icelandic hymn from roughly the 13th century, titled “Heyr himna smiður,” The band surprises travelers and tourists at a train station in Wuppertal, Germany with a chilling version of the song which translates to "Hear, Smith of the Heavens."
These talented singers really show off their versatility when they perform the 800-year-old hymn, which is much celebrated in Icelandic culture. It's easy to understand why commuters stop dead in their tracks when they hear the ethereal song echo through the station's stone walls.
It's beautiful music like this that does a great job at reminding us of how important it is to remember and celebrate the past.
Enjoy as this enchanting hymn takes over your soul…and don't forget to SHARE this video on your Facebook page!
